Black Country news and blogs Wednesday 22 May 2013
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Crimewatch Roadshow hits Stourbridge
Stourbridge News 21 MaySTOURBRIDGE bobbies went in front of the cameras when the BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow hit the town.
Sons of Rest building in Halesowen on brink of being saved
Halesowen News 21 MayA CHERISHED Sons of Rest building in Halesowen is a step closer to becoming owned by local residents.
Half term dance lessons in Halesowen
Halesowen News 21 MayA DANCE fun day in Halesowen is set to raise funds to help buy a specially trained dog for an autistic boy.
The taboos surrounding dementia as thousands struggle in silence
Birmingham Mail 21 MayThe results for the poll, carried out
by the Alzheimer’s Society, mean that thousands could be struggling in silence – without their families for support…
Walsall canal towpaths set to be turned into cycle routes
Birmingham Mail 21 MayFour miles of pathways could be upgraded under £1.5m scheme…
TOWIE star Kirk delights fans at Merry Hill
Stourbridge News 21 MayTHE Only Way Is Essex star Kirk Norcross whipped up a fans frenzy when the reality TV show favourite turned up at Merry Hill to sign copies of his tell-all autobiography.
Glass cockerel art on show at Kingswinford museum
Stourbridge News 21 MayTHERE’S an exciting opportunity to see an exhibition of glass cockerel art at Broadfield House Glass Museum before it ends next month.
Renowned photographer to visit borough library
Dudley News 21 MayAN INTERNATIONALLY renowned photographer who grew up in Lye will visit Dudley Library this week.
Ancient artist Dizzy Lizzy set to bring flower power to Dudley
Dudley News 21 MayAN ancient traveller will be bringing her version of flower power to a summer arts event in Dudley.
Halesowen film students clinch top documentary award
Halesowen News 21 MayBUDDING filmmakers from a Halesowen school have scooped two National Panasonic Film awards for their short documentaries.
Treasured photo found in Halesowen
Halesowen News 21 MayA TREASURED photograph of a man enjoying the snow-clad mountains of the Italian Dolomites in 1947 has been found in Halesowen.
Cradley residents to quiz council chiefs
Halesowen News 21 MayCONCERNED residents will be able to quiz Dudley’s new regeneration chief at the next meeing of the Cradley Action Group.
‘Incompetent’ former Stourbridge teacher banned from the classroom
Stourbridge News 21 MayA FORMER Stourbridge teacher who was responsible for 179 pupils being withdrawn from a GCSE has been banned from the country’s classrooms for at least five years for “professional misconduct”.
Police announce new top cop for Dudley North beat
Dudley News 21 MayDUDLEY has a new top cop after the arrival of Inspector Julie Mason to cover the region’s northern sector.
Stourbridge slimmers shed pounds to raise pounds for good cause
Stourbridge News 21 MaySUPER Stourbridge slimmers shed pounds – and raised a few at the same time.
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Youth Team – Applications For 2013/14 Squad Invited
Stourbridge FC 20 MayDave King, the manager of the Stourbridge FC Youth Team is inviting applications from prospective players who would like to be considered for trials.
Scrum Half Master Class with Pete White
Stourbridge RFC 20 MayPete White, Saxons 1st XV scrum half will be running a series of skills sessions for the budding scrum halves of SRFC’s M&J section.
2012/13 season comes to an end.
Black Country Rangers 19 MayThank you to players, staff, supporters and sponsors.
Results just in from the TAGB Welsh Championships 19th May 2013
West Midlands Tae Kwon Do 19 MayResults just in from the TAGB Welsh Championships 19th May 2013 Zemaria Farquharson ( DUDLEY )- Blue Belt Girls Lightweight- GOLD and Tag Team (TRIPLE TROUBLE) – GOLD.
First Pre-Season Friendlies Announced
Stourbridge FC 19 MayThoughts are quickly turning to the forthcoming 2013-14 campaign and the following pre-season friendly matches have so far been agreed.
Halesowen Ladies Crowned Champions
Halesowen Town FC 19 MayHalesowen Town Ladies FC have today, in the last game of the season, been crowned champions of the Birmingham County Women’s League Division 2 securing promotion.
