Staffordshire news and blogs Tuesday 17 October 2017
News
Couple who had SEX in Domino’s pizza takeaway walk free from court 
Tamworth Herald 17 OctShocking XXXX CCTV footage showed the pair romping against counter of shop...
Sunday League referee knocked out after being HEADBUTTED by red carded player
Walsall Advertiser 17 OctKieran Kimberley was spared jail on Monday for attacking ref Craig Ward...
London and Manchester terror attacks fuelled biggest annual hate crime rise
Tamworth Herald 17 OctThe number of hate crimes recorded by police has increased by 29% since last year...
Life sentence among options for military judge sentencing Bowe Bergdahl
Tamworth Herald 17 OctBergdahl, who was captured and held by the Taliban for five years after leaving his remote post in Afghanistan in 2009, pleaded guilty...
Roman Polanski’s sex assault victim forgave director ‘years ago’
Tamworth Herald 17 OctSamantha Geimer, now 54, said she forgave the Oscar-winning film-maker many, many years ago...
Nick Ross admits Crimewatch ‘ran out of pull a long time ago’
Tamworth Herald 17 OctThe crime-solving show, recently relaunched with Jeremy Vine and Tina Daheley as hosts, is being dropped after more than three decades...
James Tideswell adjusts to life with Birmingham Moseley
Tamworth Herald 17 OctThe 33-year-old prop has plenty of Premiership and Championship experience on his CV...
Chilling haul of weapons handed into police – and this is just a snippet
Tamworth Herald 17 OctOfficers revealed that more than 600 knives have been handed in to police from across Warwickshire and West Mercia following a knife surrender campaign of just FOUR weeks...
‘Why was my son stabbed through the heart by sadism-crazed knifeman?’
Walsall Advertiser 17 OctDad's agony as victim lured to his death by threesome offer...
Are degree apprenticeships the best kept secret of this current generation?
Sunday Mercury 17 OctAston University were the first university to run degree apprenticeships in 2015...
Tributes pour in for teen Reagan Asbury tragically killed after Walsall boxing event
Sutton Coldfield Observer 17 OctThe 19-year-old died in hospital on Sunday...
Schizophrenic who stabbed refugee and cut off his penis found guilty
Sutton Coldfield Observer 17 OctJeffrey Barry, 56, attacked his neighbour Kamil Ahmad, 49...
Teen GUILTY of murdering Tamworth man who was offered a threesome and stabbed in the heart
Tamworth Herald 17 OctTim Smith was brutally attacked on industrial estate...
Warning to elderly residents after two people in Lichfield are conned out of £20,000
Lichfield Live 17 OctTwo people in Lichfield have been scammed out of £20,000.
When you can watch Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant appear on Celebrity First Dates
Lichfield Mercury 17 OctFlamboyant Conservative MP is taking part for charity to raise 25,000 for Cancer Research UK...
Police warning after elderly Lichfield residents conned out of £20,000 in phone bank scam
Lichfield Mercury 17 OctElderly residents are being targeted in phone scam and police are calling for vigilance...
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Blogs
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant “very disappointed” after latest voting boundary plans are unveiled
Lichfield Live 17 OctLichfield’s MP says he is “very disappointed” after plans to move parts of the constituency into the Tamworth voting area were not reversed.
New proposals for Parliamentary boundaries will still see people in parts of Lichfield voting for Tamworth’s MP
Lichfield Live 17 OctUpdated plans for new Parliamentary boundaries have been published – but some people in Lichfield could still end up having to vote for Tamworth’s MP instead.
Life Sentences for Killer Drivers
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 15 OctKiller drivers face life behind bars after plans to increase maximum sentences received resounding support from families and campaigners.
And now to something close to all our hearts, good food and drink
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 11 OctThis Friday some of the best food & drink businesses from across the county will go head-to-head at the Taste of Staffordshire GOOD FOOD AWARDS.
Goodbye Round Pound – 7 Days Left to Spend Them
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 9 OctAs the round pound enters its final week, shoppers are today being reminded they have just seven days to use these coins before they swap the high street for the history books.
Lichfield Waterworks Trust October 2017 public meeting this Monday
BrownhillsBob 8 OctSandfields Pumping Station champion and public historian extraordinaire Dave Moore has been in touch to let me know that this Monday evening (9th October 2017) there will be the October 2017 Public Meeting of the Lichfield Waterworks Trust ...
Chasewater Railway Coal Train event this weekend
BrownhillsBob 7 OctSorry again for the late notice but I note Chasewater Railway have their Coal Train event this weekend (Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 2017) with a mixture of diesel and steam runnings, demo trains and working plant.
Serous traffic incident on Lichfield Road, Shire Oak – avoid the area
BrownhillsBob 6 OctThis morning, Friday 6th October 2017, there has been a road traffic incident on the A461 between the Shire Oak Crossroads and Streets Corner junction - The A461 Lichfield Road at Shire Oak Hill has been closed and local congestion has been severe.
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Blogs
Life and music of Frank Sinatra to be celebrated in show at the Lichfield Garrick
Lichfield Live 17 OctA show celebrating the life of Frank Sinatra is coming to the Lichfield Garrick.
Artist Dennis Harper to exhibit work at Shenstone Community Library
Lichfield Live 17 OctAn artist will see his work go on display in Shenstone.
