News Business Sport Walsall blogs Walsall Council Weather Traffic Police & emergency Blog features Outdoors Homework
News
- Junior clerk stole £6,000 cashing cheques
Express & Star 27 Jan 12
A former junior office clerk for an insolvency firm in Walsall stole more than £6,000 by cashing in company cheques that he had written out himself, a court heard. - Willenhall murder suspect quizzed
Express & Star 27 Jan 12Police have been granted more time to question a man in connection with the death of Jagjit Singh Villkhu, whose body was found on park land in Willenhall. - Firms’ fury as A-boards have to go
Express & Star 27 Jan 12Traders in Walsall town centre have voiced their anger after being told to remove advertising boards from outside their businesses. - Mixed results in Midlands school league tables
Express & Star 26 Jan 12There were mixed results for West Midlands schools as the national league tables for A-level and GCSE results were published today. - £7,000 bill for Walsall firm Anochrome on waste in sewer
Express & Star 26 Jan 12Walsall metal finishing firm Anochrome Limited has been fined for pumping trade waste into public sewers. - 10 more arrests over West Midlands riots
Express & Star 26 Jan 12Police today revealed they have made 10 further arrests in connection with the riots which rocked parts of the West Midlands last summer. - Moxley primary school site may be new bail hostel
Express & Star 26 Jan 12The site for a planned probation hostel in Moxley was today revealed – as it emerged a petition with more than 1,500 names has already been drawn up. - Willenhall murder victim named as Jagit Singh Villkhu
Sunday Mercury 26 Jan 12
POLICE have named a man who was found murdered in a Black Country Park. - Scream of murdered man heard
Express & Star 25 Jan 12A man today described the chilling moment he heard the screams of a murder victim as police continued to interrogate four men over the killing. - Four are held on Walsall brothel tragedy
Express & Star 25 Jan 12Four people have been arrested on suspicion of keeping a brothel in Walsall after a pensioner died there of a suspected heart attack. - £3,000 bill for former club manager over illegal Premier League TV
Express & Star 25 Jan 12A former social club manager who illegally screened live football games through an Albanian channel has been hit with a bill of almost £3,000. - Burglar jailed for copycat pub raid
Express & Star 25 Jan 12A burglar, who raided a pub while serving a suspended sentence for an identical offence, has been jailed for more than 16 months. - Choir is ready to sing for Harvey one last time
Express & Star 25 Jan 12The musical director and founding member of a Walsall choir which has performed all over the UK and Europe is hanging up his baton after more than 40 years. - First glimpse of future for former estate land
Express & Star 25 Jan 12These images give the first glimpse of what a 700-home redevelopment of large swathes of Walsall will look like if given the go-ahead by planning chiefs. - Four arrested after man’s body found in Willenhall
Express & Star 24 Jan 12A murder investigation was under way today after the body of a man was found on parkland in Willenhall. - Patients waiting more than a year for treatment
Express & Star 24 Jan 12More than 3,000 people have had to wait longer than a year for treatment at Stafford and Cannock Chase Hospitals, latest figures show. - Wedding day first dance is Mark Rhodes’ new project
Express & Star 24 Jan 12Dancing on Ice flop Mark Rhodes today revealed he feels “relief” at being voted off the competition after weeks of struggling on the rink. - Dramatic fall in the number of potholes
Express & Star 24 Jan 12The number of potholes reported in the Black Country and Staffordshire has seen a dramatic drop since last year, thanks in part to the mild winter. - Emergency workers are losing jobs
Express & Star 24 Jan 12More than 1,000 fewer firefighters and police are protecting the West Midlands compared with three years ago, new figures have revealed. - Willenhall parents of teenage meningitis victim raise £100,000 in his memeory
Birmingham Mail 23 Jan 12
Andy and Georgina Keeling and their daughter Hannah, from Cheslyn Hay, have worked tirelessly to raise cash for the Meningitis UK charity following the 13-year-old’s sudden death in October 2009.
UK news |
The IndependentInternational news |
Al JazeeraTV and radio |
 Central Tonight |
 Midlands Today |
 Ambur Radio |
 Radio WM live |
Police & emergency
- Lifesaving kit dontated to team at heart of motorway network
WM Police Walsall 27 Jan 12
POLICE responding to emergencies at the heart of the Midlands motorway network have been kitted out with the latest lifesaving… - Hate is all you need…
PC Richard Stanley 27 Jan 12
Meet The Beat – Andrew Bolland, New Business Manager, Stop Hate UK
When it comes to police work it’s important to recognise that much of our success can be attributed to the fact that we work closely with other agencies. The fire… - Boxing club a real knockout
WM Police Walsall 27 Jan 12YOUNG people from Walsall are boxing clever – with the help of their local neighbourhood teams.
