May 2010 Archive
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Twitter unveiling for island

A sneak peek at a sign that will welcome thousand of  motorists to Sandwell has been revealed. Bristnall Councillor Steven Frear uploaded a preview of the £30,00 struture on his twitter ...
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Police dispel rumour over World Cup flags

Police today poured cold water on an urban myth that suggests officers are asking bars and clubs showing England games not to fly the flag. The Facebook rumour, which started several ...
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Hill Top road to closed for repair

The road will be closed between Sandfields Road and George Road as and when required from June 7 to June 11 between 8am and 6pm. Access to frontages will be maintained ...
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Bristnall Hall rebuild program in doubt

A programme to rebuild Sandwell schools could be axed if the Conservative Government withdraws millions of pounds as part of a review of public spending, it was feared today. This could mean redevelopment ...
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Lightwoods Park discussion

A meeting will be held in Bearwood tomorrow for residents to have their say on the future of their local park. Lightwoods Park will shortly be transferred to Sandwell Council who ...
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Tesco West Bromwich scheme gets go-ahead

Supermarket giant Tesco has been given the green light to develop a 53,000sq metre shopping and leisure centre in West Bromwich town centre. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has granted a ...
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World Cup roadshow kicks off in Oldbury

World Cup fever is about to kick-off in Oldbury and Blackheath with a special roadshow visiting the towns. The Sandwell World Cup Roadshow will host football tournaments for various age groups ...
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Ousted Sandwell Tory Leader Quits Party

The former leader of Sandwell’s Conservative group has walked out on the party. Councillor Tony Ward was replaced by Grove Vale ward member Councillor Ray Nock as leader of the ...
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Sandwell Tories in disarray over Leadership Coup

Conservative Council leader Tony Ward has been toppled in a coup amongst Tory Councillors in Sandwell. Ray Nock of Charlemont and Grove Vale who lead the coup in now leader of ...
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Final Reminder – Sandwell Vintage Car Show Tomorrow

Vintage car enthusiasts will descend on West Bromwich's Sandwell Valley on Sunday 9 May for the borough's 32nd Historic Vehicle and Transport Show. A crowd of over 40,000 is expected and ...

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