Saddlers players Stuart Sinclair and James Clarke paid a surprise visit to this Saturday’s Community Mascot on Thursday afternoon. Nine-year-old Leo Garratt from Whetstone Field Primary School was stunned when his favourite player Sinclair, along with skipper Clarke, interrupted a school assembly to meet the young Walsall fan. Leo was […]
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YOUNG, COATES OR BOND? IT’S A ‘CLIO TRIO’ FOR BRANDS HATCH TITLE DECIDER!
The famous Brands Hatch circuit in Kent will this weekend (Sat 12/Sun 13 October) decide which one of three drivers – Jack Young, Max Coates or Jamie Bond – will become the Renault UK Clio Cup’s final Champion. This weekend’s two races, on the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, […]
Desert challenge for hospital fundraiser Sam
She’ll shortly be Sahara-bound and Walsall Manor Hospital Discharge Co-ordinator Sam Gibson plans to take her desert fundraising challenge in her stride – despite it being the equivalent of two marathon distances in two days! The 37-year-old decided to push herself to get fit a few years ago and is […]
Cars Banned Outside of Birmingham Schools
Cars have now been banned outside of six Birmingham primary schools in a proposition to make it safer for children to walk to school and to reduce traffic congestion. Car Free School Streets is a ground-breaking initiative to fundamentally reduce crowding on school roads and encourage parents to collect their […]
Bloomin’ lovely – international recognition for Halesowen
Halesowen in Bloom has gone global – coming third in an international challenge to find the most fantastically floral locations in the world. Halesowen picked up five Blooms and a Bronze award – with a score between 84 per cent and 87 per cent – in the International Challenge (Large) […]
There’s a feeder for that…
Forward-thinking companies have a habit of designing innovative products that lead the way for others to follow. Trantec Solids Handling has a reputation for designing for the future and setting new standards in powder dosing technology. It is common for customers to have certain requirements, for particular products. In most […]
Mander Centre renaissance accelerates as Frasers sign for 94,000 sq ft store opening
Benson Elliot, the UK-based private equity real estate manager, today announced that Sports Direct International is set to unveil its new Frasers multi-brand store concept in a 94,000 sq ft flagship store in the Mander Centre, Wolverhampton. The multi-level store will become home to the Frasers, FLANNELS, Sports Direct & […]
Use your Swift travel card to go to the gym
The West Midlands Swift travel card can now be used to help people in Wolverhampton get fit thanks to a ground breaking new partnership. The card, which is used to pay for bus and tram travel, can be used in place of a gym membership card to access WV Active […]
Mucking in at Saltwells
A team of financial services staff swapped suits for spades with a day’s volunteer work at Saltwells Nature reserve. The 11-strong team from Lombard West Midlands Region, the business arm of Natwest/RBS shrugged off their corporate responsibilities and got stuck in to a day’s hard graft at the much loved […]
Local legend Robert Plant brings new band to Stourbridge
As part of a tour around the UK, rock royalty Robert Plant is bringing his new project to Stourbridge Town Hall on Friday December 20, it was announced today. Saving Grace is a co-operative including Suzi Dian – vocals, Oli Jefferson – percussion, Tony Kelsey – mandolin, baritone and acoustic guitars, Robert […]