Staffordshire news and blogs Friday 24 May 2013
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News
Taking aim at Penkridge Bank Holiday fun
Staffordshire Newsletter 24 MayTHERE will be plenty of half-term fun for youngsters in Penkridge next week as the leisure centre runs a series of activities from Tuesday to Friday.
Blueprint for Stafford and Cannock’s health future to be published June 19
Staffordshire Newsletter 24 MayA BLUEPRINT for the future of healthcare services in Stafford and Cannock will be published on Wednesday June 19.
Website helping Lichfield and Burntwood families find half-term fun
Lichfield Live 24 MayFamilies living in Lichfield and Burntwood are being reminded that there’s plenty of local fun to be had during half-term.
Fradley dad’s thank you to hospital staff who helped care for ‘miracle’ baby
Lichfield Live 24 MayNatalie Walker during her stay in hospital after being born weighing just 1lb 9oz A Fradley dad has raised over £1,200 as a thank you to hospital staff who helped care for his daughter after she was born three months prematurely.
Last orders could be permanently called on disused pub near Lichfield
Lichfield Live 24 MayThe Black Horse.
Enterprising Lichfield pupils land national innovation award
Lichfield Live 24 MayThe team behind Hazar collecting their award.
Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park boosted by £1,500 grant
Lichfield Live 24 MayA free music spectacular in Lichfield has received a boost after being handed a £1,500 grant from the Swinfen Broun Charitable Trust.
Lichfield school celebrates as students achieve sporting success
Lichfield Live 24 MayEmma Harris with her medal Pupils from a Lichfield dyslexia school have been scooping honours for their sporting abilities.
Thinking caps on for quiz night in Burntwood
Lichfield Live 24 MayPeople are being invited to put their thinking caps on at an event in Burntwood.
Landowner’s request to increase number of car boot sales is rejected
Lichfield Live 24 MayPlans to increase the number of days land near Lichfield and Burntwood can be used to host car boot sales have been rejected.
Chance for residents to see proposed HS2 changes at Lichfield consultation event
Lichfield Live 24 MayA graphic mock-up of the HS2 line People living in and around Lichfield will get the chance to view the latest plans for HS2 at an event at the Guildhall.
Plans for Gungate site are ‘still alive’
Tamworth Herald 24 MayHOPES for a multi-million pound redevelopment in Tamworth town centre have been given a major boost this week but a new shopping centre is looking unlikely for the town.
Guides with a rich appreciation of town’s history to offer tours
Tamworth Herald 24 MayLee KettleTAMWORTH has a new organisation to promote it as a visitor destination thanks to the launch of a new group.
No change at the top as leader Cook sticks with ‘winning team’
Tamworth Herald 24 MayDETAILS on who the key movers and shakers are at Tamworth Borough Council for the forthcoming year have been announced and there are no changes at the top.
Mamma Mia you’ll love cinema night at the Castle Grounds
Tamworth Herald 24 MayTAMWORTH Castle Grounds is to be transformed into a giant outdoor cinema when the town hosts its first-ever open air film show.
Hard work has made nature reserve worthy of the name
Tamworth Herald 24 MayTHE sweet scent of cowslips, bluebells and other wildflowers wafts through the springtime air in a small corner of north-east Tamworth.
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Blogs
Penkridge Photowalk 30th June
Connect Cannock 23 MayRegular readers of ConnectCannock will have seen our previous photowalks around Cannock town centre and Cannock Chase.
Missoula host ‘Man vs Food’ challenge
Connect Cannock 23 MayOn Thursday the 4th July between 7 and 9pm, Missoula in Cannock town centre will be hosting the ultimate food challenge to anyone brave enough to enter.
Staffordshire Set for Superfast Broadband
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 23 MayThousands of Staffordshire people and businesses will have more opportunities opened up to them through superfast broadband access, following a multi-million pound partnership announced on Thursday May 23.
Curiouser & Curiouser
Lichfield Lore 21 MayOn my work journey from Lichfield to Stafford (and back again!), I used to drive past Wolseley Bridge twice a day, twice a week for two years, always curious about the collection of buildings and machinery opposite The Wolseley Centre and always …
Youngsters get to Go Ape at Mobile Playground
Connect Cannock 21 MayKids will get to monkey around a little more than usual over the next four weeks at Birches Valley, as Go Ape introduce their Mobile Playground.
A hard fought campaign – now back to business.
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 21 MayAfter a long and hard-fought county wide election campaign, it’s back down to the business of running the county council.
