People have until Thursday (21 January) to submit comments and observations regarding the car cruising injunction which is currently in force in the Black Country. The 4 Black Country councils will return to the High Court on Wednesday 27 January to seek the renewal of the injunction, which bans car […]
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Adult Education loans laptops to narrow digital divide
Adult Education Wolverhampton has launched a laptop loan scheme to support students who are unable to access online learning and resources from home. Resources are limited and are offered on a first come first served basis. Current Adult Education Wolverhampton students who require support are asked to contact the Student […]
New dangerous variant of virus in Sandwell
Covid-19 cases are still very high in Sandwell despite the current lockdown, the borough’s public health chief warned today. Public Health Director, Dr Lisa McNally, said: “The new variant has spread rapidly all over the country. “In Sandwell, we are now seeing it in around three-quarters of all infections. “The […]
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MENTAL TOUGHNESS, JOB LOSS AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
COVID-19 has created concerns about wellbeing and mental health leading to a growth in research assessing the consequences of the coronavirus on psychological well-being. This generally suggests that symptoms of anxiety and depression and self-reported stress were common psychological responses to the pandemic. However, it is also the case that […]
University launches building blocks for smart city futures
A new short course exploring how future technology can improve city living will be amongst the first in the world to use LEGO® in its teaching when it launches this year. Birmingham City University’s Co-developing a real Smart City: planning for future of living training workshop offers participants the opportunity […]
Ford Fiesta named best-selling car of 2020
Ford Fiesta was best-selling car of 2020 The perennially popular hatchback has been the top choice with Motorpoint customers for two successive years Vauxhall Corsa came a close second followed by the Ford Transit The Nissan Qashqai and the Ford Focus rounded out the Top 5 best-selling cars of the […]
Creative ways for home learning
As parents support children with home schooling due to the lockdown, there may be one useful tool they have overlooked – the Xbox or PlayStation. Many Dudley borough schools are now using Microsoft Teams to host online lessons or tutorials and the consoles offer an alternative device for attending sessions. […]
Mum-to-be? Support is at hand
Pregnant women who have any concerns about their baby – or their own health and welfare – are being reminded that a special Maternity Advice Line has been set up within Walsall Manor Hospital’s maternity services to support them. “We have made things as safe as we can for women […]
All-New Sorento wins ‘Large SUV of the Year’ at 2021 What Car? Car of the Year Awards
All-New Kia Sorento takes home the ‘Large SUV of the Year’ award Sorento praised for its fuel economy, driving dynamics and well equipped interior Sorento highly praised since launch in 2020 Kia’s flagship SUV, the All-New Sorento has made a strong start to the year by picking up ‘Large SUV […]
Council will shine light on Blue Monday
Dudley Council is set to light two of its buildings in green on Monday 18 January, to signify the importance of mental health. Dudley Council House in Dudley town centre and Stourbridge Town Hall will be lit up on the day, which often known as ‘Blue Monday’. The third Monday […]