Black Country news and blogs Sunday 22 April 2018
Black Country news
Training success as recruitment firm looks to managers of tomorrow 
Dudley News 17 AprA DUDLEY recruitment firm has extended its management training scheme to help future leaders rise through the ranks.
More good news from West Midlands manufacturers: ADI Electrical, W H Tildesley and Brooks Forging
West Midlands Producers 30 Maro Gasification Plant Converting Waste to Fuel – a ’world first’ This post updates the 2016 coverage of Adi Electrical, whose head office is in Kings Norton, Birmingham.
Black Country robotics company launch first-of-its-kind hire scheme
Dudley News 10 MarEMOTIONALLY-intelligent robots could soon by a common place in local businesses thanks to an innovative Halesowen company.
Search is on for Black Country roofing heroes
Dudley News 8 MarA MAJOR search is on for the ‘unsung’ local heroes of the Black Country roofing profession after a new award was revealed for this year’s UK Roofing Awards 2018.
Business leaders invited to free GDPR breakfast seminar
Dudley News 27 FebBUSINESS leaders from across Dudley borough are being invited to a free breakfast seminar being held at The Village Hotel.
‘Star’ Employer recognition for Talbots Law
Dudley News 9 FebA SOLICITOR’S firm which has offices in Kidderminster and the Black Country is celebrating after being named one of the best places to work in the UK.
Top employer recognition for Talbots Law
Dudley News 8 FebA BLACK Country law firm has been given a major boost after it was named as one of the best places to work in the UK.
Top award for Dudley care company
Dudley News 30 JanHOME Instead Senior Care, a company specialising in at-home care for older people in Dudley and surrounding areas, has been honoured with a Best Employer in Care Award.
Rich List 2018: No.6 – Jacques Gaston Murray and family
Birmingham Post 25 JanAt 98, Jacques Gaston Murray is the oldest person in our list by quite a few years, but he still takes an active interest in his Wolverhampton air conditioning and heating firm, despite now being resident in Switzerland...
Engineering firms join forces in huge six-figure deal
Dudley News 22 JanA ROWLEY Regis engineering firm has signed a six-figure deal to join forces with a fellow Midlands business.
Toys ‘R’ Us in Birmingham launch massive closing down sale
Birmingham Post 22 JanThe Small Heath store was identified for closure leaving Birmingham with surrounding stores in Oldbury and Merry Hill...
Wolverhampton Civic Hall will be closed until 2020 due to urgent overhaul
Birmingham Post 19 JanThe famous gig venue will be shut for a further two years due to building defects requiring immediate attention...
Three is the magic number as Talbots aim for £1m boost
Dudley News 18 JanA BLACK Country legal specialist has announced a trio of promotions that will help it boost its annual fees by £1m in 2018.
Award winning foundry divisions merge under new company
Dudley News 17 JanTHOMAS Dudley Ltd has merged both of its West Midlands foundries into one seamlessly integrated new business.
Developer found for 44-acre Black Country site
Birmingham Post 16 JanThe long awaited Phoenix 10 development in Walsall is set to create hundreds of jobs...
Developer found for 44-acre Black Country site
Birmingham Post 16 JanThe long awaited Phoenix 10 development in Walsall is set to create hundreds of jobs...
What is Carillion and what does it do? Construction company collapse raises job fears
Birmingham Post 15 JanThe Wolverhampton-based company also offers many outsourcing services for the public sector...
What is Carillion and what does it do? Construction company collapse raises job fears
Birmingham Post 15 JanThe Wolverhampton-based company also offers many outsourcing services for the public sector...
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Blogs
Woodmen outpace Racing Club Warwick to win the league!
BrownhillsBob 22 AprImages and captions Kindly supplied by the young David Evans It’s time for a mega football roundup – the young David Evans, Simon, Russell and co have been very hard at work reporting on the bewildering and packed schedule of matches home and ...
Join the Scouts for their St. George’s Day parade this Sunday!
BrownhillsBob 21 AprWith the good weather and St.
The Loft Youth Club
Cllr Ian Shires: LibDem - Willenhall North 21 AprFrank F Harrison Community Association has opened a new youth club based on new Invention Square (above Greggs shop) providing a safe fun environment for young people aged 9-15 on a Thursday evening.
St. George’s Day bash at Walsall Wood today!
