Staffordshire news and blogs Saturday 8 March 2014
News
Ten arrested over burglaries in Lichfield, Tamworth and Burton 
Lichfield Live 7 MarTen people have been arrested in connection with burglaries in Lichfield.
Police helicopter helps officers catch driver who failed to stop in Lichfield
Lichfield Live 7 MarThe police helicopter has helped catch a man who failed to stop for officers.
Puppy kicked in face for not keeping up with Tamworth owner
Tamworth Herald 7 MarA PUPPY was viciously beaten for not keeping up with the pace its owner was walking at.
No Smoking Day 2014
Tamworth Herald 7 MarNo Smoking Day is next week on Wednesday 12th March and if you're taking the plunge, there are plenty of health benefits to be had.
World Book Day Pictures: Schoolchildren at dyslexia school raise cash for charity
Birmingham Mail 7 MarA fantastic gallery of pupils dressed up as their fictional favourites...
GALLERY: Atherstone Ball Game 2014 – by Graham Beale
Tamworth Herald 7 MarGallery created by Tamworth Herald...
Former Home secretary visits Lichfield to support Labour…
Lichfield Mercury 7 MarFORMER Home Secretary Jacqui Smith visited Lichfield last night to attend a fund-raiser for the campaign of Labour's parliamentary candidate Chris Worsey.
Celebrating 40 years of Lichfield’s Beacon Park golf course
Lichfield Mercury 7 MarA SPECIAL day of festivities is taking place later this month to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Beacon Park's golf course.
GALLERY (2): World Book Day Tamworth 2014 – Your Pictures
Tamworth Herald 7 MarGallery created by Tamworth Herald...
Day of celebrations to mark 40th birthday of Lichfield golf course
Lichfield Live 7 MarKen Webb from the Friends of Lichfield Historic Parks and ranger Karl Sproston celebrating Beacon Park golf course’s 40th birthday A day of celebrations is being planned to mark the 40th anniversary of a Lichfield golf course.
Murder probe detectives to learn how Wolverhampton hotel woman died
Express & Star 7 MarMurder squad detectives were today trying to establish how a woman whose body was found at a Wolverhampton hotel died.
Pedestrian hit by car in Wombourne
Express & Star 7 MarA man suffered a suspected broken arm after being hit by a car at a busy crossroads in South Staffordshire this afternoon.
Burntwood councillor blasts time set aside for debate on youth service cuts
Lichfield Live 7 MarA Burntwood councillor has blasted the length of time allocated for a debate on the future of the youth service in Staffordshire.
More information on ‘Clares Law’
Tamworth Informed 6 Mar‘Clare’s Law’ – A scheme that will give people the right to ask and the right to know about a partner’s previous history of domestic abuse or violent acts has been rolled out to Staffordshire and comes into effect this Saturday.
Warning from Tamworth Firefighters after blaze
Tamworth Informed 6 MarFirefighters in Tamworth are urging people to ensure their log burning stoves are installed correctly by qualified professions following a house fire in the area.
Chimney fire sparks safety warning in Tamworth
Tamworth Herald 6 MarFIREFIGHTERS in Tamworth are urging people to ensure their log burning stoves are installed correctly by qualified professionals following a house fire in the area.
Cannock | Lichfield | South Staffs | Tamworth
Blogs
Six-Month Countdown to Free School Lunches for Infants
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 6 MarA package of measures to help support schools to deliver free school lunches to all infant children has been launched by Schools Minister David Laws today.
Staffordshire Continues to Offer Opportunities to Young People
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 6 MarStaffordshire is a place where opportunities for young people to gain employment, education or skills development continues to increase, the County Council Leader, Cllr Philip Atkins, said today.
Questions Raised over Plans to Close Ward at Sir Robert Peel Hospital
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 5 MarSir Robert Peel Hospital The planned closure of the surgical ward at the Sir Robert Peel Hospital has been put under the spotlight by the council’s Healthier Safer Scrutiny Committee, which is now demanding answers about the future of the hospital.
Future Plans for Tamworth Assembly Rooms Open to Public
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 5 MarMembers of the public are being reminded about a series of events to showcase exciting new plans for the future of Tamworth Assembly Rooms, starting place next week.
