Staff at Wednesbury Leisure Centre are celebrating after they received the Silver Business Environmental Award.

A business support network aimed at helping Sandwell companies excel when it comes to green issues is going from strength to strength.

A Sandwell domestic violence co-ordinator has been recognised as "outstanding" by a national organisation.

There will soon be a stronger local voice for Sandwell residents in the planning, commissioning and provision of health and social care services.

Initiatives to tackle violent crime in Sandwell are proving to be a success, according to latest annual figures.