As part of an initiative… - ‘Max and Paddy’ Gets A Makeover
Community Partnerships Officer Kevin Pitt 26 Jan 12
For several years the Community Safety Camper Van (affectionately known as the ‘Max and Paddy Wagon’), funded by Safer Walsall Partnership, has been regularly utilised by neighbourhood policing teams around Walsall borough. You… - One man arrested and drugs found at an address in Beechdale
WM Police Walsall 26 Jan 12POLICE have arrested one man and recovered drugs from a flat in Bloxwich. Officers from the local neighbourhood team…
Walsall Council
- Olio Hub will bring new life to Darlaston
Walsall Council Press Release 27 Jan 12
Nurse Sandra Adams will be just the tonic for Darlaston now she has worked to transform a derelict building and bring it alive with the sound of music, dance and activities. - Computer courses for all at libraries
Walsall Council Press Release 27 Jan 12Have you ever fancied having a go on ebay but don’t know where to start or you simply want to master emails or trace your family history? - IT Support Services
Freedom of Information requests 26 Jan 12
Awaiting response. by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to John Wicker on 26 January 2012. Awaiting response. Dear Mr Wicker Thank you for your request for information, relating to IT Support Services, our ref: RFI0066/12. In accordance… - Changes to day services for adults with a learning disability
Freedom of Information requests 26 Jan 12Response by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to Jo Davies on 26 January 2012. Awaiting classification. Dear Ms Davies Thank you for your request for information, relating to changes to day services for adults with a learning disability… - Potholes, 26th January, WS2 0DQ
FixMyStreet 26 Jan 12
A pothole right outside house and there are lots more in street, infact whole road needs doing Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Wrexham Avenue, Bentley Report on FixMyStreet
Outdoors
- January 26th – Returning mid-evening through Walsall Wood for a…
365 days of biking 27 Jan 12
January 26th – Returning mid-evening through Walsall Wood for a change, I stopped on the canal bridge. Even at 8pm, the High Street looks busy. Considering all it’s been through per the years, The Wood has stood up remarkably well in the face… - A quick note before work
Clayhanger Marsh Log 27 Jan 12
One of the advantages of being half a mile from the Marsh is that I am often on the flight path of things going to and from the site. This morning, just before seven my first ( audible ) Redshank of the year flew over calling four times and… - January 25th – returning late from work, I headed for a change,…
365 days of biking 26 Jan 12
January 25th – returning late from work, I headed for a change, up through Pleck and over Church Hill. I stopped on the railway bridge on the Wednesbury Road. Although the metal footbridge was shaking well in the wind, I managed to get this… - 24th January '12 No Words Needed Really…..
Jody’s Nature Walks 24 Jan 12
http://youtu.be/l4hCA9v4HZo If someone asked me to sum up my love of the Mere and surronding areas I visit upon most days, I couldn’t so enjoy the pictures instead. - Remembering an old mate: Tony Smith
Clayhanger Marsh Log 22 Jan 12I know there are many out there who will not be familiar with Tony Smith ( of Bloxwich ) but I also know that there are a number of you who did know him, so it is with genuine sadness that I have to inform you that he passed away at around… - Welcome Back!
Clayhanger Marsh Log 22 Jan 12
A strange day, blustery winds disguising amazingly warm sunshine. I am sure if the wind had dropped it would have felt more like April than January! The big news of today should have been the two Raven that flew over the set-aside ( the first… - Ocker Hill Branch and Gospel End Branches of the Walsall Canal.
WM Cycling 21 Jan 12
Before you read this, there is something you must know. I’m no historian, and have no research on the old canals around this area, I just go and out and search, trying to find clues to where these now lost pieces of our local heritage. Im getting…
Homework
- Harvey Update
Jane Carroll’s Creations 27 Jan 12
Been back to the Vets today with our Harvey. His heart and nice and strong and steady and the pancreatitis all cleared up so just got to stay on tablets and go back in 3 months. So glad he’s feeling better. Here is pic of our Harvey with Emma… - Take A Stitch Tuesday Week 4 – Cretan Stitch
Artist in training 26 Jan 12
And it’s week 4 of the Pintangle TAST 2012 challenge , and I’ve had trouble this week. It’s Cretan stitch and I’ve had real trouble with it, both with and without a hoop. I simply cant get the rhythm right, switching… - Fine Cell Work website
Artist in training 26 Jan 12
I’ve posted about the Fine Cell Work group before, but have only just come across their site. They have a sale on at the moment (finishing at the end of jan 2012). If you cant afford a piece, you can still donate what you can to help… - What’s my motivation?
