Staffordshire news and blogs Friday 30 September 2016
News
‘Body cams’ building public confidence in policing, says PCC 
Tamworth Informed 30 SepTHE roll-out of body cams to all frontline police officers in Staffordshire is key to building public confidence in policing, says Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis.
Still time to have your say on Local Council Tax Reduction scheme
Tamworth Informed 30 SepANYONE who would like to comment on proposed changes to Tamworth Borough Council’s Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme is being reminded that they have until Friday October 14 to make their views known.
Ride to the Wall – this weekend!
Tamworth Informed 30 SepAN AMAZING sight can be seen this Saturday as thousands of motorcyclists from around the country ride to the National Memorial Arboretum.
Traffic delays after car fire near Tamworth
Tamworth Herald 30 SepMOTORIST hit heavy traffic this afternoon (September 30) after a car fire near Tamworth.
Watch as 40-tonne HGV squeezes over Fradley canal bridge and…
Lichfield Mercury 30 SepTHIS footage captures the precarious journey made by a 40-tonne HGV through narrow country lanes near Lichfield at one point even braving a small Victorian bridge spanning a canal.
Pupils found sharing violent Tamworth attack video could face…
Tamworth Herald 30 SepA TAMWORTH school has threatened pupils with disciplinary action if found sharing footage of a brutal attack on a teenage girl.
Necklaces torn from victims in robberies: Upper St John Street…
Lichfield Mercury 30 SepLICHFIELD and Burntwood residents are warned to be on their guard following two street robberies yesterday, Thursday 29 September.
Tamworth PCSO scoops top award at Staffordshire Police Force…
Tamworth Herald 30 SepA TAMWORTH Police Community Support Officer has scooped a top county award from the Chief Constable.
Lichfield man’s horror as mum, 80, is ‘degraded and abused’ in…
Lichfield Mercury 30 SepA LICHFIELD man has used secret recordings to expose the harrowing mistreatment of his 80-year-old mother in a 1,000 a week care home.
Tributes to Whittington man Tom Lloyd who died kayaking on…
Lichfield Mercury 30 SepFRIENDS of a Whittington man who died while kayaking in North Wales have described him as the "life and soul of the party.
‘Injustice’ over jailing prompts town yomp
Tamworth Herald 30 SepA TAMWORTH Royal Marine and his comrades have held a special Yomp to get justice for a soldier who was imprisoned for murder on a foreign battlefield.
Burglary in Bancroft
Tamworth Informed 29 SepPOLICE are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a property in Bancroft, Glascote Heath.
Police investigate fatal M6 collision
Tamworth Informed 29 SepWARWICKSHIRE Police are investigating a collision on the M6 today, Thursday 29 September, in which a man died.
NSPCC speak out over brutal attack on Tamworth schoolgirl
Tamworth Herald 29 SepA national children's charity has spoken out after a video of a Tamworth schoolgirl being attacked went viral on social media, sparking a police investigation.
Lichfield Garrick named as the most welcoming theatre in the West Midlands
Lichfield Live 29 SepThe Lichfield Garrick had been named the most welcoming theatre in the West Midlands.
Victory for Burntwood campaigners as replacement bus service is announced
Lichfield Live 29 SepCampaigners are celebrating after an agreement was reached to replace a bus service which was due to be axed.
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Blogs
Safeguarding Doxey Marshes
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 30 SepNew developments can pose a threat to wildlife and earlier this year the council was commended for its work to preserve the wildlife on the Redhill Business Park, where our sustainable newt tunnels led to an even greater number of species living in ...
Frightening times in secret past of Tamworth lorry driver
Tamworth Herald 30 SepLast week the Herald told of the remarkable secret past of Tamworth lorry driver Gyorgy Nadasdy, and how he became a teenage freedom fighter in his native Hungary.
Have a brew for Macmillan today and tomorrow!
BrownhillsBob 30 SepI notice there are two Macmillan coffee events taking place in Brownhills and Clayhnager over the next couple of days - all day today (Friday, 30th September 2016) at Chasewater Railway Cafe at Brownhills West Station, and tomorrow afternoon at ...
Deer water chase at Chasewater…
BrownhillsBob 28 SepYou'll remember a few days ago I cautioned local folk - especially dog walkers - to beware of the deer at the moment as the rut was getting underway, and they'd be a whole lot less tolerant as the hormones did their thing - well, I wasn't wrong - as ...
Lichfield Waterworks Trust – September 2016 public meeting this Thursday
BrownhillsBob 28 SepSandfields Pumping Station champion and public historian extraordinaire Dave Moore has been in touch to let me know that this Thursday evening (29th September 2016) there will be a public progress meeting for the Lichfield Waterworks Trust charity, ...
Walsall Player 176. Ally Brown
Stickymackhouse 26 SepAlistair “Ally” Brown (born 12 April 1951) is a Scottish former football player who played as a striker.
Walsall Player 175. Des Bremner
Stickymackhouse 26 SepDesmond George Bremner (born 7 September 1952) is a Scottish former professional football midfielder.
Walsall Player 174. David Bevan
Stickymackhouse 26 SepDavid Bevan (born June 24, 1989) is an Irish footballer who plays for Rushden Dimonds as a goalkeeper.
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Blogs
Make your party complete with a photobooth
Fashionmommy's Blog 30 SepSo, the venue is booked, the food is sorted and the disco is organised.
On a clear day….
Staffordshire Bred 30 SepOn the 2nd of May 1985 -(date on the back thanks to Mom) – my dad has photographed me staring forth with my binoculars from the Barr Beacon War Memorial (236 metres) on a visit home.
An evening with The White Company
Fashionmommy's Blog 30 SepLast Tuesday The White Company, in partnership with Style Birmingham magazine, hosted a special evening of fashion and fizz at their Grand Central store.
