As children and young people across Walsall prepare to go back to school, college and nursery following the school holidays, parents and carers and staff working in educational settings are encouraged to continue making considerate decisions to ensure a safe return and protect the wider community from respiratory illnesses like […]
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Thousands of children find out which Primary School they will attend on National Offer Day
19 April is ‘National Offer Day’ and children across the country will learn which primary school they will be attending in September 2022. Walsall Council has invested heavily in its primary schools, increasing the number of places available in schools in areas of high demand. Thousands of children will be […]
Cost of Living – Experts explain simple hacks that will slash bills
Cost of Living – Experts explain simple hacks that will slash bills The cost of living has hit a 30 year high with inflation soaring to 6.2%, so it is vital to understand how to better manage our money. Many people pay large lump sums of money towards utilities and […]
Walsall celebrates the festival of Vaisakhi
Thousands of Sikhs all over the world will be celebrating Vaisakhi over the next few weeks. Vaisakhi, the first day of the Sikh New Year (this year on Thursday 14 April), marks the birth of the Sikh religion and is also a time to celebrate the annual harvest festival that […]
5 Steps For Spring Cleaning Your Shed
With the recent BBQ weather that we’ve been experiencing for the past few days, it’s probably time to prepare for the big spring clean! While the main rooms of the house may enjoy the most attention when it comes to cleaning, it’s important not to leave out the garden shed. […]
Interest in solar panels at a five year high, amidst the cost of living crisis
Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for ‘solar panels’ exploded 316% above average in March 2022 – the highest level in the past five years. The findings come as the Bank of England has predicted that annual consumer price inflation will hit 6% in April, a 30-year high. […]
WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL COMPANY TO RECRUIT 33 STAFF AS HOLIDAYS TAKE-OFF
Your Co-op Travel, which has 76 travel agency branches across England, including 19 in the West Midlands, is targeting new recruits at the Birmingham Careers Fair on 8 April. Your Co-op Travel, part of The Midcounties Co-operative, is looking to recruit up to 33 new colleagues to work in its travel agency branches, as […]
Sandwell To Receive Funding As Part Of Regeneration Plans
Sandwell may get up to £1.8 billion in funding over the next five years, according to plans approved by the council. The government cabinet of the Labour Party has authorised a variety of recovery measures as part of a recovery plan to aid the autonomous region’s recovery from the epidemic. […]
INAUGURAL BRITISH KABADDI LEAGUE LAUNCHES IN UK FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
A new British Kabaddi League has been launched in the UK, with tournaments staged in major cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Wolverhampton between 9 April and 10 May. Bringing together professionals from one of the fastest growing sports in the world, the League was launched in the city of […]
The Black Country’s care facilities have received new CQC ratings ranging from good to needing improvement
The findings of inspection reports for many care providers in the Black Country and Staffordshire have been made public.Adult social care, clinics, and basic healthcare were all inspected as part of the current Quality Commission (CQC) assessment.The evaluations contain scores that represent the CQC’s overall evaluation of the performance of […]