Staffordshire news and blogs Monday 28 July 2014
News
Visitors to help create new National Memorial Arboretum artwork 
Lichfield Live 28 JulA poignant outdoor artwork is being created by visitors to the National Memorial Arboretum.
Tranquility and great people lie behind the green door at…
Tamworth Herald 28 JulLOOK, line and length.
Indoor market in line for major revamp
Express & Star 28 JulCannock's indoor market is set to have a major refurbishment to make it more appealing to shoppers.
Coactiva helps Tamworth Borough Council identify 30 properties eligible for the New Homes Bonus
24dash 28 JulLocal government expert Coactiva, part of the Callcredit Information Group has successfully joined forces with Tamworth Borough Council.
Run in memory of Stephen Sutton raises thousands for charity
Lichfield Live 28 JulA run in memory of Stephen Sutton has raised more than £2,000.
Night-time violence erupts in Tamworth town centre
Tamworth Herald 28 JulA Tamworth couple and a member of town centre door staff were assaulted in separate incidents of violence over the weekend.
Three people given emergency medical treatment after car crash…
The Sentinel 28 JulTHREE people were given emergency medical treatment following a car crash near to Cannock Chase Visitor Centre.
Stalker from Cannock terrorised his ex-girlfriend from prison
Birmingham Mail 28 JulPeter Atkinson tried to run over victim's friend in stolen car in mistaken belief he was her new lover...
Stalker from Cannock terrorised his ex-girlfriend from prison
Birmingham Mail 28 JulPeter Atkinson tried to run over victim's friend in stolen car in mistaken belief he was her new lover...
Herald History: Do you remember Tamworth’s ‘Mucky Duck’?
Tamworth Herald 27 JulTAMWORTH was once a town famous for its many public houses.
Bird-watchers get into a palaver over Plover near Tamworth
Tamworth Herald 27 JulDOZENS of dedicated bird watchers have been getting into a flap at a beauty spot near Tamworth after an ultra-rare bird flew in - thousands of miles from where he should be.
Watch: Campaigners camp out to save Stafford Hospital services
Birmingham Mail 27 JulMore than 50 demonstrators pitched tents on the grounds of hospital against plans to shift vital services and dissolve trust...
28 of the most common scams reported to police
Tamworth Herald 27 Jul'Chinese Investment': You receive a letter, supposedly from someone working for an investment bank in China, dealing with the estate of a deceased person with the same surname as you.
PCC offers People Power funding for Tamworth Groups
Tamworth Informed 27 JulGreat ideas for community safety solutions come from local people – which is why Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis is inviting groups in Tamworth to bid for money from his People Power Fund.
Three taken to hospital after car overturns in Cannock
Express & Star 27 JulThree people have been taken to hospital after a car overturned in Cannock.
Shock figures show many patients waiting WEEK or more to see GP
Birmingham Mail 27 JulMany would not even recommend their own family doctor, says bombshell NHS report...
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Blogs
Rats Are a Bad Thing (1910)
Stickymackhouse 27 Jul(From the Ogden Standard – February 21, 1910) Girls in St.
Deprived of “Dope” – Crime Wave Begins (1915)
Stickymackhouse 27 Jul(From the Ogden Standard – May 22, 1915) Government Secret Service Agents in Desperate Battle with Drug Users Since Harrison Act Went Into Effect – Frightful Conditions Reported by U.
This is a follow up article about the Iroquois Theatre disaster.
Stickymackhouse 26 JulThis is a follow up article about the Iroquois Theatre disaster.
Job done!
Burntwood Labour Councillors 26 JulCouncillor ticks off another “job done” at Chase Terrace Park earlier today.
Horrors of Holiday Holocaust in Chicago’s Finest Theater (1903
Stickymackhouse 25 JulHorrors of Holiday Holocaust in Chicago’s Finest Theater (1903) (From the Minneapolis Journal – December 31, 1903) Out Of 1300 Barely 300 Escaped Uninjured Chicago, Dec.
BURLEY WELCOMES GDP GROWTH FIGURES
Aidan Burley MP 25 JulAidan has welcomed today's GDP figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) which show the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2014.
