Bringing Communities Together
Covid-19 cases are still very high in Sandwell despite the current lockdown, the borough’s public health chief warned today. Public Health Director, Dr Lisa McNally, said: “The new variant has spread rapidly all over the country. “In Sandwell, we are now seeing it in around three-quarters of all infections. “The […]
COVID-19 has created concerns about wellbeing and mental health leading to a growth in research assessing the consequences of the coronavirus on psychological well-being. This generally suggests that symptoms of anxiety and depression and self-reported stress were common psychological responses to the pandemic. However, it is also the case that […]
A new short course exploring how future technology can improve city living will be amongst the first in the world to use LEGO® in its teaching when it launches this year. Birmingham City University’s Co-developing a real Smart City: planning for future of living training workshop offers participants the opportunity […]
Ford Fiesta was best-selling car of 2020 The perennially popular hatchback has been the top choice with Motorpoint customers for two successive years Vauxhall Corsa came a close second followed by the Ford Transit The Nissan Qashqai and the Ford Focus rounded out the Top 5 best-selling cars of the […]
As parents support children with home schooling due to the lockdown, there may be one useful tool they have overlooked – the Xbox or PlayStation. Many Dudley borough schools are now using Microsoft Teams to host online lessons or tutorials and the consoles offer an alternative device for attending sessions. […]
Pregnant women who have any concerns about their baby – or their own health and welfare – are being reminded that a special Maternity Advice Line has been set up within Walsall Manor Hospital’s maternity services to support them. “We have made things as safe as we can for women […]
All-New Kia Sorento takes home the ‘Large SUV of the Year’ award Sorento praised for its fuel economy, driving dynamics and well equipped interior Sorento highly praised since launch in 2020 Kia’s flagship SUV, the All-New Sorento has made a strong start to the year by picking up ‘Large SUV […]
Dudley Council is set to light two of its buildings in green on Monday 18 January, to signify the importance of mental health. Dudley Council House in Dudley town centre and Stourbridge Town Hall will be lit up on the day, which often known as ‘Blue Monday’. The third Monday […]
Patients at Walsall Manor Hospital were today able to receive their Covid-19 vaccinations as part of the national immunisation drive to protect the most vulnerable. Among them were Ron Edis aged 75 who has been in hospital since Christmas Day following an accident. The retired Managing Director of Brownhills has […]
Alfa Romeo Tonale wins ‘Reader Award’ at What Car? Car of the Year 2021 awards Voted for by readers of What Car? to crown the most exciting new car of 2021 The Alfa Romeo Tonale has won the Reader Award at this year’s influential What Car? Car of the Year […]
