VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Sandwell
The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day is set to be celebrated in Sandwell next week with a civic service, a Fabulous 40s event and street parties to honour the Second World War generation.
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Waste vehicles wear poppies with pride
Refuse and recycling collection vehicles in Sandwell will be proudly showing support for our Armed Forces past and present this November.
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Sandwell recognised with Council of Sanctuary award
Sandwell Council has been recognised as a place of welcome for all by charity City of Sanctuary.
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New facilities for Black Country Coroner’s Court
The Black Country Coroner’s Court, located at Jack Judge House in Oldbury, has undergone a number of improvements to benefit the families who may need to use it following the death of a loved one.
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Food vouchers for eligible families in Sandwell this half-term
Food vouchers will be available in Sandwell this autumn half-term for around 22,000 children eligible for free school meals.
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Sandwell Council celebrates SHAPE Your Talent video launch
Sandwell Council is celebrating the launch of the video of the annual SHAPE Your Talent Final which was held earlier this year at Sandwell College.
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School of Sanctuary awarded to centre in Smethwick
Sandwell Council’s STEPS Centre in Smethwick has been accredited as a School of Sanctuary in recognition of the centre’s support for new arrivals.
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Sandwell Council improves the property-buying process in the area
From today (Thursday 19 October), the process of buying a property in Sandwell has changed for everyone.
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Ban on single-use plastic now in place
Sandwell Council is reminding businesses in Sandwell that since 1 October they are no longer allowed to supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items.
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Sandwell students join global art initiative
A new art project has been installed by secondary school students from the Phoenix Collegiate in West Bromwich.
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Sandwell young people set to benefit from new college in region
Young people from Sandwell will be given the opportunity to attend a new sixth form college in Dudley planned by Eton College and Star Academies.