Black Country news and blogs Saturday 25 May 2013
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Walsall mother illegally pocketed £36k in benefits
Express & Star 25 MayA mother fraudulently claimed more than £36,000 in benefits posing as a lone parent despite living with her partner, a court heard.
Judges cut prison sentence for Walsall bus stop attack on girls
Express & Star 25 MayA woman who took part in an attack on two 16-year-old girls has seen her jail term reduced by top judges on appeal.
Fuel thieves spark bomb scare which shuts M6 for five hours
Birmingham Mail 24 MayTailbacks of 20 miles as motorway is closed around Corley services and bomb squad is called in…
M6 Closure Due to ‘Suspicious Vehicle’
Free Radio 97.2 24 MayAll they will tell us at the moment is that they are investigating a ‘suspicious vehicle’.
Rush-hour misery as M6 closed in both directions after police alert
Birmingham Mail 24 MayOfficers clear area in probe into “suspicious vehicle” parked at Corley service station…
’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 …
Stafford Campaigners Aim For Big Top 40
Free Radio 97.2 24 MayMum of 2 Clare Palmer has written and recorded a song called ’50,000 People Can’t Be Wrong’ for the group Support Stafford Hospital.
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.
Firefighters tackle severe Smethwick and Brownhills blazes
Express & Star 24 MayDozens of firefighters spent hours tackling two severe blazes in the Black Country.
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.
£250k lido revamp finally finishes at Walsall Arboretum
Express & Star 24 MayThe new-look Walsall Arboretum lido will open for the first time tomorrow following a £250,000 revamp and months of delays.
Walsall yob breached asbo with tirade of drunken abuse
Express & Star 24 MayA yob who was banned from using obscene language and gestures after terrorising residents in Walsall has breached his anti-social behaviour order.
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.
Fix our ailing A&E units say West Midlands health chiefs
Express & Star 24 MayHealth chiefs today spoke of the reasons behind taking drastic action to try and address the alarming state of our hospitals’ accident and emergency departments.
United front over Centro’s plan to charge for Walsall toilets
Express & Star 23 MayCouncillors voted unanimously to press transport authority Centro to drop plans for a 20p charge at Walsall bus station’s toilets as the proposals were branded ‘scandalous’.
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…
Construction boss Fred Shaylor, 69, dies from cancer
Birmingham Mail 23 MayFounder and chairman built Aldridge-based firm into a £50 million turnover company…
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You can never go back
BrownhillsBob 25 MayThe whole Brownhills-Tesco thing has left me interested in the breadth and spread of local opinion, in a way I don’t normally see it.
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.
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.
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.
The past, by George!
BrownhillsBob 24 MayBrownhills George continues his patient work of converting and uploading his remarkable and breathtaking images of Brownhills history on to Panoramio – The collection in this remarkable poster’s gallery is growing steadily, and is forming a wonderful…
When to speak in the Council chamber
Cllr Daniel Barker: LibDem - Short Heath 24 MayMy personal highlight from Wednesday’s full council meeting was when Cllr Sean Coughlin commented on one of my blog articles – free publicity! He appeared to be attacking me for not saying in the ‘behind closed doors’ …
This week’s regular weekly Lib Dem Advice Surgeries in Willenhall North…..
Cllr Ian Shires: LibDem - Willenhall North 24 MayThis week’s regular Lib Dem Councillors Advice Surgeries are: Friday: 7pm – 8pm @ “Oakwood Lodge”, Chaucer Ave.
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Walsall on flickr
- Boak Fire Clean Up
24 Jul 12
The clean up got underway the morning after the fire. Debris from the fire had drifted onto the platforms at Walsall Train Station.
Clouds breaking to allow scattered cloud and long sunny spells, warm at 16 c.
WS11: Cannock Chase area weather 25 MayThe weather forecast for the Cannock Chase and surrounding area for Saturday 25th and and outlook for Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
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After Hours at The White Lion and The Wheatsheaf
Caldmore Village Festival 25 MayThe sun is shining and the day looks absolutely fantastic for the Festival today! Don’t forget that the entertainment continues into the night with Ben Gunn at The Wheatsheaf tonight playing their infectious mix of swamp blues and Mr George and …
Beatrix Potter samples
Jane Carroll's Creations 24 MayThese are samples I made for CRAFTERS COMPANION using Beatrix Potter paper and embellishment kits.
It’s all going up in Palfrey Park!
Caldmore Village Festival 24 MaySignature Marquees and Robannas have been on site today getting our stage and marquees ready! We’ll see you tomorrow for the kick-off at 12pm…
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.
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.
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.
Woodlands 10pm report
Delves Junior School 23 MayThe weather this evening has been chilly but dry, and after our bonfire the children have had free time at the field.