Was Duncan Edwards among these local lads?
Black Country Bugle 19 MayQUARRY BANK reader Clive Fellows paid us a visit recently and very kindly gave us this photograph of Brierely Hill & Sedgley and District Schoolboys, dating from 1951.
Damian at the double for Lye
Dudley News 19 MayDAMIAN Whitcombe scored twice as Lye Town went some way to making up for the disappointment of missing out on the West Midlands League title with cup success on Monday night.
Lions roar
Dudley News 19 MaySEDGLEY White Lion Girls made it through to their second final of the season with a 3-0 win over Kinver Girls in the Under 14s Merit Shield.
TIVIDALE UNVEIL NEW YOUTH TEAM MANAGEMENT
Tividale FC 18 MayTividale are pleased to announce that with immediate effect James Alexander and Andrew Passmore will be in charge of the youth team.
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James calls for money for new Sandwell hospital
James Morris MP: Conservative - Halesowen & Rowley Regis 21 MayHalesowen and Rowley Regis MP James Morris has taken his campaign for a new Sandwell “super hospital” to the top.
MP attends volunteer awards
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 21 MayMargot James, MP for Stourbridge, has attended the annual event to welcome the incoming Mayor of Dudley into their role as ‘Volunteering Champion’.
Chris Kelly MP – Reporting Back – Week 21
Chris Kelly MP: Conservative - Dudley South 20 MayChris Kelly MP Monday 20 May 2013 Chris Kelly MP Here is a summary of Chris’s activities in the House and around the constituency since the last edition .
MP welcomes local charity donation
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 20 MayMargot James, MP for Stourbridge, has welcomed a £1,000 donation by the family-run Quarry Bank Nisa store to the local Youth Club.
River Stour Event: Sunday 26th May
Transition Stourbridge 17 MayThe next River Stour clean-up event will be: Date: Sunday 26th May Time: 10.15 for 10.30 Meet: at the Bagley Street car park (opposite the footpath sign).
James welcomes parking improvements at Rowley Regis station
James Morris MP: Conservative - Halesowen & Rowley Regis 16 MayJames Morris has welcomed the news that plans to expand the car park at Rowley Regis station have been given a green light by Centro.
Deputy PM backs local MP on Oxford gang sentences
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 15 MayNick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister, has backed a call by Margot James, MP for Stourbridge, for the courts to impose the severest-possible penalties against the Oxford gang that exploited young and vulnerable girls.
James Morris speaks in debate on the Queen’s Speech
James Morris MP: Conservative - Halesowen & Rowley Regis 14 MaySpeaking in a debate on the Queen’s Speech, James Morris backs efforts to keep the cost of living under control in particular proposals to ensure that energy consumers are put on the cheapest tariff available.
MP marks Stourbridge Stroke Club anniversary
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 14 MayMargot James, MP for Stourbridge, attended a lunch at Stourbridge Stroke Club to mark the Club’s 25th anniversary.
Cradley extra care scheme kicks off
The Birmingham Press 14 MayWork will commence on a landmark, £18m Extra Care scheme in Cradley, West Midlands after contracts were signed…
MP calls for feedback on Hospital
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 13 MayMargot James, MP for Stourbridge, has called for constituents to provide the NHS with feedback on their experiences, both positive and negative, of Russells Hall Hospital.
Margot James backs new Asthma UK campaign
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 13 MayMargot James has lent her support to Asthma UK’s new campaign, Compare Your Care, aimed at improving asthma care in the local area.
Birmingham YMCA wants to hear from Social Landlords and Charities
Dudley Council for Voluntary Service 9 MayDudley-based Oakham Research is undertaking a research project for Birmingham YMCA.
Employment openings at Heantun Housing Association in Dudley
Dudley Council for Voluntary Service 8 MayBilston-based Heantun Housing Association Limited has two employment opportunities at its Portland Place premises in Dudley.
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DZG backs Dementia Week
Dudley Zoo and Castle 22 MayA DZG Outreach visit to DMBC's Halesowen Dementia Gateway prompted special memories of members' own pets over the years.
Black howler surprise!