Life according to Mrs Shilts 26 Jan 12
Feel like I’ve wasted most of January (on the diet front) to be honest.. 3 weeks in and only lost 3lb. I suppose it’s better than gaining so I should be pleased with that. I’ve been reading some new blogs of late and am quite… - Schoolgirl’s Needlework Sampler Sells for $1.07 Million – NYTimes.com
Artist in training 25 Jan 12In 1807, a New Jersey schoolgirl named Mary Antrim embroidered a sampler with silk thread on linen. On Sunday, this was sold for £1.07 million at sotheby’s Schoolgirl’s Needlework Sampler Sells for $1.07 Million – NYTimes… - Weigh in update: Week 3 2012
Life according to Mrs Shilts 25 Jan 12
Gained 0.5lb. Lucky escape or what? I was expecting at least a 2lb gain so I’m taking the half and running with it! I know that my major chocolate pig out may catch up on me at some point but I’m going to try my hardest to banish… - A challenge card!
Jane Carroll’s Creations 24 Jan 12
First challenge card for ages and had a play with my Lavinia Stamps bought from NEC last year with my Distress Inks. (Sorry the pic is from the side but on glossy card and the flash on my camera kept ruining the pic from front on LOL) This… - Meal Planning Monday 23.01.2012
Life according to Mrs Shilts 23 Jan 12
It’s Monday, it’s a fresh week and time to get my head back into the WW plan to start losing this 3 stone I’m carrying around! So, here at the Shilts household this week, this is what we’re having for Dinner. Monday… - SCSC – Food or Drink – DT Card
Tracie’s Crafty Creations 21 Jan 12
Our lovely Franchesca has picked this weeks theme of .. Food Drink We are sponsored this week by…. The Prize for the winner is 3 digi images from their shop The Stamping Boutique very kindly sent over a few images for us to use on our cards… - wine country
Jan’s Craft Sport 21 Jan 12
Welcome to this weeks Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge . This weeks theme is choosen byFrancesca and is Food and Drink . Our sponser this week is The Stamping Boutique and the prize for the lucky winner is 3 Digi images of their choice. So… - Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #169
Jane Carroll’s Creations 21 Jan 12
This is my DT card for this week’s challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE which this week is set by the lovely FRANCESCA. She has chosen a theme of:- FOOD AND DRINK We want to see food and/or drink on your creations. We are sponsored… - Our wedding in pictures
You’ve got your hands full 20 Jan 12
Thanks to the wonderful photographer Jane Williams who also went beyond the call of duty in helping manhandle me into my dress. Of course there are plenty more pictures, I’ve shared most on my personal facebook page, but these are…
Walsall blogs
- How do small charities setup trading subsidiaries?
Walsall Voluntary Action 27 Jan 12
Ask the expert: How do small charities set up trading subsidiaries? Helena Wilkinson from Chantrey Vellacott DFK explains how and when a charity should deploy a trading subsidiary Make sure you’re trading subsidiary isn’t a… - Escaped prisoner appeal – Crimewatch update
Black Country News 27 Jan 12
Detectives are following up several calls prompted by an appeal to trace escaped prisoner John Anslow on Crimewatch last night, Thursday 26 January. The 31-year-old, from Tipton, escaped from a prison escort van near HMP Hewell Grange, close… - Economic cleansing
The Plastic Hippo 27 Jan 12
When The Grapes of Wrath was published in 1939, John Steinbeck’s masterpiece detailing the plight of the poor was immediately banned. The bigoted and the ignorant, faced with some uncomfortable truth, organised themselves and ceremonially burned… - All That Is Necessary for Evil To Succeed, Is Good Men Do Nothing
Abused by Fr James Robinson 27 Jan 12
My abuse, I never ever in the world of pig’s pudding ever thought, or had any reason to expect, Robinson to walk back into my life. He did, it was shocking what we all went through and what we all had to relive in detail to an open Court of… - ‘Walsall education’s limbo threatening exam success’ says Walsall Labour
The Birmingham Press 27 Jan 12
Pupils starting their exam courses this year face an uncertain future, Walsall Labour are warning. - Trentham Ave/Milford Ave/Alton Ave Junction – Winner of the Worst Pot Hole Award!!
