Drivers of large vehicles are being warned about a change to the height restriction on a railway bridge between Oldbury and West Bromwich. The bridge on the A4034 Bromford Road, near to Sandwell and Dudley train station, will have its height restriction reduced to 4 metres from 1 December 2020. […]

Nineteen schools and youth organisations in Wolverhampton were awarded #YES Anti Bullying Charter Status on Friday (20 November). The charter is given to schools and youth organisations which demonstrate commitment to preventing and dealing with bullying among young people. To achieve charter status, schools and youth organisations must submit evidence […]

A Wolverhampton bar and grill which put customers at risk by continuing to operate despite the current coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions has been fined £1,000 by the police. City of Wolverhampton Council also issued The Glassy Junction in Willenhall Road with a Prohibition Notice after it was found open and trading […]

Children at a West Bromwich school are urging parents and carers to park safely at drop off and pick up times – or risk a fine. Pupils at Lyng Primary School have designed their own banners which are being displayed on the railings outside the school in Horton Street. Sandwell […]

Perry Barr Residential Scheme has reached a significant milestone for the project. It has been confirmed that a six-storey building on the site, which will include new apartments and retail units, has become the first to ‘top out’ as the building has reached its highest point Work on phase one […]

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) is celebrating after being awarded more than £120,000 from the Government to run a series of projects to promote shared values and tackle discrimination as well as supporting those members of community affected by Covd-19 in Bradford district. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government […]

A Smethwick venue caught repeatedly flouting COVID-19 laws by hosting large events could face an unlimited fine if it ignores a health protection Direction served by Sandwell Council. Council enforcement officers served the Direction on a banqueting suite based at NSA House, Cornwall Road, Smethwick. It bans the company from […]

The pool at Halesowen Leisure Centre is temporarily closed due to unexpected mechanical issues. It will remain closed until further notice, while engineers carry out emergency repairs. The gym and fitness classes at the centre site will be open and running as usual. Swimmers are advised to use the 25 […]

16,000 children across Wolverhampton will benefit from free school meals this half term after the city council stepped in to provide support. The council has announced that any child who currently receives free school meals will be eligible to continue receiving support over half term next week. £250,000 has been […]

Working people on a low income in Wolverhampton who are required by law to self-isolate due to coronavirus could be entitled to a one off payment of £500. The city council is now accepting applications for the government’s Test and Trace Payments Scheme. The payment is designed to assist people […]