TRIAL HISTORY of the Amistad Case
Stickymackhouse 24 JulTRIAL HISTORY of the Amistad Case NOTE: There were two Amistad trials, one criminal and one civil.
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Blogs
Visitors to help create new National Memorial Arboretum artwork
Lichfield Live 28 JulA poignant outdoor artwork is being created by visitors to the National Memorial Arboretum.
Morning Prayer – July 28
Vic the Vicar 28 JulPsalm 123 To you I lift up my eyes, to you that are enthroned in the heavens.
Kimono Love from F&F Clothing
Fashionmommy's Blog 27 JulIn recent years, the Kimono has become an essential part of our summer wardrobes.
July 26th – I’ve recently discovered Darwin Park – the…
365 days of biking 27 JulJuly 26th - I’ve recently discovered Darwin Park - the long avenue through the new housing estate in south Lichfield.
July 26th – Taking it easy with the foot, it’s clearly not…
365 days of biking 27 JulJuly 26th - Taking it easy with the foot, it’s clearly not going to heal quickly.
RAF Harrier and Tornado Jets Auctioned With No Reserve
Female Imagination 27 JulTwo ex-RAF jets put up for auction in Northamptonshire with no reserve price have gone to private buyers.
Gloucester Docks.
Narrowboat Oakfield 27 JulOnce in the Glos Lock we ascended with two plastic boats, then we turned to the left to moor on the pontoons.
Pacific Golden Plover – Middleton Lakes RSPB
Bob the Birder 27 Jul26th July 2014 I was planning on another quiet day as my car was playing up and wouldn't be sorted till Tuesday.
Can’t make it to church (July 27)
Vic the Vicar 27 JulThis Sunday's readings give us plenty of food for thought as we look at Jacob working seven year for the prize that was Rachel's hand in marriage only to find himself ending up with Leah and so he works for another seven years for Rachel to become ...
Fabulous Food from Bun and Bowl
Fashionmommy's Blog 27 JulFor foodies, Birmingham is becoming a really good place to enjoy delicious food, with lots of new eateries popping up, offering a wide array of cuisines that suit all tastes.
July 25th – A busy day, but the foot improved no end, and a…
365 days of biking 26 JulJuly 25th - A busy day, but the foot improved no end, and a great meeting with an old friend started the weekend off well.
Can You Charleston? Be Part of Silver River Production Company Filming For New BBC Series
Female Imagination 26 JulSilver River production company is looking for enthusiasts who can do a bit of Charleston to join them for some filming at Café de Paris on Friday, August 1, from 9am to 3pm, as part of a new BBC series about the history of British dance ...
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Sport
IN PICTURES: Tamworth FC v Rotherham United
Tamworth Herald 28 JulGallery created by Tamworth Herald...
Nick Wellecomme hat-trick helps Chasetown FC to friendly victory
Lichfield Live 28 JulChasetown FC swept aside a youthful Port Vale squad with a first half hat-trick from Nick Wellecomme the feature of a strong Scholars display.
Tamworth v Rotherham: Reaction from both sides
Tamworth Herald 27 JulTamworth boss Dale Belford praised his side's commitment after a 2-1 win over Championship side Rotherham yesterday.
First team make Villa Park!
Wyrley Juniors FC 27 JulOur intrepid first team and their manager Phil McGuinness completed a sponsored bike-ride today to raise funds for the new season.
Hednesford Town 1-1 Wrexham
Hednesford Town FC 27 JulHednesford Town continued their positive preparations ahead of the new season on August 9th with another encouraging performance against higher placed opposition, this time versus Wrexham of the Football Conference.
Tamworth FC land former Hereford United ace
Tamworth Herald 26 JulTamworth boss Dale Belford has tonight completed the signing of former Hereford United ace Rob Purdie.
Tamworth stun Rotherham United wth friendly win
Tamworth Herald 26 JulTamworth 2 (Jackson 4, Trialist 49) Rotherham United 1 (Bowery 10) Tamworth shocked Championship side Rotherham with a 2-1 win at The Lamb on Saturday.