Cllr Ian Shires 27 Jan 12
This has got to be the worst piece of road in Walsall and the Cabinet member with responsibility for Highways should be ashamed of his department for allowing such a situation to continue. In spite of requests for action, site visits and resorting… - The Fight Continues to restore Route 41 Links to Essential Services
Cllr Daniel Barker 27 Jan 12
Posted January 27, 2012 The ongoing battle to restore essential links to local services annexed at the time of the West Walsall/Wolverhampton Bus Review last summer by the re-routing of the 41 Walsall to Willenhall service rumbles on reports… - I hoard it on the radio
BrownhillsBob 27 Jan 12
Today, top local bloke Brian Stringer (that’s the Clayhanger Kid, you know) had a slot on the Phil Upton show on BBC Radio WM. Going out at the ungodly hour of 7:20am, I doubt many hereabouts were sufficiently caffeine-infused to register what… - Bus Stop changes for Pheasey Buses
Pheasey News & Views 26 Jan 12
In preparation for the Midland Metro to run through the streets of Birmingham the bus stops are being moved around. So from the 16th February the bus stops will move from the central location of Carrs Lane to the more isolated location of Albert… - Escaped prisoner appeal to feature on Crimewatch
Black Country News 26 Jan 12An appeal to trace escaped prisoner John Anslow, from Tipton, is set to feature on Crimewatch tonight, Thursday 26 January. The 31-year-old escaped from a prison escort van near HMP Hewell Grange, near Bromsgrove, at around 8.20am on Monday… - Police name Willenhall murder victim
Black Country News 26 Jan 12A MAN found dead in a Willenhall park in the early hours of Tuesday morning (24 January) has today been formally identified as 33-year-old Jagjit Singh Villkhu from Willenhall. Officers are continuing to search the scene, an area of park land… - Leading Walsall Tory agrees with Labour
Pheasey Park Farm Labour 26 Jan 12
You would have noticed that the Tory government have been following a lot of Labour themes recently. Ed Miliband at conference in September led the debate at the time on the state ofcapitalism. at the time the right leaped on it saying it was… - Walsall Education's Limbo Threatening Exam Success
Walsall Labour Party News 26 Jan 12
Students in Walsall deserve to be congratulated for their success in last June’s GSCE results but pupils starting their exam courses this year face an uncertain future, Walsall Labour are warning. Labour councillors fear talks on the return… - A shout out to Hoard fans…
BrownhillsBob 26 Jan 12Spotted by The Edditer of Bloxwich Telegraph fame, the redoubtable Stuart Williams, I’d like to point out the following program coming up tonight at 8:00pm on BBC 2. It’s got Dan Snow narrating, so should be a decent way to spend an hour learning… - Valerie hosts launch of programme to tackle obesity
Valerie Vaz MP 25 Jan 12
On Tuesday 24 January 2012 Valerie hosted the launch of the E-Bal Programme in the Grand Committee Room, Palace of Westminster. The photograph shows Valerie with Mike Eyre (creator of the programme) and Ken Whittingham (who has co-ordinated… - Walsall Council donates lever arch files to community groups in Walsall
Walsall Voluntary Action 25 Jan 12
Following the commencement of The Smarter Workplaces Programme which involves the rationalisation of the Council’s property portfolio which will involve fewer Council office buildings with refurbishment work for the Civic Centre which started… - Opening up public sector procurement, creating opportunities for local enterprises
Cllr Ian Shires 25 Jan 12
Published on Liberal Democrat Voice By Dick Newby | Published 24th January 2012 – 3:24 pm This coming Friday I will introduce the Second Reading of a Bill which has the capacity to permanently change the way in which public sector bodies… - Dealing with Labour’s mess, Part 93: Lib Dems secure future of post offices
Cllr Ian Shires 25 Jan 12
Posted on Liberal Democrat Voice By Stephen Tall | Published 24th January 2012 – 8:29 pm Remember the last Labour government’s record on post offices? Their numbers fell by more than 7,100, or 38%. But not any more, as a result of Lib… - Museum piece
BrownhillsBob 25 Jan 12I’m indebted to reader Tony Wynn, who’s supplied another fascinating piece in the Ralph Ferrie jigsaw. The above story, from 1970, rings a vague bell; we know that Ralph had a garage on or near the old Midland Railway sidings up on the common… - Valerie meets delegation of women MPs from Tanzania
Valerie Vaz MP 24 Jan 12This week the Commonwealth Parlaiamentary Association (CPA) hosted a group of women MPs from the United Republic of Tanzania. Valere was one of a group of MPs who met them. On Monday 23rd January, MPs from the United Kingdom and Tanzania… - Health Select Committee publishes report on Public Expenditure
Valerie Vaz MP 24 Jan 12On Tuesday 24 January 2012 the House of Commons Health Select Committee, of which Valerie Vaz MP is a member, published its latest report into Public Expenditure. Valerie Vaz MP said: “This report comes at a time when the Government is pushing… - Aging rockers head to Bloxwich
The Birmingham Press 24 Jan 12Bookmark Theatre is ready to rock with another great night of live music as their 2012 gig season gets underway. - Spooky theatre company auditioning in Birmingham!
