The Deputy Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Greg Brackenridge, today (Wednesday 16 October) opened the new B&M store at Wolverhampton’s Mander Centre. Wolves at Work employment programme has helped the major retailer successfully recruit city residents into the 60 jobs. More than 90% (55) of the Customer Service and Replenishment assistant […]
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PRODUCTION OF ALL-NEW BENTLEY FLYING SPUR NOW UNDERWAY
Bentley Motors has confirmed that production of the all-new Flying Spur, the ultimate luxury Grand Touring sedan, is now underway, with the commencement of deliveries set for early 2020. Handcrafting of the first customer orders is taking place at Bentley’s factory headquarters in Crewe, England, following completion of over one […]
Flu Fighters campaign launched to protect youngsters
A campaign to encourage more children in the borough to have their flu vaccine has been launched. Dudley Council and Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) bosses hope the Flu Fighters campaign will increase the number of youngsters who are vaccinated. A colourful storybook – titled Flu Fighters Versus Chilly, Achy and […]
Mayor welcomes visit from Historic England
Leading officials from Historic England visited Dudley to see how their cash funding has sparked positive change in the borough. The Mayor of Dudley, Councillor David Stanley, welcomed a delegation led by Louise Brennan, recently appointed regional director of Historic England (Midlands). She was joined by colleagues Nick Carter, inspector […]
Live entertainment announced for fireworks night in Sandwell
A great line-up of live entertainment has been announced for this year’s fireworks display and bonfire party at Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich, on Friday 1 November. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which is themed around the 50th anniversary of two iconic moments from the 60s – the […]
Queen’s Speech response from the Law Society – “victims need a system capable of delivering justice”
The Queen’s Speech today announced 26 pieces of legislation for the next UK parliamentary session, with crime emerging as a key domestic priority for the government. Seven bills on the theme of law and order were unveiled including: tougher sentencing and new measures to target offenders who are foreign nationals. The Private […]
Halloween at museums 2019
Halloween has never been so arty thanks to a series of workshops and themed fun days at the Red House Glass Cone and Dudley Museum this October half term. Things kick off with a fossil finds session at Dudley Museum from 10.30am – 12 on Saturday 26 October. Children and […]
Spice Up this Diwali with an Exclusive Recipe for Tiger Prawn Biryani
Serves 5 INGREDIENTS – For Marinade: • 500g prawns • 60g cup yoghurt • 1 tbsp chilli powder • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 3 green chillies, pierced • 30g cup fried onion • 2 tsp garam masala • 1 tbsp garlic paste • ¾ tbsp ginger paste • 1 tsp ground coriander • […]
India Should Withdraw from Commonwealth Games
The president of the Olympic body had said that India should withdraw from the Commonwealth Games owing to the low level of competition in the tournament. Narinder Batra, who is the Indian Olympic Association president, has commented that the South Asian nation has threatened to boycott the next edition of the multi-sport event. The next Common Wealth Games […]
October fun at Crystal Leisure Centre
Children of all ages can take part in fun and games at the Crystal Leisure Centre during the half term holidays. The Dudley Council owned facility in Bell Street, Stourbridge, will be hosting a jam packed week of fun. The Leisure pool, complete with slides, bubble seat and rapids, is […]