Staffordshire news and blogs Sunday 25 January 2015
News
Raymond Morris: Taxpayer funds funeral of Cannock Chase child killer 
Birmingham Mail 24 JanAnger after Ministry of Justice used public funds to cremate evil paedophile who died in May 2013 - and even bought flowers...
Spooky Slender Men spotted in Cannock
Birmingham Mail 24 JanNew paranormal probe into frightening figures seen in the Midlands...
Tamworth’s St George’s Day Extravaganza set to return in 2015
Tamworth Herald 24 JanEXCITING new events and the return of crowd-pleasing favourites are expected to attract more than 70,000 people to Tamworth during 2015.
Auditions for Tamworth Rotary’s Search for a Star begin tomorrow
Tamworth Herald 24 JanThe stage is set for the people of Tamworth to strut their stuff in a bid to be crowned the 2015Search for a Star winner.
PCC Matthew Ellis to take part in live crime panel webcast
Tamworth Herald 24 JanDetails about theStaffordshire Police and Crime Commisioner'sfive-year strategy for safer communities, which is setto impact Tamworth, will be revealed in a live webcast on Monday (January 26).
Council releases cash to help boost business in Burntwood
Lichfield Mercury 24 JanAN AGREEMENT has been signed that gives the green light for thousands of pounds to be transferred from Lichfield District Council to Burntwood Business Community.
£1 ticket offer for children to watch Tamworth FC go for…
Tamworth Herald 24 JanTamworth youngsters are being invited to watch The Lambs game this afternoon - for just 1!Tamworth FC is running a 'kids in for a quid' ticket offer for their match against Stalybridge Celtic today (January 24) for children under the age of 16 as ...
Drayton Manor boss pays tribute to much-loved Tamworth grandad
Tamworth Herald 24 JanA MUCH-LOVED great-grandad from Tamworth who died last week has been remembered by his family as 'calm, patient and caring'.
Married in 2014? Send us your photos for special free supplement
Tamworth Herald 24 JanCouples from Tamworth and North Warwickshire who tied the knot in 2014 are being invited to take part in our 'Married in 2014' picture feature just in time for Valentine's Day.
Tamworth singing star gearing up for national contest
Tamworth Herald 24 JanA Tamworth teenager is stepping into the spotlight today in the Open Mic UK grand final.
Lichfield photographers’ chilling Auschwitz images go on display
Lichfield Mercury 24 JanA NEW exhibition at St Mary's Heritage Centre will showcase powerful black and white prints taken by two Lichfield photographers at Auschwitz/Birkenau.
Work begins to bring BMW and Mini to Tamworth’s Ventura Park
Tamworth Herald 24 JanBMW and MINI are on their way to Tamworth's Ventura Park.
Award ceremony recognises charity-minded Tamworth people
Tamworth Herald 24 JanDedicated members of the Tamworth Branch of Lifeboats were honoured with service awards at a fund-raising event held at Drayton Manor Theme Park this week.
Elderly couple rescued from brook after being stranded in water for FIVE hours
Birmingham Mail 24 JanPensioners treated in hospital after freezing ordeal in Great Wyrley...
Elderly couple rescued from brook after being stranded in water for FIVE hours
Birmingham Mail 24 JanPensioners treated in hospital after freezing ordeal in Great Wyrley...
Fire campaign to boost safety in homes of older Tamworth…
Tamworth Herald 24 JanFirefighters and trained technicians will be boosting safety in the homes of older people across Tamworth next week as part of a high profile campaign.
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Blogs
Walsall player 177. David Allen Zdrilic
Stickymackhouse 24 JanDavid Allen Zdrilic (born 13 April 1974) is a Croatian Australian football player.
24th January 1965: Sir Winston Churchill Dies
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 24 Jan50 years ago today, Sir Winston Churchill died at the age of 90 with his wife Lady Clementine Churchill and other members of the family at his bedside at his London home at Hyde Park Gate.
Walsall player 176. Sofiene Zaaboub
Stickymackhouse 23 JanSofiene Zaaboub (born 23 January 1983 in Montereau-Fault-Yonne) is a French-Algerian football player who currently plays for USM Annaba in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.
Walsall player 175. Trevor John Wood
Stickymackhouse 23 JanTrevor John Wood (born 3 November 1968) is a former Northern Ireland international football goalkeeper.