BrownhillsBob 21 AprWith the local Remembrance appeals in mind, I thought I’d advertise this event today (Saturday 21st April 2018): a great St George’s day party at Walsall Wood Football Club hosted by the Bard of Brownhills himself, Ian Neville.
Lion Farm – Gavan Breaks Ranks (+ Farewell Dicky!)
In The Public Domain? 21 AprCllr Bill Gavan is up for election in May.
Woodmen play Racing Club Warwick at Chasetown this afternoon!
BrownhillsBob 21 AprSaturday 21st April 2018 Walsall Wood FC v Racing Club Warwick FC Home match rearranged to be at Chasetown FC to accommodate Walsall Wood FC’s St.
Urgent! Please look out for this minibus stolen from Aldridge!
BrownhillsBob 20 AprImages supplied by Barry Carpenter.
Valerie Welcomes Students Walsall E-Act Academy
Valerie Vaz MP: PR 20 AprI was delighted to welcome students from Walsall E-Act Academy to Parliament on 19 April 2018.
A great disco in aid of a wonderful local charity on tonight!
BrownhillsBob 20 AprJust a quick note to point this event out that’s happening this evening (Friday, 20th April 2018) over in Cheslyn Hay that friend of the blog Stephen Hill has let me know about.
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Blogs
Ha Full Disk – 22nd April
Brierley Hill Solar 22 AprIf you take a look back at my recent full disks with the Lunt 50 there is a distinct haze and softness to the images.
AR12706 in Ha – 20th April
Brierley Hill Solar 22 AprAs we head towards solar minimum activity on our star will get less and less, so it was a pleasant surprise earlier in the week to have both good weather here in the UK and also an active region rounding the suns eastern limb.
CaK Sun – 20th April
Brierley Hill Solar 22 AprA quick whizz overview of the sun from Friday 20th April.
Ha Full Disks 20th April
Brierley Hill Solar 22 AprI was able to get home early after work on friday, and seeing as the sun was shining I decided to grab some solar images.
Craft Social Night Update
sing2gether 22 AprHi members, we’ve added the details of our social night this week along with a list of people contributing to the buffet on the members page.
An Evening of Basket Meals Copy
The Rotary Club of Bloxwich Phoenix 22 AprAs well as our community and fundraising events our members enjoy a pretty active social calendar too.
Happy Earth Day!
Dudley Zoo and Castle 22 AprIt’s Earth Day and here at DZG we’re always looking at ways of doing things that don’t cost the earth! As the international awareness day celebrates the planet and focuses on the environmental issues it faces, our animals got to grips with ...
Nigel Does China Town & Little Italy
Mum's Monkey 22 AprNigel tells us that he has now “done” China Town.
Tackling Litter on King George V Playing Fields Copy
The Rotary Club of Bloxwich Phoenix 21 AprDespite the wet ground and persistent light rain we had a great turnout for our litter collection on Bloxwich’s King George V Playing Fields on March 31.
Shape and Structure exhibition
Wolverhampton Embroiderers’ Guild 21 AprOur exhibition "Shape and Structure" is currently being held at the Red House Glass Cone (until the 13th May).
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Sport
Out Of The Division – And Out Of Sight
Wolves Heroes 22 AprWithin Touching Distance Of A Club Record Kenny Jackett on the cover of a match-day programme.
Spirited Saddlers Lose Again – Strikers Are An Embarrassment
Vital Walsall 22 AprSpirited Saddlers Lose Again - Strikers Are An Embarrassment Vitalfootball:Walsall:22/04/2018 12:25:00 Highlights of yesterday's defeat to Scunthorpe as we edge closer to the relegation places...
Bolton Wanderers 0 Wolves 4
Wolves Blog 21 AprOld gold, soaked in sunshine, securing the trophy that Stan Cullis made his own – at the home of an old nemesis.
Audio: Keates Frustrated as Walsall Slip to Narrow Defeat
Bescot Banter 21 AprThe Saddlers slipped to defeat thanks to Ryan Yates' second-half header.
Match Report: Scunthorpe United 1 Walsall 0
Bescot Banter 21 AprThe Saddlers were in desperate need of three points heading into this afternoon's clash with the Play-Off placed Iron, especially with the match coming off the back of a disappointing defeat to AFC Wimbledon, which saw Dean Keates's side concede...
