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Still time to turn 'trash into cash' for community
Published on 17th June 2013
Residents in the first wave of a new scheme to boost recycling have six weeks left to win money for their community.
National award for community hub
Published on 17th June 2013
A Smethwick community group has won a national prize for attracting volunteers.
Ready steady bake in Cradley Heath
Published on 17th June 2013
Budding bakers in Cradley Heath can take part in a special Big Bake Off.
Rowley Regis invites performers to enter 'Search for a Star' events
Published on 17th June 2013
Budding singers, comics, bands and dancers in the Rowley Regis area can showcase their talents at a series of 'Search for a Star' events being held across the town.
Temporary road closures in West Bromwich
Published on 14th June 2013
Two roads in West Bromwich will be temporarily closed during sewer works for a new housing development.
Sandwell joins in first national 'Big Scoop'
Published on 14th June 2013
Sandwell took part in the country’s first ever Big Scoop to remind irresponsible dog owners they need to clean up after their pets.
Work on track on West Bromwich Leisure Centre
Published on 14th June 2013
Work is well on track on the new £12.5 million West Bromwich Leisure Centre with the steel structure now in place.
Top author at Smethwick Library
Published on 13th June 2013
Author, playwright and journalist Damian Barr will read from his latest book at an event in Sandwell.
Haden Hill House rocks
Published on 12th June 2013
Loud music and guitars are once again taking over Haden Hill House and park in Cradley Heath this summer for a one day music festival.
Forum meetings for Smethwick
Published on 11th June 2013
People in Smethwick can hear from the council and police and raise any community concerns at forthcoming neighbourhood forum meetings.
Mountain bikes at Frank Chapman Centre
Published on 11th June 2013
A Sandwell-run residential centre is playing its part to get youngsters fitter by starting mountain bike courses in its 90 acre site.
NEETS book launch
Published on 11th June 2013
A book on helping young people to get a job, training or college place co-written by a Sandwell educational psychologist is set to be published.
Savour an evening of songs, stories and samosas
Published on 10th June 2013
Sant Nirankari Mission in Wednesbury is inviting everone to an evening of songs, stories and samosas.
Take the 'Kitchen Check' for Food Safety Week
Published on 10th June 2013
Sandwell people are being urged to take a new online ‘Kitchen Check’ to help protect their health as part of National Food Safety Week (10 – 16 June).
Fathers' Day at Haden Hill House Museum
Published on 10th June 2013
Staff at one of Sandwell's historic houses are planning a host of events for Fathers' Day this weekend.
New office for special library services
Published on 10th June 2013
A new special library services office has been officially opened following a £200,000 refurbishment.
Community Chest cash on offer to local groups
Published on 7th June 2013
Sandwell residents are being offered the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £500 to support events, schemes and small-scale projects that benefit the local community.
Big Spring Clean canal clean-up in Langley
Published on 6th June 2013
Two shopping trolleys, a suitcase, a wheelie bin and road signs were among the many items fished out of the canal in Langley, Oldbury, during a Big Spring Clean event.
Free swimming in Sandwell is coming back!
Published on 6th June 2013
Sandwell Council is bringing back free swimming for young and old to help people keep fit and healthy.
Thumbs up for waste partnership
Published on 4th June 2013
Sandwell Council’s groundbreaking waste partnership with Serco has been praised by a Government minister.
Your chance to buy land in Sandwell
Published on 3rd June 2013
Council chiefs are launching a drive to bring vacant plots of land back into use – and raise cash to improve parks and public spaces around the borough.
Find out more about fostering
Published on 3rd June 2013
Sandwell Council is holding an open day for anyone who wants to find out more about fostering.
Council chiefs hit back at "lazy" Sandwell slur
Published on 3rd June 2013
Council chiefs today (Monday) hit back at claims that Sandwell people are "caught in a lazy rut" and that the borough has "nothing" to encourage walking and cycling.
New offices for special library services
Published on 31st May 2013
Sandwell deputy leader Councillor Mahboob Hussain will officially open the borough's new special library services office next week following a £200,000 refurbishment.
Volunteers sought for show
Published on 31st May 2013
A big Sandwell community event is looking for volunteers.
Ofsted joy for Eaton Valley Primary School
Published on 31st May 2013
A school in West Bromwich is celebrating a rapid turnaround after success in a recent Ofsted inspection.
"White van" trader scam
Published on 30th May 2013
Sandwell residents are being warned not to get caught out in a "white van" scam being run in the borough.
Bank Holiday bonanza at Sandwell Show
Published on 30th May 2013
The ever-popular Sandwell Show is once again taking place over the August Bank Holiday(AUG 25/26) on the showground at Sandwell Valley.
Help our wildlife
Published on 28th May 2013
Nature lovers are being urged to volunteer to help out at a Sandwell nature reserve.
Afternoon tea with Anne Bennett
Published on 28th May 2013
Best-selling Birmingham author Anne Bennett will be in Smethwick next month.