Black Country news and blogs Tuesday 27 June 2017
Black Country news
Dudley firm launches new ‘Wire Finder’ app 
Dudley News 26 JunA DUDLEY-based supplier of wire in ‘high performance alloys’ has launched a new ‘app’ to help its global customer base find the right material for their applications.
£200 million Black Country Metro line will create jobs, growth and business in the area
Birmingham Post 20 JunWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street delivers Brierley Hill to Wednesbury line business case to Transport Secretary...
Enterprise turn to Truckman for major fleet project
Dudley News 16 JunA DUDLEY firm has secured a significant project from national vehicle hire specialists Enterprise to supply almost 200 hardtops for its fleet of pick-up trucks.
Black Country Living Museum given green light to create retro town in £10 million expansion plan
Birmingham Post 15 JunThe ambitious project has been given the green light thanks to lottery funding...
Black Country manufacturer plans £3m HQ renovation
Birmingham Post 14 JunAssa Abloy to introduce host of changes and improvements to its UK headquarters in Willenhall...
Finance firm leaves Birmingham for new home
Birmingham Post 12 JunInsurance broker Premium Choice has decided to relocate from Castle Bromwich for a new home near Wolverhampton city centre...
Black Country office block sold for £1.45m
Birmingham Post 7 JunDeveloper plans to convert West Bromwich building into flats...
Double awards joy for Cradley Heath’s Amvar Handling Solutions
Dudley News 6 JunA CRADLEY Heath firm has scooped two top awards.
Black Country manufacturer secures £12m funding package
Birmingham Post 5 JunRimstock will use the capital injection to build a new factory at its base in West Bromwich...
Hundreds of jobs lost at 2 Sisters plant
Birmingham Post 5 JunFood and poultry group confirms closure of processing factory in the Black Country...
Next is opening one of its biggest ever stores at Merry Hill
Birmingham Post 1 JunHigh street fashion brand is planning to open in the former Sainsbury's supermarket store at the Dudley retail hub...
New £12m casino to open in the Black Country
Birmingham Post 23 MayCasino 36 plans to launch new casino and bingo hall next year...
German readers head the stats list: Aquapak Polymers top post
West Midlands Producers 22 MayTwice as many German readers visited the site last week compared with UK visitors – why? Most read news: a March entry, Aquapak Polymers, a sustainable plastics manufacturer, is relocating from Kings Norton to new 50,000 sq ft production...
Marston’s acquires Bombardier brewer for £55m
Birmingham Post 18 MayListed Black Country brewery buys out rival as acquisition strategy continues...
National Express plans more bus fare cuts
Birmingham Post 10 MayFurther West Midlands routes to benefit from reduced fares following uptake in passenger numbers after price cuts in Black Country...
DK Rewinds: maintaining and manufacturing spares for traction motors
West Midlands Producers 6 MayDK Rewinds a Smethwick company family business founded in 1976 by Mr Harbhajan Singh Bhogal, has two sites in the area, employing over 60 full time staff, including three electrical engineering apprentices.
Wolves fans banned for three years over trouble at Birmingham City derby
Express & Star 2 MayA group of Wolves supporters caught throwing plastic bottles, lighters, a broken seat and a coin during a Birmingham City derby have been banned from attending matches for three years.
Dealer jailed after heroin, crack and cash found at Essington industrial estate
Express & Star 2 MayA former fork lift truck driver has been jailed for more than five years after a £10,000 stash of drugs was found hidden on a Staffordshire industrial unit.
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Blogs
Memories of the Station Hotel: A great couple of hours with lovely people
BrownhillsBob 25 JunOne lost local pub that always generates warm memories and lively conversations is the Station Hotel, which was a somewhat notorious pub that stood about where Aldi is today at the Miner end of Brownhills High Street.
A tug of war, a railway themed restaurant and a Victorian day – great memories from the Clayhanger Kid
BrownhillsBob 25 JunFriend of the blog, community activist and Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer has recently shared three remarkable image of recent historical interest in the Brownhills and Clayhanger area.
Brownhills Community Association AGM this Monday
BrownhillsBob 25 Junssociation have been in touch, asking me if I'd share the fact that their Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place this Monday, 26th June 2017 at 6:30pm.
Fantastic live music at The Chase Inn this evening!
