Walsall Council collected approximately 115,000 tonnes of household waste last year, maintaining a 99.96% successful collection rate over that period.    On Wednesday 26 February, Councillor Kerry Murphy, Portfolio Holder for Street Pride, will deliver an update outlining key achievements across areas including highways and waste. Walsall Council maintains approximately 520 miles of local roads. Over the past year, 16.5 miles of Walsall’s roads were resurfaced, and 4,000 road defects were repaired. Meanwhile, 34,000 of the borough’s drains were cleaned, while 10 miles of road markings were refreshed. “ The success of our services is driven by our dedicated staff and…

Volunteer run Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire Blood Bikes charity uses four Dacia Jogger cars to support its vital and free motorbike delivery service of blood and other medical essentials for NHS hospitals across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire The Joggers are used to guarantee supplies in adverse weather conditions or for long distance deliveries, and for transporting volunteers or bulky kit to fundraising events The charity makes more than 7,000 urgent medical deliveries a year and travels over 375,000 miles. Combined, the Joggers have already covered over 20,000 miles in the first month with the charity Affordability, reliability and a spacious…

are not twenty-one anymore! Now its time to start looking at the possibilities for anti-aging, not in the form of surgeries, treatments, or pills, but in exercising. When you begin to get older, your body will most likely go through different functions. Cells in your body may begin to slow down as you begin to get older. There may be differences in the rate that your metabolism is able to work. Because you are not growing anymore, you do not necessarily need the hormone for growth, meaning that it will slow down. This particular hormone slowing down will also cause…

A city food business which was found to be trading despite an active rat infestation has been successfully prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council. Environmental health officers investigated Sweet Elohim Afro Market in Lichfield Street after a member of the public contacted them with concerns. Officers discovered rat droppings throughout the store, which was selling fruit and vegetables in open boxes as well as other food in packets, tins and jars. Evidence of the significant infestation was also found where the open food was handled and ready to eat packaged food was stored. Officers immediately closed the premises, and it…

Hair loss is tragic for most people as it affects their confidence. Fortunately, science has proven from time to time again, that hair loss can be reversed completely. While genetics are usually to be blamed, most balding problems are actually derived from the way you lead your lifestyle. Undergoing stress and neglecting your well-being are just some of the major factors that contributes to hair loss. Basically, such negative lifestyle habits triggers the production of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a hormone that attacks hair follicles, causing your hair to wither and eventually fall off. Today, experts have classified Dihydrotestosterone as…

Come to think of it, a lot of people suffer from back pain these days without finding any cure with orthodox medicine, maybe because of incorrect diagnosis or ineffectiveness of the prescribed drug or drugs, so the pain becomes a part of most people’s lives. However, for a lot other people who have not been able to obtain a exact diagnosis of their back pain problems, seeking alternative means of obtaining relief has become their immediate concern. It is becoming a big problem finding solution to back pain with orthodox medicine, back pain treatments are no long yielding the results…

There are times on your weight loss journey when progress can come to a halt. Days or weeks can go by without you seeing movement on the scale, and it can get downright frustrating. After working with thousands of clients, I’ve noticed certain patterns that can cause this weight loss stoppage. Here are 3 of those patterns. 1) Eating more than you think you are. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Zone Delivery Service, and other diet systems have one undeniable benefit to them – they define for the average person how large an actual “serving” is. Most of us underestimate the…

1. Physical exercise. Physical exercise strengthens your brain. Exercise benefitsyour brain cells. The blood vessels inside your brain dilate and increase blood flow when you engage in regular exercise. Exercise helps to elimin toxins and allows oxygen and other nutrients to flow into your brain strengthening your brain cells. 2. Mind exercises. Concentration and clear thinking are more or less automatic once you remove distractions. Learn to stop and watch your busy mind. As you notice things that are subtly bothering you, deal with them. This might mean making a phone call you need to make, or putting things on…

Today, we are consuming several products which can be dangerous and harmful to our bodies, as some of the products we consume contain toxic chemicals, which can cause major issues with our bodies due to the incapacity to digest them properly. One of the biggest threats we face today is that we are currently living in a world that contains, fast foods, fizzy drinks, and sweets. Obviously, we are aware that fruit and vegetable meals can be digested a lot quicker than unhealthy foods, however, the more concerning topic we would like to focus on is the increase in soft…

1.Cayenne Pepper/Capsaicin (Chilli peppers): A promising spice with anticancer properties, an overdose of chilli peppers, however, should be restrained. Capsaicin induces the process of apoptosis that destroys potential cancer cells and reduces the size of leukaemia tumour cells considerably. It can be concluded that apart from setting our tongues on fire, chilli peppers can scare cancer pathogens off too. 2. Ginger: This humble spice boasts of medicinal qualities that help lowering cholesterol, boost metabolism and kill cancer cells. Easily added to vegetable dishes, fish preparations and salads, ginger enhances the flavour in cooking. Chew on fresh parsley if the odour…