Churchill Retirement Living is delighted to announce it has raised a total of £504.56 for midland-based charities through a number of fundraising events over the past few months. Through these initiatives, the retirement developer continues to demonstrate its commitment in giving back to the local communities in which it builds. […]
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New proposals to tackle violence on Birmingham’s roads a welcome start, but more must be done
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has hailed plans for tackling road casualties and reckless driving that West Midlands Mayor, laid out today, but warns more must be done to effectively remedy the situation. The Birmingham-based accident prevention charity is deeply concerned with the recent spate of […]
RAHAT COMPETES FOR A MORE IMPORTANT CAUSE: HIS FAMILY
After a two-year hiatus caused by a back and shoulder injury, Syed Rahat Ali Shah triumphantly returned to the stage. He took first position in back -to -back qualifying competitions. He’s now preparing for the Arnold Classic in Spain. Rahat Ali Shah, a remarkable athlete originally from Pakistan and currently […]
Boxing Champs meet UK Youth & Community Ambassador Zaf
European Heavyweight Champion Boxer Kash Ali and Tyson Fury/Anthony Joshua’s sparring partner Richard Towers visited the residence of UK Global Youth Ambassador and Crimestoppers Chair Zaf. Another person who was present alongside Zaf’s son was Zaf’s brother in law Shazad Khan. Shazad has been fairly active in the community recently […]
Specialist oxygen and cryotherapy clinic opens in Solihull
Councillor Karen Grinsell opened the first skin and cryotherapy clinic in Solihull at a special launch event by Active Clinics as they expand their revolutionary treatments across the Midlands. After bringing a range of innovative treatments including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cryotherapy and nitrogen facials to Edgbaston in 2015, people of […]
Walsall residents reminded to check their photo ID ahead of local election in May
For the first time, voters in the local election on Thursday 4 May 2023 will need to show photographic ID when voting at a polling station due to new requirements implemented by the Government. Walsall Council is urging residents to make sure they are ready to vote by checking they […]
Thousands of children find out what primary school they have been allocated for September 2023 on National Offer Day
The number of children who will be starting school in September is slightly reduced this year due to the lower birth rate in 2018/19. In Walsall, 3417 reception applications were received on time and every applicant who applied on time has received an offer of a school place for September 2023. From […]
Walsall Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan parade information and road closures 16 April 2023
Please be aware that the annual Walsall Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan procession will be taking place on Sunday 16 April 2023 and will involve the use of main and side road closures as the event takes place on the route detailed below. The route will be as follows:- West Bromwich Street, […]
Gully cover criminals strike again
Walsall Council’s highways bosses are extremely concerned at recent thefts of gully drain covers — the drains at the side of the road next to the kerb which feed rainwater into the public sewers. Between Friday 31 March and Tuesday 11 April, the council is aware that 45 have been […]
Children’s Laureate to visit Lichfield Street Hub Library in Walsall
When: Wednesday 12 April 2023 at 2:15pm Location: Lichfield Street Hub Library Admission: Free On Wednesday 12 April, the Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho, will visit Lichfield Street Hub Library in Walsall as part of his nationwide ‘Library Marathon’. The award-winning performance poet, playwright and children’s author is visiting local libraries to highlight their […]