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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West Bromwich Town Hall and Central Library shine again after major renovation
West Bromwich is celebrating the successful completion of the restoration and renovation project at two of its most iconic Grade II listed buildings – West Bromwich Town Hall and Central Library.
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Celebrating the Women Chainmakers of Cradley Heath
Today (Tuesday 22 October) Sandwell Council is marking the anniversary of the end of the pivotal strike by the Women Chainmakers of Cradley Heath in 1910.
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Fostering is…Everything
Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That is the message of a powerful new fostering film from over 100 councils.
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Sandwell Council issues advice about benefits and fuel bills this winter
Sandwell Council is advising pensioners concerned about paying their fuel bills this winter that they may be eligible to claim pension credit.
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Renovated tennis courts reopen in Sandwell’s parks
Sandwell Council has reopened a number of renovated tennis courts across the borough to enable people to play the game throughout the year.
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Sandwell Council launches Mental Health Strategy on World Mental Health Day
To mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, Sandwell Council is launching the ‘Sandwell Better Mental Health Strategy 2024 - 2029’.
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Construction begins on new indoor market in West Bromwich
Work has now started on the new indoor market in West Bromwich, marking a significant milestone in the town's ongoing regeneration.
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Sandwell Mayor joins National Literacy Trust to launch Take 10 to Read campaign
The Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE met with Aman of the National Literacy Trust in the Black Country to help launch this year's Take 10 to Read campaign.
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Coffee morning celebration marks start of project to tackle inequality in cancer care
A special coffee morning celebration has marked the launch of a new team that will help tackle inequality in cancer care across the Black Country and west Birmingham.
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Knife Angel comes to Sandwell this October
A sculpture raising awareness of the impact of knife crime arrives in Sandwell this October.