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Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday 31 August, Walsall residents were encouraged to learn more about overdose prevention, the life-saving medication naloxone, and the support available across Walsall
- 1st September 2026
A month of events and activities is being planned to celebrate much-loved Nursing heroine Sister Dora and raise funds for Well Wishers, the charity supporting Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
- 1st September 2026
Local bands and top comedians are filling up the lineup for Shropshire Oktoberfest, which returns to Shrewsbury’s Quarry on October 2nd and 3rd, 2026.
- 1st September 2026
Residents are being invited to have their say on the next stage of ambitious plans to enhance Shorncliffe Recreation Ground, as Shrewsbury Town Council prepares to launch the second phase of its public consultation.
- 26th August 2026
People are being invited to find out more about becoming a Shared Lives carer at a special drop in at the Civic Centre next week.
Leading figures from television, sport, professional services and the arts will come together for the next edition of Brumbassadors, a Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce initiative created to champion the city.
- 25th August 2026
From helping an elderly parent stay independent to supporting a friend with a disability, adult social care touches the lives of thousands of people across Wolverhampton every day.
Wolverhampton-based pallet network Pallet-Track has switched its entire fleet of forklift trucks (FLTs) to run on BioLPG in a move which has delivered a significant cut in carbon emissions.
- 21st August 2026
If you’ve started looking at hot tubs, you’ve probably realised how quickly things open up.
Visitors are invited to explore the city's innovation legacy through unique archival materials, artefacts and architectural treasures, as well as a guided campus tour, at a special event hosted by Aston University during Birmingham Heritage Week.