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Willenahll Bingo club gutted by arson attack Express & Star 11 Mar 10 A group of elderly bingo pals are appealing for help finding a new place to meet after their building was destroyed in a suspected arson attack. The Good Companions clubhouse in Johnson Road, Short Heath, was burned down in the early hours of 4 February... ................................................................... 
Shock at Walsall Gala baths £300k revamp The YamYam 9 Mar 10 The surprise announcement by Walsall Council to spend £300,000 on improvements to the Walsall leisure centre has caused “disgust” in campaigners battling to keep Willenhall Leisure Centre open... ................................................................... 
Another Walsall councillor to step down Adam Lumley The YamYam 9 Mar 10 Following the decision by councillors Bill Madely and Graham Wilkes not to stand in the 2012 local elections, another Labour councillor has announced her intention not to contest the 2010 election in May... ..................................................................... 
Corporate anti-social behaviour Cllr Ian Shires 9 Mar 10 If you’ve ever asked the question as to why people of all ages endulge in anti social behaviour look no further than the actions of the contractors who carry out work for the likes of public utilities, the Highways Agency and the Council for the answer... .................................................................... 
Killer of Wednesfield boy to be deported at last Express & Star 9 Mar 10 An illegal immigrant whose car knocked down and killed a 12-year-old Wednesfield boy is finally set to be thrown out of Britain more than five years after the tragedy. The news comes on what would have been the 18th birthday of victim Jamie Mason... .................................................................... 
Willenhall man’s tragedy leads to further inquiries Express & Star 5 Mar 10 Further investigations will be made into Walsall Manor hospital where a pensioner died after being mistakenly poisoned. Health and Safety bosses say their probe has been prompted by “management issues” highlighted by the case of Walter Green, aged 75, who died after a machine to help his breathing was mistakenly topped up with gastrografin, an iodine-based solution, into a humidifier instead of sterile water... .................................................................... 
Willenhall shopping precinct under scrutiny Cllr Ian Shires 2 Mar 10 A rundown shopping precinct in Willenhall is to come under scrutiny in an attempt to resolve long standing problems... .................................................................... 
Demands for re-think on repairing Walsall potholes Cllr Ian Shires 1 Mar 10 The Council’s response to the deteriorating situation of its roads is to send a truck round, chuck a bit of tar in the hole and get a workman to jump up and down on it, at least that’s what it seems like... .................................................................... News Willenhall boy racer banned for three years The YamYam 28 Feb 10 A Willenhall teenager has been banned from driving for three years and ordered to serve 200 hours of community service after being involved in an accident at a notorious racing location in Reedswood Way... .................................................................... 
Willenhall baths given stay of execution Matt Lloyd B’ham Mail 26 Feb 10 Campaigners have been given three months to turn around the fortunes of Willenhall Leisure centre at a meeting this week telling those fighting to save the facility “use it or lose it.” Council leader Mike Bird said: “We’ve listened to the people and we’ve agreed to vary the budget by taking money out of our reserves to allow it to stay open for six months”... .................................................................... 
Targeting hard-core anti-social behaviour in Willenhall Cllr Ian Shires 26 Feb 10 Hard core anti-social behaviour is to be targeted by Willenhall Liberal Democrats have pledged to tackle hard core anti social behaviour. Figures show that in general anti social behaviour has reduced across Willenhall, but go and tell that to residents living near to the linear walkway off Stroud Avenue, Short Heath and those near to the children’s play area in Brereton Road, New Invention and see what response you get... .................................................................... 
Support for rail link to be restored between stations Walsall Advertiser 26 Feb 10 Support is growing for the Walsall to Wolverhampton regular rail link to be restored with a station in Willenhall also being re-opened. The service was withdrawn by the Department for Transport in December 2008 due to low attendance figures and limited rolling stock (trains available)... .................................................................... 
BNP candidate announced for Walsall North seat BNP 26 Feb 10 The British National Party’s candidate for Wallsall North will be Christopher Woodall, it was announced at the latest party meeting in the area... ..................................................................... Top of page ..................................................................... |
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Willenhall’s Hootys expands into Kiddy Express & Star 9 Mar 10 Willenhall discount giant Hootys is to open a new £500,000 superstore in the centre of Kidderminster creating up to 50 new jobs. The new store in Worcester Street, in the former Index store, is expected to open at the beginning of May... .................................................................... 
Willenhall’s JSJS looks to new products for growth Duncan Tift Business Desk 9 Mar 10 A fledgling home automation systems company based in Willenhall is hoping its new products will herald growth after a difficult first year of operations. JSJS Designs made a pre-tax loss of £936,223 in the 14 months to September 2009 – reflecting the state of the economy and the worst possible conditions in which to launch a new company... ..................................................................... 
New tyre policy rolls out for Aspray Transport Transport News 2 Feb Willenhall-based Aspray Transport has adopted a new tyre policy for its 300 trucks and 100 trailers, following the appointment of ATS Euromaster to fit and proactively manage Michelin tyres across its fleet... ..................................................................... 
Wiseman Willenhall workers win snow bonus Adam Lumley The YamYam 29 Jan 10 In recognition for working on through the recent bad weather and for taking on extra shifts, staff at a milk distribution centre in Willenhall are to receive a £100 bonus... .................................................................... 
