Bringing Communities Together
Rapid coronavirus testing will start on today in Sandwell. West Bromwich Town Hall has been converted into a large testing site able to accommodate 12 testing points at any one time. In contrast to traditional testing methods which can take a few days to return a result, the new rapid […]
Delivering an innovative and inclusive experience fit for this historic year, Thunderbird safely recognized the academic accomplishments of its class of 2020 in a technology-enhanced graduation celebration today to close an unprecedented fall semester. The online event took place within an immersive virtual reality rendering of Thunderbird’s new global headquarters, […]
City of Wolverhampton Council has confirmed details of how city businesses can gain access to the Tier 3 local restrictions support grant – and the Christmas Support Payment for wet-led pubs. Local Restrictions Support Grants for Tier 3 restrictions will be based on the rateable value and ratepayer of the […]
The new SEAT Leon has been voted “AUTOBEST 2021”, the European accolade for the “Best Buy Car of Europe 2021”. The AUTOBEST jury, made up of a panel of 31 respected automotive journalists from across Europe, voted Leon’s blend of driving dynamics, availability of powertrains including plug-in hybrid (e-HYBRID), and […]
The start of the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine has been warmly welcomed by health chiefs in Wolverhampton – but they say that, while the beginning of the end of the coronavirus pandemic is now in sight, people must continue to do everything they can to stop the spread […]
The coronavirus test site at Himley Hall and Park will move to Kingswinford as council bosses try to make the site more accessible for the Christmas break. The drive-through site has been operating seven days a week. But Dudley Council health chiefs are keen to make sure the park is […]
A major scheme to replace ageing gas mains will start in Walsall Street, Wednesbury, on 4 January 2021. Drivers are being made aware of the work, which may cause delays and disruption. The scheme to replace 160 metres of cast iron pipes with plastic ones which will last at least […]
ICU Senior Sister Ly Fletcher was accompanied by a round of applause, smiles and the odd tear today when she became the first member of staff to have her Covid-19 vaccination at Walsall Manor Hospital. Covid-19 vaccines arrived at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust yesterday morning as it geared up to […]
Sandwell Council and West Midlands Police continue to work together to ensure Sandwell residents and businesses are adhering to government restrictions. During the recent national lockdown, hundreds of residents and businesses were advised about restrictions and laws that relate to the coronavirus pandemic. Police officers and council officers spent time […]
Sandwell Council and local police chiefs today issued a coronavirus caution to Christmas shoppers. Crowded shops and consumers ignoring social distancing rules face a real risk, they said. Director of Public Health Dr Lisa McNally said this was a threat to people across the borough. She said: “If we spend […]
