Staffordshire news and blogs Thursday 24 July 2014
News
Pictures of the Past: Tamworth, a town to be proud of? 
Tamworth Herald 24 JulTHIS week's Pictures from the Past is dedicated to last week's article (page 26) concerning the new Tamworth Loyalty Card which has been launched to encourage people to use local businesses.
Lichfield school governors to oppose plan for new sports facility on playing field
Lichfield Live 24 JulGovernors of a Lichfield school say they will “strongly oppose” plans to build a new sports facility on their playing field.
Secret life of foxes captured by Lichfield wildlife blogger…
Lichfield Mercury 24 JulA FRIARY High School pupil has been learning about the habits of foxes by filming them in the school grounds.
Evicted: Tamworth’s most vulnerable people being kicked out of…
Tamworth Herald 24 JulTHE 13 most vulnerable people in Tamworth are being kicked out of their homes.
Clock ticks on Lichfield District Council ward boundary shake-up
Lichfield Mercury 24 JulTHE independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England's consultation on new district council ward boundaries across Lichfield and Burntwood closes on July 28.
Lichfield MP calls for new station to link cross city line with HS2
Lichfield Live 24 JulLichfield’s MP has called for a new stop to be added to the cross-city line.
Saxon king statue at Tamworth Castle looks for business backing
Tamworth Herald 24 JulTAMWORTH'S former mayor John Garner has issued a renewed call to local businesses to throw their weight behind his campaign to get an eight-foot tall statue of a Saxon king installed in the Castle Grounds.
A Levels 2014: University Clearing
Lichfield Mercury 24 JulIt's a stressful time of year for many students who have left college and now are waiting to know their A-level results.
A Levels 2014: University Clearing
Tamworth Herald 24 JulIt's a stressful time of year for many students who have left college and now are waiting to know their A-level results.
Charity walk to boost Oxjam Lichfield Takeover event
Lichfield Live 24 JulA Lichfield charity event is being boosted by a fundraising walk.
Driver banned after reversing more than a mile up M6 Toll
Express & Star 24 JulA drink-driver who reversed along the M6 Toll for more than a mile after getting lost and ‘panicking’ because he had little cash has been handed a community order and banned from driving for 21 months.
Call for fire hydrants at mobile home park after ferocious blaze
Express & Star 24 JulFire hydrants must be installed on a mobile home park in the wake of a ferocious grass fire, residents said today.
Parcel firm treasurer must pay back stolen Help for Heroes cash
Express & Star 24 JulA parcel firm treasurer who pocketed thousands of pounds destined for a work fund that donated to the Help For Heroes charity and paid for the staff Christmas party has been spared jail - but ordered to repay the full amount she stole.
Superhero theme for world’s shortest fun run in Burntwood
Lichfield Live 24 JulSome of the participants get ready for the world’a shortest fun run record attempt The world’s shortest fun run challenge is heading back to Burntwood – with a superhero theme.
A Levels: Frequently asked questions
Lichfield Mercury 24 JulNow the big day has come and you've finally got those all-important results you may be left with more questions that a lifetime's worth of exam papers put together.
A Levels: Frequently asked questions
Tamworth Herald 24 JulNow the big day has come and you've finally got those all-important results you may be left with more questions that a lifetime's worth of exam papers put together.
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Blogs
Bloomer Girls from Boston Beaten by Bushnell’s Boys (1901)
Stickymackhouse 23 JulBloomer Girls from Boston Beaten by Bushnell’s Boys (1901) baseball, bloomer girls, women Leave a comment (From the San Francisco Call – July 15, 1901) They Are Not so Young As They Have Been, and, Although They Are Treated with Distinguished ...
Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Jack The Ripper case.
Stickymackhouse 22 JulThere may have been more prolific serial killers than the murderer of prostitutes in Whitechapel in 1888, but few have captured the public imagination in the same way.
SON OF SAM (REGGIE MORRIS)
Stickymackhouse 22 JulSON OF SAM (REGGIE MORRIS) Some weeks ago I published a very small blog, about Adrian Wigley and Reg Morris.
Why you must vote to have your say – Simon Peaple, leader of the…
Tamworth Herald 22 JulThe disconnection between political parties and the electorate is a widely acknowledged issue and poses challenges to both the parties and voters.
The Amistad trials
Stickymackhouse 21 JulThe following account appeared in the New London Gazette of August 26,1839: While this vessel was sounding this day between Gardner’s and Montauk Points, a schooner was seen lying in shore off Culloden Point, under circumstances so suspicious as to...
