Black Country news and blogs Thursday 23 May 2013
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Four hurt in Oldbury collision
Birmingham Mail 23 MayTwo seriously injured in car accident at junction…
Mother jailed over £110k benefits con
Express & Star 23 MayA mother who pocketed more than £110,000 during a benefits scam, using the money to fund clothes and holidays, was starting a 15-month jail sentence today.
Drain left inside hospital patient
Express & Star 23 MayAn investigation has been launched after a kidney drain was accidentally left inside a patient at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital – for three years.
Wolverhamton rotary legend receives blue plaque honour
Express & Star 23 MayHe climbed the ladder to become one of the world’s most senior Rotarians, worked for years to oversee education in Wolverhampton and helped feed thousands struggling to make ends meet during the Second World War.
Man flees after suspected stolen motorbike crash
Express & Star 23 MayA man riding a suspected stolen motorcycle fled after being knocked off the bike in Wolverhampton today.
Miles of Midlands roadworks to be lifted for weekend
Express & Star 23 MayThe bank holiday getaway was beginning today with hundreds of miles of roadworks set to be lifted or completed by tomorrow morning.
Crematorium flood forces 18 funeral services to move
Express & Star 23 MayA crematorium flooded following a fault, forcing 18 funeral services to be transferred to other sites up to 17 miles away.
Two-car crash in Oldbury leaves two people fighting for their lives
Express & Star 23 MayTwo people were fighting for their lives in hospital this afternoon after a two-car crash in Oldbury.
Victim, 94, devastated by Oldbury burglary
Express & Star 23 MayBurglars broke into the home of a virtually deaf 94-year-old woman while she lay in bed, a court was told.
Help for unemployed at jobs fair
Signal 107 23 MayWe can also get advice on money management Anyone in part of Wolverhampton who wants help on getting back to work or making ends meet is being invited to a jobs fair this morning.
Large WHSmith branch to close
Signal 107 22 MayIt’s moving out of Wolverhampton’s Mander Centre The main branch of WH Smith in Wolverhampton’s Mander Centre is going to close down when the lease expires in July.
Wolverhampton ref to go into Hall of Fame
Signal 107 22 MayHe’s the first official to be given the honour A referee from Wolverhampton is the first official to be inducted into the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame.
Boy died minutes after jab on trip to India
Birmingham Mail 22 MayDamien Herian, 10, had been enjoying a
day-out at a popular adventure theme park in the former Punjab state capital of Jalandhar when he fell ill…
Wolverhampton boy died minutes after jab on trip to India
Birmingham Mail 22 MayDamien Herian, 10, had been enjoying a day-out at a popular adventure theme park in the former Punjab state capital of Jalandhar when he fell ill…
WH Smith to shut branch in Wolverhampton Mander Centre
Express & Star 22 MayWH Smith is to close its main Wolverhampton branch, with the loss of 20 jobs, it was announced today.
Poll: Does the traditional high street have a future?
Express & Star 22 MayWith Wolverhampton’s main branch of WH Smith set to close as retail figures are driven down in April, we ask if the traditional high street has a future.
2 Sisters’ food firm workers balloted on shifts
Express & Star 22 MayWorkers at a food company are being balloted over controversial plans to change the shifts of 1,500 staff at its four Black Country factories to a seven-day working week.
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Directory 2013
One Voice 23 Maydescribed by users as “my go-to book when i need to find something out” Download Directory here…
Save Youth Services
Wolverhampton Bilston TUC 23 MaySaturday 1st June 11am-1pm stall near Skatepark, Wolverhampton CYW-UNITE, UNISON plus WBDTUC assistance - help needed…
Wolverhampton Children’s Centres Campaign
Wolverhampton Bilston TUC 23 MayUNISON, WBDTUC local children’s campaigners will be running a stall this Saturday 25 May 10am-1pm Wednesfield - help needed…
Activeyes Events weekending the 1st June
One Voice 23 MayCoffee Morning Come and meet up for a coffee and a chat on Tuesday 28th 10.30am at The Light House, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton Pub Night Thursday 30th May 6.30pm The Springhill, Warstones Road, Penn Join us at this friendly relaxed pub which …
Doctor Claims that Disability Assessments are “UNFAIR”
One Voice 22 MayA doctor who worked for the private company which assesses people for disability benefits says its methods are “unfair”.
