Dudley borough welcomed a town crier into its town centres to encourage people to shop local this Christmas. Town crier Peter Taunton made a whistle stop tour of the borough’s four main town centres, Brierley Hill, Dudley, Halesowen and Stourbridge to encourage people to shop local and support their local […]
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Mayor backs Operation Santa appeal Posted on: 06/12/2019
The Mayor of Dudley is backing this year’s Operation Santa, calling for people to donate gifts and toys to families in need this Christmas. Councillor David Stanley is supporting the project which is coordinated by Dudley Council for Voluntary Service (DVCS) in conjunction with Black Country Radio. Dudley Council staff […]
Exhibition tribute to local author at West Bromwich Town Hall
A special exhibition has been opened in West Bromwich Town Hall in memory of and to show off the highly-praised community work of late local historian Anne Wilkins. The exhibition features examples of her work as an author of local historical books and other works. It has been put together […]
London Tech Start-Up Revolutionising “Digital Fiat Currency”
A UK tech start-up has stepped in where Germany, Switzerland and the US Federal Reserve fears to tread. These countries have so far all rejected the idea of creating a “national cryptocurrency”, with only the US considering creating its own digital fiat currency to improve “financial governance”. London start-up, Decentr, […]
GET HANDS-ON AT BEAULIEU THIS FEBRUARY HALF-TERM
Get hands-on at Beaulieu this February half-term as you train as a below stairs Victorian house servant or a country garage apprentice mechanic and explore the heritage of this New Forest treasure from February 15th – 23rd. Make sure you’re on your best behaviour as you present yourself to the costumed butler and housekeeper at Palace […]
Club Shop: Christmas jumpers now available
The festive season is fast upon us and with this Saddlers fans can take advantage of some brand-new Christmas jumpers! Available for a limited time only fans can browse through and purchase their jumpers, both online and in-store, to help celebrate the festive season in style with adult jumpers priced […]
Parents encouraged to apply for 2020 reception class places
Nearly half of parents and carers of children who will start school for the first time in September 2020 have now applied for a place for them – and the rest are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. The deadline for applications for pupils due to start reception […]
Infant Feeding Support Group Christmas closures
Mums and families are being asked to note the following Christmas closures for our Infant Feeding Support Groups and Introduction to Solids workshops: Pinfold Health Centre – Tuesday 24 December 2019 Pelsall Village Centre – Monday 30 December 2019 Palfrey Surestart – Wednesday 1 January 2020 For breastfeeding support please […]
DMN’S FIVE-POINT PLAN AVOIDS DRIVERS INCURRING END OF LEASING CONTRACT CHARGES
DMN Logistics has launched a five-point plan to help drivers avoid any end-of-contract charges when returning their Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Personal Contract Hire (PCH) car to the leasing company. DMN completes thousands of personal leasing end of contract inspections and collections each year and has seen drivers charged […]
Did you know that Forest Arts Centre has a new name?
From December 2019 the venue becomes the Walsall Arena and Arts Centre. The change is partly due to the increasing popularity of the Centre’s state -of-the-art A3 Arena, which in a few short years has gained a big following with both artists and audiences. Top draw comedians Chris Ramsey, Omid Djalili and Jenny Eclair have already performed there and it […]