The Bloxwich Telegraph 23 Jan 12
Great news if you’re a local thespian looking for a challenge that’s both fun and frightful – professional theatre company Don’t Go into the Cellar! is holding auditions for West Midlands-based actors and actresses at Birmingham… - New Harden care home opens doors to public and pros
The Bloxwich Telegraph 23 Jan 12
A brand new Care Home is opening shortly in Harden, near Leamore, and the management are now inviting both members of the public and professionals to see the new facility at two open days in early February. Harden Hall will aim to offer… - In cyberspace, everyone can hear you scream
The Plastic Hippo 23 Jan 12
If you want to know the size of the one that got away, do not ask a fisherman. If you want to know what happened to a copper fish in Walsall Wood, do not ask the Express and Star and if you want to develop creative arts and digital media in… - Formation meeting of Pelsall Royal British Legion announced
Common People: Pelsall 23 Jan 12
A formation meeting of the Pelsall Branch of the Royal British Legion is to be held next month. It will be held at 8pm on Wednesday, February 15 at Pelsall Community Centre. Karen Clifft, who is organising the branch in the village, said… - Bloxwich theatre rocks on with top musicians
The Bloxwich Telegraph 23 Jan 12
Bookmark Theatre, part of the Bookmark Bloxwich library complex in Elmore Row, is ready to rock with another great night of live music as their 2012 gig season gets underway with a bang. Latest act Steve Hayes and Lester Hunt, who are lined… - In honour of an inspiring cousin
Jayne Howarth 23 Jan 12
Memorabilia belonging to a very talented cousin of mine is being auctioned , I found out this weekend. Carl Spencer was a world-renowned deep sea diver, widely acknowledged as one of the best in his field. He was one of two divers who have… - No more blog boost for me
Jayne Howarth 22 Jan 12
I’ve given up on The Ultimate Blog Challenge. The idea was to write and publish 31 blog posts in January. It seemed to be the perfect vehicle to get my flatlining blog back on track. But post every day? As a writer, I produce thousands of words… - Walsall Health Overview & Scrutiny meeting Tuesday 24 January at 6pm.
Cllr Marco Longhi 22 Jan 12
Update for Agenda and link to meeting documents: For a preview of the meeting agenda and meeting reports, please click on the following links: Meeting agenda Reports: 10 – Nursing and residential care quality framework 11 – Walsall…
Blog features
- The chain gang
BrownhillsBob 27 Jan 12Here’s a great bit of cycling ephemera from David Evans. Lord knows where he found it, but I so love this. A brief history of Villiers, a true Wolverhampton engineering success story, who were associated with Sunbeam bicycles can be found here… - Trio dive in to raise money for friend
Walsall People 27 Jan 12
THREE teenagers have taken to the waters to raise hundreds of pounds for in honour of their friend. Robyn Meredith, aged 12, and her friends Amy Perfit, age 15, and Ethan Plant, age 12, all completed a swimming challenge at Barr Beacon School… - Firefighters can get up to speed thanks to electric car donation
Walsall People 27 Jan 12A CAR dealership in Streetly has donated a free electric vehicle to firefighters in a bid to arm them with knowledge about how they work should one be involved in an accident. West Way Nissan, on Chester Road, has given Staffordshire Fire and… - Finance | Appreciation and Depreciation
Mike Maynard 27 Jan 12
Depreciation I bought my car in 2004 and so it’s lasted 8 years without any trouble. That is 12.5% depreciation a year and I expect it to last at least another 2 years so I can get depreciation down to 10% a year. It’s not as fashionable as… - Thrifty | A skill to save money
Mike Maynard 26 Jan 12
Lidl I went to Lidl on Sunday afternoon and was reminded that I really need to learn how to cook rice. It seems you have to ‘wash’ it to remove excess starch and then cook it with just the right amount of water so the dried rice absorbs the… - Greetings from the front
BrownhillsBob 25 Jan 12David Evans has been working like a demon lately. I’ve a huge backlog of stories and articles he’s sent me. Some of the most remarkable stuff he’s been sending me lately are scans of items from the personal collection of local lady Jenny Langford… - Hawaiian beach party in aid of Macmillan
