http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news Sandwell Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:35:47 +0000 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:35:47 +0000 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2461/council_work_experience_scheme_is_a_hit More than 240 youngsters have applied to take part in Sandwell Council's new work experience scheme since it was launched in March. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2461/council_work_experience_scheme_is_a_hit Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:36:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2460/childrens_centre_celebrates_5th_birthday A childen’s centre is holding a party to celebrate its fifth birthday and to raise money for Barnado's. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2460/childrens_centre_celebrates_5th_birthday Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2459/irish_stories_to_tour_sandwell An exhibition about stories from Sandwell's Irish population is to tour the borough. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2459/irish_stories_to_tour_sandwell Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:23:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2458/deputy_mayor_to_open_mountain_bike_trail_at_sandwell_valley A new mountain bike trail in Sandwell Valley will be officially opened by the Deputy Mayor at a special event on Sunday 23 June. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2458/deputy_mayor_to_open_mountain_bike_trail_at_sandwell_valley Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:37:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2457/careers_open_day_for_year_11_pupils_and_their_parents Parents of young people coming to the end of Year 11 at school are urged to attend a careers open day hosted by Connexions Sandwell. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2457/careers_open_day_for_year_11_pupils_and_their_parents Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:36:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2456/national_award_for_community_hub A Smethwick community group has won a national prize for attracting volunteers. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2456/national_award_for_community_hub Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:24:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2453/still_time_to_turn_trash_into_cash_for_community Residents in the first wave of a new scheme to boost recycling have six weeks left to win money for their community. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2453/still_time_to_turn_trash_into_cash_for_community Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:58:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2452/ready_steady_bake_in_cradley_heath Budding bakers in Cradley Heath can take part in a special Big Bake Off. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2452/ready_steady_bake_in_cradley_heath Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:53:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2451/rowley_regis_invites_performers_to_enter_search_for_a_star_events 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. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2451/rowley_regis_invites_performers_to_enter_search_for_a_star_events Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:39:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2450/temporary_road_closures_in_west_bromwich Two roads in West Bromwich will be temporarily closed during sewer works for a new housing development. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2450/temporary_road_closures_in_west_bromwich Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:17:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2449/sandwell_joins_in_first_national_big_scoop Sandwell took part in the country’s first ever Big Scoop to remind irresponsible dog owners they need to clean up after their pets. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2449/sandwell_joins_in_first_national_big_scoop Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:30:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2448/work_on_track_on_west_bromwich_leisure_centre Work is well on track on the new £12.5 million West Bromwich Leisure Centre with the steel structure now in place. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2448/work_on_track_on_west_bromwich_leisure_centre Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:33:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2447/top_author_at_smethwick_library Author, playwright and journalist Damian Barr will read from his latest book at an event in Sandwell. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2447/top_author_at_smethwick_library Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:29:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2446/haden_hill_house_rocks 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. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2446/haden_hill_house_rocks Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:16:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2445/forum_meetings_for_smethwick People in Smethwick can hear from the council and police and raise any community concerns at forthcoming neighbourhood forum meetings. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2445/forum_meetings_for_smethwick Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:06:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2444/mountain_bikes_at_frank_chapman_centre A Sandwell-run residential centre is playing its part to get youngsters fitter by starting mountain bike courses in its 90 acre site. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2444/mountain_bikes_at_frank_chapman_centre Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:21:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2443/neets_book_launch 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. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2443/neets_book_launch Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2442/savour_an_evening_of_songs_stories_and_samosas Sant Nirankari Mission in Wednesbury is inviting everone to an evening of songs, stories and samosas. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2442/savour_an_evening_of_songs_stories_and_samosas Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:23:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2441/take_the_kitchen_check_for_food_safety_week 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). http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2441/take_the_kitchen_check_for_food_safety_week Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:52:00 +0100 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2440/fathers_day_at_haden_hill_house_museum Staff at one of Sandwell's historic houses are planning a host of events for Fathers' Day this weekend. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/news/article/2440/fathers_day_at_haden_hill_house_museum Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:51:00 +0100