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Walsall FC »
1987-88 Promotion Season Recalled (Part 11 – The First Two Play Off Final Games vs Bristol City)
Walsall Web Fans 25 MayFollowing their Play Off Semi Final success against Notts County, Walsall faced Bristol City in the Final.
Steve Jones set for another crack at Europa League Football
Walsall Web Fans 25 MayAirbus UK Broughton have made former Crewe Alexandra, Burnley, Walsall and Motherwell winger Steve Jones their first summer signing.
Walsall FC reject Huddersfield offer for forward Jamie Paterson
Express & Star 25 MayWalsall have turned down an offer for star winger Jamie Paterson from Championship side Huddersfield.
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.
Jimmy to stay on as Posh coach
Walsall Web Fans 24 MayJimmy Walker has agreed a new deal to stay on as Peterborough United’s Goalkeeping Coach.
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Sir Ian Botham: The runs will come for Kevin Pietersen
Express & Star 25 MaySir Ian Botham is in bullish mood as English cricket gets ready for a double Ashes year which he hopes will feature one of the ‘best players of all time’.
WEEK 9: GOLDLINE DAILY DRAW RESULTS
Rushall Olympic FC 24 MayWeek 9 winning numbers on the Goldline Daily Draw are now on line (Friday 24 May 2013).
Places still available FA Level 2 course at Chesterton!
Staffordshire FA 24 MayStaffordshire FA is running an FA Level 2 certificate in coaching football course at Chesterton Community Sports College starting at the end of June.
Free Coach Education Opportunity for Grassroots Coaches
Staffordshire FA 24 MayStoke City FC in partnership with Coerver® Coaching are delighted to offer the opportunity for local coaches to attend a FREE coach education clinic aimed at providing each attendee with an insight into the innovative academy coaching programme…
Michael Watson to open boxing gym in Willenhall
Express & Star 24 MayFormer British and Commonwealth champion Michael Watson will open his first boxing academy in Willenhall next month.
New pro duo ready to punch for pay at Walsall
Express & Star 24 MayNew pro duo ready to punch for pay at Walsall…
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Walsall FC News
- PITCH WORK GETS UNDERWAY
- FORGOTTEN SADDLERS – DONOWA
- FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS
- FOOTBALLING FUN COMING UP
- WANTED: PROGRAMME PANELISTS
- WRACK HAPPY WITH SADDLERS PROGRESS
- SADDLERS PRAISE
- OLD SHIRT WANTED
- ALL STARS RAISE VITAL FUNDS
- FORGOTTEN SADDLERS – DANIEL
- BOSS HAPPY WITH PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE
- SADDLERS TO HOST VILLA
- FORGOTTEN SADDLERS – MEHEW
- SADDLERS LEGENDS IN ACTION ON SATURDAY
- PRE-SEASON TAKING SHAPE
- SADDLERS TO HEAD TO ALFRETON
- CHRISTMAS 2013 AT BANKS'S STADIUM
- BOSS DELIGHTED TO HAVE RO'K BACK
- EVENT BROCHURE ON SALE NOW
- ACADEMY
UK news
- Zookeeper Sarah McClay dies after being mauled by tiger at Cumbria animal park
- Theresa May keen to revive 'snooper's charter' in wake of Woolwich attack
- Two men arrested after RAF Typhoon jet is scrambled to escort Lahore passenger flight plane to London Stansted Airport
- Zookeeper mauled and killed by tiger at Cumbria animal park
- Nigerian community marches in 'solidarity' as Greenwich leaves tributes to murdered soldier Lee Rigby
- David Beckham left out of final Paris St-Germain match of the season
- Woolwich terror attack: Suspect Michael Adebowale saw friend 'literally sliced to pieces' in 2008
- Woman killed in crash while driving wrong way down M5
- Three arrested ahead of EDL march over 'racist tweets'
- International child abduction cases up 81%
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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.
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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Second major manufacturing survey predicts sector growth
TheBusinessDesk 22 MayA SECOND survey of the manufacturing industry in as many days has suggested the sector is set for a major bounce with strong output growth expected during the next three months.
EEF spends millions on new apprentice training centre in Birmingham
TheBusinessDesk 22 MayMANUFACTURERS organisation EEF is investing millions of pounds in a new state-of-the-art Apprentice & Skills Training Centre in Birmingham.
Carillion wins £400m deal on Battersea Power Station site
Express & Star 22 MayWolverhampton-based construction company Carillion has won a £400 million deal to redevelop London’s landmark Battersea Power Station site.
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Outdoors »
Footpath and bridge at Park Lime Pits, Aldridge, Walsall,…
Aldridge in a Campervan 25 MayFootpath and bridge at Park Lime Pits, Aldridge, Walsall, England All Original Photography by http://vwcampervan-aldridge.