Dudley Zoo and Castle 21 MayPrimate keepers had a surprise when they spotted black howler monkey Aryanna giving birth in her outdoor enclosure.
Zulu Warriors at DZG!
Dudley Zoo and Castle 20 MayAfrican warriors hope to conquer Dudley Castle on Bank Holiday Monday when dancers and musicians in full Zulu regalia perform in the courtyard at the heart of DZG .
Local Trainee Triumphs in regional competition
Dudley College news 20 MayA CITB Bricklaying trainee is celebrating after triumphing in the regional heat of SkillBuild – the UK’s largest multi-trade competition.
Facebook unites tiger fans
Dudley Zoo and Castle 20 MayDZGs female tigers, Daseep and Tschuna , proved to be the perfect muse for a talented artist from Essex who has captured the twosome on canvas.
Exploring Dudley Tunnel and Limestone Mines in the 1970s
Black Country Bugle 19 MayThe history of the Black Country’s canal network stretches back to the 18th century, and stories and photographs about our treasured waterways are constantly gracing the pages of the Bugle.
Join the high flyers
Dudley Zoo and Castle 19 MayBird keepers are encouraging visitors to test their flying skills and have roped in Teal the Harris hawk for help.
Introducing Dudley and Lola
Dudley Zoo and Castle 18 MayMeet our newest arrivals a cheeky chimp, called Dudley , and adventurous orang utan , named Lola .
Tiger tales: Daseep’s Blog
Dudley Zoo and Castle 17 MayHallo Everyone, I had a VIP moment a few days ago when Lady Cobham came to visit me.
Help Harry help others
Dudley College news 16 MayCare and Early Years students adopted the Harry Moseley charity ‘HelpHarryHelpOthers…
Dambusters remembered
Dudley Zoo and Castle 16 MaySeventy years ago tonight 19 Lancaster bombers left RAF Scampton for Germany on a foray that changed history the Dambusters raid.
No ghosts, only newts!
Dudley Zoo and Castle 15 MayA couple of nocturnal newts gave castle ghost hunters the fright of their life.
Mega-Prom Liftoff – 13th May
Brierley Hill Solar 14 Mayprom widefield , a photo by Mark Townley on Flickr.
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Birmingham Airport proposes five-point plan to boost capacity
TheBusinessDesk 20 MayBIRMINGHAM Airport has proposed a five-point plan to help the aviation sector make best use of its spare capacity and encourage growth across the country.
Government should press companies on reshoring – Bhattacharyya
TheBusinessDesk 20 MayTHE Government should press British companies and organisations with overseas operations to repatriate outsourced jobs from abroad, Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, founder of WMG at Warwick University, has…
Stourbridge College director joins Dudley Chamber board
Dudley News 20 MaySTOURBRIDGE College executive director, Kim Babb, has been elected on to the board of the Dudley Chamber of Commerce.
Advanced manufacturing and design key to fixing economy, according to JLR
Birmingham Post 17 MayA commitment to advanced manufacturing and world class design are key to fixing Britain’s economy, according to the chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover.
Advanced manufacturing holds the key to UK economic turnaround – JLR boss
TheBusinessDesk 17 MayDESPITE a chronic shortage of people opting for careers in science and engineering, advanced manufacturing could be the UKs economic saviour, the head of Jaguar Land Rover has said.
Joy for National Express as DfT extends Misery Line contract
TheBusinessDesk 17 MayNATIONAL Express rail subsidiary c2c has been granted a short term contract by the Department for Transport to continue operating services in Essex.
Zoo boss scoops IoD award
Dudley News 17 MayDUDLEY Zoological Gardens’ chief executive, Peter Suddock, has scooped a top business accolade in the West Midlands Institute of Directors’ (IoD) annual awards.
MEP backs bigger global role for Birmingham Airport
Dudley News 17 MayWEST Midlands Conservative MEP Philip Bradbourn has welcomed a report, commissioned by Birmingham Airport, as part of its response to the Airports Commission.
Severn Trent rejects takeover bid by foreign consortium
Birmingham Post 17 MaySevern Trent has rejected a takeover approach from an overseas consortium, saying the proposal “completely fails” to recognise the water company’s value.
