Black Country news and blogs Friday 24 May 2013
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G4S contract to run sexual assault referral centres damned
Guardian 24 MayCampaigners criticise ‘sell-off’ of sensitive services to private company that bungled Olympics security contract G4S, the controversial private security company, is to run services providing medical examinations and counselling for victims of rape …
£5m beer keg theft gang lose court appeals
Birmingham Mail 24 MayTrio launched bid after being contacted by trial juror who was later jailed for contempt of court…
Man held over double fatal collision
BBC News 24 MayA man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after an elderly couple die in a collision in the Black Country.
’Beech Beauties’ Race for Life
24dash 24 MayFour members of the Beechdale Community Housing (Walsall) team: Alison Baker, Louise Wheeler, Wendy Walker and Dawn Lomas (from Beechdale’s contractor Morrison) pounded the pavements as they took part in The Race for Life in Walsall’s …
Donation surge crashes Heroes site
Express & Star 24 MayThe charity Help For Heroes has been swamped with donations, leading to its website crashing after Drummer Lee Rigby was murdered while wearing one of its tops.
Two people killed after cars collide in Oldbury
Express & Star 24 MayA man and woman died in a crash at a junction on one of the Black Country’s busiest roads that flung two cars onto the pavement.
Car hits bollard in Black Country Route crash
Express & Star 24 MayA car hit a bollard and ended up facing the wrong direction along the A454 Black Country Route near to Bentley today.
Firefighters tackle severe Smethwick and Brownhills blazes
Express & Star 24 MayDozens of firefighters spent hours tackling two severe blazes in the Black Country.
Teenager admits stealing £1,500 jewellery from Dudley pensioner
Express & Star 24 MayA teenager has admitted stealing £1,500 of irreplaceable jewellery from a Dudley pensioner.
Man arrested after bailiff stabbed in Cradley Heath repossession
Express & Star 24 MayA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a bailiff carrying out a house repossession was stabbed.
Teachers to lose jobs in Wolverhampton school refit
Express & Star 24 MayTeachers will be axed from a Wolverhampton high school as 19 staff are set to go, ahead of a multi-million pound revamp of facilities.
Black Country Divers go for dip in 13 stone antique suit
Express & Star 24 MayThey looked like they were stepping from the set of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – and Captain Nemo in his submarine Nautilus could just pop up a few yards away.
Black smoke fills sky in large Wolverhampton tyre fire
Express & Star 24 MayA large blaze took hold in Wolverhampton this afternoon when 200 tyres caught fire.
Driver’s trail of destruction in stolen car
Express & Star 24 MayA 22-year-old who had never had a driving lesson wrote off two cars and put two people in hospital while at the wheel of a stolen sports car, a court heard.
Man and woman killed in collision
BBC News 23 MayA man and a woman die in a collision involving two cars in Oldbury.
G4S set to run rape and sex crime victim support centres
Birmingham Mail 23 MayControversial firm which failed to fulfil London Olympics contract to manage Birmingham and Walsall centres…
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Blogs
We all stand together – at Caldmore Village Festival
BrownhillsBob 24 MayIn light of recent events, I think it’s really important that we get behind stuff that bonds us good folk and our communities together, and one such event is the Caldmore Village Festival which has been running for a good few years now and just gets …
Walsall Council reacts to parking problems in Coltham Road
Cllr Ian Shires: LibDem - Willenhall North 24 MayWalsall Council has advertised a “Traffic Regulation Order” today 24th May 2013 which proposes to introduce double yellow lines (no waiting at any time) in Coltham Road, Short Heath between Church Road and Walkers Fold.
Regular comedy night returns to The Public
The Birmingham Press 24 MayA regular night of comedy, Sit Down, Stand Up, featuring five outstanding acts for just £10, returns to The Public in West Bromwich on 7 June.
Congratulations Maria and Lee
Bearwood Blog 24 MayThe wind it did howl… and the rain it threatened, but eventually that rascally old sun popped out to bless Maria and Lee in our first ever Lightwoods Park wedding.
MP hosts local business export seminar
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 24 MayMargot James, MP for Stourbridge, has hosted a breakfast seminar aimed at offering advice and support to local businesses that are looking to either begin exporting, or expand their overseas operation.
MP secures Climate Change Levy exemptions
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 24 MayMargot James, MP for Stourbridge, has secured exemptions, announced in the 2013 Budget, from the Climate Change Levy for energy-intensive businesses, to ensure that Britain’s metallurgical and mineralogical sectors remain internationally …
Margot James welcomes resolution of hospice grant block
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 24 MayMargot James has helped to resolve an impasse between the Department of Health and Mary Stevens Hospice.
Cross Party Support for Labour Campaign
Walsall Labour Party News 24 MayA Labour councillor has welcomed cross party support for his campaign to prevent charging for toilet facilities at Walsall bus station.
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Blogs
Bordeaux – Ville Sur La Rivière
Desperately Seeking Adventure 24 MayBonjour! It's Bordeaux calling! I’ve gone all French recently.
Congratulations Maria and Lee
Lightwoods Park 24 May(Via the Bearwood Blog) The wind it did howl… and the rain it threatened, but eventually that rascally old sun popped out to bless Maria and Lee in our first ever Lightwoods Park wedding.
Half term.
Delves Junior School 24 MaySchool closes this evening (Friday 24th May) for the half term holiday.
Woodlands 2013
Delves Junior School 24 MayWoodlands has finished for this year, we hope all of the children enjoyed themselves.
CILIP Future Skills Project – request for feedback
Joeyanne Libraryanne 24 MayI’ve recently started a part-time secondment to CILIP to work on their Future Skills Project .
