A lucky group of beneficiaries and staff from a West Midlands charity that uses sport to aid personal development among disadvantaged young people have spoken of their joy at being given a golden opportunity to participate in the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay. More than 20 youngsters and colleagues at Sport 4 Life UK …
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The countdown is on for the greatest show on Earth! At least if you’re a car fan… New cars, classic cars, supercars, thrilling live action, motoring celebrities, stunt shows, test drives, breath-taking passenger rides, interactive features and an incredible-value day out for the entire family are all just some of the attractions for this year’s …
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A West Midlands charity is predicting a rise in demand for its vitally important pre-hospital emergency service with more than one million people expected to descend on the region for a summer of sport. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which rapidly reaches and treats up to 12 patients every day in the region, believes the …
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One of the South of England’s biggest car dealer groups, Eden Motor Group, is continuing to raise thousands for charity and support local communities, with over £30k raised in the past 12 months and similar ambitions for the rest of this year. Following a big charity and community supporting 2021, it’s a key driver of …
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“And we saw this in action yesterday, with many of our Green Flag sites hosting events as part of our amazing Queen’s Baton Relay day, with thousands of people and families enjoying themselves, as we count down to the start of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games later in the week.“If you enjoyed our QBR day, …
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Applying sun cream and drinking plenty of water aren’t the only measures Brits should be taking amid sweltering temperatures this week, as a road safety charity has also urged motorists to check their tyres. The Met Office issued its first ever ‘red warning’ for extreme heat in England, with temperatures reaching a record 40 degrees …
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Families are being invited to celebrate summer with Sandwell Museums and Arts Service during the school holidays, with a packed programme of activities for all ages. Here’s just a taster of what’s on offer at each museum site over the holidays. Check out the full list of activities (the text takes you to a web link). …
After achieving temperatures greater than 75 million degrees Celsius and demonstrating unmatched real-time control of plasma with its state-of-the-art fusion research reactor, Norman, TAE Technologies today announced that it has secured strategic and institutional investments to fund the construction of its next research reactor, Copernicus. As the world leader in hydrogen-boron fusion research, TAE’s non-radioactive approach represents …
Free school meal vouchers will again be distributed to eligible families in Sandwell for the summer six-week holiday. Parents and carers of Sandwell school children will be contacted through their child’s school and will receive vouchers to go towards the cost of food for the break. Councillor Simon Hackett, cabinet member for children and education …
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A Trading Standards ‘Day of Action’ has resulted in the seizure of more than £64,000 worth of illegal and dangerous vaping and illicit tobacco products from shops in Great Bridge and Smethwick. On 7 July, Sandwell Council Trading Standards and Licensing Officers, with colleagues from West Midlands Police, visited eight shops in Great Bridge and …
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