Chiltern revamps weekend timetable on London route
TheBusinessDesk 16 MayCHILTERN Railways is launching a refreshed timetable, giving Sunday afternoon travellers more options when travelling to and from the capital.
Skimpy uniforms spark strike talk
Dudley News 16 MayTHE row over new “skimpy” uniforms for Virgin Trains staff could escalate into a strike.
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Dispersal order to tackle anti-social behaviour in Dudley Wood
WM Police Dudley 21 MayOFFICERS from the Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood neighbourhood policing teams have been granted a dispersal order to help tackle anti-social behaviour…
New police Inspector for Dudley North
WM Police Dudley 21 MayPOLICE across the north of the borough have welcomed the arrival of a new inspector following the appointment of Inspector Julie Mason.
Question time for top cop
WM Police Dudley 17 MayTABLES will be turned as a top cop is interrogated by the public next week under the social media spotlight.
Force backs national bid to tackle hate crime
WM Police Dudley 17 MayWEST Midlands Police is backing a national campaign to raise awareness of…
Brierley Hill Forecourt Watch scheme cuts fuel theft crimes
WM Police Dudley 16 MayFORECOURT Watch has seen fuel thefts plummet across Brierley Hill since the initiative was launched in March.
West Midlands Police Sikh Association launching at the weekend
WM Police Dudley 16 MayOFFICERS from West Midlands Police are set to launch a new West Midlands Police Sikh Association.
Pup Idol II – the search for a Spaniel star
WM Police Dudley 16 MayPUP Idol is back?hellip;and this time we?rsquo;re searching for West Midlands Police?rsquo;s star Spaniel! Three…
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Major pothole, 22nd May
FixMyStreet: Dudley 22 MayVery large on carriageway before junction on inbound route t town Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Hagley Road, Stourbridge Report on FixMyStreet…
Fun activities at Sycamore Adventure during half term afternoons eg. group games, campfires, craft activities.
Dudley Council: PR (via Twitter) 21 MayFun activities at Sycamore Adventure during half term afternoons eg.
Integrated Dementia Care in Dudley Praised by Prime Minister
Dudley CCG 21 MayPrime Minister David Cameron has praised Dudley’s approach to caring for people with dementia.
See what activities are coming up at Wren’s Nest nature reserve
Dudley Council: PR (via Twitter) 21 MaySee what activities are coming up at Wren’s Nest nature reserve…
Information held on ALAN JOHN CLARKE
FOI request: Dudley MBC 21 MayRequest sent to Dudley Council by ALAN CLARKE on 21 May 2013.
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Dudley on flickr
- Meekat at Dudley Zoo
26 Oct 12
Meekat on guard, at Dudley Zoo in Dudley, West Midlands, England.
UK news
- Nick Clegg warns David Cameron not to let Coalition get blown off course by Tory infighting
- Nick Clegg warns Cameron not to let Coalition get blown off course by Tory infighting
- Ed Miliband warns Google: I’d make you pay more tax
- Paul McCartney lends support to free school in Liverpool
- 600 interpreters will be allowed to move to UK as reward for assisting British forces in Afghanistan
- Donald Macintyre's Sketch: If the Tory beast needs red meat, call for Chris Grayling
- Disarray as DPP contradicts new guidance on naming of suspects
- Bipolar woman wins High Court battle for right to have abortion
- Bipolar pregnant woman tells court: I’ll kill myself if I’m denied an abortion
- Reforms to teachers’ pay ‘will mean bigger class sizes’
International news
- Tornado rescue efforts wind down in Oklahoma
- Nigeria to free Boko Haram members
- Egyptian army says Sinai hostages freed
- Syria parties 'preparing for peace talks'
- US immigration bill moves one step forward
- Sweden riots continue after police shooting
- Apple CEO rejects 'tax evasion' charges
- North Korea sends special envoy to China
- Two key candidates barred from Iran election
- Microsoft unveils new Xbox gaming console
Wollaston Farm – The Big Clean Up
Stourbridge Labour 21 MayWith funding provided by the Big National Fund from the National Lottery Wollaston Farm Tenants and Residents Association put on their first Big Clean Up.