BrownhillsBob 24 JunThe Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills goes from strength to strength - there's not only great ale and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but great live music most weekends, too - and there's a great act on this weekend.
Gearing up for the new season at Walsall Wood FC!
BrownhillsBob 24 JunNice to see Walsall Wood FC are gearing up for the new season with a host of great new signings, a refreshed management team and a whole host of great stuff to come, both in terms of local football and activity within the community.
Police launch murder investigation following Aldridge stabbing
BrownhillsBob 24 JunI'm shocked and saddened to share the news with readers that last night Friday, 23rd June 2017, there was a fatal stabbing in Aldridge town centre as a result of which a 26 year old man lost his life.
Have you seen this puss lost from Shire Oak?
BrownhillsBob 24 JunReader Rebecca Hearsey has contacted me to say she's searching for her cat (pictured) who's gone missing from Shire Oak, after failing to return home yesterday.
2017 Aldridge Fayre – on today!
BrownhillsBob 24 JunJust a quick note to point out that today (Saturday, 24th June 2017) is Aldridge Fayre with fun and entertainment for all the family - and with free entry and car parking, what's not to love? Continue reading...
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Blogs
Ghost moves on
Dudley Zoo and Castle 27 JunWe’ve waved goodbye to our alpha male reindeer, Ghost, who’s moved to another collection.
The Slenderman Mysteries: February 2018
Nick Redfern's World of Whatever 26 JunComing from me in February 2018: The Slenderman Mysteries: An Internet Urban Legend Comes To Life .
Looking for some replacement office furniture?
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 26 JunSCVO has been contacted by a local company that has office furniture to dispose of following a liquidation.
Summer Bounce Community Sports Day
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 26 JunFor full details visit: http://www.
Helpers Alert!! Arts Volunteers Needed for Events Throughout July, In Smethwick, Bearwood And Wolverhampton
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 26 JunIf you could give us a hand on one or more days we would really enjoy your company, and you’ll get to see some exciting arts events and meet interesting people.
Fundraising Regulator Looks at Widening Levy or Moving It to Statutory Basis
SCVO: Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations 26 JunThe Fundraising Regulator has said it has to make changes to its fundraising levy after it failed to raise enough money in the first round – including making contributing to the levy a statutory requirement.
Take a trip down memory lane to Woodside shops
Black Country Bugle 26 JunTHE Woodside Memory and History Group are just one of the many local societies that have done so much in recent years to preserve and record the distinctive history of the Black Country.
A unique mara!
Dudley Zoo and Castle 26 JunWe’ve had another mara born and this one is quite unique.
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Sport
Defence taking shape
Vital Walsall 26 JunDefence taking shape Vitalfootball:Walsall:26/06/2017 20:14:00 Nicky Devlin today joined to become Jon Whitney's fourth summer signing...
First day back
Wolves Blog 26 JunWell, if everyone is going back to today I guess I’d better pull my finger out too.
Walsall sign Ayr right-back Devlin
BBC Sport 26 JunWalsall sign Scottish right-back Nicky Devlin following his decision to turn down a new deal with Ayr United.
Devlin Keen to Make an Instant Impact
Bescot Banter 26 JunFollowing the news that he'd put pen-to-paper on a two-year deal, summer signing Nicky Devlin, who rejected terms with Ayr United in favour of a move to the Saddlers, has spoken to club journalists and discussed his delight as he begins a new...
Walsall Sign Ayr United Defender Nicky Devlin
Bescot Banter 26 JunWalsall Football Club have completed another summer signing as 23-year-old Ayr United defender Nicky Devlin joins on a two-year-deal, subject to international clearance.
James O’Connor is Keen to Get Back Underway
Bescot Banter 26 JunWalsall defender James O'Connor, who along with his teammates has returned to pre-season training, has spoken to club journalists and discussed his happiness as he can get back into the day-to-day routine.
Jed Wallace: Millwall sign Wolves midfielder for undisclosed fee
BBC News 26 JunMillwall sign midfielder Jed Wallace for an undisclosed fee from Championship rivals Wolves on a three-year deal.
Whitney Confirms Interest in West Ham United Midfielder
Bescot Banter 26 JunAs his the majority of his squad returns to pre-season training, Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press and confirmed his interest in re-signing West Ham United midfielder George Dobson, who enjoyed a season-long spell with...
