A Dudley borough nature reserve that attracts thousands of visitors from across the country every year is set to benefit from a new wardens base and education centre. Site work for the new base has begun at Saltwells Nature Reserve this week and the base is expected to be completed […]
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Avoid a Local Lockdown Breadcrumb
Wolverhampton residents are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of coronavirus and help Avoid a Local Lockdown. Significant changes to the lockdown measures have come into effect since (Saturday 4 July), as the Government allows more businesses and activities to reopen to the public and social […]
Award winning service in Tipton
A family learning service has been recognised for its work by Festival of Learning 2020. The Jubilee Partnership, run by SAFL, Sandwell Council’s Sandwell Adult and Family Learning service and the Jubilee Park Community Centre, Tipton has been recognised for their work in promoting learning in the community. Festival of […]
EAU DE TOILETTE! BLOO LAUNCHES NEW PREMIUM RIM BLOCKS INSPIRED BY FINE FRAGRANCES DELUXE
Bloo, the UK’s number one toilet hygiene brand¹, has launched Deluxe – a new range of premium rim-blocks that have been inspired by fine fragrances and created by Bloo’s in-house perfume studio. The new Deluxe rim blocks come with a four function formula and patented technology which has been […]
Traffic measures to promote walking, cycling and social distancing in Oldbury and Smethwick
Work to install traffic measures to boost walking and cycling and help promote social distancing will begin in Oldbury and Smethwick on Monday 6 July. As more businesses and shops reopen, Sandwell Council is improving the space available to pedestrians and cyclists to support more active travel choices. It will […]
A 72nd birthday show of appreciation
This Sunday 5 July marks the 72nd birthday of the NHS and across the country there will be a huge round of applause at 5pm – with Walsall Healthcare staff showing their appreciation for the support shown to them during the Covid-19 pandemic. The nation will be coming together at […]
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA GTA TEAMS UP WITH ANTONIO GIOVINAZZI FOR THE 2020 FORMULA 1 CHAMPIONSHIP
The official start of the 2020 Formula 1 season will take place on 5 July, 2020 with the Austrian Grand Prix and will see the Alfa Romeo Racing -ORLEN driver, Antonio Giovinazzi, proudly sport the Alfa Romeo ‘GTAm’ logo on his race suit. The iconic ‘GTAm’ badge will grace the […]
British Rowing win bid to host 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals
World Rowing has announced that Great Britain will stage the 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals. The event will be staged on Saundersfoot Beach, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Andy Parkinson, British Rowing CEO commented, “We are delighted to be able to bring international rowing back to Great Britain for the […]
DPA online music festival this weekend
Dudley Performing Arts students are looking forward to performing for a virtual audience with an online music festival this weekend as part of this year’s virtual Black Country Festival celebrations. The virtual festival will take place at 11am on Sunday 5 July, live on the group’s youtube channel. Teachers have […]
Sandwell COVID-19 Outbreak Plan wins government good practice praise
Sandwell Council’s COVID-19 Outbreak Plan has been highlighted as a model of best practice by Department of Health officials. The outbreak plan, created by the borough’s Public Health Team in response to a government instruction to all councils, is published today. And government is pointing other organisations to the Sandwell […]