Bringing Communities Together
Plans to plant a tree for every child starting reception have been approved by Sandwell Council’s cabinet. A tree will be planted for the 4,900 children who started school in reception in September 2019 With a further 10,100 trees to be planted in the following two years. Planting will start […]
Kerbside collections of mattresses, bed bases, carpets and underlay in the borough are to be made nearly 70 per cent cheaper for residents under new plans. Dudley Council bosses are working with Textek Ltd to manage the scheme moving forwards. It will see the cost of collection for a mattress […]
Bahrain is a land which is rich in history and culture. There are many activities for tourists to take part in to learn about Bahraini customs, culture and traditions, such as jet skiing, flyboarding, indoor skydiving, go-karting, 4×4 Land Rover experiences, pearl snorkelling etc. When you visit Bahrain, you get the opportunity to […]
UK Small firms believe it has become harder to recruit and retain EU staff since the Brexit referendum, according to new statistics from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). FSB’s research shows that one in five small employers have a team member from the EU and of these firms, over a quarter (26%) believe that recruitment of […]
From contact centres to factories, AI tools such as bots can reduce costs and increase team efficiency in a matter of months Far from replacing people, artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to enhance employee engagement and productivity and customer interactions in one go. Henry Jinman explores 7 ways to turn your […]
BMW is leading the way as a premium provider of electrically powered and plug-in hybrid vehicles, having launched numerous updated plug-in hybrid models including the all-new X3 xDrive30e this year, with X1 xDrive25e joining the portfolio early next year. With a 16 per cent market share last year in Europe, […]
Proposals for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been submitted to Birmingham City Council’s planning department for consideration At the heart of the wider effort to regenerate Perry Barr, the £70million plan would see the venue become a high-quality venue for diverse sporting, leisure, community and cultural events in the […]
The Wave Water Park recently opened its doors in Coventry within the West Midlands. The multi-million pound complex is home to the UK’s biggest current pool, six large slides and other recreational features. The facility also includes a full furbished gym and fitness centre, as well as a Spa for […]
The Black Country’s bid to become a world famous UNESCO Global Geopark has received international backing. The UNESCO Global Geoparks Council recently announced following its meeting in Indonesia that it has recommended the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark bid be endorsed by the Executive Board of UNESCO when it meets […]
Dudley borough businesses are urged to aim for gold and sign up to receive support to help grow their enterprise. Dudley Council is launching its Aim for Gold business growth programme as part of a wider Black Country initiative, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This […]
