Staffordshire news and blogs Saturday 28 February 2015
News
Less than a month to vote for Fire Service Champion 2015 
Tamworth Herald 27 FebPeopleinTamworth are being reminded that they have less than a month left to nominate their Fire Service Champion 2015.
Planning application submitted for 1,100 homes on former golf course site
Tamworth Informed 27 FebAN outline planning application for up to 1,100 new homes on the former Tamworth golf course site has been submitted by Tamworth Borough Council.
Planning application submitted for 1,100 homes on former Tamworth…
Tamworth Herald 27 FebAn outline planning application for up to 1,100 new homes on the former Tamworth golf course site along with a new primary school, extension to Hodge Lane Local Nature Reserve and community woodland has been submitted by Tamworth Borough Council.
Storytelling sessions for young visitors to Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Informed 27 FebYOUNGSTERS are being invited to hear all about the days of old when knights were bold at a number of storytelling sessions being held at Tamworth Castle.
Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire live traffic updates – Friday 27…
The Sentinel 27 FebA50 - One lane is closed eastboundin Meir Heath at the A50 junction, because of a broken down lorry.
Armed police called to Cannock after reports of man carrying gun
Birmingham Mail 27 FebMan was detained and 'taken to a place of safety' following alert in town centre...
Three people arrested and bailed following MCat drugs raid in…
Tamworth Herald 27 FebThreepeople have been arrested and released on police bail after a drugs raid in Tamworth.
Sign up to save day surgery at Tamworth’s Sir Robert Peel…
Tamworth Herald 27 FebA CALL-TO-ARMS has this week been issued by Tamworth UKIP for residents to sign a petition and help prevent the closure of the local community hospital's day surgery.
Book fayre aims to raise money for Lichfield’s Citizens Advice…
Lichfield Mercury 27 FebSouth East Staffordshire Citizens Advice Bureau (SESCAB) is holding a book fayre in Lichfield tomorrow (Saturday) to help raise funds, so the charity can continue its 'vital' work within the local community.
Birmingham man arrested in connection with courier fraud…
Tamworth Herald 27 FebA 40-year-oldman from the Aston area in Birmingham has been arrested in relation to two 'courier fraud' incidents in Tamworth.
Police appeal for help finding missing 81-year-old man
The Sentinel 27 FebPolice are appealing for help to findan elderly man who has gone missing in Stoke.
Date set for South Staffordshire crematorium decisions
Express & Star 27 FebPlanning applications for four separate crematoriums in South Staffordshire will be decided at the same time next month.
Lichfield charity uses £70,000 windfall to buy new minibus
Lichfield Mercury 27 FebA CITY charity which provides a lifeline for disabled people across Lichfield has taken delivery of a new bus thanks to a 70,000 legacy from one of its former passengers.
Plans go wrong as Tamworth pub completely demolished in store…
Tamworth Herald 27 FebSAFETY concerns have resulted in a Glascote pub being completely demolished despite plans to keep its frontage intact.
Essential briefings for those standing for election in Lichfield…
Lichfield Mercury 27 FebBRIEFINGS for prospective Parliamentary, district and parish council candidates and their agents will take place next Tuesday (March 3).
The sound of mornings in Tamworth
Tamworth Informed 27 FebPEOPLE living in Tamworth are waking up to a new weekday breakfast show following a shake-up at the town’s community radio station, TCR fm.
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Blogs
Walsall player 265. Andrew John Davies
Stickymackhouse 27 FebAndrew John Davies (born 17 December 1984) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Bradford City.
Chasewater Railway Winter Steam Gala this weekend
BrownhillsBob 27 FebI note Chasewater Railway have a Winter Steam Gala this weekend (28th February - 1st March 2015), with special guest engines and a much busier running timetable than normal.
In memoriam: Dennis Johnson
BrownhillsBob 27 FebReaders who've been following a while will remember the search for Dennis Johnson, a dementia sufferer who went missing from Shire Oak in January, 2014 - Dennis was located a short time later in Chasetown following a huge search driven in no small ...
Tweet: Hope @Lichfield_DC planning permission on major ne…
Cllr Matthew Ellis: Lichfield Rural East Division - SCC: Conservative 27 FebHope @Lichfield_DC planning permission on major new police facility #Lichfield .
