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United front over Centro’s plan to charge for Walsall toilets

23 May

Councillors 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

23 May

Controversial firm which failed to fulfil London Olympics contract to manage Birmingham and Walsall centres…


Construction boss Fred Shaylor, 69, dies from cancer

23 May

Founder and chairman built Aldridge-based firm into a £50 million turnover company…


Three-car crash sees rush hour motorway delays

23 May

Three cars were in a crash on the M5 today, causing heavy delays for rush hour drivers.


I thought world had ended after horrific smash

23 May

A nurse who will never walk again after a horror crash today told how the fateful night has changed her life forever.


U-turn over Black Country bus routes as plan sparks uproar

23 May

Transport bosses have made a U-turn on proposals to change a bus route after the plans were met with dismay from residents.


Crematorium flood forces 18 funeral services to move

23 May

A crematorium flooded following a fault, forcing 18 funeral services to be transferred  to other sites up to 17 miles away.


Sudden repair of fences to screen Halesowen homes from motorway hell

23 May

RESIDENTS whose lives have been blighted since fences blew down six months ago exposing them to the noise and sight of M5 traffic at Halesowen were surprised when highways workers re-erected them on Saturday.


Probe over teenager’s street arrest

22 May

A complaint that excessive force was used while a boy was arrested in the Walsall area is being investigated.


West Midlands Fire Service to create 50 new frontline jobs

22 May

Fifty new firefighters will be taken on by West Midlands Fire Service, bosses have revealed.


Brigade to recruit 50 new firefighters

22 May

West Midlands Fire Service ends three year recruitment freeze…


Gold awards for region’s florists at prestigious show

22 May

Dazzling displays have helped exhibitors from across the West Midlands and Staffordshire win top awards at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.


Nursery plan at old Walsall working men’s club

22 May

An historic former working men’s club in Walsall will be transformed into a nursery for up to 37 youngsters, under plans set to create 10 jobs.


Violence flared after axe used in Willenhall money dispute

22 May

A father armed with an axe smashed up a window at a Willenhall business and grabbed a worker by the throat as violence erupted in a dispute over money, a court heard.


Jobs blow as Tesco scraps expansion of Brownhills store

22 May

A multi-million pound overhaul of a supermarket in Brownhills, creating up to 150 new jobs, has been scrapped, it was announced today.


£90 fine for driver as Walsall crash puts nurse in wheelchair

22 May

A driver responsible for an car crash which left a nurse so badly injured she will never walk again has been handed a £90 fine.


New firefighters to be recruited

22 May

West Midlands Fire Service is about to recruit 50 new firefighters after a “dramatic fall” in numbers, it says.


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This week’s regular weekly Lib Dem Advice Surgeries in Willenhall North…..

24 May

This week’s regular Lib Dem Councillors Advice Surgeries are: Friday: 7pm – 8pm @ “Oakwood Lodge”, Chaucer Ave.


To the Manor Born again…..

23 May

Back in July 2011 I blogged the following about The Manor House Youth Club in Aldridge.


Woolwich. No War But The Class War

23 May

I’ve seen the same news as you’ve seen, read the same heroic story of Ingrid Loyau-Kennett, seen the same analysis on twitter from people as informed or ill-informed as any of us.


Independents Support Tory Attacks on Jobs and Communities

23 May

For the second year running Independent councillors in Walsall have aligned themselves with the Conservatives and Lib Dems allowing them to continue running the authority Darlaston South members, Paul and Christine Bott, and Blakenall’s Peter Smith…


Bid to unseat Walsall’s Tory/Lib Dem Coalition proves to be a damp squib!!

23 May

An attempt to displace Walsall Council’s minority Tory/LibDem Coalition administration, well trailed in the local press, fizzled out at the Adjourned Annual Council meeting last night as Labour failed to put forward any alternatives.


The hype and the anticlimax

23 May

My Mum texted me before last night’s Council Meeting warning that it ‘cud b a v.


In the shade

23 May

Peter ‘Pedro’ Cutler has come upon an interesting football related query after finding something unexpected whilst looking for articles of Brownhills soccer teams as I requested in my post last Sunday.