Bedroom Tax
One Voice 22 MayA large proportion of tenants hit by the bedroom tax have so far failed to pay the resulting shortfall in their rent.
Beacon Centre1`s Bhangra Night on the 7th June
One Voice 22 MayHi all, On Friday 7 th June Beacon Centre for the Blind are holding a charity Bhangra Night.
Ant Death Circle
Inspector Guilfoyle 21 MayOn the train to work this morning, a friend told me about a fascinating phenomenon known as the ’Ant Death Circle’ (also called the ‘Ant Death Spiral’ or ‘Ant Mill’).
Driving me to distraction!
The Tettenhall Blog 21 MayI am presently experiencing the ‘joys’ of a 19 year old son taking driving lessons & preparing for his theory test.
Green Shoots fund launched
The Birmingham Press 21 MayA £1.4m University of Wolverhampton scheme funded by the Government to help economic growth and job creation is now inviting grant bids from regional businesses.
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Welcome To The Jumble
Vintage Vixen 23 MayI’ve spent this afternoon helping out at the monthly jumble sale and there was trouble.
Win £500 worth of vouchers to spend in Diffusion
Wolverhampton Magazine 23 MayHow do you fancy spending £500 on designer labels at Diffusion’s trendy new city centre store? To celebrate the launch, Diffusion is offering one lucky reader the chance to scoop £500 worth of vouchers to spend on top name brands at its fantastic…
Sweet dreams go on for Eurythmics Dave
Wolverhampton Magazine 23 MayDave Stewart and Annie Lennox were one of the most successful pop acts of the eighties.
It’s deliciously good news
Wolverhampton Magazine 23 MayFollowing a sympathetic restoration, the Grade II listed timber framed Shrewsbury Arms is back in action – and the result is visually stunning, writes Karen Knowles Following a sympathetic restoration, the Grade II listed timber framed Shrewsbury …
Jewels in our city’s crown
Wolverhampton Magazine 23 MayUniversity students Debbie Shelley and Jo Rooney hope their city treasures project will encourage people to take more pride in Wolverhampton.
Seat of learning for 150 years
Wolverhampton Magazine 23 MayPictures tell the tale as Tettenhall College stands the test of time and looks forward to a bright future.
RIP Geoff Hayward
Come the Revolution 23 MayIt’s not often that you write in public about of one your friends but I was told last night of the death of one of our drinking mates last night Geoff Hayward aka Old ‘Un.
Fill in a quick Photography survey for your chance to win £200!
Light House News 23 MayGRAIN is the new photography hub and network for the region based at the Library of Birmingham.
OMG–Nigel and Darrell The Totally Unofficial Faux Faces Of Kinder!!!!
Mum's Monkey 23 MayWhen we got in from work yesterday there was a parcel of a very mysterious type nature waiting in the porch of Castle Greysquirrel addressed to Monkey, Darrell and Nigel …..
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Wolves yet to approach Crewe’s Steve Davis
Express & Star 23 MayWolves have yet to approach Crewe for clearance to speak to manager Steve Davis – despite runaway speculation he is Molineux-bound.
Speedway: Birmingham 46 Wolverhampton 44
Birmingham Mail 23 MayBirmingham Brummies in narrow win over Wolverhampton…
Steve Davis: Crewe boss a hot contender for Wolves job
BBC Sport 22 MayCrewe boss Steve Davis emerges as a hot contender for the Wolves job, as bookmakers make him to odds-on favourite.
Steve Davis odds-on favourite for Wolves job
Express & Star 22 MayCrewe boss Steve Davis was today installed as the new odds-on favourite to become Wolves’ first head coach in the latest Molineux job twist.
Tai: GP success won’t be a distraction
Birmingham Mail 22 MaySpeedway: Wolves rider will be fully focused on beating Birmingham Brummies…
Darts Diary with Alan Towe
Birmingham Mail 22 MayDarts Diary: West Midlands darts news and results with Alan Towe…
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Wolves pipped at the post by Birmingham
Express & Star 23 MayElite League leaders Wolves were pipped at the post by Birmingham in a 46-44 derby thriller at Perry Barr.
Presentation Night
AFC Wulfrunians 22 MayThe AFC Wulfrunians presentation night will take place on Saturday 1st June at the ground with a 7;30pm start.
