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Rogue trader fined for tricking vulnerable woman
Published on 10th December 2018
A rogue trader who saw an opportunity to take advantage of a vulnerable woman has been prosecuted by Sandwell trading standards.
Wednesbury's Jaydon is a tumbling world champion
Published on 10th December 2018
Wednesbury tumbling sensation Jaydon Paddock is head over heels with success – after becoming a World Champion in Russia.
Sandwell supports new campaign to tackle loan sharks
Published on 10th December 2018
Sandwell Trading Standards officers are supporting a new campaign to tackle loan sharks launched by the national Illegal Money Lending Team.
‘Something magical' this Christmas for vulnerable people
Published on 7th December 2018
Socially-isolated people will get to enjoy a magical Christmas concert from The People’s Orchestra for free thanks to a town grant from Sandwell Council.
Dementia project helps to capture memories
Published on 7th December 2018
A project aiming to capture the memories of people experiencing Dementia and their families in Tipton has been awarded a grant by a special Sandwell Council fund.
Christmas joy for Yew Tree
Published on 6th December 2018
A Friends group in the Yew Tree area have been given a special grant to ”bring the magic of Christmas” to local people.
New primary school for Smethwick
Published on 6th December 2018
Planners have given the green light for a brand new primary free school in Smethwick – due to open in September 2019.
Safer 6: Nuisance motorbikes and dumped rubbish targeted in Wednesbury
Published on 6th December 2018
Tackling nuisance motorbikes and clearing tonnes of dumped rubbish were top of the list during a week of Safer 6 campaign action in Wednesbury.
Mince pies served up for Mayor's carol concert
Published on 6th December 2018
Asda Great Bridge has kindly donated 300 mince pies for the Mayor's upcoming Christmas Carol Concert this Saturday, 8 December at West Bromwich Town Hall.
Enjoy Christmas through the ages at Sandwell's historic houses
Published on 5th December 2018
Visitors to two of Sandwell’s historic houses can enjoy a real taste of Christmas down through the ages at two special festive candlelit events.
Safer 6: Clean-ups and crime prevention in West Bromwich
Published on 4th December 2018
Clean-ups saw 2.3 tonnes of waste cleared and more than 100 bags of litter collected as Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign hit the streets of West Bromwich.
Pickup a real Christmas tree at Sandwell Valley
Published on 3rd December 2018
Visitors to Sandwell Valley can pick up a real Christmas tree for just £20.
Tips on how to buy online
Published on 30th November 2018
Sandwell Council is backing a national campaign to highlight possible problems of buying goods online in the busiest shopping time of the year.
CCTV to help tackle off-road bike nuisance
Published on 29th November 2018
Sandwell Council and police officers are working to reduce 'noisy and dangerous' off-road motorbike nuisance on playing fields in the Wednesbury area.
Home testing kits for STIs available in Sandwell
Published on 29th November 2018
Sexual health services in Sandwell have been redesigned, making it quicker and easier for people to access support and look after their sexual health.
Mince pies served up for Mayor's Christmas carol concert
Published on 29th November 2018
Asda Great Bridge has kindly donated 300 mince pies for the Mayor's upcoming Christmas Carol Concert next Saturday, 8 December at West Bromwich Town Hall.
Safer 6 raids lead to illicit tobacco seizures
Published on 29th November 2018
Illicit tobacco and cigarettes with a street value of more than £40,000 were seized from shops in Sandwell during raids carried out by trading standards and police.
Tipton restaurant hit with £18K+ fine for rat infestation
Published on 28th November 2018
The boss of a Tipton buffet restaurant where food was kept in a rat-infested shipping container has narrowly avoided being jailed and been ordered to pay nearly £20,000.
Democracy workshop provides inspiration
Published on 28th November 2018
Sandwell Council hosted a special inspiration and democracy workshop for a group of 20 women from Birmingham and Bradford.
Grant boost for Sandwell Visually Impaired
Published on 28th November 2018
A Sandwell organisation which offers much-needed services to visually impaired people in the borough has been awarded a council grant to buy computer equipment to improve its work.
Sandwell Council employee takes on London Marathon in aid of rare conditions
Published on 27th November 2018
A Kingswinford man who is battling a rare vascular condition is taking on the 2019 London Marathon for charity.
Snowy Sheepwash scene wins Tipton photo competition
Published on 27th November 2018
Congratulations to Angela Gibson, the winner of the Tipton photo competition with her lovely winter landscape at Sheepwash Local Nature Reserve.
Residents have their say on aquatics centre site plans
Published on 26th November 2018
Residents living near the site of the proposed Smethwick aquatic centre have had their say on the plans.
Visit Santa at the Valley
Published on 26th November 2018
Christmas fun is coming to Sandwell Valley this December.
Oldbury children release charity Christmas single
Published on 26th November 2018
Children and staff from Bristnall Hall Academy in Oldbury are hoping to reach the Christmas charts with a charity single, O Holy Night.
Rowley Regis martial arts world champions
Published on 26th November 2018
Two members of a Sandwell martial arts group have won gold medals at the World Championships in Rome.
Oldbury Safer 6 – keeping young people safe
Published on 26th November 2018
Projects to keep young people safe were at the top of the list as Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign swung into action in Oldbury.
Christmas lights switch-on events still to come in Sandwell
Published on 26th November 2018
Sandwell's towns and communities are being lit up with a series of Christmas light switch-on events.
Unauthorised encampment moved on in Smethwick
Published on 23rd November 2018
An unauthorised encampment has been moved on from private property in Smethwick thanks to partnership working between Sandwell Council and West Midlands Police.
Join the 2018 Sandwell Santa Dash
Published on 20th November 2018
There's still time to take part in the Sandwell Santa Dash through Sandwell Valley Country Park to get an early slice of fun in the run-up to Christmas.