Bringing Communities Together
Youngsters from an Aldridge nursery are serving up plenty of smiles and chuckles for elderly patients at Walsall Manor Hospital as they join in with their tea parties. Ward 2 staff, supported by Accord Pathways 4 Life staff, hold themed tea parties to encourage patients to get out of bed, […]
Celebrate local culture, arts, entertainment, and everything that is bostin about the Black Country on our very own national day – 14 July. Enjoy: Live music from top tribute bands; Oasish, The Little Mix Show, WANNABE – The Spice Girls Show, Queen Alive and Born in the 80’s tribute band […]
Walsall FC are delighted to announce the signing of former Fulham forward Elijah Adebayo. The imposing 21-year-old has played over 30 games at League Two level, having previously enjoyed loan spells at Cheltenham, Swindon and Stevenage. The 6’4” frontman becomes the Saddlers’ fourth summer signing and second in as many […]
Local libraries are hoping to have a laugh with local jokers as they celebrate Black Country Day on Sunday 14 July. Black Country Libraries in Partnership, which includes Sandwell Library and Information service, are holding a Black Country Family Joke Competition – with prizes for the funniest up for grabs. […]
A taxi driver who incorrectly installed ramps to his vehicle to transport a severely disabled man – resulting in him twice almost falling out of his wheelchair – has been found guilty of failing to exercise proper care toward a disabled passenger. Driver Sajid Mohmood, aged 54, denied the offence […]
There is just over a month to go until the 29 August 2019, the PPI complaints deadline. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which regulates the financial services sector and protects UK consumers is urging people to make a decision, before it’s too late, about whether to complain about PPI (Payment Protection […]
A group of charity gardeners are celebrating after Dudley Council and a Midland business decided to dig deep and buy them new tools. Growing in the Park is a project run by Dudley Mind, using horticulture and practical activities to help improve health and wellbeing. Since 2014, the group’s volunteers […]
A man serving life behind bars for ordering a drug rival’s murder has been convicted of trafficking heroin and crack cocaine after police in the West Midlands exposed him as the head of a County Lines network. Artaf Hussain, from Slater Street in Tipton, was handed a life sentence last […]
People can join a volunteer group to help improve public access to land and sites across Sandwell for walking and cycling. Sandwell Local Access Forum (LAF) provides advice to the council on access and rights of way issues and responds to consultations and draft policy documents. LAF members are volunteers […]
Walsall FC are delighted to announce the signing of AFC Fylde midfielder James Hardy. The 23-year-old becomes manager Darrell Clarke’s third summer recruit, following the arrivals of Stuart Sinclair and James Clarke. On Manchester City’s books as a youngster, Hardy joined the Coasters in October 2015 and was named their […]