PRESENTATION EVENING
Wolverhampton Sporting CFC 21 MayWolves Sportings Presentation evening for all teams will take place on Friday 31st May at Jacks Bar, Fredrick Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4DU 7pm Till Late.
‘The Story of England’s Goalkeeper — Bert Williams of The Wolves’
Black Country Bugle 21 MayIF ANYONE can claim to be the elder statesman of our national game, it’s Bert Williams of Wolves and England, now into his nineties and still making regular appearances in the press and on local TV news.
Chairman’s Report on the Season so Far
Wolverhampton & Bilston Athletics Club 21 MayTRACK & FIELD REPORT 20th MAY 2013 We have completed the first match in of each of the 4 leagues…
Kenton Cool climbs Khumbu triple crown
Wolverhampton Mountaineering Club 20 MayMany thought it impossible but Kenton Cool has completed the ultimate 3 peaks challenge in a long weekend in Nepal.
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UK news
- Call for hotline serving grown-up victims of child abuse
- Leading headteacher: Michael Gove 'chickening out' on return of grammar schools
- Theresa May keen to revive 'snooper's charter' in wake of Woolwich attack
- Exclusive: Woolwich attack suspect was known to banned Islamist group and security services
- Post Office workers call fifth strike since Easter
- Full Statement from Ministry of Defence in response to death of Drummer Lee Rigby
- Chris Durban: I sank a German U-boat in 1943, I was just 20-years-old and terrified
- Man and woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder victim of Woolwich machete attack, named as Drummer Lee Rigby
- Breaking: Soldier killed in Woolwich machete attack named as Drummer Lee Rigby
- Warmer weather set to return for Bank Holiday weekend…but it's hardly a scorcher
International news
- UK names soldier murdered in London
- Niger car bombings leave many dead
- Syria dissident proposes Assad 'safe exit'
- Malaysia arrests opposition figures
- UN and World Bank in DR Congo peace push
- Thousands mourn celebrated Nigerian writer
- IMF chief questioned in arbitration case
- Deadly blast targets Pakistan security forces
- Kerry to restart Israeli-Palestinian talks
- US admits drones killed four Americans
- Life terms urged in Bangladesh accident
- Ford to stop making cars in Australia
- Death toll rises in Lebanon clashes
- Octogenarian Japanese climbs Everest
- US tornado damage could cost $2bn
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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.
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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.
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.
Carillion powers on with £400m Battersea contract
TheBusinessDesk 22 MayWOLVERHAMPTON construction and support services giant Carillion has been selected as the preferred bidder for the £400m Phase 1 redevelopment of Battersea Power Station.
Birmingham Airport named best for air-rail connectivity
TheBusinessDesk 21 MayBIRMINGHAM Airport has been named Airport of the Year at the Global AirRail Awards 2013.
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Ant Death Circle
Inspector Guilfoyle 21 MayOn the train to work this morning, a friend told me about a fascinating phenomenon known as the ’Ant Death Circle’ (also called the ‘Ant Death Spiral’ or ‘Ant Mill’).
Dial ‘F’ For Failure
Inspector Guilfoyle 16 MayThe NHS recently launched its non-emergency 111 number.
My Name is Bill King
Inspector Guilfoyle 12 May‘Bilking’ (also known as ‘making off without payment’) was an offence under the Theft Act 1978.
Wolverhampton partners work together to spring fun days on youngsters
WM Police Wolverhampton 2 MayKIDS in Wolverhampton have been getting to know their local officers in a series of fun days over the last few weeks.
Do you know this man? Police appeal for information following cycle theft – Wolverhampton
British Transport Police 2 MayBritish Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information following the theft of a bicycle at Wolverhampton railway stationOfficers have today released CCTV image of a man they believe will have information which can assist the…
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Childcare centre business plans for cuts
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 23 MayResponse by Wolverhampton City Council to Nicola Dixon on 23 May 2013.
Workforce Development
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 23 MayResponse by Wolverhampton City Council to Daniel Ball on 23 May 2013.
Obstruction in Gutter, 23rd May
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 23 MayThe occupants of 221 Parkfield Road have installed illegal and unauthorised blocks in the gutter making an illegal vehicular access to the property.
Obstruction of Highway, 23rd May
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 23 MayThe occupants of 10 Bedford Street have installed blocks in the gutter making an illegal and unauthorised vehicular access to the property.