Dont suffer Hate Crime in silence
Ideal for All 24 MayIdeal for All (IFA) is urging all people that are victims of hate crime to come forward and report it.
Why not fundraise for our Ready, Steady Grow! Programme?
Ideal for All 24 MayHelp support our subsidised workshops and tours of Salop Drive so more children and young people can learn about where food comes from.
Making the most of maternity leave..
Life according to Mrs Shilts 24 MayI’ve been on maternity leave from my full time job in Human Resources since mid January and I had to wait a good month before my Little Mr made his appearance.
Amy Evans second book
Vis Comm Wolverhampton 24 MayAmy gets her second book published Amy Evans is going from strength to strength having her second fully illustrated book published by the London publisher, Cico books.
Successful Science Breakfast Club
Pool Hayes Arts & Community School 24 MayThe Science Department held a revision breakfast before the GCSE Science and AS Chemistry exams, which was attended by over fifty Year 10, 11 and 12 students.
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Sport
Malaga friendly was good preparation for Deeney
Walsall Web Fans 24 MayFormer Walsall forward Troy Deeney had defended Watford’s friendly with Malaga ahead of the Championship play-off final.
Coventry Saga Rears Its Ugly Head
Vital Walsall 24 MayCoventry Saga Rears Its Ugly Head Vitalfootball:Walsall:24/05/2013 09:49:00 Coventry City say that talks are ongoing with Walsall, yet Walsall have denied the claims.
Walsall in talks on Coventry ground-share
Express & Star 24 MayWalsall today rejected claims they have struck a deal for Coventry City to play at the Banks’s Stadium – but refused to deny ground-sharing talks have taken place.
Wolves fans want Owen Coyle as new boss
Express & Star 24 MayOwen Coyle has been given a major thumbs-up from Wolves fans in the battle for the Molineux hot-seat.
Gareth McAuley insists West Brom wanted better
Express & Star 24 MayPlayer of the season Gareth McAuley today admitted West Brom are “kicking themselves” despite a record-breaking season at the Hawthorns.
Blog: Steve McLaren could be Wolves’ man
Express & Star 24 MayThree weeks since we last played so that’s three weeks of an improved mood for this Wolves fan, writes blogger Tim Spiers.
Steve Clarke put it best on West Brom’s season
Express & Star 24 MayIt might have sounded a touch contrived, but boss Steve Clarke summed up West Brom’s achievements perfectly in the wake of their thrilling season finale.
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Business
World class design will bring a brighter future for UK, says JLR chief
Birmingham Post 24 MayAdvanced manufacturing and world-class design are key to fixing Britain’s economy, according to the chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover.
Construction firm founder Fred Shaylor dies aged 69
Express & Star 24 MayThe founder and chairman of Black Country construction company Shaylor Group has died after losing his fight with cancer.
Dudley wine proving to be an international hit
Birmingham Post 24 MayIt could be described as “Chateau Dudley” but the wine from an unlikely Black Country vineyard is proving to be a smash hit with international experts.
Tesco drops plan to build supermarket on site of former Moseley car dealer
Birmingham Post 23 MayTesco has pulled out of plans to build a supermarket in Moseley, to the delight of campaigners who had protested against the development for many years.
M&B cautious as squeeze on consumer spending continues
TheBusinessDesk 23 MayBIRMINGHAM-based pubco Mitchells & Butlers has said it is cautious about growth prospects due to the ongoing squeeze on discretionary spend.
National hub role for Birmingham Airport ‘still an option’
Birmingham Post 23 MayExpanding Birmingham Airport to create a second national hub or “focal” airport is a real possibility, the independent body charged by the Government with recommending future aviation policy has now said.
Halfords launches battle plan after alarming profit slump
TheBusinessDesk 23 MayHALFORDS Group is aiming to address a sharp dip in profits through its new Getting into Gear 2016 campaign, which is intended to radically revamp its retail offer.
Shaylor Group founder dies aged 69
TheBusinessDesk 22 MayFRED Shaylor, founder and chairman of Aldridge-based construction firm Shaylor Group, has died after losing his fight with cancer.
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UK news
- Theresa May keen to revive 'snooper's charter' in wake of Woolwich attack
- Not just a bunch of 'swivel-eyed' idiots: The true Tories who want a new direction
- Terror in Woolwich: Muslims pray for soldier Lee Rigby's family – and for peace
- Woolwich terror aftermath: Family of Lee Rigby tell of their desperation after seeing news unfold on TV of the horrific murder
- Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
- 'Court is just as traumatic': Girl who faced aggressive cross-examination aged nine says she has never recovered
- BNP and EDL accused of attempt to fuel racial hatred after Woolwich terror attack
- BNP and EDL accused of attempt to capitalise on Woolwich terror attack to fuel racial hatred
- Pressure grows on Government to outlaw ‘zero hours’ contracts as it is revealed Parliament uses them too
- Lord Oakeshott calls for an end to 'standby' job contracts as it is revealed Parliament uses them too
International news
- Russia: Syria agrees to take part in talks
- Taliban launches deadly attack in Kabul
- UK security criticised after death of soldier
- UK arrests two men on Pakistan flight
- Turkey parliament passes anti-alcohol bill
- US casts doubts on Iran election credibility
- N Korea willing to take 'positive steps'
- Nigeria military 'rescues' kidnapped group
- Wartime sex slaves urge Japan mayor to quit
- FIFA to bring in tough anti-racism sanctions
- IMF chief's hearing over payout resumes
80′s Disco at Pelsall Labour Club, Church Road
Cllr Marco Longhi: Conservative - Pelsall 24 MayThe management of Pelsall Hall Care Home have organised an 80′s disco this Bank Holiday Sunday 26th May 2013.