Walsall player 174. Thomas ‘Tommy’ Watson
Stickymackhouse 23 JanThomas “Tommy” Watson (born Lesmahagow, 23 August 1943) is a Scottish former professional association football player.
Walsall player 173. Mark Stewart Watson
Stickymackhouse 23 JanMark Stewart Watson (born 8 September 1970) is a former Canadian professional soccer player and current coach.
Walsall player 172. Wilfred “Wilf” Walsh
Stickymackhouse 22 JanWilfred “Wilf” Walsh (born Pontlottyn, 29 July 1917, died 1977) was a Welsh footballer who played at outside right andinside forward.
Walsall player 171. David Joseph Walsh
Stickymackhouse 22 JanDavid Joseph Walsh (born 28 April 1923 in Waterford, Ireland), commonly referred to as Davy Walsh or Dave Walsh, is a former Irish footballer who played as a centre forward for, among others, Linfield, West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa.
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Blogs
Comment on Recent Sightings and A Wintery Webs
RSPB: Middleton Lakes 24 JanBrilliant read look forward to plenty more...
Holocaust Memorial Day 2015: Primary School Resource
Vic the Vicar 24 JanHolocaust memorial day 2015 (27th January) comes on the seventieth anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp - with this year's theme being: As usual I have created some resources for use with my school assemblies and...
Booking a grooming appointment with us – using the online booking system.
Mutley Makeovers 24 JanWhen you first start bringing your dog to us to be groomed, you may not be aware of our online booking system which is super easy to use.
IBX Nail Repair System
Beauty by Viki Hibbs 24 JanIBX is a New Revolutionary two-part system that acts as a Protective Shield for the natural nail under any Gel Polish Coating and can also be used as a Natural Nail Strengthening System to grow natural nails more readily on their own! ...
Morning Prayer, 24 January 15
Vic the Vicar 24 JanFrancis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, Teacher of the Faith, 1622 Seventh Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Psalm 122 I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.
What is a matted coat, and what is the big deal?
Mutley Makeovers 24 Jan"The owner is probably not going to be happy: 1) they wanted their fluffy dog back and you clipped him short! 2) There are sores on his skin that 'weren't there' before! 3) He has been sulking since he got home, he must have had a dreadful time at ...
The Return of Mr Selfridge
Fashionmommy's Blog 24 JanSunday night sees the return of the rather delectable Jeremy Piven to our screens as the huge TV hit Mr Selfridge returns for its third series.
Comment on Recent Sightings and A Wintery Webs
RSPB: Middleton Lakes 23 JanGreat first blog #KateT .
Lanzarote, Ilas Canarias
Bob the Birder 23 JanFriday 23rd January 2015 Just back from a short break in Lanzarote for a bit of Winter sun.
Blog Post: Recent Sightings and A Wintery Webs
RSPB: Middleton Lakes 23 JanIt was a beautiful icy morning while we were out doing our monthly WeBS count on Monday.
Naomi Neoh – Lily
Cicily Bridal 23 JanOur beautiful Lily from Naomi Neoh Atelier is up for sale!!!! The dress is a sample from our lovely boutique and is a size 12, she is in fabulous condition and up for grabs at the amazing price of £1500.00! If you are a smaller size than our ...
The Antibiotic Awareness Campaign
Female Imagination 23 JanAntibiotics are important medicines for treating bacterial infections in both humans and animals.
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Sport
Tamworth FC players delight in 12th straight league win
Tamworth Herald 24 JanTamworth FC's players have been reacting on Twitter to the side's 4-1 win over Stalybridge Celtic.
Chasetown FC manager and former FA Cup hero Craig Harris sacked
Express & Star 24 JanChasetown Football Club have sacked manager Craig Harris in the wake of their 2-0 defeat at Coalville this afternoon.
Styche and Clarke at double as Tamworth FC win 12 in a row
Tamworth Herald 24 JanTamworth FC 4 Stalybridge Celtic 1 Tamworth made it 12 league wins in a row with a dominant victory over Stalybridge.
£1 ticket offer for children to watch Tamworth FC go for…
Tamworth Herald 24 JanTamworth youngsters are being invited to watch The Lambs game this afternoon - for just 1!Tamworth FC is running a 'kids in for a quid' ticket offer for their match against Stalybridge Celtic today (January 24) for children under the age of 16 as ...
U16s Lions after players
Wyrley Juniors FC 24 JanOur Under 16s Lions are after a couple of defenders to complete their squad.
