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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.
- 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.
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.
Bouncy puppy, nervous rescue or a dog who simply has no interest in posing? Professional pet photography could still capture their personality perfectly.
Love flowers AND pets? Floral Jazz in Sutton Coldfield makes it easier to enjoy both, with beautiful pet-friendly bouquets created with four-legged family members in mind.
Wolverhampton-based charity Good Shepherd has launched a monthly creative mentoring programme, made possible through Arts Council England (ACE) funding, running alongside its weekly art workshops for people in recovery from addiction