Woodmen continue unbeaten run
BrownhillsBob 5 MarWalsall Wood FC last night extended their unbeaten record to 14 matches, when they drew with Heath Hayes FC away one all.
Borough Council to Hold Open Days to Support Local Licensees
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 5 MarOwners and licensees of pubs, clubs and bars are being encouraged to come along to two open days being run by Tamworth Borough Council’s environmental team.
Working together to build a strong local health economy for Staffordshire
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 4 MarAlthough many of you will have been disappointed, but not surprised with the Health Secretary’s decision to dissolve Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, I want to reassure you that as a county council we will continue to use our leadership ...
Lost Pets – Black cat found in Cannock
Connect Cannock 4 MarAn entire male black cat was found on Allport Road, Cannock on 02.03.2014.
Cannock | Lichfield | South Staffs | Tamworth
Blogs
March 7th – A great afternoon, although the wind was still very…
365 days of biking 7 MarMarch 7th - A great afternoon, although the wind was still very fresh.
March 7th – After the despondency of the previous day, spring…
365 days of biking 7 MarMarch 7th - After the despondency of the previous day, spring returned with a fresh passion today.
Comment on Sunny sightings
RSPB: Middleton Lakes 7 MarGreat blog Fergus and hope to get over sometime soon.
A Walk for your Diaries
Morturn - Sandfields Pumping Station 7 MarOn Sunday 29th June, Chris Pattison will be leading us along the route of the Hanch Tunnel in Lichfield.
Awaydays.
Narrowboat Oakfield 7 MarSoon we were off down the locks because our water tank was almost empty.
Hillmorton.
Narrowboat Oakfield 7 MarFrom our mooring above the locks we had a lovely view, until ‘Emily’ with butty ‘Bronte’ squeezed in between us and the lock landing.
Blog Post: Why I love to volunteer
RSPB: Middleton Lakes 7 MarI am very fortunate that I can now spend my time doing what I love the best.
Comment on Young Robin thinking what he should eat first.
RSPB: Middleton Lakes 7 MarI think its called that since he is always there...
Celebrity dress special featuring Lupita Nyong’o, Sandra Bullock and Sophie Ellis Bextor
Fashionmommy's Blog 7 MarIf there is one item of apparel I couldn’t live without, it’s the dress.
Rock band 8 Ball Joe set for Lichfield pub gig
Lichfield Live 7 MarThree-piece rock band 8 Ball Joe are coming to Lichfield.
Do clergy have the right to pass by?
Vic the Vicar 7 MarOne of the interesting comments that continually challenges me is that which asks whether, as a cleric, I have the right to comment on things that I see wrong.
Cannock | Lichfield | South Staffs | Tamworth
Sport
Wrexham ace to join Tamworth FC
Tamworth Herald 7 MarTamworth FC have completed the signing of Kevin Thornton from Wrexham.
Jake Caprice: Tamworth sign defender on loan from Blackpool
BBC Sport 7 MarTamworth announce the signing of 21-year-old Blackpool defender Jake Caprice on loan until the end of the season.
Tamworth v Aldershot Town
BBC Sport 7 MarPreview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Conference Premier game between Tamworth and Aldershot Town.
Silent Weekend – should we have a go?
Wyrley Juniors FC 7 MarPLEASE SEE BELOW WHAT ONE LEAGUE IS DOING TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVED BEHAVIOUR.
Match Preview: Gainsborough Trinity (H)
Hednesford Town FC 7 MarHednesford Town start their final ten game run-in as the fight for promotion from the Skrill North enters its no doubt dramatic conclusion.
Atherstone snooker ace Matt Selt heads to Far East
Tamworth Herald 7 MarMatt Selt is flying out to China today and is in a race against time before he even reaches the snooker table.
Lichfield City FC have Staffordshire Vase final in their sights
Lichfield Live 7 MarLichfield City FC are just 90 minutes away from a place in the final of the Staffordshire Vase.
Cannock | Lichfield | South Staffs | Tamworth
Business
One step forward, two steps back with city’s masterplan B
Birmingham Post 6 MarThe launch of the city council's new Curzon Masterplan for the development of the area around Birmingham's future HS2 terminal took place recently.
Greater Birmingham submits bid for HS2 college
Birmingham Post 6 MarIn a submission to government, the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership said it would use nine existing local colleges for the new operation to train the next generation of railway engineers...