Youth Alliance: Walsall 5 Shrewsbury Town 0
Bescot Banter 21 AprGraham Biggs' Saddlers arrived at this morning's match on the back of an encouraging victory over mid-table Preston North End, as goals from Dylan Parker and Ethan Freemantle saw the youngsters secure three much-needed points after a spell ...
Dean Keates: Consistency the Key to Saddlers Survival
Bescot Banter 21 AprWalsall-born Keates, who is set to take charge of just his sixth game as Saddlers boss, believes that the club has what it takes to beat the drop but will need to quickly find form as they have just four games remaining.
Massive Weekend Ahead In League 1 Survival Race
Vital Walsall 20 AprMassive Weekend Ahead In League 1 Survival Race Vitalfootball:Walsall:20/04/2018 17:37:00 We look ahead to this weekends fixtures and the next few weeks in our battle for survival.
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Business
Burntwood nursery business celebrates after receiving Queen’s Award
Lichfield Live 21 AprA Burntwood-based nursery business has been given the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
Kind Stourbridge lawyers launch fundraising initiative for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Dudley News 20 AprSTAFF from a Stourbridge-based law firm have pledged their support to help Birmingham Children’s Hospital carry out its life-saving care.
Spotlight on Talent: Brett Groves
Made in the Midlands 18 Apr“Brett is an enthusiastic new addition to our team.
HEXAGON HOSTS HIGH PERFORMANCE METROLOGY EVENT
Made in the Midlands 18 AprHexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is offering a rare opportunity to learn more about high performance metrology solutions at a special event at Coventry's Manufacturing Technology Catapult Centre on May 23.
Training success as recruitment firm looks to managers of tomorrow
Dudley News 17 AprA DUDLEY recruitment firm has extended its management training scheme to help future leaders rise through the ranks.
All British Precision Invests in new DMG Mori machines at Mach
Made in the Midlands 16 AprBritish manufacturing is alive and well...
MIM launches new Ambassador award
Made in the Midlands 12 AprMade in the Midlands is widely recognised as the leading industry support group in the region, representing more than 400 of the Midlands’ top manufacturing businesses.
WMG hosting automation and digital manufacturing themed events at Black Country Business Festival 2018
Made in the Midlands 12 AprThe WMG SME Group is pleased to be hosting two events at this year’s inaugural Black Country Business Festival, which takes place at various locations across the region from 23rd April to 4th May 2018.
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- The Black Country Living Museum, Dudley 30/07/2016
on flickr 30 Jul 16
A busy day of heritage at the Black Country Living Museum, with the mine and vintage transport in operation.
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Full of love for Mr. Fullelove
BrownhillsBob 22 Apr
Woodmen outpace Racing Club Warwick to win the league!
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UK news
- Finsbury park murder: 21-year-old suspect identified by police
- Immigration reforms while Theresa May was home secretary 'absolutely nothing' to do with Windrush scandal, says government whip
- Close encounter between shark and kayaker seen off Cornish coast
- MI5 and police to be given new anti-terror powers 'to target certain high-risk communities'
- Even after the Brexit earthquake, there is still life in the government's Nudge Unit
- Video shows panic as window falls off due to turbulence during packed Air India flight
- Hunt filmed chasing deer on National Trust land even as charity's chief pledges crackdown
- Origami-inspired skyscraper which can be folded and flown into disaster zones wins architecture competition
- Facebook and Google 'turning blind eye' as young children access platforms despite age restrictions, Hunt says
- Windrush scandal: Cross-party pressure grows for Amber Rudd to resign over 'appalling mess'
International news
- Philippine museum traces war to lost tribal kinship
- Will the Lebanese vote in parliamentary elections?
- Two Kenyan runners win London Marathon
- Pakistan's Pashtuns rise up
- How Mossad carries out assassinations
- Pakistan's long #MeToo moment
- Iyi Party approved to run in Turkey polls, 15 MPs join its ranks
- Thousands rally in Pakistan's Lahore for Pashtun rights
- Syria: Qalamoun fighters arrive in Aleppo after evacuation deal
- Seeking to revive an ancient transport network in the UK
- Yemenis resort to burning firewood and rubbish to cook food
- MSF: Palestinian protesters face 'injuries of unusual severity'
- Afghanistan: 63 dead in attacks on voter registration centres
- Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan detained
- Khansaa Gaza: Mother mourns sons killed by Israeli forces
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Full of love for Mr. Fullelove 
BrownhillsBob 22 AprImages Kindly supplied by Brian Stringer via the young David Evans.