HUNDREDS PLEDGE THEIR SUPPORT FOR CANNOCK HOSPITAL
Aidan Burley MP 21 MayAhead of the official consultation on the proposals for the reorganisation of health services across Staffordshire, Chase MP Aidan Burley has today submitted the first batch of constituents’ campaign pledges to the Mid Staffs Trust Special …
Janos Toth – Calls for Environment Agency to take prosecution action
Janos Toth 21 MayCouncillor Janos Toth Labours Parliamentary Candidate for Cannock Chase, said: “The residents living around the Anaerobic Digestion Plant are entitled to a decent living environment and must be protected from foul smelling odours.
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Blogs
Friday Shopping Special – Wallis
Fashionmommy's Blog 24 MayThe Friday shopping special this week is all about Wallis .
Website helping Lichfield and Burntwood families find half-term fun
Lichfield Live 24 MayFamilies living in Lichfield and Burntwood are being reminded that there’s plenty of local fun to be had during half-term.
Want to stop turning a deaf eye?
Vic the Vicar 24 MayThen take a look at the poster below and sign up if you’re near to Tamworth and if you’re not, then why not think about running a course in your own patch? This is one of the most worthwhile areas of engagement a church can have in its community – so…
Rock covers band promise a noisy night in Burntwood
Lichfield Live 24 MayA rock covers band are ready to raise the roof on a Burntwood venue.
Local Heritage Railways over the Spring Bank Holiday
Chasewater Stuff's Blog 24 MayChasewaterRailway Bank Holiday Running – 25/26/27th May Saturday 25th – Trains running between 11am-4pm with a diesel loco in use – The sidings tea room, Gift shop, Bella’s Waggon will be open.
New Lichfield Rocks Festival to raise money for St Giles Hospice
Lichfield Live 24 MayA local band has set up a music festival in Lichfield to raise money for a charity close to its heart.
Toy Review: WOW Toys Multicultural Figures – Cost Cutters UK
ET speaks from home 24 MayThe lovely people from Cost Cutters UK has kindly approached me to review one of their stock toys: WOW Toys Multicultural Figures .
Food Review: Ohso Probiotic Chocolate
ET speaks from home 24 MayHave you heard about a chocolate containing probiotic? I had not until I found Ohso probiotic chocolate through Twitter.
Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park boosted by £1,500 grant
Lichfield Live 24 MayA free music spectacular in Lichfield has received a boost after being handed a £1,500 grant from the Swinfen Broun Charitable Trust.
When social media becomes antisocial
Vic the Vicar 24 MayI see a number of Police Forces around the country have posted something like this: We would urge people to consider the very real impact of their online comments in relation to this matter.
All seasons in one ride – Lichfield to Sutton Park
Lichweeled 24 MayYesterday we cycled to and through Sutton Park.
Facebook & Donation Page Set Up In Memory Of Murdered Soldier Lee Rigby In Woolwich
Female Imagination 24 MayLee Rigby was born in Manchester, spent a year in Cyprus, and served for six months in Afghanistan with the military during one of the most violent periods of the 12-year-long conflict.
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Sport
Belford delighted as AFC Barrow midfielder Richie Baker signs…
Tamworth Herald 24 MayTamworth FC have completed the signing of AFC Barrow midfielder Richie Baker.
Places still available FA Level 2 course at Chesterton!
Staffordshire FA 24 MayStaffordshire FA is running an FA Level 2 certificate in coaching football course at Chesterton Community Sports College starting at the end of June.
Free Coach Education Opportunity for Grassroots Coaches
Staffordshire FA 24 MayStoke City FC in partnership with Coerver® Coaching are delighted to offer the opportunity for local coaches to attend a FREE coach education clinic aimed at providing each attendee with an insight into the innovative academy coaching programme…
CHAMPIONS!!!
Staffordshire FA 24 MayThe County Under 18 Team completed their Midland Youth Football Championship Programme in style last night at Pelsall Villa FC with a comprehensive 4 – 0 victory over Northamptonshire to secure the Championship for the second time in three…
Park batsmen have a fixture to forget
Tamworth Herald 24 MaySWARKESTONE (67-4) beat LULLINGTON PARK (66) by six wicketsLULLINGTON Park’s notoriously fragile batting failed again as they slipped to defeat against Swarkestone.
Magnificent Mander guides Appleby to Sharnford draw
Tamworth Herald 24 MayAPPLEBY MAGNA CC FIRST (216-9 dec) drew with SHARNFORD (194-7)A BRILLIANT century from Ben Mander put Appleby Magna on their way to a winning draw against Sharnford in Leicestershire Senior League Division One.
