New Sandwell Council boss warns of cutbacks
Tough decisions on budget cuts are unavoidable, the new chief executive of Sandwell Council said today.
Sandwell|Sep 24, 2010
Sandwell
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EU to blame over post offices closure
You rightly report a 'sense of betrayal' at the decision to close 49 post offices in the West Midlands, including Seisdon and Codsall Wood.
Readers' letters|Jul 11, 2008
Readers' letters
Education job losses in Sandwell 'inevitable', says boss
Jobs in Sandwell's education department will 'inevitably' be lost as more schools are turned into academies, a finance chief has warned today.
Education|Aug 27, 2013
Sandwell
Education
Stressed bees make pessimistic choices, research shows
Scientists say their study shows how animals are displaying a similar response to how humans react to a set-back
UK News|Oct 8
UK News
New dementia-friendly clocks arrive at Shropshire's hospitals
More dementia-friendly clocks have arrived at Shropshire’s two main hospitals.
Health|Dec 17, 2019
Health
Shrewsbury
Telford
Fortnite is bringing back guided missiles but not as you know them
It won’t be as powerful as before, giving just about everyone a better chance of survival.
Science & technology|Jul 30, 2018
Science & technology
Express & Star comment: Hate crime not a political football
On the face of it the 11 per cent rise in hate crime reports in the Black Country last year is worrying.
Opinions|Apr 4, 2018
Opinions
TomTom tells customers older devices will become ‘less accurate’ as it stops some map updates
As the quality of maps has improved, the file size has increased and older sat-navs are unable to cope.
Science & Technology|Jan 30, 2018
Science & Technology
Shrewsbury student nurse's petition goes to Commons
A petition launched by a Shrewsbury student nurse has been discussed in Parliament.
Health|Jan 12, 2016
Politics
Shrewsbury
Health
Walsall Council in flexi-work clampdown
A crackdown on flexible working at Walsall Council has been launched by bosses as they try to claw back savings and keep staff cuts to a minimum.
Politics|Nov 1, 2012
Walsall
Politics
Shake-up for town's markets
A major shake-up of Oswestry's indoor and outdoor markets is in the pipeline, it was revealed today. A major shake-up of Oswestry's indoor and outdoor markets is in the pipeline, it was revealed today. The revamp could see the town's indoor market at Powis Hall held one day less a week and a new location found for the monthly farmers' market. Oswestry Town Council, which runs the markets, is set to challenge Shropshire Council's decision to grant street licences to stallholders who previously traded on the Bailey Head outdoor market but now trade on Bailey Street. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Oswestry|Apr 24, 2009
Oswestry
JK book 'too dear' for store
A Ludlow book shop is refusing to stock the seventh Harry Potter book because it cannot compete with Tesco's prices, owners said today. A Ludlow book shop is refusing to stock the seventh Harry Potter book because it cannot compete with Tesco's prices, owners said today. Nick Galtress, of Ross's Books, says he cannot buy Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for the amount Tesco sells it for. He has posted a sign in his window, which says: "No! We do not stock Harry Potter. Why? Because Tesco can sell it for less than we can buy it for." Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Business|Apr 12, 2007
Business
South Shropshire
Sporty pupils ‘more self-controlled’ according to study
Children who do more physical activity are likely to have stronger self-control, a study suggests.
Education|May 20, 2021
Education
Health
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Love Island’s Jess Gale and Ched Uzor confirm split
The pair partnered up during the most recent series of the dating show.
Showbiz|Jun 12, 2020
Showbiz
Love Island’s Jess Gale and Ched Uzor confirm split
The pair partnered up during the most recent series of the dating show.
Showbiz|Jun 12, 2020
Showbiz