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Motorists spent over a billion pounds extra on fuel in last 12 months

UK motorists have forked out an additional £1.13 billion pounds during the last 12 months because of the rising cost of petrol and diesel*. Used car platform CarGurus has looked at the average monthly cost of diesel and petrol prices from June 2021 to June 2022 based on the average monthly mileage** and average mpg …

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Wednesbury in Bloom – community comes together to celebrate town’s gardens

Proud, green-fingered residents and businesses are in the running to win one of Wednesbury In Bloom’s four accolades when the results are announced at Wednesbury Summer Fete on Saturday, 13 August. The free fete takes place between 11am and 3pm at Wednesbury Town Hall, and the event will also feature live entertainment, homemade crafts and …

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Thousands enjoy Sandwell’s National Playday celebration

More than 5,000 people turned up to celebrate National Playday on Wednesday 3 August at Sandwell Valley Country Park. The free event was hosted by Sandwell Council’s Go Play team who are committed to encourage play for children in Sandwell. Visitors were treated to free activities including giant bubbles, inflatable games, dhol drummer workshops and …

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Motorpoint delivers greater customer savings as used car prices fall

A cast iron ‘never beaten on price’ promise saw Motorpoint achieve its highest ever level of ‘under-priced’ stock in July. Data from AutoTrader showed the UK’s largest independent retailer of nearly new cars and vans hit the point where more than 99% of its entire vehicle stock was either priced below the national average or …

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FLOW Festival – get creative and have fun in a shipping container

Join artists and natural play experts at Bromwich Hall from 3-17 August for the FLOW Festival of bold and imaginative arts and culture made with, by and for children in Sandwell and Birmingham. The three weeks of fantastic family activities take place in the grounds of Bromwich Hall (West Bromwich Manor House, Hall Green Road, …

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WHY GO “RAW”?

Firstly you will need to decide, is it right for you? Well you do not need to incorporate raw food 100% of the time. You can just eat more fruits and vegetables and no processed foods. Try drinking fruit juices until lunch time and then eating a healthy veggie sandwich. For dinner, eat some blanched …

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#NotWomensFootball – Panel discussion highlights the need for greater equality in football and beyond

Three matches. Three wins. Quarter finals looming. Both the English Lionesses and the German national team are riding a similar wave of success at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 in England. The road to the final in London is a long one, but both teams could be on track to meet in the final at …

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University teams up with football club on health and fitness programme to tackle effects of long-Covid

Researchers at Birmingham City University have joined forces with Burton Albion Community Trust to help people struggling with long-Covid symptoms improve their health and regain their fitness. Sports exercise scientists from the University have teamed up with fitness coaches from the English Football League One Club’s Community Trust to design, deliver and monitor the effectiveness …

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ALDI PARTNERS WITH MOB TO BRING FOOD TRUCK TO BIRMINGHAM

As part of the Supermarket’s ongoing partnership with Mob, the Mob truck will be coming to Birmingham in August, serving street food delights courtesy of Aldi.   On Wednesday 3rd August, the truck will be located at the Bullring outside St Martin’s Square as part of the supermarket’s tie-up with Mob to provide the nation with …

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