Staffordshire news and blogs Tuesday 22 May 2018
News
Man shot dead in car in Handsworth street – murder hunt underway 
Lichfield Mercury 22 MayThe man, aged in his 20s, was found in Maxwell Avenue just before 5pm on Tuesday...
Police arrest 13-year-old on suspicion of murder of Ozell Pemberton
Lichfield Mercury 22 MayOzell, 16, died from a stab wound to the chest near McDonald's in Lower Parade, Sutton Coldfield, last Thursday.
This is why it isn’t going to plan for the majority of West Midlands graduates
Tamworth Herald 22 MayNon-graduate roles are those that do not require knowledge and skills developed through higher education...
Birmingham children are still being held in custody despite warnings
Lichfield Mercury 22 MayPolice Commissioner calls on councils to provide more accommodation for vulnerable children...
Birmingham mum found guilty of tricking 17-year-old daughter into forced marriage
Lichfield Mercury 22 MayIt is the only second time anyone has been convicted in court of a forced marriage in the UK...
Despicable Derrol Flynn who posed as policewoman to steal from the vulnerable is jailed
Lichfield Mercury 22 MayThe 45-year-old serial burglar preyed on her victims by turning up at their homes uninvited and flashed fake ID cards...
Desperate mum branded ‘lazy’ after revealing she can’t get four-year-old daughter out of nappies
Tamworth Herald 22 MayHannah Brown has tried 'everything' to get Grace potty trained before starting school in September...
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street wants control of hundreds of millions of pounds currently spent by the EU
Tamworth Herald 22 MayThe West Midlands Mayor says money currently spent by the EU should go straight to English regions after Brexit...
Pub takes action after dog bite
Express & Star 22 MayA drinker at the Boat Inn in Penkridge was bitten on the leg as he attempted to come to the aid of his pet as it fought with a second dog...
Remembering the 22 innocent victims of the Manchester bomb attack
Tamworth Herald 22 MayTonights gig is being held in tribute to all those affected by the Manchester Arena attack on May 22...
EastEnders viewers shocked as knife crime storyline starts
Tamworth Herald 22 MayFans said they were shocked and disturbed...
Knife checks carried out at Erdington and Sutton Coldfield schools
Sunday Mercury 22 MaySt Edmund Campion and Plantsbrook School, had knife arch checks carried out...
New study into cycling across the West Midlands
Sunday Mercury 22 MayCharity Sustrans has secured new funding to widen its research into attitudes towards cycling across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands...
Increased police presence in Sutton Coldfield town centre after fatal stabbing
Sunday Mercury 21 MayA number of PCSOs were stationed in Lower Parade by the floral tributes and by the Gracechurch Centre...
Tamworth man who cultivated cannabis in his council flat jailed
Tamworth Informed 21 MayA TAMWORTH man has been sentenced to 22 months in jail for cultivating cannabis at a local authority flat in the town.
Police to stop and search people if ‘risk of violence’ in Alum Rock and Saltley after shooting
Tamworth Herald 21 MayAn 18-year-old was shot on College Road, Alum Rock...
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Blogs
The relationship between the private and public sectors
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 21 MayI was invited to speak this week at a dinner of the New Local Government Network, one of the leading think tanks in our sector.
Shed some light?
Lichfield Lore 20 MayI have a huge backlog of things to write about including the dead (an old burial road) and circuses (the greatest show-woman) because when I’m looking for one thing, I inevitably seem to find another.
Urgent! Please look out for these stolen motorbikes
BrownhillsBob 20 MayImages posted on Facebook by Stacey Woodfull Hey folks – please be on the lookout for these stolen motorbikes/quads, taken last night Saturday 19th/Sunday 20th May 2018 from Brownhills West and a separate incident in Norton East Road, Norton Canes...
Chasewater from above
BrownhillsBob 17 MayIt’s always nice to see local drone photography and I’m very pleased and honoured to share this set fro former Brownhills lad Steve Martin, whose incredible and high quality work I’ve featured here before.
New chairman and vice chairman sworn in at Lichfield District Council
Lichfield Live 16 MayThe new chairman and vice chairman of Lichfield District Council.
Meetings, and the common issues facing county councils
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 14 MayI spent a day and a half with the other County Council Chief Executives last week at their Spring Seminar.
