Pupils and staff at a Wolverhampton primary academy are celebrating after it was judged to be Good for the first time by Ofsted. Inspectors Steven Cartlidge and Linda Brown visited SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and found it to be Good overall, highlighting the effectiveness of leadership and […]

The much-praised Tipton Cemetery has won a highly-coveted gold award in a national competition. The cemetery won gold in the Small / Medium Burial Grounds category of the National Cemetery of the Year Awards 2019. The awards are an excellent opportunity to reward hard-working staff and demonstrate the central role […]

The first brand-new primary school in Sandwell in more than 40 years opened its doors in Smethwick in September. Shireland Technology Primary Academy opened to the first 90 children in its temporary home in a new classroom block at Shireland Collegiate Academy. The children will remain in the building in […]

A Sikh man has been held in custody within England for carrying a Kirpan (religious knife) on his person. Many say the man in question was wrongly arrested as Sikhs are legally allowed to carry the weapon because it is one of their articles of faith, as long as it is not […]

It has been revealed that Walsall may lose its Old Square Shopping Centre just days after it was awarded up to £25m as part of the Government’s Town Fund.   The shopping centre, which includes a Debenhams, may be bulldozed to make room for more housing, putting many local jobs at […]

Shoppers and businesses along Brierley Hill High Street are in line for a boost after a £2million funding bid got the green light – the second cash announcement in as many weeks. Historic England has agreed Dudley Council’s funding bid to improve the High Street as part of the Heritage […]

International award-winning Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat to be appointed ambassador to UK based international humanitarian charity, Penny Appeal. Mehwish will be visiting the UK to announce her appointment as an ambassador to the charity, as well as her participation in next year’s London Marathon (2020) to raise funds in aid […]

The ICO has urged businesses to “prepare for all scenarios” as it publishes dedicated guidance to help small and medium sized organisations prepare for the possibility that the UK leaves the European Union with no deal. The guidance provides the same advice previously published on how to maintain data flows, […]

A regional naval unit has been granted Freedom of Entry to Wolverhampton after building firm relations with the city over the last 20 years. HMS Forward, based in Birmingham, regularly visits and supports military events across the city – and is often seen in parades at Armed Forces Day and […]