Macmillan Cancer Support 25 Jan 12
Come along to the White Horse Pub, Green Lane, Walsall on Saturday 26 May and enjoy a party with a difference. - Psychology | Virtuous and Vicious circles
Mike Maynard 25 Jan 12
Relaxed? We tend to feel relaxed when we are with people we trust and we produce specific hormones like oxytocin; the hormone associated with feeling empathy . Looking at the above picture might make you feel relaxed but taking a walk somewhere… - Single of the Week: Daniel Rossen – "Saint Nothing"
Josh Carswell: on-Tenori-on 24 Jan 12
In March Daniel Rossen will release his debut solo EP Silent Hour / Golden Mile for Warp Records, which will surely be an appetising taster for the next full length album from his main band Grizzly Bear, the recording of which is reported to… - Event to shape an interactive website on end of life care
NHS Local 24 Jan 12
The Institute of Healthcare Management is inviting people and families of those receiving end of life care to an event in Birmingham to help create a new interactive website. The Resources for People and Families Stakeholder Event is being… - A sporting chance
BrownhillsBob 22 Jan 12It’s all been a bit Walsall Wood lately. Here’s a bit of Brownhills ephemera. Fresh from the bits and bobs box under [Howmuch?]’s sideboard: possibly the only photo I’ve ever seen of The Sportsman/Huntsman, the prefabricated, hideously ugly… - The Foley Arms
Pub Blog 21 Jan 12
Streetly: View Larger Map I pass this pub practically every weekday, but rarely go in. It’s a traditional pub that’s now part of the Sizzling chain. This essentially means cheap but unremarkable food and beer, and a standardised… - The King Arthur
Pub Blog 21 Jan 12Park Hall, Walsall: View Larger Map I don’t think we caught this on a good day, but by god, it was grim. We had high hopes, this being a Good Beer Guide featured pub, and, to be honest, the beer was very good indeed. But beyond that… - Getting Serious About LED Lighting
Lee Jordan 21 Jan 12
I’m taking seriously the action needed to reduce my energy costs. There’s really only one area that can now be tweaked in my home and that is lighting. Let’s look to the new toy in town, LED! - Album of the Week: Cloud Nothings – Attack on Memory
Josh Carswell: on-Tenori-on 20 Jan 12
The second Cloud Nothings album can be called a successor to the band’s self-titled debut in name only. By working together with legendary punk and hardcore ‘engineer’ Steve Albini, Dylan Baldi and crew completely overhauled their previously… - Flickr Friday – #004
Lee Jordan 20 Jan 12If a picture says a thousands words, this is how I’d choose to honor Martin Luther King… - Bus changes in Wolverhampton City Centre and changes to stands at Bradford Place Interchange
Network WM 20 Jan 12
Changes to bus services in Wolverhampton and changes to stands at Bradford Place Interchange
Sport
- Cuvelier Arrives
Bescot Banter 27 Jan 12
Walsall have signed 19-year-old Belgian midfielderFlorent Cuvelier on a one-month loan deal from Stoke City, a former Portsmouth youth prospect,Florent goes straight into the squad for Tuesdays home fixture versus Notts County. - Gnakpa Departs
Bescot Banter 27 Jan 12Walsall have today (Friday) come to terms on the release of French winger Claude Gnakpa , Claude has sincesigned a 6 month contract with Scottish Premier League outfit Inverness Caledonian Thistle . We wish Claude all the best on his Scottish… - Inverness land Gnakpa
Sky Sports 27 Jan 12
Inverness have signed Claude Gnakpa on a short-term deal following his release by Walsall. - Walsall sign Florent Cuvelier from Stoke City on loan
BBC Sport 27 Jan 12
Walsall sign Belgium youth international Florent Cuvelier on loan from Stoke City. - Gnapka leaves Walsall
Vital Walsall 27 Jan 12
Gnapka leaves Walsall Vitalfootball:Walsall:27/01/2012 16:52:00 Saddlers lose influential midfielder - Saddlers sign Stoke starlet
Sky Sports 27 Jan 12
Walsall have completed the signing of midfielder Florent Cuvelier on a one-month loan deal from Stoke. - Saddlers snap up Stoke starlet
Eat Sleep Sport 27 Jan 12
Walsall have completed the signing of midfielder Florent Cuvelier on a one-month loan deal from Stoke. - Gnakpa departs Banks's for Scotland