Lichfield Waterworks Trust May 2018 public meeting tonight – with a very special guest speaker
BrownhillsBob 14 MaySandfields Pumping Station champion and public historian extraordinaire Dave Moore has been in touch to let me know that tonight, Monday evening (14th May 2018) there will be the May 2018 Public Meeting of the Lichfield Waterworks Trust charity, ...
Successful campaign to Mitigate Impact of HS2 on the county
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 11 MayLast month I was in London in front of the HS2 Select Committee campaigning for measures to mitigate the impact of high speed rail on the county.
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Blogs
How To Enjoy Your Summer On A Budget
Fashionmommy's Blog 22 MayYou can still enjoy your summer despite being on a budget, it just means you’ll have to get creative here and there.
Morning Prayer – Tuesday, 22 May 2018
Vic the Vicar 22 MayPsalm 132 Lord, remember for David all the hardships he endured; How he swore an oath to the Lord and vowed a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: ‘I will not come within the shelter of my house, nor climb up into my bed; ‘I will not allow my eyes to ...
Organisers of 2018 Fuse Festival in Lichfield launch crowdfunding appeal to ensure event can go ahead as planned
Lichfield Live 21 MayA crowdfunding appeal has been launched to ensure a Lichfield music event can go ahead as planned.
Morning Prayer – Monday, 21st May 2018
Vic the Vicar 21 MayHelena, Protector of the Holy Places, 330 Psalm 123 To you I lift up my eyes, to you that are enthroned in the heavens.
Hits of Adele to be recreated on the Lichfield Garrick stage
Lichfield Live 20 MayThe work of hit songstress Adele will come to the Lichfield Garrick when a tribute act takes to the stage.
The Royal Wedding – Meghan Makes A Beautiful Bride
Fashionmommy's Blog 19 MayIt was the most wonderful of royal weddings.
Tickets selling well for the 2018 Lichfield Blues and Jazz Festival
Lichfield Live 19 MayOrganisers say tickets are selling well for the 2018 Lichfield Blues and Jazz Festival.
Morning Prayer – Saturday, 19 May 2018
Vic the Vicar 19 Mayfrom the day after Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Restorer of Monastic Life, 988 Psalm 42 As the deer longs for the water brooks, so longs my soul for you, O God.
Production of Three Men in a Boat coming to Stonnall Village Hall
Lichfield Live 18 MayA production of Three Men in a Boat is coming to Stonnall Village Hall.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Fashionmommy's Blog 18 MayAre you like me and always find Father’s Day a tough one to choose a gift for? I never seem to know what to get for my dad, and he is frankly no help in that department when I ask him.
Morning Prayer – Friday, 18 May 2018
Vic the Vicar 18 Mayfrom the day after Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost Psalm 28 To you I call, O Lord my rock; be not deaf to my cry, lest, if you do not hear me, I become like those who go down to the Pit.
Married life after the big day — what are the costs that lie ahead?
Fashionmommy's Blog 17 MayWith a certain royal wedding taking place this Saturday there is currently a lot of hype in about weddings, and all the planning and work that goes into making them perfect! But whilst Meghan and Harry won’t ever have to worry about their ...
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Sport
Jones Jnr a knockout with fans
Express & Star 22 MayThe six-time world champion across four weight divisions delved into tales from his career, which spanned almost three decades, at Bar Sport in Cannock...
England players begin arriving at St George’s Park ahead of 2018 World Cup in Russia
Lichfield Live 21 MayEngland footballers have begun their 2018 World Cup preparations at St George’s Park.
Players wanted for new U11s team.
Wyrley Juniors FC 20 MayThe club is creating a new U11s team for next season.
U9s seek manager/coach for 18/19 season.
Wyrley Juniors FC 20 MayThe Club is looking for a keen individual who would like to take on a group of U9s (next season’s age) who have played together for 2 seasons.
Wolves release 13 players
Express & Star 20 MayUnder-23s goalkeeper Jon Flatt heads the list of 13 out-of-contract players who will not be offered new terms, while the club have also released five from their scholarship programme...
Junior football team in Burntwood launches fundraising appeal after new £1,500 goals are vandalised after just two days
Lichfield Live 20 MayA Burntwood junior football team has launched an appeal for help after their brand new goalposts were vandalised.
Club Update
Hednesford Town FC 19 MayFollowing our recent announcement that the management team of Rob Smith and Larry Chambers have committed themselves to the club for the forthcoming season, we wanted to bring you somewhat of an update.
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Business
Burntwood business to expand after winning £30,000 grant
Lichfield Live 21 MayA Burntwood business is expanding after receiving a £30,000 grant.
