Leaders from the City of Wolverhampton Council have heard first hand about the experiences of parents and carers of, and professionals who work with, children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They went on a fact finding mission to the Gem Centre and Green Park School […]
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Vote now for All the Fun of the Fair competition finalists
People can vote now for their favourite pieces of work by Sandwell artists in the final of the All the Fun of the Fair competition. The winners will be announced at a special performance by Little Big Top Circus at Manor House Museum, West Bromwich, on Saturday 2 November. Tickets […]
Walsall marks Baby Loss Awareness Week
People affected by pregnancy and baby loss and their families are being given an opportunity to find out more about Walsall’s maternity bereavement services and the support available. Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from 9-15 October and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust maternity staff will be available to talk about local […]
National recognition for scheme helping dependent drinkers
A scheme helping dependent drinkers in Sandwell while easing the pressure on emergency services has been nominated for another top national award. The Blue Light Project works with drinkers who have struggled to engage with alcohol dependence treatment and instead can place a demand on emergency NHS services or the […]
Quantum technology company Crypta Labs partners with EDAG to develop automotive security solutions
In its 50th anniversary year and part of its RE-invent strategy EDAG is partnering with Crypta Labs to develop Automotive Cyber Security (ACS) solutions with unbreakable quantum encryption to the highest safety and connectivity standards. Crypta Labs is a quantum cybersecurity company that develops IP, hardware and related software using […]
Workshop set to help business prepare for Brexit
Dudley Council is holding a Brexit support workshop in conjunction with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce to help Dudley borough businesses prepare for October 31. Residents and businesses can access links, resources and information on the national government’s ‘Get ready for Brexit’ campaign at www.dudley.gov.uk/brexit The free business workshop will […]
Saddlers stars surprise Community Mascot
Saddlers players Stuart Sinclair and James Clarke paid a surprise visit to this Saturday’s Community Mascot on Thursday afternoon. Nine-year-old Leo Garratt from Whetstone Field Primary School was stunned when his favourite player Sinclair, along with skipper Clarke, interrupted a school assembly to meet the young Walsall fan. Leo was […]
YOUNG, COATES OR BOND? IT’S A ‘CLIO TRIO’ FOR BRANDS HATCH TITLE DECIDER!
The famous Brands Hatch circuit in Kent will this weekend (Sat 12/Sun 13 October) decide which one of three drivers – Jack Young, Max Coates or Jamie Bond – will become the Renault UK Clio Cup’s final Champion. This weekend’s two races, on the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, […]
Desert challenge for hospital fundraiser Sam
She’ll shortly be Sahara-bound and Walsall Manor Hospital Discharge Co-ordinator Sam Gibson plans to take her desert fundraising challenge in her stride – despite it being the equivalent of two marathon distances in two days! The 37-year-old decided to push herself to get fit a few years ago and is […]
Cars Banned Outside of Birmingham Schools
Cars have now been banned outside of six Birmingham primary schools in a proposition to make it safer for children to walk to school and to reduce traffic congestion. Car Free School Streets is a ground-breaking initiative to fundamentally reduce crowding on school roads and encourage parents to collect their […]