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Escalation of Violence
Every humanitarian will be appalled and horrified at the scenes we are witnessing after the severe escalation of violence since October 7th. International law must be the framework within which we judge acts of violence and...2023-10-12 1302 0 -
Sandwell Valley presented with part of Platinum Jubilee sculpture
Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands Gurpreet Bhatia presented the Mayor of Sandwell Cllr Bill Gavan with a pot that was part of the Tree of Trees sculpture at Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee The 21-metre...2023-10-10 6916 0 -
Illegal vapes and tobacco seized in police and council raids in Sandwell
More than £20,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco were seized from two shops in Tipton in a joint operation by Sandwell Council and Sandwell Police. As part of Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign (#Safer6) and the...2023-10-07 6747 0 -
New qualifications to deliver world class education for all
A new qualification for 16-19 year olds will put technical and academic education on an equal footing and ensure that all young people leave school knowing the basics in maths and English, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has...2023-10-04 3856 0 -
Aston University engineering graduate launches first AI powered grill
Graduate Suraj Sudera created an AI powered grill to cook the perfect steak. His love of engineering led him to create the device called Perfecta™ He founded Birmingham based start-up SEERGRILLS which applies AI and advanced...2023-10-04 3778 0 -
Family pleads for ‘justice and closure’ 18 years after unsolved murder
Image Credit: WMP 18 years ago Mohammed Yasin 50, was fatally shot close to his front door at his home on Whitehall Road in Bordesley Green. On the anniversary of their relative’s unsolved murder almost twenty...2023-10-03 5860 0 -
Fatty liver disease patients likely to suffer from personality disorder
Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are more likely to suffer with a personality disorder than people without the condition, a new study reveals. Researchers also discovered that, whilst NAFLD patients know that they need...2023-10-03 2235 0 -
Boost to UK-Indonesia low-carbon cooperation as Minister visits Jakarta
The UK and Indonesia are set to extend collaboration on low carbon development until 2027, as Minister Trevelyan announces the second phase of UK support to the Low Carbon Development Initiative (LCDI) on a visit to...2023-10-02 2079 0 -
Mobile phone use to be banned in schools in England
Mobile phone use should be banned in schools across England to improve behaviour, the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan announced. New guidance from the Department for Education will back head teachers in banning mobile phone use throughout the school...2023-10-02 11135 0 -
Dolphin Centre in Ward End reopens after £2m refurbishment
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Dolphin Centre in Ward End following a major refurbishment. The £2m project, delivered for Birmingham City Council by Building Services Now Limited, has brought a wide range of improvements...2023-10-02 1363 0