Blue cottage door with climbing Hydrangeas, Brewood,…
Aldridge in a Campervan 25 MayBlue cottage door with climbing Hydrangeas, Brewood, Staffordshire, England All Original Photography by http://vwcampervan-aldridge.
Restored summer house, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall, England
All…
Aldridge in a Campervan 25 MayRestored summer house, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall, England All Original Photography by http://vwcampervan-aldridge.
May 24th – After a spin around Stonnall and Shenstone in a…
365 days of biking 25 MayMay 24th – After a spin around Stonnall and Shenstone in a rather grim wind, the sunset was nice.
May 24th – Out early evening, and speeding towards Stonnall, I…
365 days of biking 25 MayMay 24th – Out early evening, and speeding towards Stonnall, I glanced to my left as I enjoyed the downhills.
May 23rd – Cycling up Market Place, Walsall, early evening, I…
365 days of biking 25 MayMay 23rd – Cycling up Market Place, Walsall, early evening, I noticed this piece of graffiti on the buildings closed to make way for the Primark development.
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International news
- Leaders open landmark AU summit in Ethiopia
- Syrian opposition struggle to unify ranks
- Rioting spreads outside calmer Stockholm
- Two child limit imposed on Myanmar's Rohingya
- Friend of suspect in UK killing arrested
- Children killed in Pakistan explosion
- US seeks help in capturing Benghazi suspects
- Radiation leak in Japan affects scores
- Philippine troops in deadly clash with rebels
- Snow blankets parts of Europe
- Indian cricket board chief refuses to resign
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Customer First – bank holiday closures
Caldmore Accord 24 MayThe Customer First contact centre which deals with enquires from all members of the Accord Group (except Fry Housing Trust) will be closed over the bank holiday weekend.
Make the Most of Half Term
Saddlers Centre 24 MayIf you’re running short of ideas of what to get up to we’ve got some great suggestions to ensure that the Half-Term is fun-packed for everyone.
Aunt Amy Abseils for Acorns
Acorns 21 MayA Black Country woman is scaling new heights to help raise funds for the charity that supports her nephew.
Acorns Children’s Hospice brings its history to life
Acorns 21 MayAcorns Children’s Hospice is bringing history to life as it celebrates 25 years of providing care and support to life limited children and their families.
Caring cuppa at Walsall dementia drop-in sessions
Caldmore Accord 20 MayPeople living with dementia and their families will be able to get information and advice over a cuppa at several drop-in sessions taking place across Walsall next week.
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Police Crufts prize donation to medical “super sniffers”!
WM Police Walsall 25 MayA CHEQUE for ?pound;750 is not to be sniffed at ” so staff at Medical Detection Dogs, a charity that trains dogs to recognise the scent…
Career criminal jailed after being found hiding under bed
WM Police Walsall 25 MayA?nbsp;CAREER criminal has been jailed for raiding shops across the West Midlands region after police found him hiding under a…
Motorway metal thieves posed as contractors
WM Police YouTube Channel 24 MayMotorway metal thieves posed as contractors THIEVES who posed as motorway maintenance workers to steal metal piping from the M6 hard shoulder have been handed lengthy community orders and hefty fines.
Police launch new crime fighting ‘app’
WM Police Walsall 23 MayMEMBERS of the public can now help fight crime from their phone thanks to the launch of a new ‘app’featuring the faces of crime…
New Sexual Assault Referral Centres opened
WM Police Walsall 22 MayThe two new Horizon Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) for Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country were launched at an event in…
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Crater!!, 24th May
FixMyStreet: Walsall 24 MayDriveway owned by walsall housing group driveway from tudor road to back of houses parallel to queen street.
Birmingham South Central CCG leads workshop to tackle childhood obesity
NHS Newsroom 24 MayDoctors and public health experts in Birmingham have joined forces with agencies across the city to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity.
“Water” lot of fun at borough’s parks
Walsall Council: Press Release 24 MayVisitors to Walsall’s parks will find out “water” lot of fun there is to be had this half term and over the summer months.
Pop-up youth clubs planned for Aldridge
Walsall Council: Press Release 24 MayPop-up youth clubs are set to be staged as part of a plan to change how young people are helped in Aldridge.
Boxing stars weigh in for town hall fight
Walsall Council: Press Release 24 MayWalsall boxing star Martin Gethin will come face to face with his opponent in next week’s eliminator bout in the pre fight weigh in at Walsall Town Hall on Thursday 30 May at 1pm.
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NHS 111 stakeholder briefing
Cllr Marco Longhi: Conservative - Pelsall 25 MayYesterday I (and others) received a briefing from the “Communications and Engagement Manager, Account Lead for Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) of the NHS CENTRAL MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT” - try saying that in one …