Bringing Communities Together
More than six million illegal cigarettes and 350kg of hand rolling tobacco were seized last year by local authority trading standards services across the West Midlands region. Officers point out that the big successes at finding illegal sales of tobacco were achieved despite ingenious efforts to hide them. They point […]
Wolves have secured the double signing of Portuguese youth international pair Pedro Neto and Bruno Jordao on long-term deals. The promising duo, who were together at Braga before spending the last two years on loan at Lazio in Serie A, have put pen to paper on five-year contracts which see […]
Shobna Gulati has spoken out about her own family’s experience of dementia to encourage more open discussion of the condition in South Asian communities. The actress has shared her story to launch a new campaign from Alzheimer’s Research UK, which aims to help people understand what dementia is and how it affects […]
A bench made from recycled paint pots has been donated to residents of Islington Flats in Halesowen as part of a national recycling campaign. Bell Decorating Group, which is delivering works in the communal areas of the flats on Islington Road, worked in conjunction with Dudley Council to have it […]
45 per cent of people living in the West Midlands are stuck in a ‘boring or unrewarding’ job, according to a study released this week. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found 31 per cent say their job is ‘utterly dull’, while a third even describe their work as ‘soul […]
These days people do not prefer to wait for hours to get the newspaper every day. They want to get things done as quickly a possible. As mobile applications are reshaping the world even news and magazine industry are preferring to use mobile applications for developing their business. Krify is […]
Fresh from the acquisition of Porter Foods, leading British-owned bulk ingredients supplier Brusco has launched a new range of whole chestnuts for both trade and retail routes to market. The new range is perfectly aligned with Christmas trends, ideal for snacks, salads, risottos and stuffing, among many other applications. Aside […]
A £78 million upgrade of junction 10 of the M6 which will ease congestion and speed up journeys for thousands of drivers has taken a big step forward. Contractor John Sisk & Son has been appointed to design and build the new junction at Walsall which will replace the bridges […]
Households across Sandwell will soon receive a form checking the information on the electoral register for people living at their address is correct. The form ensures the electoral register is up to date and will also identify any residents who are not registered to vote. With Sandwell Council elections taking […]
The newly launched Scala has been called into service to join the ranks of ŠKODA’s celebrated blue-light fleet line-up. The ŠKODA Scala’s advanced driver assistance and safety features make it an ideal partner for the emergency services. The brand also offers a ‘one-stop shop’ for blue-light fleets that includes full […]