Morning Prayer – Friday 30 September 2016
Vic the Vicar 30 SepJerome, Translator of the Scriptures, Teacher of the Faith, 420 Ember Day Psalm 88 O Lord, God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before you.
September 29th – A long morning involving a trip to Telford with…
365 days of biking 29 SepSeptember 29th - A long morning involving a trip to Telford with a stop off at Tipton on the way.
Benefits and Employment Allowance – Find out what you are entitled to.
Fashionmommy's Blog 29 SepWe constantly hear about Benefit Britain, and how the amount of benefits claimed are now a major drain on the country and the economy, but there are actually many people who do not claim a penny of what they are entitled to.
Morning Prayer – Thursday 29 September 2016
Vic the Vicar 29 SepMichael and All Angels Psalm 34 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
Fashion and Shopping history – The Hodson Shop Collection
Fashionmommy's Blog 28 SepThe Hodson shop collection is a slice of shopping history and a story worthy of a book.
Mini Stars Beaded Charm Bracelet in Sterling Silver
Fashionmommy's Blog 28 SepIn recent years Sterling Silver has grown in popularity when it comes to jewellery.
New sculpture goes on display at the Lichfield Garrick
Lichfield Live 28 SepA new artwork has gone on display at the Lichfield Garrick.
UK (lack of) health care
Vic the Vicar 28 SepHaving been admitted to hospital for something potentially extremely serious the patient found themself discharged with a bottle of opioids and a letter to their GP saying that the patient needs an MRI scan but they (the hospital) can't afford to do ...
Morning Prayer – Wednesday 28 September 2016
Vic the Vicar 28 SepEmber Day Psalm 119.105-128 Your word is a lantern to my feet and a light upon my path.
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Sport
Harrisons clean up
Wyrley Juniors FC 30 SepA big thank you to Kevin Hadwen and the team at Mitie Property Services (UK) Limited for their efforts in sprucing up the changing rooms, toilets, painting goal posts and clearing litter at Harrisons this week.
Six Ryder Cup heroes that hailed from the Midlands
Tamworth Herald 30 SepThe Midlands could claim to be the spiritual home of the Ryder Cup as well as hosting the competition four times at the Belfry, the area has sired some top golfing talent that have made the European teams over the years.
Match Preview: Buxton (H)
Hednesford Town FC 30 SepThe Pitmen welcome current Evo-Stik Northern Premier League leaders to town on Saturday when Buxton visit Keys Park.
FC United of Manchester draw is a ‘step in right direction’ …
Tamworth Herald 29 SepDANNY Newton says a 1-1 draw against FC United of Manchester was a 'step in the right direction' after Tamworth's Kidderminster woes.
Office Closure – Staff Training
Staffordshire FA 29 SepDuring the hours of 14.00 - 16.30 on Thursday 29th October, and 10.30 - 14.00 on Friday 30th October, the Staffordshire FA Offices will be closed for staff training.
Restart a Heart
Wyrley Juniors FC 29 SepThe Club is taking part in the national Restart a Heart Campaign on October 18th at the clubhouse.
World Masters MTBO 2016 – Lithuania
Stodge-Blog 29 SepThis month 5 years ago I ended my burst of late 30s fitness jumping off a garage roof in Russia at the World Cup MTBO final in the sprint.
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Business
Online giant to create 4,500 temporary jobs
TheBusinessDesk 30 SepAMAZON is to create 4,500 temporary jobs at its Rugeley site, quadupling the number of people working there in the run-up to Christmas.
HS2 should be brought forward for Commonwealth Games says city chief
Birmingham Post 30 SepCity will lobby to bring forward opening of high speed rail to make 2026 a year to remember...
Water treatment firm bought to increase UK pipeline
TheBusinessDesk 27 SepTAMWORTH-BASED Trident Environmental Services has been bought by Merseyside water treatment company Brodex for an undisclosed sum.
New partnership aims to attract more visitors and boost Lichfield’s economy by £46million
Lichfield Live 26 SepA new partnership aiming to boost the Lichfield economy by £46million has been launched.
CBeebies TV show goes behind the scenes of Armitage Shanks factory to see how toilets are made
Lichfield Live 22 SepA TV programme has gone behind the doors of the UK’s only remaining toilet making factory.
Lichfield business to host Macmillan Coffee Morning fundraiser
Lichfield Live 21 SepA Macmillan Coffee Morning fundraiser will be taking place at a Lichfield business.
Golf course to be redesigned – as HS2 line ploughs right through it
Birmingham Post 20 SepThe future of Whittington Heath Golf Club has been preserved despite new high-speed rail line cutting a swathe through eight acres of its course...
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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
- Tutbury, Staffordshire, Tutbury, St. Mary's church, west face, window, detail
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UK news
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- Tax credit claimants owed money after Concentrix errors 'not getting full refunds'
- Rosh Hashanah 2016: Why you shouldn't be confused if someone wishes you a happy new year in September
- Momentum set to sack vice-chair Jackie Walker after Holocaust Memorial Day comments
- Ben Needham: discovery of ancient tombs may halt dig in search of missing toddler
- Police body cameras cut complaints by 93 per cent
- Absentee Lords could lose their seats
- Grammar schools could be reintroduced through the back door, campaigners warn
- Sadiq Khan launches inquiry into foreign property ownership in London
- Commuters being given badges to encourage them to talk to strangers on London Underground
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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On a clear day…. 
Staffordshire Bred 30 SepOn the 2nd of May 1985 -(date on the back thanks to Mom) – my dad has photographed me staring forth with my binoculars from the Barr Beacon War Memorial (236 metres) on a visit home.