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Question Time tackles employability in the Black Country
Published on 13 May, 2013 at 8:51 in Business, Education, Most recent, West Midlands | | No Comments
The political theatre of ‘Question Time’ came to the Black Country recently, when eighty Year 10 and 11 pupils grilled local business leaders on the subject of employability.
Irish cultural exchange trip showcased by apprentices
Work experience with a twist was showcased to city leaders thanks to four Wolverhampton apprentices who took part in a cultural exchange.
Apprenticeship event nets gadgets for teens
Three teenagers got more than expert advice when they visited a Black Country Apprenticeship showcase
Popping down the local turns into 62.5 mile challenge for Black Country friends
A quick trip down the pub has turned into the challenge of a lifetime for four novice runners from the Black Country.
Floating forest to tour Birmingham & Black Country canals
Published on 17 Aug, 2012 at 14:23 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Transport, West Midlands, What's on | | No Comments
A mini-forest made of real trees and soil planted onto a converted canal hopper is due to travel the canals of Birmingham and the Black Country.
£10 million adult apprenticeship boost for the Black Country
A £10 million boost to fund adult apprenticeships in the Black Country has been secured by training company BCTG.
West Mids business confidence returning?
Published on 26 Apr, 2012 at 7:41 in Birmingham, Business, Most recent, Warwickshire, Worcestershire | | No Comments
"...our findings indicate that the local business community could be looking more confidently to the future"
Riot arrests continue
Police have raided more homes as they continue to investigate last summer’s disturbances.
Yellow Fish oppor–tuna–ty!
Published on 20 Jan, 2012 at 9:56 in Birmingham, Education, Environment, Gardening, What's on, Workshops | | No Comments
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and The Black Country is looking for primary schools across the Black Country to get involved with Yellow Fish
Nature Improvement Area bid for Birmingham and the Black Country
Plans have been submitted for one of the country’s first Nature Improvement Areas for Birmingham and the Black Country.
Police catalytic in crime prevention
Black Country police are helping prevent motorists from becoming victims of crime.
‘Health Moobile’ coming your way?
Is it a van? Is it a cow? No, it’s the Moomobile, and it’s hitting the streets of Birmingham and the Black Country, to bring mobile healthcare to the area. A transit van with a difference; the Moomobile is painted as a cow on both sides, and even has its rear end decorated to match
Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife “Worth over £1billion”
Wildlife is found to be no longer priceless, an economic study has discovered.
Set volume to 11and polish that air guitar
Light House hosts a special part of the Home of Metal festival this September
Get a Wild Life this Summer!
Published on 5 Aug, 2011 at 14:11 in Education, Farming, Health, Sandwell, What's on, Wolverhampton | | No Comments
The Wildlife Trust’s Black Country Living Landscape Community Involvement Programme invites Black Country residents to ‘Go Wild’ this summer.