Tamworth FC can cope despite Preston blow – Fowler
Tamworth Herald 24 JanTamworth FC assistant Mike Fowler admits losing centre back Dan Preston will be a massive blow for the Lambs.
Tamworth FC’s Mettam hopes to return as a ‘new signing’
Tamworth Herald 24 JanLEON Mettam is hoping to come back to Tamworth firing on all cylinders after joining King's Lynn on loan for a month, writes Matt Panter.
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Business
Cuadrilla fracking hopes dashed by council planners
TheBusinessDesk 22 JanLICHFIELD fracking company Cuadrillas plans to explore for shale gas at two sites between Blackpool and Preston in Lancashire have suffered a major setback.
Landowners criticise government on HS2 compensation
TheBusinessDesk 21 JanTHE Country Landowners Association has challenged the Government over the rate of interest it pays on late compensation to businesses affected by major infrastructure projects such as HS2.
Lloyds Bank secures new partnership with Tamworth Borough Council
Birmingham Post 21 JanBanking group has taken over all the facilities operated by the local authority as it strives to get more people using online services...
Lloyds concludes new banking deal with Staffordshire local authority
TheBusinessDesk 20 JanLLOYDS Bank Commercial Banking has announced a new agreement with Tamworth Borough Council, which will see the provision of ongoing banking facilities across all of the local authoritys service...
Work on Lighthouse residential scheme in Birmingham city centre to start
Birmingham Post 19 JanThe development, named Lighthouse, is situated on the southern edge of the Masshouse Plaza plot, near the proposed Birmingham Cuzon Street HS2 station...
Work on Lighthouse residential scheme in Birmingham city centre to start
Birmingham Post 19 JanThe development, named Lighthouse, is situated on the southern edge of the Masshouse Plaza plot, near the proposed Birmingham Cuzon Street HS2 station...
DfT needs to learn from mistakes and not allow massive overspend on HS2
TheBusinessDesk 16 JanTHE Department for Transport should learn from previous mistakes and improve value for money on the delivery of major projects such as high speed rail.
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Staffordshire at Westminster »
Topical Questions | Oral Answers to Questions – Transport | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 22 JanI will meet the Minister of State, Department for Transport, my right hon.
Railway Improvements | Oral Answers to Questions – Transport | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 22 JanI am grateful for that answer, but on the question of infrastructure, my constituents in Drayton Bassett are concerned by comments that have been made by the right hon.
Parliamentary Digital Service | Oral Answers to Questions – House of Commons Commission | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 22 JanI am grateful for that answer—unlike the Carol Mills disaster, this appointment seems to be well made.
Railway Stations (Disabled Access) | Oral Answers to Questions – Transport | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 22 JanI know that my right hon.
Dairy Industry | Oral Answers to Questions – Wales | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 21 JanMy right hon.
Dairy Industry | Oral Answers to Questions – Wales | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 21 JanMy right hon.
Travel Restrictions: USA | Home Office | Written Answers
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 15 JanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will revoke the entry ban into the UK on the US broadcaster Michael Alan Weiner, also known as Michael Savage.
More Staffordshire at Westminster
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Erasmus Darwin House on the corner of Beacon Street and The Close in Lichfield, Staffordshire is the former home of the English poet and physician Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of naturalist Charles Darwin
UK news
- Labour's drive towards diesel cars causing 'massive public health problem,' admits shadow Environment Minister
- Fracking: Lancashire County Council poised to approve two controversial shale gas sites, despite objections
- Election 2015: There are 100 days to go to a six-party poll that will focus heavily on the leaders
- Record number now making child maintenance payments, new figures show
- Labour party leadership: Blairite Liz Kendall emerges as fresh rival to Ed Miliband
- Growing mussels: Precious freshwater shellfish are thriving in a unique green project
- Iraq invasion 2003: The bloody warnings six wise men gave to Tony Blair as he prepared to launch poorly planned campaign
- Pioneering homelessness hostel uses on-site psychologists to treat addicts – and enjoys a successful first year
- Jobless are being punished with hunger for claiming unemployment benefit, say churches
- Tailor benefits to match local needs and costs, says Citizens Advice charity
International news
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Walsall player 178. David Louis “Dave” Massart 
Stickymackhouse 24 JanDavid Louis “Dave” Massart (2 November 1919 – 1993) was an English professional footballer who scored 73 goals in 126 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham City, Walsall, Bury and Chesterfield.