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Shree Krishna Mandir, West Bromwich celebrates 50 years
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Izaan Ahmed – Young Artist
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The People’s Show Choir
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Joshua Hunter – Local children’s book author
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Serco’s Fire Heroes: Steve & Kevin’s story
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Kaiden Hitchins – making waves in the swimming world
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SAFS – transforming lives in Sandwell
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A royal reply to Rowley Regis pupil, Freddie.
![An image of Mayor of Sandwell Cllr Bill Gavan in his ceremonial robes and chains outside Sandwell Council House](https://celebratesandwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Councillor-bill-gavan-300x225.jpg)
Mayor named in King’s New Year Honours
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Sandwell’s New Youth Commissioners
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Sandwell Valley Country Park – cycling routes as part of Commonwealth Games legacy
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Finley Wharton – Oldbury schoolboy donates hundreds of Christmas presents
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Tyler Denny – Local boxing champion
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Joshua Singh – National Young Planner of the Year
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Jashaan Gil – New York Fashion Week
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Karnell Nunes-Smith – Double Gold Medallist
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Joyce Gazani Mtawali –
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Nattesha Fagan – Saluting Our Sisters
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Millie O’Connor – Saluting Our Sisters
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Yelitza Smith – Saluting Our Sisters
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Paulette Suban – Saluting Our Sisters
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Marcia M. Spence – Saluting Our Sisters
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Jennifer Harrison – Saluting Our Sisters
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Errol Ramsey – Inspiring memory, feeling and nostalgia
![Councillor Simon Hackett at the STEPS centre with a member of staff and children](https://celebratesandwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231004_130030-300x225.jpg)
School of Sanctuary awarded to centre in Smethwick
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Joe Broughton – helping people through music
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Bostin support and activities at Cape Community Day Care Centre
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Sandwell’s exciting £2.9billion regeneration plans move forward with opening of Sandwell Start-Up Hub
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Dave Salt – A Bostin bloke
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Celebrating GCSE results day in Sandwell
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A level results day in Sandwell
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Team Blind Dave Heeley – Hadrian’s Wall
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Siobhan Hodgetts-Still – West Bromwich-born manager
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Sandwell archer chosen to represent Great Britain on the world stage
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One year on from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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The unveiling of Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick
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Amy Lou Smith – Singing Sensation
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Sandwell Coronation Community Champions
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Bostin Places – Wednesbury Property grant
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Mohammed All-Hasan – Young Leader
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Trish to represent Great Britain at World Games
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Weightlifting and powerlifting comes to Sandwell
![Serco street cleanser Chris celebrating 50 years service](https://celebratesandwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230425_123140-300x225.jpg)
A happy retirement to Chris, after 50 years loyal service.
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From lab coats to dodgeballs: West Bromwich science technician scores a spot on England team
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MBE for Sandwell Aquatics Centre project director Chris Jones
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Author Paul publishes his first book
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A huge congratulations to Bostin Ferndale Primary!
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Celebrating Sandwell with a fantastic weekend at Dartmouth Park!
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Congratulations to three Sandwell recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services
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We’re celebrating regenerating Sandwell with a brand new website
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Harvey launches book encouraging young people to get active
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Super Richie from Smethwick stars in Strictly
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David and Kathryn awarded BEM honours
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Karen from Yew Tree stars in BBC drama
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Mr Shackleton’s Year-Long Charity Challenge
![Players and volunteers from Sandwell Special Olympics at the badminton finals](https://celebratesandwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Badminton-Nationals-Sandwell-Team-Photo-300x178.jpg)
Special Olympics Sandwell win at badminton competition
![Harvey and his book, with cabinet member for children and education Councillor Simon Hackett, cabinet member for adults, social care and health Councillor Suzanne Hartwell, Leader of Sandwell Council Councillor Kerrie Carmichael and Director of Public Health Lisa McNally](https://celebratesandwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Harvey-new-book-300x225.jpg)
Inspiring young author Harvey
![St Michaels pupils Maddie Priest, Ameeta Bahra, Kiki Paul, Zuzanna Monaghan get their results](https://celebratesandwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/St-Michaels-Maddie-Priest-Ameeta-Bahra-Kiki-Paul-Zuzanna-Monaghan-Small-300x200.jpg)
Incredible GCSE achievements at Sandwell schools – congratulations!
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Meet Sandwell’s Bostin People!
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Winners of our Young Photographer of the Year competition
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Celebrating A-Level and post-16 exam results
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Wednesbury in Bloom winners show off their Bostin flowers!
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The Digital Den – Bostin Place
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Bostin People – The Sandwell Talking News Team
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Joe Fraser – three times B2022 Commonwealth Games Gold medallist and former Sandwell Academy student
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A big shout out to the Bostin B2022 Commonwealth Games volunteers!
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Blind Dave Heeley – Batonbearer and local legend
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Myles Hesson – Gold medal-winning basketball player and Batonbearer
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Haseebah Abdullah – England’s first Hijab-wearing boxing coach and Batonbearer
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Sandwell Crossroads – Caring for Carers
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Jordan Harrison – dedicated sports educator
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Joe Piggot – Smethwick’s litter hero
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An exhibition of Bostin People – Our Commonwealth
![Gifted and talented Oldbury swimmer, Karnell Nunes-Smith](https://celebratesandwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/P1055751-300x225.jpeg)
Karnell Nunes-Smith – #1 Ranked Swimmer from Oldbury
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The Queen’s Baton comes to Sandwell – what an incredible day!
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Keith Turner – founder of West Bromwich Food Bank
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Brian Kilgallon – Sandwell’s TikTok superstar lollipop man!
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Tia Chana – ambassador for young women and girls
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Dylan Andrews – sports coach and inspiration
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Liz Wilkins – water polo coach
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Rianne Collier – prom nail hero
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Taylor Eden – Play hero
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Jerrel Jackson – Batonbearer
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Emily Readman – Batonbearer, Sports Star and Role Model
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Johanna Falknor – Games volunteer
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Elaine Dorsett – Games volunteer
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Rebecca Still – Games volunteer
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Philip Hird – Games volunteer
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Debbie Lynch – Games volunteer
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Becky Down – Games volunteer
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Dawn Addis – Games volunteer
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Kally Sidhu – Games volunteer
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Dennis Ffrench – veteran pantomime dame and Batonbearer
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Making Bostin music – SIPS Music Awards
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Jennie Atkinson – Batonbearer and community superstar
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Norma Hyde – Special Olympics Sandwell chair and Batonbearer
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Steph Neville – refugee charity founder and Batonbearer
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Jess Warmer – sporting talent and Batonbearer
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Deepak Pathak – Batonbearer and local hero
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