Eat Sleep Sport 27 Jan 12Claude Gnakpa has signed for Scottish Premier League side Inverness after being released by Walsall. - January Transfer Deadline Day Live: All the live Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom and Wolves transfer news as it happens
Birmingham Mail 27 Jan 12Join our live January Transfer Deadline Day blog for the latest transfer news as it happens. Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom, Wolves and Walsall will all be covered as well as other Premier League teams. - Claude Gnakpa joins Inverness after leaving Walsall
BBC Sport 27 Jan 12Claude Gnakpa joins Inverness Caledonian Thistle until the end of the season after leaving Walsall. - Saddlers swoop to sign Florent Cuvelier
Express & Star 27 Jan 12Walsall this afternoon swooped for Stoke youngster Florent Cuvelier – after releasing winger Claude Gnakpa. - Chasetown FC set for Nantwich Town trip
Lichfield Live 27 Jan 12
Chris Brindley will be looking for his Chasetown FC side to finally get off the mark when they travel to Nantwich Town. The Scholars are yet to pick up any Evo-Stik Premier League points so far this season – and are without a goal in… - Claude Gnakpa set to join Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Express & Star 27 Jan 12Walsall were today ready to offload Claude Gnakpa to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. - SPRING IN OUR STEP FOR BUXTON CHALLENGE
Rushall Olympic FC 27 Jan 12
Pics play host to Buxton on Saturday – don’t miss it… - Transfer rumours – January 27
Express & Star 27 Jan 12Expressandstar.com brings you the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall. - The worst half-time football entertainment EVER
Birmingham Mail 27 Jan 12Imagine if you were confronted by this next time you were down Villa Park, St Andrew’s, The Hawthorns or The Molineux. - SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AT DALES LANE
Rushall Olympic FC 26 Jan 12Top male vocalist, Marty Wade makes his Dales Lane debut… - Caley to capture Gnakpa
Sky Sports 26 Jan 12
Sky Sports understands Inverness Caledonian Thistle are poised to sign Walsall defender Claude Gnakpa. - 2nd XV – Willenhall 2nd XV 27 Wednesbury 0
Willenhall RUFC 26 Jan 12
Prop Tom Chapman made his 2nd XV debut and the team welcomed back Michael Fergus, Josh Brown, Lee Walton and Russ Troman for this home game against Wednesbury 2nds. Report by our man at the game Steve “Frankie” Howard. - Nantwich This Saturday – New Signing Announced
Chasetown FC 26 Jan 12
CHASETOWN will try their hardest for their first Evo-Stik Premier League points of 2012 as they make the trip to Cheshire to face Nantwich Town on Saturday. - Walsall striker Alex Nicholls sets goal target
Express & Star 26 Jan 12Alex Nicholls today revealed his goal target and admitted Walsall’s hitmen have failed in their striking duties. - Transfer rumours – January 26
Express & Star 26 Jan 12Expressandstar.com brings you the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall. - SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT
Rushall Olympic FC 26 Jan 12Gary Fitzpatrick on the rise of Rushall Olympic… - Willenhalll Town 1-0 Bridgnorth town
Willenhall Town FC 25 Jan 12
WILLENHALL TOWN TEAM LINE-UP:- 1. Liam Flynn, 2. Cameron Fowler, 3. Jamel Fuller, 4. Mark Bell, 5. Tom Clews (capt), 6. Jack Austin (off ht), 7. Dean Humpage (off ht), 8. Reece Leek (off ht), 9. Danico Johnson, 10. Joe Lyng, 11. Adam… - Smith calls for strong minds
Sky Sports 25 Jan 12
Walsall manager Dean Smith claimed his players must show more mental resolve if they are avoid another relegation battle. - MATT ON THE MARK
Rushall Olympic FC 25 Jan 12Boss delighted as Matt Lewis gets back on the scoresheet… - BOOST FOR KITCHING
Rushall Olympic FC 25 Jan 12Rushall Olympic boss, Neil Kitching reflects on our victory over Vale… - 28/1/2012 Willenhall Town vs Heather St Johns MFA 3pm
Willenhall Town FC 25 Jan 12
The Lockmen will be looking to make it two wins on the bounce as they take on Heather St Johns. It was an exciting 7 goal game at their place, with Big Joe Lyng netting a hat trick, although the Lockmen dominated the game they lost 3-4. - Dean Smith is aiming for winning mentality
Express & Star 25 Jan 12Boss Dean Smith today ordered Walsall to beat their mental demons after admitting the relegation fight has taken its toll. - Match report: Burntwood RUFC 2nds 48 Handsworth RUFC 2nds 5
Lichfield Live 25 Jan 12
