This will follow his proclamation as Sovereign at a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London tomorrow morning (Saturday 10 September 2022). The ceremony at 1pm on Sunday (11 September) outside Sandwell Council House will be open to the public and some local roads will be closed temporarily. A new Sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies and is proclaimed as soon as possible at an Accession Council in St James’s Palace to formally announce the death of the Monarch and proclaim the succession of the new Sovereign. At the start of the proclamation at St…
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An online book of condolence has opened this morning (Friday 9 September) for the people of Sandwell to sign. Messages of condolence will be gathered and sent to the Royal family at a later date. Books of condolence will also be available at six libraries across Sandwell’s towns. At 9am today, The Worshipful Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Richard Jones, the Leader of Sandwell Council Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, the Leader of the Opposition Group Councillor David Fisher and Director of Law and Governance Surjit Tour laid wreaths by the flagpoles outside Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. Flags are flying at half-mast. People wishing to lay flowers…
This summer, thousands of youngsters learnt about healthy eating and enjoyed a host of fun sports as part of Walsall Council’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme. Delivered by Walsall Right 4 Children in partnership with more than 60 local providers, the scheme has been a huge success with almost 4,500 five to16 year olds taking part in August 2022. One of the final sessions took place last week and Councillor Tim Wilson, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, went along to St John’s Primary School in Walsall Wood to see for himself the programme in action. Boys and girls, including those…
Parents and carers are being asked to prepare to submit their applications for a year 7 school place for their child when the application process opens on 12 September. The national application deadline is on 31 October 2022. Children born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 are due to transfer to a secondary school in September 2023. As soon as the application process is made live, applicants can express preferences for up to five secondary schools. The Walsall on-line application portal allows applications to be made for a place at any secondary school in or outside the borough. If you live…
Hindus are urging all museums and art galleries of the United Kingdom (UK) to undertake thorough provenance research of Hindu artefacts, and if proved stolen, return these to Hindu temples they originally belonged to. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that UK museums and art galleries should make sure that their commitments to ethical standards were fully met and publish a definite timeline for completing the provenance investigations. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, urged all museums and art galleries of UK (including British Museum, Victoria and Albert, Tate group,…
The next stage of Nissan’s electrified product offensive takes shape with the regional premiere of the All-New, fourth generation X-Trail. Over two decades, almost seven million units of X-Trail have been sold globally, making it one of the world’s most popular family adventure vehicles. Starting at £32,030, the All-New X-Trail offers a unique combination of rugged eye-catching design, comfort, on-board convenience, and an effortless, confident drive. For this new iteration, Nissan has drawn on the well-established DNA that runs through all three of the previous generations: muscular design, flexible utility, and advanced all-wheel drive capabilities. The All-New X-Trail will be…
The Black Country’s largest job fair, backed by Walsall Council, is being held next week. There are already 850 registrations from local people to attend the event. The free Walsall Works EXPO takes place on Wednesday September 14 between 9am and 4pm at The Hub at Walsall College in Littleton Street. Jobseekers, career changers and people looking for training or apprenticeship opportunities will get to meet more than 80 employers and training providers. Full and part-time roles will be on offer across a wide range of sectors – including retail, construction, logistics, digital, health and social care, customer service and administration.…
Well used to receiving Red Dot Design Awards for its road tyres, Kumho has now won one for its ‘Airborne Tire’, a revolutionary concept product aimed at the rapidly evolving UAM (Urban Air Mobility) sector. It is reckoned that by 2030 some 60 percent of the world’s population will be urban and with many major cities already close to gridlock on the ground, pressure is mounting to optimise the airspace above them. To that end a new generation of safe, sustainable and convenient aircraft, such as electrically-powered VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) machines, are in development, and it is with…
The shortlist for the prestigious, annual Asian Achievers Awards has been announced and it features business executives, Hollywood actresses and music stars that have found fame across the world. Winners will be announced at the coveted ceremony on Friday 23rd September at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. South Asians in the UK today occupy leadership positions across a range of fields, including politics, business and civil society. The Awards recognise the outstanding work of such individuals from across the South Asian community. Now in its 20th year, Asian Achievers Awards is recognised as the most prestigious and longstanding celebration of the leading figures of the UK’s South…
Well used to receiving Red Dot Design Awards for its road tyres, Kumho has now won one for its ‘Airborne Tire’, a revolutionary concept product aimed at the rapidly evolving UAM (Urban Air Mobility) sector. It is reckoned that by 2030 some 60 percent of the world’s population will be urban and with many major cities already close to gridlock on the ground, pressure is mounting to optimise the airspace above them. To that end a new generation of safe, sustainable and convenient aircraft, such as electrically-powered VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) machines, are in development, and it is with…