VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Sandwell
The 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) will be celebrated in Sandwell in May with a civic service, street parties and a Fabulous 40s event to honour the Second World War generation.
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Date set for High Court street racing injunction review hearing
A High Court injunction banning street racing in the Black Country remains in force, with a review hearing being held on Wednesday 26 February, 2025.
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Domestic abuse support available in Sandwell this Christmas and New Year
Support is available in Sandwell this Christmas for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or for anyone worried about someone who is.
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Sandwell Safe Spaces scheme launches in Wednesbury and Great Bridge
The Sandwell Safe Spaces scheme has officially launched in Wednesbury town centre and Great Bridge in Tipton.
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Boost for low-income pensioners as Sandwell Council continues to support residents
Around 4,000 Sandwell pensioners on low incomes will receive a £200 payment from Sandwell Council in the coming weeks.
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Sandwell Council announces significant update on Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership
Last week's (Thursday 12 December) Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership revealed the progess made on what is an incredibly ambitious programme with more to follow in the coming year.
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Sandwell leads the way in reducing drug-related deaths amid rising national rates
New data shows that Sandwell has one of the lowest rates of drug-related deaths in the country.
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Sandwell Council awards Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust the Freedom of the Borough
Sandwell Council has awarded Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust the Freedom of the Borough.
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Albright Education Centre is rated Outstanding
The short-term special school for pupils who can't access mainstream schools due to medical or mental health needs, is delighted after being graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.
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'Magical' Oak House in West Bromwich is listed at Grade I, putting it on par with the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace
The Oak House in West Bromwich has been granted an upgrade to Grade I listed status by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of Historic England.
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Three more street racers in court for breaching Black Country-wide injunction in Sandwell
Three more street racers have received suspended prison sentences with orders to pay court costs after breaching the Black Country-wide injunction in Sandwell.