Young people in Sandwell will get the chance at a New Year event to seek help and guidance on job, educational and training opportunities. Up to 40 local and national employers, apprentice and training providers and colleges keen to recruit and educate young people will be at the Connexions New […]
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UK food and drink trends: Animal Welfare is people’s top food concern
Creative communications agency Bray Leino’s 2017 Food and Drink report examines UK consumers’ behaviours and attitudes to the food they buy, comparing remain-voting London with the North East and North Wales, two places Brexit was strongly supported. Key insights include: Animal Welfare is people’s most important food issue: Consumers’ top […]
Nightlife? There’s an app for that!
We have all been in that familiar situation where we feel like going out on the spur of the moment and we just can’t seem to figure out what’s good around us, how expensive the options are, what’s the crowd going to be like and more importantly what’s happening at […]
Pring pleased to be back from injury
Walsall defender Cameron Pring was pleased to make his return from injury in Walsall’s 1-1 draw with Macclesfield Town. Pring came off the bench at half time and had a hand in Wes McDonald’s equaliser. The 21-year-old featured for the first time since 9th November and was delighted to be […]
Free TV for Patients on Christmas Day
To access the free TV, patients will need to register either as a “guest” or with their own details. All staff or patients have to do is pick up the telephone handset, once the pre-amble message starts press *29 and hang up, the bedside unit should then come on as […]
Carers enjoy Christmas feast courtesy of council
Dozens of carers and the people they look after enjoyed a festive feast arranged by the City of Wolverhampton Council as a thank you for their hard work over the last 12 months. The council’s Carer Support Team subsidised 2 Christmas meals at the Gatehouse in Wolverhampton, and 55 carers […]
Les is a geology gem
Keen volunteer Les Drinkwater has been recognised for his dedication to Saltwells Nature Reserve at an awards ceremony this month. Les, who has a background in geology, wildlife and teaching won the Local Environment Award (individual category) at this month’s Forging the Future awards. This was the second Forging a […]
Dudley College students weaving a magical Christmas
Students from Dudley College are helping to make Christmas a little more special thanks to wardens at Saltwells Nature Reserve. 16 students with special educational needs who attend the college, visit the nature reserve once a week as part of their horticultural studies. They learn site maintenance, habitat management and […]
Rowley Regis Christmas hamper raffle raises money for charity
Charity-conscious staff at a council office in Rowley Regis have raised money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society by organising a Christmas hamper prize draw for staff and visitors. The £375 was raised at the Rowley Regis Local office with staff and family members backing the fundraising effort by providing prizes […]
BRITISH MOTORISTS ARE ‘DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS’
Around 40% of British drivers will be top to toe in tailbacks over the next few days as the annual Christmas pilgrimage gets underway. A survey carried out by the relaunched British Motor Show – which returns in 2020 to a new venue and with a new organising committee backed by over 100 years […]