A hidden jewel

22 May

Tonight I went to the Grange Theatre on Broadway North with a friend who’d been given tickets via his work.


Statement on Equal Marriage

22 May

On Tuesday 22 May 2013 the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill had its Third Reading in the House of Commons.


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    Taken whilst out on an evening bike ride, this is the Croft and St Mary’s Church in Aldridge. Oh, and my Dawes Galaxy bicycle with Brooks B17 saddle, of course.


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Mainly cloudy with showers that will be heavy at times, becoming windy during the afternoon,

24 May

The weather forecast for the Cannock Chase and surrounding for Friday 24th and outlook the weekend.


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Successful Science Breakfast Club

24 May

The 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

23 May

The weather this evening has been chilly but dry, and after our bonfire the children have had free time at the field.


Canoeing

23 May

We’re having a race…


Robin Hood

23 May

One day we might give Robin Hood a run for his money! The group who climbed this morning are doing archery and canoeing this afternoon, while the other group are on the zip wire and assault course (they canoed this morning).


Unleashing Monster Files…

23 May

This week marks the official release of my new book: Monster Files: A Look Inside Government Secrets and Classified Documents on Bizarre Creatures and Extraordinary Animals! Published by New Page Books, Monster Files takes a long and winding trip …


Beaders Companion Chain Maille Projects

23 May

This is my first attempt at chain maille using kit from BEADERS COMANION .


Frisbee golf

23 May

The sun is out for the moment, and we’re playing frisbee golf.


Thrifty Thursday | Bargains for the bank holiday

23 May

The Aldi super-six this week are celery, cucumbers, lemons (3), spring onions, tomatoes (6) and garlic (4).


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Coventry Saga Rears Its Ugly Head

24 May

Coventry 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

24 May

Walsall 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

24 May

Jimmy Walker has agreed a new deal to stay on as Peterborough United’s Goalkeeping Coach.


Would a Sky Blues ground share be blue-sky thinking from Walsall FC?

23 May

At the time of writing Walsall Football Club have yet to release an official statement regarding the speculated ground share with Coventry City.


Pato Top Target For Huddersfield

23 May

Pato Top Target For Huddersfield Vitalfootball:Walsall:23/05/2013 17:48:00 Sky sports reveal Huddersfield have made Walsall ace Jamie Paterson their number 1 transfer target this summer…


Interview with ex-Saddler Ian Gaunt

23 May

The names of Walker, Brightwell, Aranalde, Tilson, Roper, Keates, Bennett, Goodman, Byfield, Matias, Leitao and Angell all bring back wonderful memories of Walsall’s glorious 2000/2001 campaign.


GROUNDSHARE DEAL – “CLOSE TO COMPLETION”

23 May

Suggestions of a possible groundshare between Walsall and Coventry City are continuing to surface despite a wall of silence from both clubs.


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CHAMPIONS!!!

24 May

The County Under 18 Team completed their Midland Youth Football Championship Programme in style last night at Pelsall Villa FC with a comprehensive 4 – 0 victory over Northamptonshire to secure the Championship for the second time in three…


PITMEN ADDED TO PICS PRE-SEASON

23 May

Another pre-season friendly added…


Wolves pipped at the post by Birmingham

23 May

Elite League leaders Wolves were pipped at the post by Birmingham in a 46-44 derby thriller at Perry Barr.


Under 9′s Colts – Colron Colts win at Hillsborough!

23 May

The trophies keep on coming for the Under-9s Colts! Following a great season in the league, the boys won a Tournament played at Hillsborough.


Tesfa Robinson lands two awards as Chasetown FC celebrate their season

23 May

Tesfa Robinson was a double winner as Chasetown FC handed out their end of season awards.


HARRIERS STAR ATTRACTION

23 May

Pre-season schedule takes shape…


Dudley Heathens win National League opener

22 May

Dudley Heathens kick-start their National League season in ideal fashion with a 56-36 triumph over King’s Lynn at Monmore Wood.