Walsall player 264. Karl Darlow
Stickymackhouse 26 FebKarl Darlow (born 8 October 1990) is an English footballer who plays for Nottingham Forest on loan from Newcastle United, as a goalkeeper.
Walsall player. 263 Scott Dann
Stickymackhouse 26 FebScott Dann (born 14 February 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays forCrystal Palace as a centre back.
It’s employee survey day
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 26 FebJust a quick note to say that today is Employee Survey Day.
Water Slides
Lichfield Lore 26 FebRoss Parish has been researching holy wells since the 1980s and has published several books on the subject.
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Blogs
Derrière Delights!
Cicily Bridal 27 FebCicily Bridal are so very pleased to announce that we are now an official stockist of the very lovely Pompadour Couture Lingerie! We have Vintage Bridal Garters French Lace Briefs to adorn your derrière!.
Reviewed – Planet Emerald Lace Dress
Fashionmommy's Blog 27 FebI have to admit, that at this moment, I am in the middle of a green phase.
Trees in the landscape.
Narrowboat Oakfield 27 FebWe have experienced many grey skies recently, but we quite like this as it silhouettes the trees against it beautifully.
Morning Prayer – 27 February 15
Vic the Vicar 27 FebGeorge Herbert, Priest, Poet, 1633 Psalm 22 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me, and are so far from my salvation, from the words of my distress? O my God, I cry in the daytime, but you do not answer; and by night also, but I find no rest.
Acts 40 – MIX IT UP
Vic the Vicar 27 Feb"After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.
Sky Bears and Kissing Planets
The Book Trunk 26 FebJust look what I’ve got… The Stargazers’ Almanac ! Isn’t it beautiful? It gives a month by month account of what can be seen in the night sky, with lovely clear maps looking north and south, so you won’t miss anything.
LR trustees were the originals
Lichweeled 26 FebThe latest bike in and out of the Lichfield Re:Cycle project was this mountain bike donated by Nigel and given on free long term loan, following a service, to Millie who will ride it with her young son who is also having a bike from the project.
Raised By Wolves – A coach trip with Caitlin Moran
Fashionmommy's Blog 26 Feb* Warning – this post is about a coach trip with Caitlin and Caroline Moran, it may contain chat about periods, sex and Wolverhampton – you have been warned.
Government minister praises fire union for demonstrating its capacity for job cuts
Five Spires Live 26 FebFire chief WESTMINSTER fire minister Penny Mordaunt praised the Fire Brigades Union today for demonstrating the capacity for further job cuts within the Fire and Rescue Service.
Best looks from The Brits
Fashionmommy's Blog 26 FebThe Brit Awards offers the cream of the British music industry the chance to get dressed up and generally let their hair down whilst enjoying the copious amounts of hospitality (ahem!) on offer.
Morning Prayer – 26 February 15
Vic the Vicar 26 FebPsalm 42 As the deer longs for the water brooks, so longs my soul for you, O God.
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Sport
Midland Champs webcam footage
Walton Chasers 27 FebAndis Celinskis of DVO has uploaded a webcam video of his run at the Midland Champs.
Atherstone Town: Everitt looking for Adders to find some…
Tamworth Herald 27 FebLEIGH Everitt says finding some consistency is the aim for Atherstone Town between now and the end of the Midland League One season.
Silver success for Atherstone boxer Akram but he admits gold…
Tamworth Herald 27 FebBEN Akram secured a hard-fought silver medal in his final BUCS Nationals tournament in Sheffield.
Leicester Tigers ace remains committed to Tamworth RFC cause
Tamworth Herald 27 FebLEICESTER Tigers star Jordan Crane hopes his coaching role with Tamworth Rugby Club will continue beyond this season.
Bolehall Swifts will simply focus on their own form
Tamworth Herald 27 FebDAVE Haywood says his Bolehall Swifts side will just focus on their own performances despite results going in their favour last weekend.
Lichfield Saints U12’s – LICHFIELD CITY DOMINATE THEIR PENULTIMATE GAME OF THE LEAGUE SEASON
Lichfield City FC 27 FebSaints prove too powerful for Red Star Sharks with a 4-1 home victory...
Crane looks at positives as he admits Tamworth RFC have one…
Tamworth Herald 27 FebRELEGATION wouldn't be 'the worst thing in the world' for Tamworth RFC according to coach Jordan Crane.
