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Walsall mother illegally pocketed £36k in benefits

25 May

A 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

25 May

A 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

24 May

Tailbacks of 20 miles as motorway is closed around Corley services and bomb squad is called in…


M6 Closure Due to ‘Suspicious Vehicle’

24 May

All 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

24 May

Officers clear area in probe into “suspicious vehicle” parked at Corley service station…


’Beech Beauties’ Race for Life

24 May

Four 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

24 May

Mum 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

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.


Firefighters tackle severe Smethwick and Brownhills blazes

24 May

Dozens of firefighters spent hours tackling two severe blazes in the Black Country.


Car hits bollard in Black Country Route crash

24 May

A 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

24 May

The 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

24 May

A 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

24 May

The 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

24 May

Health 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

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…


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NHS 111 stakeholder briefing

25 May

Yesterday 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 …


You can never go back

25 May

The 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

24 May

The 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

24 May

In 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

24 May

Walsall 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

24 May

A Labour councillor has welcomed cross party support for his campaign to prevent charging for toilet facilities at Walsall bus station.


The past, by George!

24 May

Brownhills 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

24 May

My 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…..

24 May

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


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Clouds breaking to allow scattered cloud and long sunny spells, warm at 16 c.

25 May

The 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

25 May

  The 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

24 May

These are samples I made for CRAFTERS COMPANION using Beatrix Potter paper and embellishment kits.


It’s all going up in Palfrey Park!

24 May

Signature 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.

24 May

School closes this evening (Friday 24th May) for the half term holiday.


Woodlands 2013

24 May

Woodlands has finished for this year, we hope all of the children enjoyed themselves.


Making the most of maternity leave..

24 May

I’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

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.


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Walsall FC »

1987-88 Promotion Season Recalled (Part 11 – The First Two Play Off Final Games vs Bristol City)

25 May

Following 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

25 May

Airbus 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

25 May

Walsall have turned down an offer for star winger Jamie Paterson from Championship side Huddersfield.


Malaga friendly was good preparation for Deeney

24 May

Former Walsall forward Troy Deeney had defended Watford’s friendly with Malaga ahead of the Championship play-off final.


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.


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Sport »

Sir Ian Botham: The runs will come for Kevin Pietersen

25 May

Sir 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

24 May

Week 9 winning numbers on the Goldline Daily Draw are now on line (Friday 24 May 2013).


PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE COMPLETE

24 May

Pics relishing pre-season test…


Places still available FA Level 2 course at Chesterton!

24 May

Staffordshire 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

24 May

Stoke 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

24 May

Former 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

24 May

New pro duo ready to punch for pay at Walsall…


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Business »

World class design will bring a brighter future for UK, says JLR chief

24 May

Advanced 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

24 May

The 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

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.


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Outdoors »

Footpath and bridge at Park Lime Pits, Aldridge, Walsall,…

25 May

Footpath and bridge at Park Lime Pits, Aldridge, Walsall, England All Original Photography by  http://vwcampervan-aldridge.


Blue cottage door with climbing Hydrangeas, Brewood,…

25 May

Blue cottage door with climbing Hydrangeas, Brewood, Staffordshire, England All Original Photography by  http://vwcampervan-aldridge.


Restored summer house, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall, England All…

25 May

Restored summer house, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall, England All Original Photography by  http://vwcampervan-aldridge.


May 24th – After a spin around Stonnall and Shenstone in a…

25 May

May 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…

25 May

May 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…

25 May

May 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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Customer First – bank holiday closures

24 May

The 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

24 May

If 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.


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.


Leather Look Dress

20 May

So in style…


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.


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Police Crufts prize donation to medical “super sniffers”!

25 May

A 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

25 May

A?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

24 May

Motorway 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’

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…


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Crater!!, 24th May

24 May

Driveway 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

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.


“Water” lot of fun at borough’s parks

24 May

Visitors 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

24 May

Pop-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

24 May

Walsall 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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