A new NHS campaign is encouraging people struggling with their mental health to seek confidential help from NHS talking therapies. Research shows that nearly half of South Asians put off seeking professional help and the NHS is encouraging them to make use of a range of free services available for anxiety, depression, and other common mental …
Walsall’s leisure centres are once again offering a variety of fun activities for families and young people during the February half-term. Sessions will run between Monday 21 February and Sunday 27 February and bookings are now open. As well as public swimming at all four borough centres, Bloxwich and Oak Park Active Living Centres and …
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Sandwell is marking International Women’s Day by celebrating victim-survivors of domestic abuse who can inspire others to get the help and support they need to be free of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background, gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity. However, statistics show most domestic abuse is carried out by …
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The all-new Hyundai IONIQ 5 has added to its growing list of Car of the Year honours by being named overall UK Car of the Year 2022. Having already been recognised as Best Family Car in the UK Car of the Year Awards shortlist, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 was crowned best car overall by a …
Officers and civilian staff from across the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) have been sharing their pledges to #BreakTheBias, the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day (8 March), as we reflect on our collective commitment to help level the playing field and continue to build an environment where women can thrive at work and …
The hedges consist of more than 7,000 individual shrubs and have been planted at 3 separate locations. North and south of Beach Road in Seawick, north from Leewick Sewage Works and alongside the southern side of Leewick Depot. Plants store carbon in the form of carbohydrates, for immediate and long-term growth. These are produced by …
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The Mayor of Maidstone Councillor Fay Gooch officially opened Motorpoint Maidstone on Friday 25th February 2022 following a multi-million-pound investment in the new Motorpoint site. The 16th store to open since 1998, Motorpoint – the UK’s leading independent nearly new car and light commercial vehicle retailer – has transformed the former derelict two-acre site on …
Overall award goes to Best Family Car category winner Race for the title is a battle between EVs, with Skoda’s Enyaq in second place Judges highlight IONIQ 5’s driving range, design and interior space in their praise “Innovative, desirable, practical and brilliantly designed to make full use of its electric-only platform,” Guy Bird, freelance journalist …
Annie Lennard Primary School has officially opened their sensory room at their school site in Smethwick. The sensory room is a specially designed space aimed to stimulate the senses, promoting de-escalation and/or encouraging engagement and give pupils an immersive experience. Sensory experiences can be hugely beneficial to children. They are great for promoting a range …
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging all drivers to stay within speed limits on every journey. This, says GEM, is not only a key part of reducing collisions and casualties on our roads, but it’s also an effective way of reducing your environmental footprint as a driver. A spokesperson at GEM …
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