With inflation now at a 40-year high the British Dental Association has called on Health Secretary Sajid Javid to follow the precedent set with NHS prescriptions and freeze NHS dental charges for the foreseeable future. Commenting at the time of the prescription freeze, Javid said: “the rise in the cost of living has been unavoidable… …
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Warley boxer Amaan Ghulam has seen his dedication and talent pay dividends, reaping national success at a young age. The 17-year-old has been boxing since the age of eight, and began his competitive career at Warley Amateur Boxing Club when he was 11. Amaan said: “Training at Warley has offered me many opportunities, including being …
Free school meal vouchers will again be distributed to eligible families in Sandwell this half-term holiday. Parents and carers will be contacted through their child’s school and will receive vouchers to go towards the cost of food for the week-long break. Councillor Simon Hackett, Cabinet Member for Children and Education said: “It’s important we continue …
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Costs to install cleaner, more efficient heating solutions have been slashed by thousands of pounds as consumers can now receive grants through the government’s new £450 million Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Homeowners across England and Wales can now benefit from £5,000 grants to fit clean heating systems when they come to replace their oil and gas boilers. …
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Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 and enjoy entertainment at a free family fun day in Wednesbury on Tuesday, 31 May, from 12 noon to 4pm. It will take place on Union Street in Wednesbury and there’s something for everyone: live music, street performers, balloon artistry, a stilt walker, face painting, free goody bags for …
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Councillor Richard Jones (Old Warley ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the council chamber today (Tuesday 24 May). His consort is his partner Councillor Richard McVittie. Councillor Jackie Taylor (Greets Green and Lyng ward) is the new Deputy Mayor of Sandwell. Her consort is husband Mr Marvin Taylor. At the …
Pupils and staff at Pennyhill Primary School in West Bromwich are celebrating after being rated ‘good’ by Ofsted for the first time. Michael Jarrett, Sandwell Council’s Director of Children’s Services and Education, said: “I would like to congratulate pupils, staff and governors on the success of their work leading up to the recent inspection.” He …
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Sandwell Council has been named as the Regional Council/Local Authority Body of the Year at the West Midlands Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2022. The award recognises the efforts of one council within the region that has shown a ‘true commitment’ to promoting energy efficiency, and in tackling fuel poverty among residents. The council was nominated …
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QANTAS GROUP SHAPE ITS FUTURE BY PROJECT SUNRISE The wait is over now as the Qantas Group got the approval of “Project Sunrise”. The plan was launched just before the pandemic but COVID-19 turned all the things upside down and the project was on hold. Qantas never gave up on the project and continued to …
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Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. This year’s theme is ‘loneliness’ and across the country, people will be reflecting how it impacts mental health, depression, and anxiety. SsangYong Motors UK will be taking part in a …
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