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Business
New owners reopen Burntwood indoor play area
Lichfield Live 25 JulA Burntwood indoor play area has reopened.
Development support wins for Gough Bailey Wright
Birmingham Post 25 JulWorcestershire PR and marketing agency to support developers hoping to build major outlet village near Cannock...
Huge bill as storm floods bunkers at Little Aston Golf Club
Birmingham Post 24 JulSix-figure clean-up cost as downpour ruins sand at one of city's best clubs...
To Coyne A Phrase
TheBusinessDesk 24 JulThe need for speedIT is difficult to see any downside to the announcements surrounding Birmingham and HS2 this week.
Lichfield businesses come together to discuss new improvement plan
Lichfield Live 24 JulBusinesses have been learning more about plans to drive more trade to Lichfield city centre.
Infrastructure chief to join HS2′s Birmingham team
Birmingham Post 24 JulHunts is now on for executives to lead the £50bn high-speed rail project in the city...
HS2 should make towns and cities ‘magnets for growth’, says Government
TheBusinessDesk 23 JulTRANSPORT secretary Patrick McLoughlin has challenged towns and ciies to seize the full transformational potential of the HS2 high-speed rail project, and has promised strong government support to hel...
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Staffordshire at Westminster »
Bilateral EU Free Trade Agreements | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 22 JulI am grateful for that answer, although I think it is unfortunate that because of our membership of the European Union, we cannot enter into bilateral agreements ourselves.
Bilateral EU Free Trade Agreements | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 22 JulI am grateful for that answer, although I think it is unfortunate that because of our membership of the European Union, we cannot enter into bilateral agreements ourselves.
Bilateral EU Free Trade Agreements | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 22 JulI am grateful for that answer, although I think it is unfortunate that because of our membership of the European Union, we cannot enter into bilateral agreements ourselves.
Ukraine (Flight MH17) and Gaza | Oral Answers to Questions – Education | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 21 JulAlthough President Poroshenko has announced a 40-km cordon around the MH17 crash site, reports from Donetsk over the weekend suggest that the fighting, far from diminishing, has increased.
Ukraine (Flight MH17) and Gaza | Oral Answers to Questions – Education | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 21 JulAlthough President Poroshenko has announced a 40-km cordon around the MH17 crash site, reports from Donetsk over the weekend suggest that the fighting, far from diminishing, has increased.
Business of the House | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 17 JulWill my right hon.
UK Voters Overseas | Oral Answers to Questions – Electoral Commission Committee | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 17 JulI am very grateful for that answer.
More Staffordshire at Westminster
- 33102, Leekbrook
on flickr 23 Jul 14
Churnet Valley Railway, 23rd July 2014.
UK news
- World Hepatitis Day 2014: Study reveals UK blood donors ‘passing on Hepatitis E’
- Yvette Cooper on domestic violence: 'Two women are killed each week. If this happened at football games there would be a national outcry'
- Eid al-Fitr 2014: What is it and how is the moon involved?
- Lightning and 'zombie apocalypse' hail storm batter commuters on south coast
- Witnesses describe US helicopter 'fireball' crash caused by geese in Norfolk marshes
- Exclusive: Scientists accuse government of dishonesty over GM babies in its regulation of new IVF technique
- Suspect arrested after stealing bus and going on a joyride around Wakefield
- 50m patients will be 'turned away' from GP surgeries next year, new research claims
- Church to mark the real centenary of the start of First World War
- Church to mark real centenary of the start of First World War
International news
- UN Security Council calls for Gaza ceasefire
- Syrian army retakes gas field from fighters
- Ebola forces Liberia to shut border crossings
- Russia ordered to pay $50bn in Yukos case
- Foreigners urged to flee Libya fighting
- Ukraine forces battle for MH17 crash site
- Freak lightning bolt hurts eight on US beach
- Boko Haram kidnaps wife of Cameroon vice PM
- Venezuela: official sought by US to be freed
- Asylum seekers reach Australian mainland
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Body found in Burntwood believed to be of missing woman 
Connect Cannock 28 JulOfficers searching for missing Walsall woman Amanda Hawkins have been notified by Staffordshire Police of the discovery of a body in a field in Burntwood.