Dudley Council is urging residents to be on their guard after a recent spate of bogus calls to residents claiming to offer council tax refunds. The local authority’s scams unit has received a number of calls from concerned residents who have received dodgy calls from a company claiming they have […]
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Co-op recalls Bakery Short Crust Mince Pie 4s because of undeclared barley (gluten)
Co-op is recalling Bakery Short Crust Mince Pie 4s because some of the products may not have the correct allergen labelling information. Some of the labels may not mention barley. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten. […]
New council homes taking shape in Tipton
Work is progressing well on 63 new council homes which are being built in Tipton. Sandwell Council is working with contractor Seddon to develop the site at Strathmore Road and Henn Street in Tipton. The £10 million development is made up of 46 two-bedroom, eight three-bedroom and nine four-bedroom council […]
Punk icon John Lydon to appear in Dudley
Hell-raising rock star John Lydon is appearing in a one-off show in Dudley next year, it was revealed today. The former Sex Pistols frontman, also known as Johnny Rotten, is flying over from his home in Los Angeles for an informal evening of conversation and audience questions at Dudley Town […]
Supporting mental health this Christmas
The Run Up to Christmas supports people with mental health issues during the festive period whilst encouraging people to stay active when they might easily over-indulge. It’s the brainchild of Clare Rixon and Kev Betts, who aim to provide a support network at Christmas – they know it’s often the hardest time […]
VETERANS TURN BACK THE CLOCK AS THEY SET OFF FROM LONDON TO BRIGHTON
The world’s longest-running motoring event delivers a slice of living history as pioneering automobiles tackle their annual outing The clocks went back by one hour last Sunday… but this coming weekend they will be going back more than 125 years as hundreds of veteran cars set off from London on […]
Ex Goodyear workers’ gift to Walsall stroke patients
Stroke patients at Walsall Manor Hospital have been given a rehabilitation boost thanks to former workers from the Goodyear tyre plant and a persistent Clinical Support Worker! Two specialist chairs have been donated to the hospital’s Stroke Rehabilitation Unit – funded by donations from the factory’s 5/344 Transport and General […]
Council worker leads Memory Walk for mother
A council worker is preparing to put his best foot forward to raise money for the fight against dementia. David Waterfield is taking part in the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk at West Park in Wolverhampton next Saturday (2 November) after his 80 year old mother Mary was diagnosed with Mixed […]
Microsoft announces new capabilities for a seamless, smart and secure IoT world
Microsoft Corp. announced new capabilities that further simplify the customer journey and deliver highly secured IoT solutions. These solutions help customers embrace IoT as a core strategy to drive better business outcomes, improve safety and address social issues by predicting and preventing equipment failures, optimizing smart buildings for space utilization and […]
Roll up, roll up for circus event at Manor House Museum
Roll up, roll up! Circus performers are coming to the Manor House in West Bromwich on Saturday (2 November). This family-friendly show is open to everyone and includes clowns, aerialist and juggling acts and lots of fun! Buy tickets in advance for the special performance by Little Big Top Circus. […]