Bringing Communities Together
A host of organisations have been working together for the last year as the #MoveMoreSandwell partnership to encourage people in Sandwell to take more physical exercise. And it looks like their efforts are paying off according to the latest national survey on young people’s physical activity. The Active Lives Children’s […]
Amateur photographers are being invited to get out their cameras for a competition to mark the 125th anniversary of West Smethwick Park. Photos of the park throughout 2020 – the 125th year since it opened in 1895 – will be turned into a 2021 calendar. The photography competition will have […]
A careers event will be held at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury on Tuesday 4 February, showcasing the wide range of jobs and apprenticeships available in Sandwell. The event marks National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 3 to Friday 7 February) and will have a special focus on apprenticeships. Attendees will be […]
Andrew Davies has been appointed the General Sales Manager of Motorpoint’s newest branch in Swansea. The 35 year old, who has worked in a number of sales roles with the UK’s largest independent car retailer for the last six years, will oversee the 25-strong workforce in South West Wales. Andrew, […]
A primary school girl has achieved the highest score in Mensa IQ test, beating the late Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. Freya Mangotra, from Moseley, took the test when was just ten and a half years old. Freya’s proud dad Kuldeep Kumar said that his daughters result of 162 in the […]
It will be tested first in 20 town/city centers before being turned out in 101 zones up and down the UK A West Midlands high street has been named as the first in the UK to profit by a £1billion Government supported funding project. Stirchley is among 14 UK shopping hubs singled out […]
The 2020 Mazda MX-5 priced from £23,795 is on sale now and arrives in dealerships in February. Choice of 1.5-litre 132ps and 2.0-litre 184ps Skyactiv-G engines across both body styles. 2020 Mazda MX-5 sees the debut of the new range-topping GT Sport Tech grade. The updated 2020 Mazda MX-5 is […]
Waterproof Wudu Socks are being sold to Muslims across the world. The Bolton company called DAKY socks are said to be an alternative to the leather Khuffain which is worn by some Muslims, as they are required to wipe over them, rather than washing the entire foot. The company stated […]
Sunday, 12 January is the annual service of thanksgiving to commemorate the life and work of Sister Dora. Her special relationship to Walsall and enduring legacy is marked each year with a special service and laying of a wreath under her town statue. Walsall Mayor Councillor Paul Bott and Mayoress […]
Aston Martin Racing will attack the GTE classes of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2020 with three ultra-competitive line-ups, after announcing British endurance aces Harry Tincknell and Richard Westbrook will complete its GTE Pro roster for this year’s French classic. The experienced Westbrook, from Bath, joins FIA World […]
