Staffordshire news and blogs Tuesday 17 October 2017
News
Warning to residents as criminals target gardens 
Tamworth Informed 16 OctWARWICKSHIRE police are warning residents to be on their guards after a number of incidents in which persons have been found in private gardens and sheds have been broken in to.
Stay & Play returns for spooky fun at Ankerside
Tamworth Informed 16 OctTHE hugely popular Stay Play will be back at Ankerside next Thursday for a morning of Halloween-themed fun and games.
Get fit for FREE this half term
Tamworth Informed 16 OctACTIVE Tamworth will be helping people to get ‘in shape’ this half term, when they take a visit to the outdoor gyms across the borough.
City school axes plan to sell white poppies after ‘indoctrination’ row
Tamworth Herald 16 OctPacifist group says it helps children 'form own values...
Storm Ophelia: Fallen trees spark road and rail disruption around Midlands
Tamworth Herald 16 OctDrivers and rail passengers hit by lengthy delays after high winds bring trees down onto the M6 and railway lines...
These are the Birmingham children’s centres set to close – and those that have been spared
Tamworth Herald 16 OctAfter a summer of consultation city children's services chiefs have put their final list together...
The worst online sexual abuse is suffered by the youngest
Lichfield Mercury 16 OctThe data has been compiled by the Internet Watch Foundation...
WWF issues urgent warning as ‘two-fifths of rivers polluted with sewage’
Tamworth Herald 16 OctA report from environmental charity WWF said 80% of rivers failed to meet good ecological standards, with half affected by sewage pollution...
Most households having to pay for bulky rubbish and garden waste collections
Lichfield Mercury 16 OctThree-fifths (60%) of local authorities with responsibility for rubbish collections impose costs for picking up waste from the garden...
How UK universities are generating nearly £100BILLION per year for economy
Tamworth Herald 16 OctHigher education institutions also support nearly a million jobs...
Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock’s body to be studied by Stanford University
Tamworth Herald 16 OctJohn Fudenberg said an autopsy was completed on the 64-year-old...
Six-month minimum sentence proposed for thugs caught TWICE with acid
Lichfield Mercury 16 OctThe new two strikes rule will mirror the regime for those convicted of more than one knife possession offence...
Schoolgirl sexually assaulted on bus in Walsall
Lichfield Mercury 16 OctThe 15-year-old was travelling through Walsall Wood on the number 10A...
Hillary Clinton worried kids getting ‘short shrift’ in Brexit process
Tamworth Herald 16 OctThe former US secretary of state and presidential hopeful was recognised for her commitment to promoting the rights of families and children...
Warning over iPhone text message scam trying to hack your Apple ID
Lichfield Mercury 16 OctThe aim is trick people into giving up the password that they use to get into their Apple account...
Knifepoint robbery gang hunted after stealing bikes from Sutton Coldfield schoolboys
Lichfield Mercury 16 OctTwo 13-year-old were threatened in the cowardly attack in Blackwood Road, Streetly...
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Blogs
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.
Education opportunities for local businesses
The Birmingham Press 6 OctBirmingham universities offer free talent, training and support services to local SMEs.
Unlocking the power of the crowd
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 5 OctSupporting communities to be at the heart of local initiatives is the future of local government, and the way that we’ll continue to improve the lives of people in Staffordshire.
Drugs, Weapons and Cash Seized in Police Raids in Tamworth
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 3 OctStaffordshire Police have seized drugs, weapons, stolen items and cash in a series of raids at addresses in Tamworth.
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Blogs
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.
Morning Prayer – Friday 13 October 2017,
Vic the Vicar 13 OctEdward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 Psalm 55 Hear my prayer, O God; hide not yourself from my petition.
Fun ways for you and your child to stay fit this Autumn
Fashionmommy's Blog 12 OctAs Winter starts to draw in, and the days get colder, it would be very easy to opt for the choice made by bears and just hibernate until Spring comes around again.
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Sport
Tony Pulis on what West Brom simply have to do better
Tamworth Herald 16 OctThe Albion boss was left frustrated in the closing stages of the 1-1 draw...
Tony Pulis explains how Ben Foster got injured and Boaz Myhill soldiering on
Tamworth Herald 16 OctThe Albion gaffer has something of a keeper crisis ahead of Southampton...
‘What the **** is happening here?’ The truth about The Bomb Squad at Aston Villa
Tamworth Herald 16 OctShay Given lifts the lid on life for the unwanted players during Paul Lambert's AVFC reign...
West Brom player ratings: How Myhill, Chadli and co fared at Leicester
Lichfield Mercury 16 OctThe WBA group scored individually after the 1-1 draw...
Leicester 1 West Brom 1: Report as cracking Nacer Chadli free-kick ensures Albion take a point
Tamworth Herald 16 OctPaul Suart's full-time report from the King Power Stadium...
Aston Villa U23 player ratings: Jordan Lyden and Callum O’Hare superb in Wolves win
Tamworth Herald 16 OctAlex Dicken was in attendance as the young claret and blues avenge the first team...
Round 6 WMCCL-race report
Lichfield City Cycling Club 16 OctRace report from supported rider Daniel Barnes Yesterday was round 6 of the WMCCL league at Baggeridge.
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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...
More Staffordshire at Westminster
- RussellSt
on flickr 3 Oct 17
A view of Russell Street, Leek, Staffordshire from some distance.
UK news
- Brexit: UK fears collapse of talks within weeks despite Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker's 'constructive' dinner
- New House of Lords peerages 'to be limited to 15 years'
- Women's refuge budgets slashed by nearly a quarter over past seven years
- Brexit: No deal would cost millions of families £500 a year, warns major study
- Theresa May told to 'stop wasting money' on plans to axe 50 MPs because they will be stopped
- Vulnerable children could be put at risk by falling numbers of specialist NHS nurses
- Hate-crime prosecutions fall despite spike in reported attacks after Brexit referendum
- Parsons Green stabbing: One man dies after knife attack at London station
- Parsons Green knife attack: One dead and two injured in stabbing at London station
- Andrew Lloyd Webber to quit House of Lords due to Brexit making his schedule 'impossibly' busy
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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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.