Work begins on improvements to shopping area in Burntwood
Lichfield Live 4 MarThe Ryecroft Shopping Centre in Burntwood Work to improve a Burntwood shopping area has begun.
Two new recruits for St Modwen at Watling Street
TheBusinessDesk 4 MarDEVELOPER St Modwen has announced two new lettings at its Watling Street Business Park near Cannock.
Traffic company signals move back to Burntwood
TheBusinessDesk 4 MarA FIRM that provides highway traffic controls and signals works is going back to Burntwood to expand its business after seven years in Cannock.
Midlands colleges join forces to back Birmingham’s HS2 training centre bid
TheBusinessDesk 4 MarAN unprecedented coming together of regionally-based colleges is at the heart of a bid to secure a training facility for the HS2 high-speed rail project for Birmingham.
Rugeley pub revamp to bring jobs
Express & Star 3 MarScores of new jobs will be created as a pub undergoes a revamp.
Cannock | Lichfield | South Staffs | Tamworth
Staffordshire at Westminster »
Business: Staffordshire | Business, Innovation and Skills | Written Answers
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 6 MarTo ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what steps his Department has taken to increase the level of access to credit for businesses in (a) Cannock Chase constituency and (b) Staffordshire in the last year.
Self-harm: Staffordshire | Health | Written Answers
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 6 MarTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many reported incidents of self-harm there were by people under the age of 18 in (a) Staffordshire and (b) Cannock Chase constituency in each of the last five years.
Social Security Benefits: Cannock Chase | Work and Pensions | Written Answers
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 6 MarTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many benefit sanctions were issued in Cannock Chase constituency in each of the last five years.
Government Departments: Procurement | Cabinet Office | Written Answers
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 6 MarTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what progress his Department has made in enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to tender for Government procurement contracts.
Nurses: Disclosure of Information | Business, Innovation and Skills | Written Answers
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 6 MarTo ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills if he will bring forward legislative proposals to extend the scope of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 to cover student nurses who raise concerns about patient care.
Health Services: Cannock Chase | Health | Written Answers
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 6 MarTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much the NHS spent in Cannock Chase constituency in (a) 2006-07, (b) 2008-09, (c) 2010-11 and (d) 2012-13.
Francis Report | Business without Debate | Commons debates
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 5 MarI am grateful to my hon.
More Staffordshire at Westminster
- Brewood, Staffordshire, Church of St. Mary & St. Chad, stained glass window: Moses, detail
on flickr 23 Aug 12
Clayton & Bell, ~1911
UK news
- Lib Dems to demand £12,500 tax allowance
- Stephen Lawrence murder investigation: Britain’s most senior counter-terrorism officer removed from post following Met Police spying revelations
- Plan to make non-payment of TV licence a civil offence
- Blackpool toddler: Two charged over death of girl, 2, who had ingested methadone
- Two charged over death of girl, 2, who had ingested methadone
- Exclusive: UK banks in row over Yulia Tymoshenko 'millions'
- Ex-BBC man attempted to sell artefact plundered in Arab Spring
- Exclusive: George Osborne's tax and benefits changes have hit women almost four times harder than men
- The Tory women problem: George Osborne's tax and benefits changes have hit women almost four times harder than men
- ‘A firm within a firm’: Calls for Scotland Yard to come clean over '27-year-old cover-up' as brother of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan condemns police
International news
- Contact lost with Malaysia Airlines plane
- Russia declares support for Crimea breakaway
- Turkish court orders release of ex-army chief
- Saudi lists Brotherhood as 'terrorist' group
- ISIL says it faces war with Nusra in Syria
- S Africa-Rwanda diplomatic tensions intensify
- Malaysia opposition chief convicted of sodomy
- Katanga convicted: Has justice been done?
- Al-Shabab 'retreats' in battle for town
- US job market shrugs off winter chill
- UK racist murder scandal claims top policeman
- Hong Kong jails football mogul for $93m fraud
- Pakistan considers quick anti-Taliban assault
- Pistorius trial hears of gun shot from car
- Malaysia bans comic book for using 'Allah'
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A century in 12 objects… 
BrownhillsBob 7 MarI see that there Kate Cardigan from the wonderful Lichfield Lore is going from strength to strength with her informal and fun Lichfield local history group, Lichfield Discovered.