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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Sandwell leads the way in reducing drug-related deaths amid rising national rates
New data shows that Sandwell has one of the lowest rates of drug-related deaths in the country.
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Sandwell Council awards Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust the Freedom of the Borough
Sandwell Council has awarded Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust the Freedom of the Borough.
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Albright Education Centre is rated Outstanding
The short-term special school for pupils who can't access mainstream schools due to medical or mental health needs, is delighted after being graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.
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'Magical' Oak House in West Bromwich is listed at Grade I, putting it on par with the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace
The Oak House in West Bromwich has been granted an upgrade to Grade I listed status by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of Historic England.
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Three more street racers in court for breaching Black Country-wide injunction in Sandwell
Three more street racers have received suspended prison sentences with orders to pay court costs after breaching the Black Country-wide injunction in Sandwell.
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Sandwell Council organises Tipton community clean up
As part of Sandwell’s continuing green corridor improvements scheme in Tipton, a community clean-up was undertaken at The Railer (Upper Church Road end) on Tuesday 3 December.
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Residents have their say on new eco-park
Community workshops were held last week (29 November) for residents to find out more about the plans and help shape the future of the Brandhall Eco-Park.
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Sandwell Council renews West Bromwich Public Space Protection Order
Sandwell Council’s cabinet has renewed the West Bromwich Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at a meeting last night (Wednesday 4 December).
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Sandwell Council hosts inaugural Business Growth and Employment Summit
Sandwell Council has proudly hosted its first-ever Business Growth and Employment Summit, bringing together key figures from the business, education and social value sectors.
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Sandwell launches research collaboration to tackle health inequalities
Sandwell Council has launched its five-year Better Research for Better Health programme, bringing in £5 million funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research.