Magafas finds batting form as Coleshill edge clear at top
Tamworth Herald 24 MayKENILWORTH CC (141) lost to COLESHILL CC FIRST XI (147-2) by eight wicketsPETE Magafas led Coleshill’s victory charge as they maintained their fine start to the season.
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Business
Last orders could be permanently called on disused pub near Lichfield
Lichfield Live 24 MayThe Black Horse.
Enterprising Lichfield pupils land national innovation award
Lichfield Live 24 MayThe team behind Hazar collecting their award.
Here’s how to end recession
Tamworth Herald 24 MayWE can’t escape from reading or hearing about our country’s national debt and in one way or another it affects us all.
Time to ditch old Engelbert!
Tamworth Herald 24 MayDENMARK’S Eurovision song winner ‘Teardrops’ has already achieved a million sales across Europe, and is being downloaded by people to enjoy the performance and song in the ever increasing electronic formats that are available to music lovers…
Leaders aiming to cash in by building the HS2
Tamworth Herald 24 MayBUSINESS leaders in the region have welcomed recent announcements in the Queen’s Speech about the progress of HS2 as a major step forward.
Managers deserve to be showered with this praise
Tamworth Herald 24 MayA COMPANY employing more than 200 people in Tamworth has joined an elite group of just four per cent of UK businesses by achieving a prestigious management standard.
Company’s award is no accident and this time it’s gold
Tamworth Herald 24 MayA BATHROOM sanitation company has struck gold in an awards scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
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Staffordshire at Westminster »
Pensioners | Oral Answers to Questions – Work and Pensions | Commons debates
TWFY: Gavin Williamson MP (Conservative) South Staffordshire 20 MayUnlike the Opposition, we on this side of the House recognise that it is not right to increase basic state pensions by 75p: we give proper increases.
Pensioners | Oral Answers to Questions – Work and Pensions | Commons debates
TWFY: Gavin Williamson MP (Conservative) South Staffordshire 20 MayUnlike the Opposition, we on this side of the House recognise that it is not right to increase basic state pensions by 75p: we give proper increases.
Military Medals Review | Cabinet Office | Written Answers
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 20 MayTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office (1) when the next stage of Sir John Holmes’ Military Medals Review will be completed; and if he will make a statement; (2) what timescale has been set for the completion of Sir John Holmes’ Military…
Military Medals Review | Cabinet Office | Written Answers
TWFY: Aidan Burley MP (Conservative) Cannock 20 MayTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office (1) when the next stage of Sir John Holmes’ Military Medals Review will be completed; and if he will make a statement; (2) what timescale has been set for the completion of Sir John Holmes’ Military…
Business of the House | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 16 MayMay we have a debate on job provision and particularly the role that job clubs can play in helping people to find work? We have three job clubs in Tamworth, and I have no doubt that they have played their part in helping people find work and…
Overseas Voters | Oral Answers to Questions – Electoral Commission Committee | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 16 MayThat is encouraging news.
Religious Freedom | Oral Answers to Questions – Church Commissioners | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 16 MayAm I much loved…
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UK news
- In pictures: British Airways plane lands at Heathrow Airport
- Scotland's top policeman pleads for the force to keep seized proceeds of crime
- Woolwich attack: 'You don't expect it to happen when he's in the UK. You think they're safe': Family pay emotional tribute to Lee Rigby
- Woolwich attack: 'You don't expect it to happen when he's in the UK. You think they're safe': Family pay emotional tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby
- Woolwich soldier killing suspects 'attended Greenwich University together'
- Video: Woolwich attack suspect was 'completely normal', says friend
- Heathrow airport reopens runways after British Airways plane 'on fire over London' makes emergency landing
- Dale Cregan's police van in collision on the way to court
- Exclusive: Woolwich killings suspect Michael Adebolajo was inspired by cleric banned from UK after urging followers to behead enemies of Islam
- Video: British Airways plane on runway at Heathrow Airport after landing
International news
- Russia: Syria agrees to take part in talks
- Two more arrested over UK soldier's killing
- IMF chief's trial over payout resumes
- Turkey parliament passes anti-alcohol bill
- Deadly blast targets Thai soldiers
- Kerry urges hard decisions for peace talks
- Abe begins landmark visit to Myanmar
- Lebanon sectarian unrest toll rises
- FIFA to bring in tough anti-racism sanctions
- Flooding grips Norway
- US tax official put on leave over scandal
- Gibraltar pushes to play in the big league
- US highway bridge collapses into river
- Obama defends US drone attacks
- Rioters continue to battle police in Sweden
24/May/2013 – Live Music/Food at George & Dragon on Bower day
Beacon Street Residents' Association 24 MayThe Lichfield Bower is being held on the bank holiday, Monday 27th of May.