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Business
Goodfish acquires Powell & Harber thanks to Finance Birmingham funding deal
Birmingham Post 27 FebBased in Cannock, Goodfish employs 30 people and has clients in markets including the USA, Ireland, Portugal, Hungary and Poland as well as the UK...
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£1m funding enables Goodfish to snap up firm
TheBusinessDesk 26 FebTOOLMAKING and injection moulding company Goodfish has acquired complementary business Powell & Harber after securing £1m in debt and equity investment from Finance Birmingham.
St Modwen puts in for planning to extend business park
TheBusinessDesk 24 FebBIRMINGHAM developer St Modwen has submitted a detailed planning application to extend Centurion Park in Tamworth.
BREAKING NEWS: HS2 gives up claims to east Birmingham employment land
TheBusinessDesk 24 FebHIGH-speed rail company HS2 has given up its claims on employment land in Washwood Heath in Birmingham.
HS2 land freed to create over 2,000 jobs in Washwood Heath
Birmingham Post 24 FebLand in east Birmingham once earmarked for train yards can now be developed under new vision called East Birmingham Growth Prospectus...
Top visitor attraction at Drayton Manor set for major expansion
TheBusinessDesk 18 FebDRAYTON Manor Theme Park is set to expand one of its most popular visitor attractions as part of a £2.5m investment.
Hilton Birmingham Metropole predicts bumper year
TheBusinessDesk 18 FebTHE Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel suggests 2015 could be one of its most successful years yet.
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Staffordshire at Westminster »
Topical Questions | Oral Answers to Questions – Culture, Media and Sport | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 26 FebTwo weeks ago, Tamworth won growth funding to regenerate its town centre and build an enterprise and creative quarter.
Tourism | Oral Answers to Questions – Culture, Media and Sport | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 26 FebThe economy of Staffordshire and Tamworth has a growing leisure and tourism component, but that is putting an increasing strain on our transport infrastructure.
Electricity: Prices | Department for Energy and Climate Change | Written Answers
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 26 FebTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of reducing the Price Average Reference to 1MWh by 2018 on the cost of running future Capacity Market auctions.
Members’ Paid Directorships and Consultancies | Opposition Day – [18th Allotted Day] | Commons debates
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 25 FebAnd the best looking.
Defence Equipment Plan | Oral Answers to Questions – Defence | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 23 FebLast October, the Government announced the largest Army order in 30 years for the latest set of armoured vehicles.
Defence Equipment Plan | Oral Answers to Questions – Defence | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 23 FebLast October, the Government announced the largest Army order in 30 years for the latest set of armoured vehicles.
Defence Equipment Plan | Oral Answers to Questions – Defence | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 23 FebLast October, the Government announced the largest Army order in 30 years for the latest set of armoured vehicles.
More Staffordshire at Westminster
- Haughton, Staffordshire
on flickr 20 Feb 15
Haughton, Staffordshire
UK news
- UK could become a 'permanently divided nation' without cross-party plan to combat poverty
- British Airways spying scandal: New logo, new routes, new bosses – but the stench remains
- British Airways spying scandal: How the world's most famous airline spied on its own staff
- 'Jihadi John': Spotlight on control orders as more details emerge of killer’s life
- Sarah Champion: On becoming Rotherham’s first female MP and working 'like a dog'
- Sir Cliff Richard's legal team complain of causing the singer 'extremely damaging' media coverage of sex abuse allegations
- Sir Cliff Richard's legal team complain of causing the singer 'extremely damaging' media coverage
- Crufts 2015: The truth about hairspray and the dirty foreign tricks
- Ukip would cut billions from Scottish budget to fund English tax cuts
- Anti-Islamic group Pegida not welcome in Newcastle, say campaigners
International news
- Russian opposition leader Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow
- Ebola orphans in Africa do not need saviours
- Robert Mugabe: A man of contrasts
- US Homeland Security shutdown averted for one week
- Protesters clash in Rome ahead of anti-immigrant rally
- Helpful advice when fighting ISIL
- US governor compares Wisconsin union protesters to ISIL
- Does destroying human history serve ISIL's goals?
- High expectations for India's much anticipated budget
- Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy dies aged 83
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Walsall player 266 Benjamin James “Ben” Davies 
Stickymackhouse 27 FebBenjamin James “Ben” Davies (born 27 May 1981) is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Sheffield United.