Dudley North MP Ian Austin is calling on the government to provide more apprenticeships for young people in the Black Country.
It comes during National Apprenticeship week, which celebrates apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, local communities and the wider economy.
Government statistics show there was a drop in the number of apprenticeships for under 24 year-olds in Dudley North, from 600 in 2014, to 530 in 2017.
Two unauthorised encampments moved on in Sandwell
Council and police officers have moved on two unauthorised encampments in Sandwell within five hours of them arriving.
Double awards on the cards for Black Country firm
A high-flying team of Black Country insurance brokers are hoping to make it a double awards delight after being named finalists in two separate awards nights.
Parents in Sandwell urged to apply for school places
Parents and carers in Sandwell can now apply for school places if their child is due to start high school or reception in September 2019.
Awards nod pleases Black Country financial advisors
A multi-award winning Black Country firm of financial advisers is set to add more silverware after being named finalists in a top awards.
Charity supporters set to run back to the 80s
Hundreds of local people are set to go back in time for a charity fun run. Each year, fundraisers at the Mary Stevens Hospice organise their annual Neon Night Run which will this year be 1980's themed.
Duke of Cambridge unveils a statue of Frank Foley in Stourbridge
The Duke of Cambridge has unveiled a statue of Major Frank Foley CMG, the 'British Schindler', in Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge, as part of a wider visit to the West Midlands.
The Duke of Cambridge visits Acorns Children’s Hospice in Birmingham
In the first of two visit's to the region, His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge paid a special visit to Acorns Children’s Hospice in Birmingham, to see first-hand the charity’s vital work.
New project to help tackle litter in Sandwell
A new community volunteer project has been launched to help tackle litter in Sandwell.
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Join us for a great music mix in the early hours!
Join Luggerz for two hours as he talks about everything wrestling related and plays the best heavy metal until 3am!
Marc loves local talent and plays the best of it to you each week! Send him your unsigned music and he'll hand pick the cream of the crop to fill the airwaves for two hours!
Dudley Little Theatre’s season opens with this imaginative stage adaptation.
at Netherton Arts Centre
All proceeds will go to Wildacre Animal Rescue.
at Parkes Hall Social Club
An event to learn more about the disease.
at Cradley Community Centre
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