Barking dog, 22nd May
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 22 MayOften late at night and goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and then all the other dogs join in.
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The Art of Burlesque… Dress up and come to the cabaret!
Backstage Blog @ Wolves Grand 21 MayThe UK’s Biggest Burlesque show AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE is coming to the Grand Theatre! If, like us your a little unsure of the art of burlesque and imagine it to be all swinging nipple tassels and martini glasses we thought we would do a little …
Bag a stall!
Newhampton Arts Centre 20 MayThere are still a few stalls available for our fantastic 2 day Vintage Bazaar next weekend.
Great Gatsby Sunday
Light House 17 MayIf you love the Gatsby glamour, why not dress up and come to our themed screenings on Sunday 2nd June? Between the two screenings at 5pm and 8pm, there will be Afternoon tea, live music and cocktails.
‘Fighters’ and ‘Tells’ by Tony Blood
Light House 16 MayFrom the series ‘Tells’ by Tony Blood Tony Blood is a photographer based in the West Midlands currently studying a BA in Photography.
DOLLYWOOD comes to Wolverhampton!
Backstage Blog @ Wolves Grand 14 MaySo we recreated the Hollywood skyline last night… With an 8 ft by 4 ft DOLLYWOOD sign raised by 8 members of the Grand Theatre staff who just couldn’t wait to throw on a sparkly hat and get into the 9 to 5 spirit! We think the theatre …
FUTURA Sci-Fi Convention
Light House 13 MayFUTURA presents a convention day on Saturday 15th June crammed full of science-fiction, including panels, readings, kafeeklatsches and much more on the day.
FUTURA Sci-Fi Convention Schedule of Events
Light House 13 MayFUTURA – Saturday 15th June 2013 SCHEDULE OF THE DAY CINEMA ONE 11am: What Makes a Great Short Story (panel) Mike Chinn, Theresa Derwin, Andrew Hook 12pm: Guest of Honour: Ian R MacLeod Reading and Q+A session 1pm: LUNCH BREAK 2pm: Guest …
Futura Sci-Fi Convention – Guests of Honour and Schedule
Light House 13 MayFUTURA – Saturday 15th June 2013 About our Guests of Honour: Ian R MacLeod has been an acclaimed writer of challenging and innovative speculative and fantastic fiction for more than two decades.
This Week at the Robin
The Birmingham Press 13 MayVeterans, tributes and a good cause are all at Bilston.
Win a 9 TO 5 Office Tea-Break Kit!
Backstage Blog @ Wolves Grand 10 MayTo celebrate the arrival of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL next week we have not one, but two DOLLY good packages to give away! Set firmly amongst the attitudes – and fashions – of 1979, this outrageous, feisty, thought-provoking and ultimately feel-good…
Prime Minister’s Questions: Question 10
Backstage Blog @ Wolves Grand 9 MayHow do your touring digs compare to Chequers? CR: Well…I have to say I miss the butler!!! MFS: Mine are fine – I’ve got Crispin’s butler…
Prime Minister’s Question Time – Question 9
Backstage Blog @ Wolves Grand 9 MayWhat would you do if you were Prime Minister for a day? CR: I would publish the findings of the Chilcott enquiry and put Blair, Campbell, Hoon and Straw in stocks in Hyde Park with a plentiful supply of rotten eggs! MFS: If it was only a day, I’…
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Wolverhampton Forum
- A bit of fun
- Local Cask Ale Festival at Hogshead
- Snow
- The Friends of West Park, Wolverhampton
- The Chalet Tearooms at West Park, Wolverhampton
- Pensioner karate-kicked in sickening station attack
- Discount for fellow forum members.
- Sally's Sweet Oasis
- Thugs kick towpath cyclist, 71, into Wolverhampton canal
- West Midlands Against Fluoridation
- Worlds Best Elvis Tribute – from Wolverhampton
- City's new schools open doors
- Officers quiz pair on baby dumped in Wolverhampton
- Cash-less Parking introduced to Wolverhampton
- Joseph Whelan's audition
- Wonderful Wulfrunians ….
- The Creative Arts Fair
- Old Wolverhampton- Black Country sayings?
- Women Smash Wolverhampton Bus Station
- Murder inquiry launched after death of Wolverhampton pensioner
Business Plan
One Voice 23 MayBusiness Plan 2012-14 download…