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City’s latest young poets unveiled at major literature festival
Wolverhampton’s Young Poet Laureate and Primary Poet Champion were officially unveiled at this year’s Wolverhampton Literature Festival. Young Poet Laurate Agneta Krieva, from Ormiston SWB Academy, and Primary Poet Champion Florence Ehigie, from SS Mary &...2025-02-13 658 0 -
In the spirit of Valentines Day, Walsall Council is encouraging residents to love
In the spirit of Valentines Day, Walsall Council is encouraging residents to love their environment by disposing of their waste responsibly. Each year in the UK, approximately 220 million roses, 25,000 tonnes of plastic and cardboard...2025-02-12 700 0 -
McCarthy Stone Foundation’s Dementia Grants Programme to Open 14 February
The Foundation is offering around 20 grants of up to £7,500 each to help with the project costs of running dementia clubs and memory cafes in areas of high deprivation affecting older people over the age...2025-02-12 660 0 -
EV transition drives apprentice recruitment as industry skills up 2025
Top employers in the UK automotive sector are investing in a major skills drive to grow apprenticeship numbers by almost a sixth in 2025, according to a new survey by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...2025-02-12 528 0 -
HIV Testing Week urges people to get tested regularly
People are being reminded of the importance of regular testing as National HIV Testing Week gets underway. Run by HIV Prevention England, the annual event highlights how regular testing is helping to reduce the number of...2025-02-12 134 0 -
Older people are worse at learning to help themselves, but just as good at learning behaviours which benefit others
Older adults may be slower to learn actions and behaviours that benefit themselves, but new research shows they are just as capable as younger people of learning behaviours that benefit others. Researchers at the Universities of...2025-02-12 234 0 -
Research reveals ethnic minority heart failure patients at much higher risk of death
Analysis of data from over 16,700 patients has revealed that ethnic minority patients with heart failure are at much higher risk of death than White patients. According to the study, supported by the British Heart Foundation...2025-02-11 160 0 -
THE 2025 ‘PEOPLES HONOURS’ PRESENTED AT THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Thomas McGeever, from Market Drayton, Telford, was among 26 exceptional individuals honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. This recognition celebrates their outstanding contributions to society. The Medal Presentation, held...2025-01-26 8625 0 -
Tribute to 12 year old Leo Ross at Community Plaza in Birmingham
In addition to memorial services at Christ Church and St. Peter’s Church, several other events took place this weekend to honor the memory of 12-year-old Leo Ross. One such event was held on Saturday night (January...2025-01-26 5462 0 -
World’s biggest celebration of Caribbean Indian culture returns for 30th anniversary event
The biggest annual celebration of Indian culture in the Caribbean returns for a special 30th anniversary event on March 1 in Trinidad and Tobago. The Chutney Soca Monarch competition, which sees top singers compete for a...2025-01-25 7301 0
