Wolverhampton will join the nation in a day of reflection to mark the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday (9 March, 2025). The day will remember the pandemic, and its impact on communities across the UK, with people invited to come together to reflect on this unique period of our history as well as their own experiences. The day will be an opportunity for the public to remember and commemorate those who lost their lives during the pandemic, reflect on the sacrifices made and the impact it had on their daily lives, and pay tribute to the work…

Despite advances in technology or perhaps maybe because of them, many in the world today suffer from stress and stress-related illnesses. There is so much noise, information and distraction coming from every direction. Now more than ever it is important to find a way to relieve some of this stress. However, there is wonderful news! There are tons of ways to relieve stress. Do you wonder “do hobbies relieve stress?” If you do, I have an answer for you. Though hobbies as a form of stress relief is nothing new, it is important to choose a hobby that is right…

The City of Wolverhampton Council is teaming up with experienced and accredited trainer Amanda Kenny to offer personal safety sessions to mark International Women’s Day next month. The sessions are designed to encourage women to believe they are entitled to defend themselves, to help women feel safer by having strategies which make them more able to deal with threatening and intimidating situations, and to build women’s confidence in their own skills and resources. There are 2 sessions taking place on Tuesday 25 March, 2025 – one at the Bob Jones Community Hub in Blakenhall from 10am to 12pm, and a…

There has been a lot of chatter about using green tea to reduce hair loss, and as a potential DHT blocker. In this article I’ll review the scientific evidence to see if you should be adding green tea to your daily supplement list. Green tea was originally grown in China, but now is grown in other places as well. It can be used either as a drink or an extract. The claims about what makes green tea effective is that it contains polyphenols and flavonoids. The percentage of flavonoids in green tea is higher than can be found in most…

Walsall residents are being reminded of the simple actions they can take to reduce the spread of norovirus, with the latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data showing that norovirus cases continue to rise across the country. Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be very unpleasant, but symptoms usually go away within a few days. Symptoms of norovirus start suddenly within one to two days of being infected. This includes feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea, being sick (vomiting), a high temperature, a headache and aching arms or legs. The virus can be transmitted easily from…

The group of young people received their certificates on 19 January at the KIC Radio studios A community grant has supported 10 budding radio presenters and producers in Walsall to develop their skills in digital media. KIC Radio, a youth organisation and radio station based in Pelsall, received funding from Walsall Council’s community grants programme to deliver a Level 1 Award in skills for working in digital industries. The training has upskilled a cohort of young people with all the technical skills needed in the digital media sector, including radio production and editing, podcast creation and digital marketing. KIC Radio…

In skin care, doctors use chemical peeling as a procedure to remove sun damaged pigmented and wrinkled skin by peeling it with chemicals. In skin care, doctors use chemical peeling as a procedure to remove sun damaged pigmented and wrinkled skin by peeling it with chemicals. As the old skin peels off, new skin appears that is much fresher looking. But chemical peeling does not slow the aging process or prevent it. What it does is to remove old damaged skin with a fresh looking new skin. After that it is up to you to take better care of…

As people age, their epidermal cells become less sticky that makes skin noticeably thinner. When skin becomes thinner, the effectiveness of its barrier function decreases and releases moisture instead of locking it in the skin. When this happen, the skin is more prone to dryness and it is likely to lose its ability to repair itself. When the dermal layer becomes thin, it produces less collagen and elastin fibers. These causes wrinkles and make skin sag. Causes Aside from the ageing process, sun damage is also linked to wrinkle formation. When skin is exposed to sun for a long period…

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…