Bringing Communities Together
British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry. As one of the first steps, the government is today launching a call for evidence, giving everyone from consumers, farmers and food producers, to scientists and […]
Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) are making a real difference to the lives of patients of all ages across the borough and their roles will come under the spotlight today when Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust celebrates national Allied Health Professionals Day. As well as raising awareness of the many AHP roles […]
Sandwell Council is participating in a national digital campaign to help more people to get online and learn new digital skills. They are working with their voluntary sector partners as part of Get Online Week from 14-20 October, a national digital inclusion campaign sponsored by the Good Things Foundation. The […]
Jamie Bond (West Malling) set the fastest time of all in the Renault UK Clio Cup’s two test sessions on Brands Hatch’s Grand Prix circuit today which ended with an off for championship leader Jack Young (Belfast). Both sessions were held in wet conditions; both were disrupted by red flag […]
Interestingly, when technology replaces human workers, it has a unique psychological effect. While people generally prefer to see jobs go to people rather than to robots, this preference reverses when they consider their own jobs. In that case, they prefer to be replaced by robots, new research from Stefano Puntoni, Professor of […]
A pilot scheme to help some of the most vulnerable homeless people has been launched in Sandwell. The council’s Housing First pilot, which targets helping rough sleepers with complex needs, getting them off the streets and into accommodation, is now in operation. The pilot, funded by £935,000 from the West […]
England cricket player, Moeen Ali was dropped after the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston due to a poor display and has been handed a central contract in white-ball cricket. Ashley Giles, the managing director for the England men’s team, believes that some time way from cricket could be exactly what […]
As an extraordinary and magical event, the annual Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run has always been a magnet for people from all walks of life. Taking part each year are families who have participated in their cherished automotive heirlooms for generations, but the enchanting lure of the world’s […]
Councillors will be asked to back plans to extend a Rowley Regis cemetery at a meeting next week. A planning application to create new burial space on part of Powke Lane Open Space was approved back in October last year (2018). A detailed report was taken to the Safer and […]
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Auwal Mosque in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, where they celebrated the great diversity of cultures, traditions and beliefs in South Africa during their tour of Africa. The Royal couple held an impromptu question and answer session with the local press in South Africa. […]
