Local Headlines from Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
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New youth bus tours Walsall
A new bus fitted with creative media equipment will tour communities in Walsall next week.
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Future Paramedics jump into the virtual driving seat
Future Paramedics at West Midlands Ambulance Service are jumping into the virtual driving seat with a state-of-the-art virtual reality driving simulator to enhance their blue light driving skills and save lives.
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Chamber calls on Chancellor to back business confidence in Budget
Businesses in the Black Country need to see Budget measures which build confidence not dampen it, the CEO of the region’s Chamber of Commerce has warned.
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Sedgley charity saves thousands on energy bills through Dudley grant scheme
A Sedgley sight-loss charity has cut its energy bills and improved efficiency with support from an ongoing grants programme managed by Dudley Council.
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Residents make generous donations
People who live and work in Kingswinford are being praised for donating items that are too good to throw away in a community sharing pilot from Dudley Council.
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Final countdown for Himley Fireworks
People still have time to grab their tickets for Himley Hall and Park’s Fireworks show, which takes place on Saturday 2 November.
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Council leads on operation to catch unlawful drivers
Dudley borough taxi drivers who have flouted agreements on school transport are facing tough action, following a sting operation led by Dudley Council this week.
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Dudley prepares to fall silent for fallen heroes
The Mayor of Dudley will pay tribute at Armistice and Remembrance Sunday services in Dudley next month.
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Deputy council leader steps down from committee chair post over ‘false allegations’
The chair of Walsall Council’s planning committee has stepped down over what he calls ‘false allegations’ against him.
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Fly-tipped ‘mountain’ continues to cause havoc for residents in Walsall
The ‘biggest pile of dumped waste in Walsall’ is wreaking havoc with residents on Dalkeith Street.
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Councillors told next phase of Metro could start in January
Work on the next section of the Midlands Metro in Dudley could get under way in early 2025, councillors have been told.