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Month: March 2022

Man Found Dead At Brownhills Tesco

A 50-year-old man found critically injured on a Tesco car park in Brownhills on Monday has died.

At 5.04pm on Monday, emergency services were notified after receiving reports of a stabbing and paramedics rushed to the scene in Silver Street, Brownhills.

A spokesperson from the West Midlands Ambulance service said: “They administered advanced trauma care to the patient but sadly, despite the best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased on scene.”

The death is currently being treated as unexplained and witnesses or anyone who knows anything about the incident are being asked to come forward.

West Midlands police can be contacted via live chat quoting the reference number 3322, or calling 101.

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Great Barr Medical Centre Put Under Special Measures

The Great Barr Medical Centre has been put under special measures following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The centre, which cares for approximately 11,740 patients, was reported to have multiple failures, including the management of medicines, leadership and training.

The service was immediately put under special measures with the threat of further action taken if improvements are not made.

“The practice did not have effective systems and processes to keep patients safe,” reads the CQC report.

“We found you did not have effective systems for the safe and proper management of medicines.

“We found patients prescribed high risk medicines, and patients with long term conditions were not monitored in line with guidelines.

“Medication reviews were incomplete and did not record adequate information for safe prescribing.

“You did not have effective systems to ensure that persons providing care and treatment had the necessary qualifications, competence, skills and experience to do so safely.”

Other failures included an inefficient complaint handling system and lack of infection prevention and control training, as well as lack of safeguarding training with non-clinical staff.

The Black Country and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group will be supporting the medical centre with an improvement plan and have stated that the centre is making a “significant effort” to improve.

Walsall Community Events For Queen’s Jubilee In The Planning

Walsall Council is planning to issue small grants of up to £250 to support community events for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this summer.

Councillor Garry Perry, Deputy Leader for Resilient Communities, says that these grants are aim to support local events “which will help neighbours to get to know their neighbours”.

To apply for a grant for your community event, you can email owen.allen@brownhillsca.org.uk to request an application form or call 01543 452119.

In addition, Walsall Council will also providing financial support to the Platinum Jubilee Event planned for Barr Beacon on 2 June, where beacons will be lit to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

“Barr Beacon is precious to the people of Walsall both as a beautiful local nature reserve and because of its stately First World War monument and commanding views of the West Midlands and beyond.

“We’ll already know we’re part of a national celebration on the night, but if the weather is fine and we can see other beacons, that would be the icing on the cake,” said Councillor Perry.

In addition, there are plans to commission an oral history project to capture memories of local residents of the Queen’s Coronation visit in 1953, while Pelsall Community Centre is also planning an event to celebrate this historic moment.

The main celebration will be held at Buckingham Palace, where members of the public can apply for tickets to join in the fun.

Tipton Catastrophe Remembered 100 Years On

A devastating tragedy that happened in Tipton in 1922 was commemorated this weekend as hundreds of locals turned up to pay tribute to the lives that were lost.

On 6 March 1922, 19 teenage girls were killed at a factory in Tipton following a munitions explosion.

The incident occurred at Knowles’ workshop where staff were tasked with processing ammunition after World War I to retrieve the scrap metal.

A large quantity of rifle cartridges exploded and 19 out of the 24 workers died.

A formal investigation on the Tipton Catastrophe was carried out and it was deemed that the factory did not have the correct safety precautions, including the victims wearing their own clothing to carry out the dangerous work.

The head manager was imprisoned for manslaughter.

A commemorative service was held at Tipton cemetery over the weekend where attendees included relatives of some of the girls who died and crosses were laid beside a memorial.

An exhibition which ends today at the Tipton Community Centre features photos and sculptures by artist Chris Hardy in remembrance of all those who tragically lost their lives.

Join The Commonwealth Games Team As A Venue Host or Announcer

Birmingham 2022 is seeking local people who fancy themselves as a venue host or announcer at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Approximately 20 people need to be recruited from the West Midlands, who feel they have the talent to engage the crowd at various events this summer.

You need be over 18, be from the West Midlands, available to work between 28 July and 8 August and be able to attend training workshops in the build up to the big event.

This is a paid opportunity for you to be part of something very special! So, if you think you have the confidence and enthusiasm to join the Sport Presentation team for the Commonwealth Games, you’ve got just a few days to submit an audition video.

The closing date for applications is 6 March, 2022.

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Get Your Invite To Buckingham Palace For The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Members of the public are cordially invited to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Buckingham Palace and the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

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The celebration at Buckingham Palace takes place on 4 June to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne.

For this part of the celebration, 10,000 tickets (5,000 pairs) are up for grabs and will be allocated at random from everyone over the age of 18 who applies via the BBC events page. The closing date for entries is 23 March, 2022.

The event will feature top artists and entertainers from around the world and will include a huge stage and a live orchestra.

Additionally, the Platinum Jubilee Pageant takes place on the streets of London on 5 June with 250 pairs of tickets up for grabs via a grand prize draw. You can submit your entry on the official Cadbury’s website. Entries close on 2 May, 2022.

This part of the celebration will include performers and artists from across the U.K. performing in a “vibrant festival of creativity”.

Terms and conditions, including security and COVID protocols, can be found on the official websites.

Nearly 80% Of Walsall Children Get Preferred Secondary School Place

Thousands of school children have today found out which secondary school they’ve been allocated for the 2022/23 academic year.

According to Chris Towe, portfolio holder for education and skills at Walsall Council, 3,836 applications were received before the cut-off time in the borough with 79.6% getting their first preference granted.

10.4% received their second preference and 3.2% received their third preference. 208 families (5.4%) were allocated a place at an alternative school that wasn’t one of their preferred requests.

The results of the application can be viewed by logging into Walsall Council’s School Admissions Portal, though all families should have already received an email.

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