1889: Jack The Ripper Said to Have Connection With Police
Stickymackhouse 21 Jul1889: Jack The Ripper Said to Have Connection With Police LONDON — One of the most interesting and, perhaps, significant points in connection with the murder of Alice Mackenzie is one to which much attention has not yet been called.
Is the Mexican Nation “Locoed” by a Peculiar Weed? (1915)
Stickymackhouse 20 JulIs the Mexican Nation “Locoed” by a Peculiar Weed? (1915) (From the Ogden Standard – September 25, 1915) Deadly Marihuana Rolled in Cigarettes, Becomes the Curse of the Southern Republic and May Account for the “Bravery” of “Greaser” ...
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Blogs
Israel – Palestine: Proportionate and Legal?
Vic the Vicar 24 JulOnce again the naughty UN have put themselves into the firing line after a shell has hit a UN-run school (being used as a shelter) in Gaza - killing some 15 people and wounded something in excess of 200 injured.
A most amazing image!
Vic the Vicar 24 JulOne of those fantastic images that catch the eye and capture the imagination: Can't find out where it originated but my compliments and respect are surely theirs.
Tibberton to Worcester.
Narrowboat Oakfield 24 JulLate Saturday afternoon the rain stopped and the sun popped out, so we cruised on down to Tibberton and tied Oakfield up on the end of the long line of boats there.
Reasons to Be Cheerful Part 3: Teacakes and Terriers at Glasgow 2014
Simon Partridge 24 JulIt has long been my considered opinion that one of the few things better than a Tunnock’s Teacake would be a dancing Tunnock’s Teacake.
10 Things that Annoy Photography Enthusiasts
Nick Brickett 24 JulHey guys, sorry I’ve not done much blogging lately – I’ve been busy knee-deep in planning my own wedding alongside my partner Natalie – the big day is just over a week away, and then we’ll be jetting off to beautiful ...
UKIP and Immigration: A conversation
Vic the Vicar 24 JulI happened across an image of the UK with the words I have added to my version below from UKIP which was accompanied by the words in the caption: NHS, schools overcrowded, 2.2million jobless, wages depressed, houses unaffordable CONTROL IMMIGRATION My...
Dogcollars – the saga ends
Vic the Vicar 24 JulYes indeedy - after a journey of many months I have the last two bits of plastic safely in my possessions (well I assume I do, I haven't opened the envelope yet!).
Canal News – Chesterfield Canal, Audlem Festival,History Walk
Chasewater Stuff's Blog 24 JulCanal News Morse Lock, Chesterfield Canal.
Book Review – The World’s Most Influential Fashion Designers
Fashionmommy's Blog 24 JulAs an avid book worm and fashion fan, my love for beautiful coffee table style books knows no bounds.
Covers band trip set for Lichfield pub gig
Lichfield Live 24 JulTrip Lichfield-based Trip will be returning to the stage at the Feathers Inn.
Making Luxury Fashion Affordable
Fashionmommy's Blog 24 JulThe word luxury often means expensive, especially in certain industries.
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Sport
Pictures of the Past: Tamworth, a town to be proud of?
Tamworth Herald 24 JulTHIS week's Pictures from the Past is dedicated to last week's article (page 26) concerning the new Tamworth Loyalty Card which has been launched to encourage people to use local businesses.
Southend United take a look at Lambs defender
Tamworth Herald 24 JulTamworth defender Ben Richards-Everton played in a trial game for Southend United on Wednesday night.
Townsend injury not as bad as first feared for Tamworth FC
Tamworth Herald 24 JulTamworth have been handed a pre-season boost by news that Michael Townsend's hamstring injury is not as bad as first feared.
Lambs boss reflects on Swansea City defeat
Tamworth Herald 24 JulTamworth FC boss Dale Belford took positives from his side's 1-0 defeat against Swansea City's under-21s last night.
Chasetown FC set to renew FA Cup rivalries in pre-season
Lichfield Live 24 JulChasetown FC will renew the first of their FA Cup rivalries as they entertain Port Vale in a pre-season friendly.
Academy coach wanted.
Wyrley Juniors FC 24 JulThe Club is looking for a committed coach for our Boys’ Academy that meets Saturday mornings.
2014 MTB XC National Championships Hopton Woods
Lichfield City Cycling Club 24 JulIt was a tough and technical course, made extremely challenging from the torrential rain on Saturday.