Morning Prayer – Tuesday 17 October 2017
Vic the Vicar 17 OctIgnatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c.107 Psalm 87 His foundation is on the holy mountains.
What colour shirts do women prefer?
Fashionmommy's Blog 16 OctWhen choosing a shirt to impress, a few questions might cross a man’s mind: does it match with the trousers? Is the material of a good quality? Is it suitable for the dress code? But something else that men should be asking is – what does this ...
5 Tips to vacationing with pets in the Lake District
Fashionmommy's Blog 16 OctWhether you have children or not, it is not uncommon for a dog, cat, or other pet to become a member of the family.
Morning Prayer – Monday 16th October 2017
Vic the Vicar 16 OctNicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, and Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, Reformation Martyrs, 1555 Psalm 80 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, you that led Joseph like a flock; Shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim, before Ephraim, Benjamin...
Paranormal investigators preparing to explore historic Lichfield building
Lichfield Live 15 OctParanormal investigators are set to descend on an historic Lichfield building next year.
Spooky sounds as Halloween family disco comes to Burntwood
Lichfield Live 13 OctThings will be going bump in the night as a Halloween family fancy dress disco comes to Burntwood.
Back on the’patch’
Bob the Birder 13 OctFriday 13th October Both the Caldecote and Mancetter walks have been very quiet.
Toothpaste Confidential
Fashionmommy's Blog 13 OctToothpaste sales worldwide are literally a billion pound industry with supermarket shelves stacked high with every conceivable option.
Fashion Friday: Latest Collaborations and Limited Editions
Fashionmommy's Blog 13 OctThis season has seen a whole host of limited collection pieces and designer collaborations that have made the High Street a very exciting place to be.
Lichfield Cathedral to become canvas once more for Christmas light and sound display
Lichfield Live 13 OctLichfield Cathedral will once again be a canvas for a Christmas light and sound display.
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Sport
Wolves star shows more promise than these Liverpool and Manchester United legends
Tamworth Herald 17 OctSteve Wollaston was left drooling at Molineux having watched Ruben Neves run the show against Aston Villa...
Football dads and moms will recognise all of these things from youth football!
Tamworth Herald 17 OctIt's not exactly easy like Sunday morning for Mat Kendrick when it comes to watching his son play junior football...
FA to introduce these 12 new youth football rules
Tamworth Herald 17 OctThe football governing body want to improve the game at grassroots levels...
Wolves and Leeds United trail Aston Villa in this Championship table
Sunday Mercury 17 OctEvery Championship stadium was ranked from worst to best.
Kyle McFarlane scores his fifth in seven as Birmingham City Under 23s lose
Sunday Mercury 17 OctSheffield Wednesday U23 4 BCFC U23 1...
Alex Palmer: Profiling the West Brom goalkeeper who could debut this weekend
Black Country Bugle 17 OctAll you need to know about WBA's untested third-choice stopper...
Tamworth FC legend Dale Belford lands new manager’s job
Tamworth Herald 17 OctTamworth 1989 FA Vase winner joins Hinckley AFC...
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Business
Bosses of Lichfield freight firm set to hand over ownership of the business to employees
Lichfield Live 3 OctThe owners of a Lichfield freight firm have begun to hand over ownership to their workers.
Shoe shop in Shenstone to create eight new jobs
Lichfield Live 2 OctEight jobs are being created as a new shoe shop opens in Shenstone.
Plan to convert Lichfield industrial unit into dance and gymnastics studio
Lichfield Live 29 SepA new dance and gymnastics studio could open in an industrial unit in Lichfield.
Owner of new funeral home keen to find out more about history of Lichfield city centre building
Lichfield Live 28 SepThe owner of a Lichfield business is keen to find out more about the history of her company’s new home.
Armitage couple behind The English Indian chosen to appear in new advertising campaign for Square
Lichfield Live 22 SepAn Armitage couple are set to feature in a new advertising campaign for an international company.
Boost to campaign to bring Channel 4 to Birmingham as Culture Secretary hints it will be forced to move out of London
Birmingham Post 14 SepBringing Channel 4 to Birmingham could boost the economy by 5 billion according to local leaders...
National retailer completes relocation of headquarters to Lichfield
Lichfield Live 7 SepA retailer has moved its head office to Lichfield.
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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
- Plan for Islamic centre in largely Jewish London area sparks anger and Islamophobia allegations
- Bank of England Governor Mark Carney says inflation has further to rise after hitting highest level since 2012
- Cyclists are 15 times more likely than drivers to be killed on UK roads – but the public debate paints a different story
- Amber Rudd exposes Tory splits by claiming a no deal Brexit would be 'unthinkable'
- David Davis cuts odds on 'no deal' Brexit by insisting UK will reject transition phase if 'final relationship' not agreed
- Fear of hostility deters disabled people from leaving their homes, study finds
- Brexit will be 'like the Blitz', OECD chief tells UK
- Slaves on our Streets: Theresa May and Justin Welby back Church of England anti-slavery project
- Slaves on our Streets: Anti-Slavery Commissioner praises Independent special investigation's impact
- Firefighters at Sellafield nuclear plant on strike over wages
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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National Adoption Week 
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 17 OctThis week it’s National Adoption Week and with almost seven out of 10 children waiting for adoptive families from sibling groups, there’s a real need to help find them loving homes.