Work underway to prepare paddling pools for summer fun
Work has started to prepare two popular paddling pools in Wolverhampton for the summer season, and they are expected to open in time for the late May Bank Holiday.
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Holiday fun at Sandwell Libraries
Free fun family events from story-telling to Xbox gaming are lined up this half-term at Sandwell’s libraries. Libraries across the borough will be showing films, staging PS4 gaming sessions as well as running craft and story-telling sessions.
Nepal earthquake survivor gives birth to “little miracle"
A woman who survived the Nepal earthquake, gave birth to a healthy baby boy just days after she dug herself out of the rubble of her collapsed home. Dolma Tamang gave birth just two weeks after digging herself out from under a pile of earthquake.
Help Bring Fiona Home
Fiona Reid, a mother of two from Aston in Birmingham was killed in a horrific fireball while on holiday in Jamaica when the car she was in hit a truck head on. Her devastated father Kevin has revealed that because of a lack of Holiday Insurance, he now faces costs that will cripple him in order to bring her body back to her hometown.
Police and Crime Commissioner comment on the verdict of the Kingsley Burrell inquest
Following from the verdict of the Kingsley Burrell inquest, Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said, "First and foremost my thoughts today are with the family and friends of Kingsley Burrell. I offer my condolences to them."
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Hugs for Stephen Sutton - Bullring to host National Good Gestures Day 2015
Today, Saturday May 16, sees participants from around the country gather at Birmingham's Bullring, to mark National Good Gestures Day 2015.
Cast your vote for Birmingham’s Community Flag
The General and Local Elections took place last week but the voting’s not over – people now have the chance to cast their vote for the Birmingham’s Community Flag.
One Third Of People 'Running On Empty'
A growing number of time-pressed Britons say they can no longer find the time to start every day with a proper breakfast. As a result, many have revealed that going hungry leaves them tired, moody and affects the quality of their work, according to a nationwide survey by leading oat producer, Flahavan’s.
New Landlord for West Midlands houses and retirement schemes
West Midlands Housing Association, Nehemiah UCHA has recently won a competitive bid process to take over the running of approx. 80 properties including 2 retirement schemes from London based Central & Cecil (C&C) Housing Association located across Birmingham and Coventry.
Man Spends 16 Years Turning Old Plantation Into Memorial To Slaves
John Cummings spent 16 years turning an old plantation in Louisiana into a slavery memorial. This year, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history, as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery.
Mobility Roadshow to Host Age UK & Forum of Mobility Centres Conference & Workshops for Older Drivers
The conference and workshops – 'Driving challenges and choices for older people' – take place on Friday 26th June at the Mobility Roadshow, and are co-hosted by Age UK, The Forum of Mobility Centres and Mobility Choice (the charity that organises the Mobility Roadshow).
Despite the Closest Election in a Generation Where Every Vote Will Count, Disabled People Are Still Being Overlooked
Wheelchair users who wished to exercise their right to cast their vote in person may have been discouraged from doing so by a lack of online information about the access arrangements of polling stations, a new study by the charity Revitalise has found.
Climate-KIC introduces 'Supporting the transition to a low carbon economy' workshop
Europe has set ambitious climate change targets. At COP21 this year, a world-wide agreement for new targets to cut CO2 emissions is expected. These goals will affect all aspects of the economy, society and have an wide impact on people's lives.
International Safeguarding Children Conference in Jamaica
In the wake of an upsurge in incidents of abuse against children, One Step Forward Consultancy, a UK based Social Work company and the Victoria Climbie Foundation are to stage an International Safeguarding Children Conference in Jamaica during Child Month, which will bring together stakeholders from the UK, United States and the Caribbean.
1000s take to the streets in 1st Morrisons Birmingham 10k run
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Shafique Shah, led the way as thousands of sore feet pounded the streets of the second city in the inaugural Morrison’s Great Birmingham 10k race.
