Over 40 health assessments and NHS Health Checks were delivered as part of an event to increase awareness about heart health in Walsall. ‘I Heart Health’ took place on Thursday 23 February at the Saddlers Shopping Centre in Walsall. It brought people together to learn about how they can live well and reduce their risk of heart disease, as well as getting a free health assessment or NHS Health Check, which included blood pressure and BMI checks. The first 23 people who had a health assessment or NHS Health Check offered by One You Walsall were eligible to receive a…
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International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about discrimination and drive gender parity. This year’s campaign has a particular focus on embracing equity to create a gender equal world. On Saturday 4 March 2023 from 2pm to 3pm, The New Art Gallery Walsall kicks off the celebrations with a free collections tour of key works representing women in the prestigious Garman Ryan Collection. This will include depictions of Elizabeth Siddal, Mary McEvoy and Suzanne Valadon, talented artists in their own right but who have been overshadowed historically by their male contemporaries. Until 16 April…
Children and young people across England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision (AP) will get high-quality, early support wherever they live in the country. The SEND and AP Improvement Plan published today (Thursday 02 March) confirms investment in training for thousands of workers so children can get the help they need earlier, alongside thousands of additional specialist school places for those with the greatest needs – as 33 new special free schools are approved to be built as of today. The transformation of the system will be underpinned by new national SEND and AP standards,…
The 3.7 million children in affected areas of Syria who survived the powerful earthquakes that hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria on 6 February are facing several growing and potentially catastrophic threats, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell warned today, at the end of a two-day visit to Syria. The emotional and psychological impact of the earthquakes on children, the heightened threat of contagious, contact-transmitted and waterborne diseases to displaced families, and a lack of access to basic services for families left vulnerable by almost 12 years of conflict run the risk of creating continuing and compounding catastrophes for children affected.…
Royal Navy ship HMS Lancaster seized weapons from a vessel travelling south from Iran whilst on a routine maritime security patrol on 23 February 2023. A United States fixed-wing Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform detected a suspected smuggling vessel travelling at high speed in international waters in the Gulf of Oman during the hours of darkness. The vessel was also tracked by HMS Lancaster’s Wildcat helicopter. The smugglers initially ignored hails from the Royal Navy and attempted to navigate to Iranian territorial waters but were apprehended before they could do so. In accordance with international law, a team of…
The Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP is visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (28 February to 2 March). The Defence Secretary held a number of bilateral meetings, including with HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Minister for Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and others in the Saudi government. It was an opportunity to reflect on the strength and depth of the UK-Saudi partnership, including following the signing of the Defence Cooperation Plan in December 2022. The Defence Secretary reaffirmed the UK’s enduring commitment to work with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with…
The new West Midlands Chair for Crimestoppers is Mohammad Zafran also known as Zaf to everyone. In addition to being the Pride of Birmingham winner and the UK goodwill Ambassador for youth and community, Zaf has received over 35 National Awards and has been recognised by the Queen for his altruistic work over the past ten years. Since the murder of his 24-year-old brother-in-law in 2010, Zaf has engaged with over 36000 kids while working at the South and City college. In addition, he also works with the West Midlands Police and serves as an example for youngsters. Zaf helps…
The 3.7 million children in affected areas of Syria who survived the powerful earthquakes that hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria on 6 February are facing several growing and potentially catastrophic threats, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell warned today, at the end of a two-day visit to Syria. The emotional and psychological impact of the earthquakes on children, the heightened threat of contagious, contact-transmitted and waterborne diseases to displaced families, and a lack of access to basic services for families left vulnerable by almost 12 years of conflict run the risk of creating continuing and compounding catastrophes for children affected.…
Royal Navy ship HMS Lancaster seized weapons from a vessel travelling south from Iran whilst on a routine maritime security patrol on 23 February 2023. A United States fixed-wing Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform detected a suspected smuggling vessel travelling at high speed in international waters in the Gulf of Oman during the hours of darkness. The vessel was also tracked by HMS Lancaster’s Wildcat helicopter. The smugglers initially ignored hails from the Royal Navy and attempted to navigate to Iranian territorial waters but were apprehended before they could do so. In accordance with international law, a team of…
The Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP is visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (28 February to 2 March). The Defence Secretary held a number of bilateral meetings, including with HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Minister for Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and others in the Saudi government. It was an opportunity to reflect on the strength and depth of the UK-Saudi partnership, including following the signing of the Defence Cooperation Plan in December 2022. The Defence Secretary reaffirmed the UK’s enduring commitment to work with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with…