Sandwell Council’s SHAPE Programme has delivered another successful Anti-bullying Week (Monday 11 November to Friday 15 November) roadshow in partnership with youth services and West Midlands Police. The team visited 10 schools and taught hundreds of children how to look after themselves and others. The theme of this year’s roadshow […]
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Care facility rated as good
A Dudley Council-run care facility, which helps to rehabilitate residents, has been rated good in a recent inspection. Tiled House in Pensnett, which was established in partnership with the Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group to offer short term recuperation and rehabilitation, was recently visited by Care Quality Commission inspectors, who found […]
SRI LANKA: SIX MONTHS ON, STILL NO ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ATTACKS ON REFUGEES – NEW REPORT
Asylum-seekers attacked and intimidated after Easter Sunday attacks Refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran targeted by violent mobs There has still been no police investigations into the threats and violence faced by refugees and asylum-seekers in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks, Amnesty International and Minority Rights Group International […]
ASTON MARTIN UNVEILS DBX: AN SUV WITH THE SOUL OF A SPORTS CAR
Beijing, China: A bold new chapter and a landmark moment in Aston Martin’s illustrious 106-year history, Aston Martin has today unveiled its first SUV and a model that will propel the brand to new heights worldwide. That model, is DBX. The culmination of an extensive development programme that began with physical […]
Free market stalls on Small Business Saturday
There are free market stalls up for grabs for new and expanding businesses on Small Business Saturday. Dudley Council has partnered with Tudor Markets to offer a limited number of free market stalls on Dudley Market on Saturday December 7 to celebrate and promote the national initiative, which encourages people […]
Destiny in Barry’s own hands
Gareth Barry says a determination to retire on his own terms – and not because of injury – was the driving force behind his return to full fitness. The midfielder, who recently penned a new deal at the Club, embarks on his 23rd season as a professional fuelled by the same […]
Launch of the Sandwell Better Lives Dementia strategy
A new Dementia Strategy is set to launch in Sandwell following months of collaboration between Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG, Sandwell Council and Sandwell Dementia Action Alliance. The teams have spent the past few months meeting with those who have a lived experience of dementia. It was important to the […]
Historic Walsall site opens its doors to paranormal investigations
Did you know that the Black Country is considered to be one of the most haunted places in the United Kingdom? The area boasts many historical and architectural sites, some of which date back to a pre-industrial period and in some cases to the early 16th century. With this rich […]
Clarke eyeing a ‘professional’ performance
Walsall manager Darrell Clarke has called on his team to put in a ‘professional performance’ when they take on Darlington today in an FA Cup First Round replay. The Saddlers will be aiming to reach the Second Round of the competition and set up a tie at home to Oxford […]
Liam Roberts signs contract extension
Walsall Football Club are delighted to confirm goalkeeper Liam Roberts has signed a long term contract extension. Roberts, who was born in Walsall, has progressed through the youth system and established himself in the first team set up at the Banks’s Stadium. He made his Walsall debut against Millwall in […]