This was the third time that these two sides have met this season and the third time that Burntwood have taken the honours – this time they scored eight tries altogether, including three in the first half when they faced the worst of…
Business
- Chamber calls for investment in Birmingham Airport instead of 'Boris Island'
Birmingham Post 27 Jan 12
West Midland business leaders are calling on the Government to invest more in Birmingham Airport instead of another airport in the South East. - Serco axes 500 jobs in shake-up
Express & Star 27 Jan 12Outsourcing group Serco is to chop 500 UK jobs as part of a shake-up in the way it provides back-office services to public and private sector organisations worldwide. - Business leaders set for honorary doctorates from BCU
TheBusinessDesk 27 Jan 12
BUSINESS figures from Jaguar, Birmingham Airport and a host of well known West Midlands companies are to receive honorary doctorates from Birmingham City University.Ian Callum, director of design at J… - Calm prevails at M&B meeting
TheBusinessDesk 27 Jan 12
WHAT was expected to be a tense annual general meeting for pubco Mitchells & Butlers in Birmingham yesterday passed relatively smoothly.City investors are unhappy that an exodus from M&Bs board… - Hedge fund manager fined £3.6m for Punch Taverns shares deal
Birmingham Post 27 Jan 12One of the world’s most high-profile hedge fund managers has been fined £3.6 million after a probe into share dealing at a major Midand pubs company. - B&K to build long-awaited Wolverhampton store
TheBusinessDesk 26 Jan 12
CONSTRUCTION firm Bowmer & Kirkland has won the contract to build a Sainsburys superstore in Wolverhampton, bringing a long running planning saga to an end.The 90,000 sq ft superstore plan also… - Danks Cockburn lands Birmingham LEP PR campaign
TheBusinessDesk 26 Jan 12
THE Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership has appointed fast growing media relations specialist Danks Cockburn Public Relations to deliver its high profile communications campai… - Poundland could be in the running for parts of Peacocks portfolio
Birmingham Post 26 Jan 12Landlords are understood to be negotiating with a number of big name retailers, including Willenhall-based Poundland, who are believed to be eyeing up parts of the collapsed Peacocks store portfolio in the event a buyer for all or part of the… - MG to enter British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch
Birmingham Post 26 Jan 12Birmingham-made MG is returning to the racing circuit – entering two cars in this year’s British Touring Car Championship. - M&B enjoy a better than expected Christmas
Birmingham Post 26 Jan 12The owner of some of Britain’s best known pubs has revealed busier-than-expected Christmas trading despite the economic storm clouds. - M&B sales strong ahead of tense AGM
TheBusinessDesk 26 Jan 12
MITCHELLS & Butlers has reported it has a successful Christmas sales period ahead of what could be a stormy annual general meeting in Birmingham today.An interim management statement from the Birmingh… - New media website for Centro
Centro Press Release 26 Jan 12
The Centro media team has been busy over recent weeks constructing a new website offering a range of useful resources for journalists and members of the public alike. - Manufacturing confidence weakens but hope on the horizon
TheBusinessDesk 25 Jan 12.jpg?access=814T470T840)
SENTIMENT among UK manufacturers deteriorated in the past three months, as confidence was hit by stagnant output, falling demand and concerns over exports, the CBI has said.However, a slight rise in e… - Green light for £2.3m Hadley regeneration plans
TheBusinessDesk 25 Jan 12
PLANS submitted by Telford & Wrekin Council for a £2.3m regeneration of Hadley have been approved.The regeneration scheme includes the building of a new Tesco Express food store.Both the detailed appl… - Low cost airlines boost Birmingham with new services
TheBusinessDesk 24 Jan 12
LOW-COST airlines Ryanair and Flybe have announced they are to start new routes from Birmingham Airport.The Irish carrier is introducing flights on the route to Budapest, while Flybe is launching a ne… - 20,000 people in rush for just 1,000 JLR jobs
Express & Star 20 Jan 12More than 20,000 people have applied for just 1,000 new manufacturing jobs at Jaguar Land Rover’s base in the West Midlands, it was revealed today.