Council plans to introduce fee for street traders at festivals and special events in Lichfield
Lichfield Live 19 MayA new fee could be introduced for street traders attending special events if plans proposed by Lichfield District Council get the go-ahead.
In pictures: Aston Villa footballer Robert Snodgrass cuts the ribbon on new Lichfield gym
Lichfield Live 18 MayAston Villa footballer Robert Snodgrass has helped launch a new Lichfield gym.
Housebuilding firm agrees sponsorship of Lichfield Rugby Club’s scoreboard
Lichfield Live 15 MayLichfield Rugby Club has been given a boost after a housebuilding company agreed to sponsor the club’s scoreboard.
Graduate made redundant by Carillion collapse lands role with Burntwood building firm
Lichfield Live 10 MayA graduate made redundant by the collapse of Carillion has been taken on by a Burntwood building company.
Businesses given the chance to sponsor Burntwood traffic islands
Lichfield Live 8 MayBusinesses in Burntwood are being given the chance to sponsor local traffic islands.
Lichfield-based business launches initiatives ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week
Lichfield Live 8 MayA Lichfield business offer staff a range of sessions to raise awareness ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Staffordshire at Westminster »
Enterprise Zones | Oral Answers to Questions – Treasury | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 21 JulMy right hon.
Compulsory Purchase: Capital Gains Tax | HM Treasury | Written Answers
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 21 JulTo ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on reform of capital gains tax in relation to compulsory purchase.
NHS Reform | Business of the House | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 16 JulWe in Staffordshire know better than most what the denial machine that the Secretary of State referred to meant to local people, so I congratulate him on his commitment to transparency and consistency.
Ways and Means – Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation – Amendment of the Law | Bill Presented – National Insurance Contributions (Rate Ceilings) Bill | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 14 JulThe hon.
Ways and Means – Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation – Amendment of the Law | Bill Presented – National Insurance Contributions (Rate Ceilings) Bill | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 14 JulThe hon.
Petition – Closure of Fire Stations in South Staffordshire | Commons debates
TWFY: Gavin Williamson MP (Conservative) South Staffordshire 8 JulI rise to present a petition signed by 2,824 of my constituents who are backing my campaign to keep open the fire stations in Kinver, Brewood, Codsall and Bilbrook.
Engagements | Oral Answers to Questions – International Development | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 8 JulMay I associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks about the families of the victims of Tunisia, particularly the family of my constituent, Sue Davey? In the past three years, unemployment in Tamworth has fallen faster than anywhere...
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UK news
- 'We are proud of our city': Thousands come together across Manchester to mark anniversary of bomb attack
- John Bercow: Commons speaker reported to parliamentary standards over 'stupid woman' claims
- Sketch: Little Gavin Williamson is hopelessly out of his depth, not waving but nervously chuckling and drowning
- 'We had to stand there and watch them burn to death': Relatives recall tragedy during Grenfell Tower Inquiry
- Benefit sanctions increasing poverty and pushing people into 'survival crime,' finds report
- Immigration minister admits she has not read all of Good Friday Agreement or visited Irish border
- Fracking could cause earthquakes across huge swathes of UK, warns former Downing Street adviser and seismologist
- Labour accuses Michael Gove and Nadine Dorries of racism over comments about Meghan Markle and journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Majority of UK homes will be linked to fastest internet in seven years to prepare for Brexit, chancellor to announce
- Police officers chasing criminals riding mopeds could be protected from prosecution if they crash
International news
- Mosque ransacked and copies of Quran burnt in Corsica
- Air strike kills prominent Syrian rebel commander
- Earthquake shakes Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
- Ethiopian opposition urges scrutiny of industrial plan
- Soviet-era cable cars keep Georgian town going
- Burundi urged to accept African Union peacekeepers
- Qatar and Russia agree on Syria peace plans
- Afghan and Taliban forces trade blows in Sangin battle
- Two drown as hundreds swim to Spanish enclave
- Russian raids kill prominent Syrian rebel commander
- India PM Modi makes surprise Pakistan visit
- Is Modi's India flirting with fascism?
- The Middle East in 2015
- Arab League demands Turkish forces leave Iraq
- Samir Kantar's killing highlights Syria's many battles
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Huge welcome to England squad as they arrive in Staffordshire 
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 22 MayWith just less than a month to go until the start of the World Cup in Russia, it was great to be able to welcome the England squad to St George’s Park were they kick off their training.