The High Court has continued the interim injunction banning ‘street racing’, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country. The interim injunction prohibits people from participating, as a driver, a rider or a passenger, in a gathering of two or more people at which some of those present engage in motor racing or motor …
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Sandwell Council launched a public consultation on the Rolfe Street Master plan today (Monday 6 February). The plan sets out Sandwell Council’s vision to make the location an aspirational place where people want to live, a place that has a unique character which fosters a strong sense of community. Achieved through maximising the nationally significant …
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Young people at schools across Sandwell have been benefitting from Sandwell Council’s £1.1m Emotional Wellbeing Programme. More than 2,000 children and young people with mental health concerns have received support since the programme was first launched in July 2021. This week (6-12 February) marks Children’s Mental Health Week with Sandwell Council announcing a further investment …
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DASH CAMs have the potential to make a significant contribution to road safety, according to GEM Motoring Assist. They are also cheaper, smaller and easier to use than ever before. Dash cams offer safety for many drivers. They have been popular in the commercial sectors for fleets of vans and lorries, along with emergency vehicles, …
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Planning permission is being sought by Sandwell College to set up a new Satellite Education Hub on Lower High Street in Cradley Heath to serve young people and adults. If approved, the new facility would be built on the site of a former carpark being made available by Sandwell Council. The Hub aims to revitalise …
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ROAD SAFETY AND breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to take extra care, with winter weather predicted across the country this week. Road journeys are more difficult and treacherous when there is ice on roads, foggy conditions or a fall of snow. GEM is encouraging drivers to plan ahead and be ready to …
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Serious shortage protocols (SSPs) have been issued across the UK for 3 penicillin medicines today (Thursday 15 December). SSPs are a standard procedure, used frequently to manage temporary and potential medicine supply issues. They are a safe and effective way to ensure that medicines continue to be available for everyone who needs them, while …
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Research and development on next-generation 5G and 6G wireless technology and telecoms security is to be ramped up as part of a £110 million government investment. In the package announced today, three top UK universities, University of York, University of Bristol and University of Surrey, will receive a share of £28 million to team up …
The research also analysed Google Trends to discover when the nation starts planning its Christmas feast, with the interest in ‘Christmas food shop’ typically starting to rise in September. Over the past five years, M&S has been the most popular Christmas food search on six occasions, however, in 2018 “Waitrose Christmas food” won the festive food fight, receiving more search interest than M&S. Waitrose Christmas advert 2022 focuses on the …
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An Oldbury school is celebrating after topping a Sandwell league table measuring how many of their pupils walk to school and how often. In addition to winning in Sandwell, Moat Farm Junior School was also ranked fifth nationally and the best school in the West Midlands. Moat Farm Junior School has won a School Walk …
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