Sandwell Council is set to launch a new pilot scheme with HMRC to recover £3.5million of unpaid council tax. Sandwell is among 29 councils working with the HMRC to use debt information sharing powers to recoup unpaid bills. It means non-paying customers who are employed or have an income will be […]
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Sigma launches the Innovative Snacks Challenge
Sigma in Europe, one of the leading packaged meats companies in Europe, has launched the Innovative Snacks Challenge in association with Eatable Adventures, a competition aimed at finding the most forward-thinking start-ups with pioneering snack products that responds to current consumer tastes and future needs. Sigma in Europe, through its local brands such […]
Can Hackers abuse AI?
Artificial intelligence is a rapidly emerging field, with its high scope in almost every aspect of information technology, engineering and sciences. In the current world, AI is one of the most widely used methodologies available and its applications are in nearly every walk of life. A new report published by the SHERPA consortium – an EU project […]
Saddlers launch new aqua third kit!
Walsall FC are proud to reveal our new third kit for the 2019/20 campaign. The stylish aqua and black strip will be worn for the first time when the Saddlers host Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly this evening, kick-off 7:45pm. Manufactured by Errea and sponsored by principle partner HomeServe, […]
SEAT: FROM HARDWARE TO SOFTWARE
The Software House announced at the Mobile World Congress will be called SEAT:CODE New structure led by brand CIO Sebastian Grams, and Carlos Buenosvinos as CTO of the new software centre This centre of excellence will be located in Barcelona Open selection process to recruit more than 100 software development […]
Well Wishers provides the best medicine for young patients
Young patients are finding music, dance and games are the best medicine thanks to fundraisers who have helped buy a new system to brighten up the waiting room on the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Walsall Manor Hospital. While they’re waiting young patients are having their minds taken off their illnesses […]
Advice during hot weather
Public health chiefs in Sandwell have issued advice to help people keep cool during the current hot weather. Councillor Farut Shaeen, Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for living healthy lives, said: “While many people will be enjoying the summer sun and warm weather, we are also reminding everyone that it’s important […]
Save our justice system Boris Johnson urged
Solicitors’ leaders today made an urgent plea to incoming prime minister Boris Johnson to put the criminal justice system at the heart of the priorities of his administration. “If you want justice you have to invest – decades of cuts to this fundamental part of our country’s infrastructure mean the […]
DARTMOUTH PARK – WEST BROMWICH
Dartmouth Park is located next to West Bromwich Town Centre and Sandwell Valley Country Park. It is currently undergoing a £6 million restoration project that is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and BIG Lottery. There is a range of activities for all visitors at this Grade II listed park […]
MENTAL FEST
Mental Fest is happening over the weekend of August 17th & 18th this year (Saturday and Sunday) in Walsall Town Centre based in the West Midlands. We are raising money for Papyrus- a charity for the prevention of young suicide. The event is being held to raise awareness of mental […]