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Business
Huge bill as storm floods bunkers at Little Aston Golf Club
Birmingham Post 24 JulSix-figure clean-up cost as downpour ruins sand at one of city's best clubs...
Lichfield businesses come together to discuss new improvement plan
Lichfield Live 24 JulBusinesses have been learning more about plans to drive more trade to Lichfield city centre.
Infrastructure chief to join HS2′s Birmingham team
Birmingham Post 24 JulHunts is now on for executives to lead the £50bn high-speed rail project in the city...
HS2 should make towns and cities ‘magnets for growth’, says Government
TheBusinessDesk 23 JulTRANSPORT secretary Patrick McLoughlin has challenged towns and ciies to seize the full transformational potential of the HS2 high-speed rail project, and has promised strong government support to hel...
Award for Lichfield apprentice
Lichfield Live 23 JulLiam Dixon with his award A Lichfield apprentice has won an award.
Residents lose fight against new fish and chip shop in Lichfield
Lichfield Live 23 JulThe proposed site of the new fish and chip shop in Lichfield.
JLL – Infrastructure is catalyst for new office boom
TheBusinessDesk 22 JulIan Cornock BIRMINGHAM has long been just a major transaction or two away from supply issues for Grade A stock, as JLL warned at its 2014 Predictions event.
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Staffordshire at Westminster »
Bilateral EU Free Trade Agreements | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 22 JulI am grateful for that answer, although I think it is unfortunate that because of our membership of the European Union, we cannot enter into bilateral agreements ourselves.
Bilateral EU Free Trade Agreements | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 22 JulI am grateful for that answer, although I think it is unfortunate that because of our membership of the European Union, we cannot enter into bilateral agreements ourselves.
Ukraine (Flight MH17) and Gaza | Oral Answers to Questions – Education | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 21 JulAlthough President Poroshenko has announced a 40-km cordon around the MH17 crash site, reports from Donetsk over the weekend suggest that the fighting, far from diminishing, has increased.
Ukraine (Flight MH17) and Gaza | Oral Answers to Questions – Education | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 21 JulAlthough President Poroshenko has announced a 40-km cordon around the MH17 crash site, reports from Donetsk over the weekend suggest that the fighting, far from diminishing, has increased.
Business of the House | Commons debates
TWFY: Christopher Pincher MP (Conservative) Tamworth 17 JulWill my right hon.
UK Voters Overseas | Oral Answers to Questions – Electoral Commission Committee | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 17 JulI am very grateful for that answer.
Retirement of the Clerk of the House | Bill Presented – Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Regulation) Bill | Commons debates
TWFY: Mchael Fabricant MP (Conservative) Lichfield 16 JulI was able to demonstrate very clearly what a wig should indeed look like.
More Staffordshire at Westminster
- JulyEvening
on flickr 20 Jul 14
The churchyard as the sun goes down at Alrewas, Staffordshire
UK news
- Exclusive: Tulisa Contostavlos drugs trial collapse – CPS to investigate Fake Sheikh's credibility as witness
- Tulisa Contostavlos drugs trial collapse: CPS to investigate Fake Sheikh's credibility as witness
- Andy McSmith's Diary: Ukip now has a ‘front bench’ – just don’t try to sit on it
- Undercover police broke rules to spy on the Lawrence and De Menezes family campaigners
- Police spied on family of a boy killed in a racist attack
- Major Tory donor’s company in talks to finance sanctioned Russian oil giant
- Peaches Geldof: Her final day – and her fatal decision
- Registrars should have power to call off sham marriages, say MPs
- Ukip reshuffle places women in senior roles
- Prisoners' appeal to vote in Scottish independence referendum rejected
International news
- UN shelter in Gaza 'struck by Israeli shells'
- Gaza under fire: Live blog
- Ukraine PM resigns amid parliamentary turmoil
- Algeria confirms crash of passenger airliner
- Iraq gets new president as violence rages
- Sudan 'apostasy' woman arrives in Italy
- Gaddafi's spy chief to be tried in Libya
- Norway warned of imminent security threat
- 'Raped' Indian girl found hanging from tree
- Sierra Leone's top Ebola doctor gets virus
- UN: Islamic State orders female circumcision
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Helping to shape the future of libraries 
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 24 JulAs you will know, we are currently looking at proposals for our libraries to make sure they are fit for future years, and we want your feedback to help us do this.