Staffordshire news and blogs Saturday 8 March 2014
News
Wolverhampton hotel murder victim died from stab wounds, post mortem reveals 
Birmingham Mail 8 MarThe body of Amandeep Kaur Hothi, was found in Britannia Hotel, off Lichfield Street, at 10am on Thursday...
Tory councillor David Wright hits back at ‘misplaced self-praise’…
Tamworth Herald 8 MarAN ATHERSTONE councillor has spoken out after being accused of misleading ratepayers over a reduction in the town council's precept during budget setting.
Lichfield apprentices volunteer at National Memorial Arboretum
Lichfield Mercury 8 MarA TEAM of apprentices from Lichfield have taken part in a community project at the National Memorial Arboretum which has seen them build an additional pathway to the iconic World War I memorial, Shot at Dawn.
Free Sailing for all!
Tamworth Informed 8 MarTamworth Sailing Club is inviting you and your family to come and enjoy a FREE taste of sailing as the club celebrates the landmark opening of its brand new £45,000 training facilities on Saturday 5 April.
Campaign to end Female Genital Mutilation
Tamworth Informed 8 MarThe risk and cruelty of female genital mutilation (FGM) is being highlighted in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to mark International Women’s Day on Saturday, 8 March.
10 People arrested in connection with Burglaries
Tamworth Informed 8 MarTen people are currently in custody following an operation to arrest those suspected of being involved in burglary crime in the Burton, Tamworth and Lichfield areas.
Tourism staff in TV spotlight as Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi…
Tamworth Herald 8 MarTAMWORTH tourism staff will appear on hit Channel 5 show The Hotel Inspector next week (March 13).
Students quiz shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt during…
Tamworth Herald 8 MarSHADOW Education secretary Tristram Hunt held an unscripted question and answer session with Tamworth students during a recent visit.
Chris ‘really wants to make a difference’ in Lichfield
Lichfield Mercury 8 Mar"I think I'm part of the next generation of politicians," said Chris.
Thousands of sex offenders living among us in West Midlands
Express & Star 8 MarThousands of registered sex offenders are living within communities in the West Midlands, the Express Star can reveal.
Woman found dead in Wolverhampton hotel is named
Express & Star 8 MarA woman whose body was found at a hotel in the Black Country, sparking a murder investigation, has been named by police as Amandeep Kaur Hothi.
Tamworth family business v Aldi: we will fight plans all the way
Tamworth Herald 8 MarA YOUNG Tamworth shopkeeper has vowed to fight plans for a new Aldi supermarket which he claims could destroy his family business.
Kris Taylor thanks Walsall fans for their support
Express & Star 8 MarA footballer has thanked fans for their support after his diagnosis and treatment for testicular cancer.
Burglary suspects who caused misery to homeowners in Lichfield…
Lichfield Mercury 8 MarBURGLARY and theft suspects who are believed to have caused misery in Lichfield and elsewhere in Staffordshire have been arrested following a series of raids yesterday.
Five arrested in Tamworth after Staffordshire Police operation…
Tamworth Herald 8 MarFIVE people in Tamworth have been arrested in connection with being involved in burglary crime.
Remembering those to whom Burntwood’s Tree of Light was dedicated
Lichfield Mercury 8 MarBURNTWOOD Rotary Club's Tree of Light initiative last year was again very popular with the people of the town.
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Blogs
Cannock Council launch Easter Art competition
Connect Cannock 8 MarBescot Promotions has joined forces with Cannock Chase District council to launch an Easter art competition for youngsters living in the Cannock area.
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.
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.
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Blogs
Brownsover.
Narrowboat Oakfield 8 MarQuite a few boats moored here as it is so convenient for the all the shops nearby in Elliot's Field and Coton Park.
In search of the elusive Bittern
Bob the Birder 8 Mar4th, 5th, 6th,7th March 2014 Fortunately local birding isnt about just one species.
Mini Mass – Lichfield Dérive
Lichweeled 8 MarHad a run over to Brum to take in this months Critical mass, stopping in Beacon park on the way to have a look at the new skate facility.
Morning Prayer – Mar 8
Vic the Vicar 8 MarEdward King, Bishop of Lincoln, 1910 Felix, Bishop, Apostle to the East Angles, 647 Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, Priest, Poet, 1929 Psalm 71 In you, O Lord, do I seek refuge; let me never be put to shame.
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.
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Sport
Tamworth and Aldershot in first half stalemate
Tamworth Herald 8 MarTamworth 0 Aldershot Town 0 Skrill Premier Tamworth's relegation battle with Aldershot was neatly poised at 0-0 at half-time after a relatively uneventful first period.
FA Trophy reunion tickets on sale
Hednesford Town FC 8 MarOn Friday 23rd May 2014 , exactly a decade on from a glorious sunny late Spring day at Villa Park, the Hednesford Town Football Club Supporters Association would like to invite Pitmen supporters, young and old, to remember one of the most remarkable...
Nuneaton Town boss: ‘Belief is key for Tamworth FC’
Tamworth Herald 8 MarNUNEATON Town boss Kev Wilkin has said that only 100 per cent self belief will keep the Lambs in the Conference this season.
West Brom boss Pepe Mel hints at uncertain future
Express & Star 8 MarAlbion boss Pepe Mel today hinted he has been given no assurances over his Hawthorns future.
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.
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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.
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Staffordshire at Westminster »
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.
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.
Francis Report | Business without Debate | Commons debates
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 5 MarI am grateful to my hon.
More Staffordshire at Westminster
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March 2014
UK news
- Police in Manchester seize stun gun disguised as iPhone
- April Jones Facebook page 'bombarded with porn'
- April Jones Facebook page hacked by trolls
- International Women's Day 2014: men and women do not have different brains says neuroscientist
- Starbucks opens 24-7 drive-thru store in Milton Keynes
- International Women's Day: Clare's Law gives women 'right to know' partners' violent pasts
- Clare's Law giving women 'right to know' on partners' violent pasts rolled out across the country on International Women's Day
- Clare's Law rolled out across the country on International Women's Day
- Exclusive: George Osborne's tax and benefits changes hit women almost four times harder than men
- David Cameron’s nanny: No 10 forced to check how Nepalese-born Gita Lama gained British citizenship
International news
- Malaysia Airlines flight 'presumed crashed'
- Warning shots end OSCE Crimea entry bid
- Protests mark Japan earthquake anniversary
- Egypt issues presidential election law
- China draws 'red line' on North Korea
- Soldiers killed in attack on Yemen base
- Sri Lanka mass grave 'on old burial site'
- Ex-rebel poised to win El Salvador presidency
- Panama demands Venezuela pay $1bn debt
- Egypt metro station blast injures passerby
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‘Clare’s Law’ rolled out in time for International Women’s Day 
Connect Cannock 8 MarA 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 (8 March 2014), which also happens ...