New £30m Morrisons opens in Willenhall Express & Star 25 Jan 10 A new flagship Morrisons store opened its doors in Wood Street, today, creating more than 300 jobs in the region. The store has been several years in the pipeline and sits on the site of the former Yale lockworks that employed thousands in its heyday... .................................................................... 
Willenhall’s Mainline Haulage in restructure Road Transport 15 Jan 10 Willenhall transport firm Mainline Haulage has started the new year with a major restructuring exercise that has seen the 35-year-old firm split into two parts and a new managing director appointed to run the haulage operation... Haulage Exchange Case Study: Mainline Haulage .................................................................... 
Willenhall’s Poundland sales rise by 35% B’ham Post 11 Jan 10 Retailer Poundland said Christmas sales were up by a third after it opened more stores and the chain continued to attract new customers. The Willenhall-based firm plans to open a further eight stores before the end of March, creating 250 jobs, while it is also offering permanent positions to 360 temporary workers who were recruited to help meet demand during the Christmas period.... .................................................................... 
Jobs axed at Wednesfield cardboard factory Express & Star 7 Jan 10 Nearly 50 jobs have been lost at a cardboard factory in Wolverhampton after its parent company went into administration. Staff at Western Corrugated in Neachells Lane, Wednesfield, were told yesterday that it was closing down... ..................................................................... 
New Wednesfield diner to bring 38 jobs Express & Star 31 Dec 09 Restaurant chain Cosmo has announced it will start fitting out a new branch at Bentley Bridge Retail Park in Wednesfield next month, creating 38 jobs. The Pan Asian restaurant firm, which operates 10 restaurants across England and Wales, is expected to open the diner in the spring... .................................................................... 
AF Blakemore staff rise to a challenge again The YamYam 18 Dec 09 After donating over 100 Christmas gift boxes to victims of domestic violence in Walsall, staff at AF Blakemore & Son Ltd in Willenhall volunteered to redecorate a local community church... .................................................................... 
Willenhall firm towers at London Design Festival Express & Star 12 Dec 09 Wedge, the historic Black Country galvanizing business, has risen to its latest challenge – to build the tallest paper tower in the world. The structure made from cardboard tubes linked by galvanized steel joints has proved to be a major attraction at the 2009 London Design Festival... .................................................................... Top of page .................................................................... |
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YamYam 6 Mar Local football fixtures & results ....................................................................  
Chasetown get the job done Dave Goddard Non League News 27 Feb 10 Willenhall Town 0 Chasetown 1 Unibond First Division South It may not have been the demolition job that some had envisaged, but Chasetown did what was needed to take all three points at a wet Willenhall Town on Saturday... .................................................................... 
Willenhall stumble after conceding early Matthew Wood Non League News 24 Feb 10 UniBond First Division South Willenhall Town 0 Cammell Laird 3 Willenhall’s game managed to survive the snow, but they couldn’t pick up any points despite a spirited performance. After seven minutes they found themselves a goal down, as a clearance from the back cannoned straight off Lee Hammond, who managed to get the ball under control before hitting a powerful shot past Matt Jones... .................................................................... 
Essington’s Wilkes to hit the trail at light middle Express & Star 20 Feb 10 Essington light middleweight Ben Wilkes has vowed not to take a step back in dropping down a division to hit the campaign trail for 2010. The 23-year-old spent his debut year bouncing between middle and light middle, but has now made the call to stay at the lighter weight for a sustained push... .................................................................... 
Willenhall earn first win in 12 games Matthew Wood Non League News 14 Feb 10 UniBond First Division South Willenhall Town 1 Spalding Utd 0 For the first time in twelve games, Willenhall Town recorded a victory to earn a valuable three points. The leagues bottom two sides started off slowly, with only efforts from Spading’s Luke Forbes and Willenhall’s Nathan Howells, after a good ball forward by Michael Robertson, troubling either goalkeeper... .................................................................... 
It’s all change for ‘the Wednesfield Bomber’ Express & Star 13 Feb 10 It’s all change for lightweight Steve Saville as he goes it alone in a bid to reignite his career. ‘The Wednesfield Bomber’ found himself at a crossroads as 2009 drew to a close, after one of the worst periods of the veteran’s 11-year professional career... .................................................................... 
Willenhall Town appoints new manager Willenhall Town FC 9 Feb 10 The Lockmen have announced that Dave Porter has been appointed the new manager of the club, following the resignation of Steve Pomroy last week... ..................................................................... 
Secret buyer snaps up Willenhall Town’s ground The YamYam 14 Jan 10 Struggling Willenhall Town face an uncertain future after the sale of its Noose Lane ground to a mysterious buyer. Weak financial performance at the club, mirrored by poor form on the pitch, means that the future looks bleak for the Lockmen... ..................................................................... 
Willenhall’s Holder plans to have a ball in Brum Express & Star 14 Nov 09 Willenhall middleweight Myles Holder has vowed to step it up a gear and close out his debut year with a win in Birmingham later this month. The 20-year-old will take four straight wins if the final test can be passed at Edgbaston’s Tower Ballrooms on November 27, after making his debut in May... E&S 14 Nov 09 Spencer reaching for the Evans ..................................................................... Top of page ..................................................................... |
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