Bringing Communities Together
It comes as two severe flood warnings remain in place in Shropshire with the River Severn at risk of breaching defences in Ironbridge. Sally Yardley left her ground floor flat in Bewdley which overlooks the river just before midnight on Tuesday. “The water was rising really quickly,” she said. “I […]
Unlicensed Connor Fellows sped through a red light and hit another vehicle in Littleton Street West during the early hours of June 2 last year. His Mini Cooper came to rest on its roof and Fellows ran from the scene, leaving his passenger behind unconscious. The 21-year-old man suffered a […]
From Saturday 7 March visitors to Wolverhampton Art Gallery will be able to see one of the most interesting British artists working with clay, Phoebe Cummings, in her solo exhibition This Was Now. The exhibition is a new commission from the award winning Staffordshire based artist exploring clay as a […]
A nursery school boss who defrauded Sandwell Council by dishonestly claiming more than £25,000 in taxpayer-funded nursery fees has been jailed for 28 months. Kaljit Randhawa, who ran the Little Genius Academy in Great Bridge Street, West Bromwich, was found guilty of 15 counts of fraud by false representation following […]
A former Sandwell Council worker and his wife have been sentenced for a £20,000 benefits scam that ended with them dishonestly trying to purchase their council home. Anthony Cheshire, who worked as a painter and decorator in the council’s neighbourhoods team, and his wife Elizabeth Webb falsely claimed council tax […]
Manager David Moyes wore a familiar pained expression at the final whistle. It was the 16th time he has disappeared down the tunnel here without the win over Liverpool he craves. The Scot has lost nine times and drawn seven since his first visit as Everton manager back in December […]
Almost all hearing aids nowadays are produced using the technique. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing involves building up layers of material – plastic, metal or resin – and bonding them together, until eventually you have the finished product. “Previously, production had been the sole preserve of modellers who […]
Tests for cars and light vehicles in Northern Ireland were suspended after cracks were found in 48 out of 55 vehicle lifts. About 54,000 tests have been carried out since the problem arose, the Department for Infrastructure said. Tests for buses and lorries are going ahead as normal and four-year-old […]
Tomato prices have hit a record high in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, making the staple food a luxury for many. Harvests have been smaller and poorer in quality because of prolonged heavy rains that led to flash floods, landslides, and the destruction of agricultural land. In Kenya, one tomato used […]
The Vegan Society has shared suggested guidelines to help businesses look after their vegan staff. They range from offering vegan menus at events to providing vegan-friendly work-wear for people who want it. The charity wants vegans to be exempt from corporate events like horse racing or activities that might include cooking a […]
