Bringing Communities Together
People in Sedgley are backing Fairtrade Fortnight with a host of activities taking place. Fairtrade Fortnight is the annual campaigning fortnight of the Fairtrade Foundation which this year runs from 24 February to 8 March. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘She deserves Fairtrade’ focusing on the need to […]
Tributes have been paid to Councillor Bob Lloyd’s life-long commitment to the people of Wednesbury, Tipton and Sandwell after he died suddenly over the weekend. Councillor Lloyd was Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for inclusive economic growth and represented Wednesbury South ward. He died on Saturday at his home in Princes […]
Beaulieu’s flagship Simply event Simply Ford will return on Sunday May 3rd to celebrate all things Ford with a super-size display in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. Simply Ford is Beaulieu’s biggest event in its expanding Simply range, which has added three new rallies with Simply Electric, Simply BMW and Simply British Classics to its packed 2020 line-up. […]
As National Apprenticeship Week 2020 (February 3-7) gets underway, Cllr Tristan Chatfield, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, writes on a new council policy that aims to boost the prospects of potential apprentices from Birmingham… As a council, we have a clear vision for Birmingham, which is to create a […]
Craft is created with traditional British dining etiquette and exceptional style in mind. With a range of chic and stylish dining areas accompanied by unique modern finishes, each venue forms an ambient atmosphere incorporating timeless family values with excellent food and drink. Guests choosing to dine with Craft can select from a […]
UK trials have now begun in Milton Keynes with Volkswagen’s first We Deliver courier partner – Hermes. Customers piloting the scheme will receive a text or email when one of their parcels arrives at the Hermes depot, giving them the option to have it delivered to their car. Once they […]
Patients across the West Midlands with asbestos-related cancer will benefit from a new role which has been created at the Trust. The region’s first dedicated Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) has been appointed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Sophie Phillips will join Mesothelioma UK’s network of 26 dedicated Clinical Nurse […]
The Knife Angel – a powerful symbol of hope and cohesion, and a salient warning of the dangers of carrying and using bladed weapons – will be coming to Wolverhampton in April. The 20ft tall sculpture, created from over 100,000 confiscated and surrendered blades by the team at the British […]
The rainbow flag is flying outside the Civic Centre this February to mark LGBT History Month, an annual event that celebrates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in the United Kingdom. The flag was raised this morning during a short ceremony attended by the Mayor […]
A free session helping people in the borough to stay safe online is being run next week. Anyone who lives or works in the borough can sign up for Staying Safe Online. It takes place on Thursday February 6 from 5pm to 6pm at Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre in […]
