Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, cars and vans and motorcycles due their MOT from 30 March 2020 will have their MOT extended by 6 months. This will continue until confirmed otherwise. This will allow vehicle owners to continue to be able to get to work where this absolutely cannot […]
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CHORLEY GROUP GIVES 50% OFF SERVICING AND REPAIR WORK TO NHS STAFF
Nissan dealer Chorley Group wants to thank NHS staff and care workers who are helping us in these incredibly difficult times by halving the cost of car repairs and servicing. Local NHS staff and care workers who need repairs or servicing can take advantage of this offer by contacting their […]
Team communication App deployed free of charge to help NHS and wider care sector amid COVID-19
With tens of thousands of retired medics asked to return to work and a quarter of a million volunteers needed to help the NHS through the coronavirus crisis, OurPeople has developed a free version of its popular team communication platform, specifically for the NHS and wider care sector. Crucially, this […]
Walsall Businesses Step Up
Lockdown conditions have brought the best out in many organisations, with Walsall Council being inundated with offers of support from local businesses. Instead of closing, they are offering their staff, stock and fleets to support efforts to care for vulnerable residents. Donations of food, equipment and food parcel delivery are […]
MAZDA ADJUSTS PRODUCTION IN RESPONSE TO THE SPREAD OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
The Mazda Motor Corporation would like to express its deepest sympathy and concern for all of those who have been suffering from the novel coronavirus outbreak and extend our sincere condolences to the families it has impacted. In response to the global spread of the novel coronavirus, many countries have […]
Residents must stay at home to reduce the spread of Coronavirus
Local residents must comply with the new measures introduced by the Prime Minister last night (23 March) in the fight against Coronavirus. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives. It requires people to stay […]
Council Support for Market Traders
The council has agreed that any Market Trader who is required to self-isolate for 14 days due to the coronavirus will not have to pay any rent during the 14 day period. Additionally, it has been agreed that all rents will be reduced by 50% for up to 3 months […]
Bank Of England Boss says “not to fire people”
Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey says not to fire people, but merely look at the support available for them first. Many firms may have to cut staff amid a slump in demand caused by the virus. Airlines, retailers, restaurants, theaters and pubs have all said they have been pushed […]
Schools in Wales and Scotland closed on Friday
Although a decision on England is still imminent, schools in Scotland and Wales are due to close on Friday due t the coronavirus pandemic. It is expected the UK government will announce shortly that schools in England will follow suit. On Tuesday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced £350bn of help for […]
New takeaway to be opened in Walsall Arcade
Chya Mustapha, the applicant, wants to convert the current existing shop based on Bradford Street, into the takeaway and eat-in shop he would like. He is currently in talks with the precinct owners about his proposal but he has been given a boost after Walsall Council planning officers granted permission […]