A new knowledge sharing platform has been launched for students, employers, universities and colleges in a bid to boost recruitment. Through Graduatebox users can share knowledge, network with future employers, students, universities and colleges. They can discuss and share information, … Read more
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British Cycling Welcomes The Times Road Safety Campaign
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Other
Ian Drake, British Cycling’s Chief Executive has welcomed the ‘Cities fit for cycling’ campaign launched today by The Times newspaper. An eight-point manifesto sits at the heart of the campaign, which comes in the wake of a serious accident involving … Read more
Behind The Scenes At The Museum
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Events / Exhibitions
Staff are working hard behind the scenes at a Sandwell museum to ready it for its spring reopening. Haden Hill House museum in Cradley Heath reopens to the public on March 31. The historic gentleman’s residence is undergoing a deep … Read more
Sandwell Libraries Go The Extra Mile To Raise Over £3,400 For MacMillan
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Charity
Kind-hearted staff and customers at Sandwell libraries have raised a phenomenal £3,400 for Macmillan Cancer Support. They chose Macmillan as their charity of the year 2011 and staff across each of the 19 libraries took part in a variety of … Read more
Polish the jewel in our crown says Chamber
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Business
West Midland business leaders are calling on the Government to invest more in regional airports rather than trying to revive London’s declining flight connections and full capacity. Commenting on British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) latest aviation survey, which says that … Read more
THIMBLEMILL LIBRARY CELEBRATES 75TH BIRTHDAY
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Events / Exhibitions
A Sandwell library is celebrating its 75th birthday next month. Staff at Thimblemill Library in Smethwick are planning a series of events to commemorate the event on February 10. Between 10am and 11.30am there will be a birthday party for … Read more
Give Cycling a Go in 2012
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Health & Fitness
If getting fit and staying healthy were on your list of New Year’s Resolutions this year, then it’s well worth thinking about getting on your bike. Unlike some forms of exercise which can seem like a hard slog, cycling is … Read more
RECORD GCSE RESULTS FOR SANDWELL CHILDREN
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Education
Sandwell education bosses were jumping for joy today after schools notched up the borough’s best ever GCSE results – rising 52 places in the Government’s league tables. Cabinet member for children and families Councillor Bob Badham said: “This is fantastic … Read more
The Search for Lancastrian of the Year is Underway
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Awards
It’s that time of year again when the call goes out all over Lancashire for Business leaders and entrepreneurs to put forward nominations for the ultimate accolade of Lancastrian of the Year, for the BIBAs 2012. Lancastrian of the Year, … Read more
Chamber votes ‘yes’ to elected mayor
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Politics
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce today endorsed the campaign for an elected mayor for the city. The Chamber’s elected council gave their backing by an overwhelming majority. The vote came just before Greg Clark, the Cities Minister, visited the Chamber in … Read more