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Tesco drops plan to build supermarket on site of former Moseley car dealer

23 May

Tesco 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

23 May

BIRMINGHAM-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’

23 May

Expanding 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

23 May

HALFORDS 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

22 May

FRED Shaylor, founder and chairman of Aldridge-based construction firm Shaylor Group, has died after losing his fight with cancer.


Second major manufacturing survey predicts sector growth

22 May

A 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

22 May

MANUFACTURERS 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

22 May

Wolverhampton-based construction company Carillion has won a £400 million deal to redevelop London’s landmark Battersea Power Station site.


Carillion powers on with £400m Battersea contract

22 May

WOLVERHAMPTON construction and support services giant Carillion has been selected as the preferred bidder for the £400m Phase 1 redevelopment of Battersea Power Station.


Darlaston factory site overhaul hit by economy blues

21 May

Multi-million pound plans to redevelop an iconic former factory site in the Black Country have stalled due to the flat economy, bosses behind the scheme said today.


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Cuckoo Flower,  Quarry nature reserve, Mancetter,…

24 May

Cuckoo Flower,  Quarry nature reserve, Mancetter, Leicestershire, England All Original Photography by  http://vwcampervan-aldridge.


Bluebells in Cuckoos Nook woods, Aldridge, Walsall, England All…

24 May

Bluebells in Cuckoos Nook woods, Aldridge, Walsall, England All Original Photography by  http://vwcampervan-aldridge.


News from the Marsh

23 May

Still quiet! Gareth paid one of his regular visits today, This will be the last update for a few days as I have got quite a busy weekend lined up.


Cottages over look St James Churchyard, Sutton Cheney,…

23 May

Cottages over look St James Churchyard, Sutton Cheney, Leicestershire, England All Original Photography by  http://vwcampervan-aldridge.


Ornate summer shelter, Mancetter, Leicestershire All Original…

23 May

Ornate summer shelter, Mancetter, Leicestershire All Original Photography by  http://vwcampervan-aldridge.


Steps through the Bluebells at St Lawrence’s Woods,…

23 May

Steps through the Bluebells at St Lawrence’s Woods, Mancetter,Leicestershire, England All Original Photography by  http://vwcampervan-aldridge.


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The Pipe Beta!

21 May

Today I had my first lick of the Steam Pipe today.


Aunt Amy Abseils for Acorns

21 May

A 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

21 May

Acorns 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

20 May

People 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.


25% Off at Ryman’s!

20 May

Hurry, don’t miss out…


Meet Author Ann Cleeves

20 May

Ann Cleeves is the author behind ITV’s VERA and BBC One’s SHETLAND.


Oculus Rift

19 May

We got our devkit on Thursday..


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Police launch new crime fighting ‘app’

23 May

MEMBERS 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

22 May

The two new Horizon Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) for Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country were launched at an event in…


Movin’ on up now…

20 May

View Larger Map Good old Walsall Police Station.


Residents encouraged to report domestic and child abuse in Walsall

17 May

Walsall Police and other agencies from Safer Walsall Partnership are joining forces to raise awareness of domestic and child abuse in the borough and…


Walsall Police propose to launch walk in centre to bring their services direct to local community

17 May

West Midlands Police is looking at proposals to work with Walsall Council which could potentially herald a wholesale change to the way it…


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Birmingham South Central CCG leads workshop to tackle childhood obesity

24 May

Doctors and public health experts in Birmingham have joined forces with agencies across the city to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity.


Workforce Development

23 May

Response by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to Simon Taylor on 23 May 2013.


Activities programme for people with disabilities

23 May

People with disabilities can try out a range of activities from swimming to interactive dance mats and golf during a special event at Bloxwich Leisure Centre.


Social workers flock to recruitment event

23 May

More than 120 social workers,from newly qualified university graduates to people with over 25 years experience, turned up at a recruitment event in Walsall.


Full Council agrees Walsall administration

23 May

Walsall Council will continue to be run by a Conservative-led Liberal Democrat Coalition, members have agreed.


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