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Business
Dudley firm launches new ‘Wire Finder’ app
Dudley News 26 JunA DUDLEY-based supplier of wire in ‘high performance alloys’ has launched a new ‘app’ to help its global customer base find the right material for their applications.
Region must feel the economic benefits of HS2, says leader of Staffordshire County Council
Lichfield Live 23 JunThe leader of Staffordshire County Council says it is essential that businesses in Lichfield feel the economic benefit of HS2.
New Hilton hotel at Birmingham Airport to assembled like a Lego set
Birmingham Post 21 JunHotel rooms to be built in China and shipped over for assembly on site...
Top posts in June: Linecross Composites & Newby Foundries – USA interest & a visitor from Kazakhstan
West Midlands Producers 21 JunIt is interesting to see these 2013 posts attracting attention and an unprecedented number of visitors from the United States – three times as many as from the UK, which usually heads the list.
M6 Toll launches campaign to urge females to become a HGV driver
Birmingham Post 20 JunGovernment statistics also show that by 2022, the HGV industry needs to recruit 1.2 million more people...
£200 million Black Country Metro line will create jobs, growth and business in the area
Birmingham Post 20 JunWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street delivers Brierley Hill to Wednesbury line business case to Transport Secretary...
Team of Burntwood builders beat fundraising target after completing charity trek event
Lichfield Live 20 JunStaff at a Burntwood building firm have beaten their fundraising target after taking on a trekking challenge.
Worker dies at Jaguar Land Rover plant
Birmingham Post 19 JunA spokesperson for the car giant said it was deeply saddened by the incident...
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Most read during the last 12 hours
Sea of tributes to James Brindley left at scene of Walsall murder...
Walsall Advertiser 26 Jun
Travellers arrive on Wood End Road park in Paddock, Walsall
Walsall Advertiser 26 Jun
Aldridge School's heartbreaking tributes to High Street stabbing...
Walsall Advertiser 26 Jun
Thieves smash patio door before stealing BMW and Mini Cooper in...
Walsall Advertiser 26 Jun
More cars stolen in another Walsall burglary in Spring Lane,...
Walsall Advertiser 26 Jun
New Equator bar and nightclub opens in Walsall after £250k...
Walsall Advertiser 1 Jun
UK news
- Theresa May's threats against human rights law is a 'gift for dictators', says UN chief
- Cost of flights for Prince Charles's tour of Europe top £150,000
- Brexit: EU citizens in UK will have to join special register and could be given ID cards
- Theresa May accused of bribing DUP with £1bn deal despite claiming 'there is no magic money tree'
- Philip Pullman to name new character after young girl killed in Grenfell fire after her teacher makes emotional auction bid
- Grenfell Tower fire: Fake story about miraculous baby found alive in flat sparks widespread anger
- Grenfell fire: Some landlords have still not submitted their cladding to tests, Sajid Javid reveals
- Brexit: EU citizens in UK will lose right to stay if they leave for two years
- Grenfell fire: 75 tower blocks fail safety tests as number continues to rise
- DUP deal: Theresa Villiers repeatedly asked live on LBC radio about cash for votes in Northern Ireland
International news
- Brazil's President Temer charged with corruption
- Colombia FARC rebels complete disarmament: UN
- UK's May faces backlash after DUP deal
- Dozens feared dead after abandoned in Niger desert
- US: Bob Corker to block GCC arms sales over Qatar row
- Johan Gustafsson: Swede held by al-Qaeda in Mali freed
- NHRC: Gulf blockade violates Qatari students' rights
- Bahrain's FM in about-face over Turkish base in Qatar
- Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates
- Remains found of kidnapped journalist Salvador Adame
- Can the US push for dialogue on the Gulf crisis?
- US Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump Muslim ban case
- Mihai Tudose designated Romania's new prime minister
- Boko Haram attacks blamed for deaths in Nigeria, Chad
- What is the Qatar-GCC showdown really about?
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Today’s Buy To Let Deal, 2 Bed Terraced House, Redhouse Street, Walsall, WS1. With Yields Of 5.70%. 
Walsall Property Blog 26 JunA traditional two bedroom terraced house in the Palfrey area, Walsall, and a popular one for rentals.