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Friday, 09 November 2018
A special war monument in a Wednesbury park to remember the huge number of animals that served or died in wars has been given a facelift to mark the centenary of the end of the Great War.
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Friday, 09 November 2018
War heroes are being remembered at cemeteries, green spaces and other landmarks as Sandwell commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
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Thursday, 08 November 2018
Posters featuring mosaic images of poppies made up of the faces of Sandwell people have gone on display to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
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Thursday, 01 November 2018
Major clean-ups, crime prevention events and safety workshops for young people were among the many highlights of the Safer 6 campaign’s second week, which had a special focus on Tipton.
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Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Last chance to buy tickets for Sandwell’s annual bonfire and fireworks display at Dartmouth Park in West Bromwich on Friday 2 November.
Entertainment on the night will also include a junior fair, live entertainment, glow lights, a licensed bar, plus hot and cold food stalls.
To avoid disappointment, people are being encouraged to buy early-bird tickets online at discounted rates.
Online tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for children aged between two and 17, and £12 for a family ticket for two adults and up to two children.
Children under the age of two go free.
The gates will open at 5pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the fireworks start at 7.45pm.
Cabinet member for leisure Councillor Bill Gavan said: "It's not long now for our spectacular bonfire and fireworks display his Friday (2 Nov). "I’d encourage everyone to get their tickets early as it will be a great event for the family and a great night out.
Don't disappoint your children, get your tickets early. For more information and to book tickets go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/bonfirenight
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