Bringing Communities Together
A new report from workplace experts, Acas, has revealed that two thirds of workers (66%) have felt stressed or anxious about work over the past year. Acas commissioned YouGov to ask employees in Great Britain about their experiences of stress and anxiety in the workplace. The most common reasons given […]
PICTURED: Richard Clegg is appalled to read yet another misconception of the ONS employment figures After fifteen years as senior statistician presenting the monthly UK’s employment figures, Richard Clegg is retiring from the ONS. While the numbers are widely regarded as an independent and reliable indicator of the jobs market, […]
If you love ‘live entertainment’ especially when it’s brought to your doorstep, look no further than the Forest Arts Centre in Walsall. Not only is the centre a multi-faceted venue in its own right, it also houses a little known gem in its midst. The A3 Arena is a Walsall […]
More than 40 City of Wolverhampton businesses became the latest to join the Aim for Gold business growth programme. It provides small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with one to one coaching, bespoke growth planning and peer to peer learning valued at up to £2,000. The part-funded European Regional Development Fund […]
This amazing renovation transformed the former Pavilions centre, measured 14,761 m2, into the world’s biggest fashion store right in Birmingham’s city centre. As the new Primark opened its doors in April, the Guinness World Records adjudicator, Pravin Patel, announced, “With an area of 14,761 m2, Primark Stores Limited UK, you […]
A woman was rescued by West Midlands Police officers from a flat in Birmingham after she dialled 999 reporting being held captive. Police received a call at midday from the woman who reported being assaulted and held against her will at a property in Small Heath by a man in […]
West Midlands Police’s Multi Faith Lead Chaplain has received royal recognition in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Rev John Butcher has been awarded a British Empire Medal – given for outstanding military or civil service – in acknowledgement of his work expanding the force’s multi-faith chaplaincy and its contribution to […]
Youthful and glowing skin is what every girl wants. So many girls today are trying out various face masks and serums in a quest for a glowing looking skin. But getting that certain glow can be very tricky, especially as our skin tends to take a toll in between all […]
Our feline friends are at risk of a life-threatening health issue just like their owners – high blood pressure It’s easy for vets to check for high blood pressure in cats: Finding it early can prevent blindness, kidney damage, heart attacks and death They are our constant companion and […]
Data from the RAC’s small and medium enterprise (SME) team shows there is a three-in-10 chance that one of a small firm’s vehicles will break down every year. Of the hundreds of thousands of small business vehicles protected by the RAC, 31% are expected to suffer a breakdown this year, […]
