Region shares new story for Sandwell
Young people, industry and leaders share how together they’re Making It Sandwell.
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Construction begins on new indoor market in West Bromwich
Work has now started on the new indoor market in West Bromwich, marking a significant milestone in the town's ongoing regeneration.
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Sandwell Mayor joins National Literacy Trust to launch Take 10 to Read campaign
The Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE met with Aman of the National Literacy Trust in the Black Country to help launch this year's Take 10 to Read campaign.
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Coffee morning celebration marks start of project to tackle inequality in cancer care
A special coffee morning celebration has marked the launch of a new team that will help tackle inequality in cancer care across the Black Country and west Birmingham.
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Knife Angel comes to Sandwell this October
A sculpture raising awareness of the impact of knife crime arrives in Sandwell this October.
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Sandwell Council and partners working towards international recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly Community
Sandwell Council is working with children’s charity the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) and local partners towards international recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly Community.
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Judge outlines reasons for granting street racing ban
The judge who granted a full High Court injunction banning street racing – also known as car cruising – in the Black Country earlier this year has formally handed down his judgment.
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Gurdwara volunteers recognised for the way they look after Lions of the Great War site
Volunteers from Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick have been recognised for the way they look after the Lions of the Great War statue site.
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Sandwell Council and Canal & River Trust announce improvements to Wrights Bridge, Rowley Regis
Following the success of recent towpath improvements, the Canal & River Trust has announced that it will be replacing the deck of Wrights Bridge.
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Landlords in Sandwell urged to check if they need housing licence under new scheme
On Wednesday 19 June 2024 Sandwell Council’s Cabinet approved the implementation of a borough wide additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
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Domestic Abuse and Suicide Awareness Day Tuesday 10 September 2024
Tuesday 10 September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and the theme for this year is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with the call to action to "Start the Conversation".