Bringing Communities Together
India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has completed a winter training camp at Loughborough University. The 25-year-old javelin thrower spend two months on campus across the University’s world-class facilities, including Powerbase gym, the High Performance Athletics Centre (HiPAC), and the Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel. During his time in Loughborough, Neeraj […]
Organisers of the Black in Sport Summit (BISS) have secured a major coup with sport icons Lewis Hamilton, Alice Dearing, and Richard Riakporhe all confirmed to take part in the 2023 showpiece event. Hamilton, recognised as one of the most successful British sports stars of all time, will join the […]
Crowdfund Walsall is inviting communities across the Borough to pitch a project idea that will improve places, spaces and the quality of lives of Walsall residents. Launched by Walsall Council in partnership with Spacehive two years ago, Crowdfund Walsall is an initiative that helps the voluntary and community sector to […]
On International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 March) the Government is setting out new standards for equal access to sports, making it clear that girls and boys should be offered the same sports during PE and extracurricular time in schools. Today’s package will help to boost equal opportunities in school sport […]
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was first introduced last Summer and paused in September 2022 so ministers could engage in a co-design process with business leaders and data experts – ensuring that the new regime built on the UK’s high standards for data protection and privacy, and seeks […]
The most vulnerable people in society will be given additional support to deal with the cost of living, as £76 million tied up in forgotten accounts is unlocked. The cash will support people to get out of debt and assist social enterprises with innovative energy saving solutions. Beneficiaries include no-interest […]
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower more people to study in a way that works for them, opening up opportunities […]
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about discrimination and drive gender parity. This year’s campaign has a particular focus on embracing equity to create a gender equal world. On Saturday 4 March 2023 from 2pm to 3pm, The New Art Gallery Walsall kicks […]
Over 40 health assessments and NHS Health Checks were delivered as part of an event to increase awareness about heart health in Walsall. ‘I Heart Health’ took place on Thursday 23 February at the Saddlers Shopping Centre in Walsall. It brought people together to learn about how they can live […]
A pop-up COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic is visiting Walsall town centre (near Poundland on High Street/Lower Hall Lane) on Saturday 17 December from 9am to 2pm to help residents get vaccinated ahead of the festive season. Those who are aged over 50, pregnant, frontline health and social care workers […]
