Staffordshire news and blogs Saturday 23 June 2018
News
Lichfield Garrick choir boosted by grant funding from new city care home 
Lichfield Live 23 JunA choir in Lichfield has been boosted by a grant from the operators of a new care home in the city.
Conservative councillors likely to be barred from airing views as Lichfield District Council prepares to confirm collapse of Friarsgate development
Lichfield Live 23 JunConservative councillors will not be able to offer their own views on the future of the Friarsgate redevelopment at a meeting next week – even though it is being held in private.
View from the House – 23rd June 2018
Tamworth Informed 23 JunHELLO and welcome to my weekly View from the House for Tamworth Informed.
Free festival of cycling returning for second year in Lichfield
Lichfield Live 23 JunA free festival of cycling is returning to Lichfield.
Lichfield businesswoman publishes book examining the science of the face
Lichfield Live 23 JunAdrianne Carter A Lichfield businesswoman is celebrating after seeing her first book published.
Lichfield auction house celebrates bumper sale as global bidders battle it out
Lichfield Live 23 JunA Lichield auction house has celebrated a bumper sale which saw almost 500 lots go under the hammer.
Brum grime star to “make legit money making music” after being released from prison
Sunday Mercury 23 JunDemehl Thomas, who uses the name Remtrex, has become one of the city's most notorious and widely-viewed rappers...
‘Sadistic’ thug Auzair Hussain made girlfriend massage his hands – after hurting them beating her up
Tamworth Herald 22 JunShe feared she would die as he controlled her life and attacked her with a belt...
Police took 35mins to attend horror machete attack in city centre
Tamworth Herald 22 JunAttacker sharpened weapon in shop before launching attack in The Square in Dale End...
Police took 35mins to attend horror machete attack in city centre
Tamworth Herald 22 JunAttacker sharpened weapon in shop before launching attack in The Square in Dale End...
Scale of repairs revealed at ceiling collapse school in Birmingham
Sunday Mercury 22 JunPupils were injured when a ceiling collapsed at Nechells E-Act Primary Academy in May...
Burglars and thieves target homes and cars in Sutton Coldfield as crimewave continues
Sunday Mercury 22 JunHigh-value cars in Boldmere, opportunist thefts and a bogus caller in Four Oaks mark a week of crime in the Royal Town...
No one worthy of travel injunction, insists West Midlands Mayor
Tamworth Herald 22 JunThe power to issue travel injunctions was first given to the combined authority in early 2017...
Football fan Hane Mohammed banned from games – after drone spotted him up to no good at Birmingham City v Aston Villa derby
Lichfield Mercury 22 JunSupporters told the machines would be used next season, too...
Deaths not caused by staff errors, says mental health trust
Tamworth Herald 22 JunThe deaths were investigated by the Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust...
Teenager stabbed repeatedly after being chased through Lozells – what we know so far
Sunday Mercury 22 JunThe Lozells stabbing comes only two days after a man was stabbed in Kingstanding...
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Blogs
Welcoming back the UK Corporate Games
Staffordshire CC: Leader's blog - Cllr Philip Atkins 21 JunWhile we’re incredibly proud that Staffordshire was able to play its role in helping the England squad in their pre World Cup training at St.
Do please be deer aware!
BrownhillsBob 19 JunWhist out and about on Sunday 17th June 2018, I came upon deer at Chasewater and at Cannock Chase who were either heavily pregnant or who had young fawns – cute as they are, this is a time to give the new mums and babies plenty of respectful, quiet...
Birmingham to host future stars final
The Birmingham Press 19 JunSoundWaves Music Competition this Saturday.
Conducting a Peer Challenge in Gloucestershire
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 18 JunI spent last week in Gloucestershire as part of the Peer Challenge for the County Council.
Above and beyond at Chasewater again – and a closer look at the dam house
BrownhillsBob 17 JunIt’s always nice to see local drone photography and I’m very pleased and honoured to share this set fro former Brownhills lad Steve Martin, whose incredible and high quality work I’ve featured here before.
A sale that shaped Stonnall
BrownhillsBob 17 JunA delayed one here today courtesy of old friend of the blog and Stonnall historian Desmond Burton, who’s sent me scans of the sale particulars for Wordsley House Farm in 1918, and it’s attached estate including Fighting Cocks Farm.
You don’t have to be puddled to help restore a lost, local canal… but puddling helps!
BrownhillsBob 16 JunTom Reid from the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust has been in touch to let us know about the progress they’re making at Fosseway Heath, south Lichfield, and to send out an appeal for volunteers to help push the restoration forward.
Dementia Risk Now Included as Part of NHS Health Check
Cllr Andrew James: Conservative - Mercian Ward 16 JunAdding the dementia element to the NHS Health Check programme will enable healthcare professionals to talk to their patients about how they can reduce their dementia risk, such as by maintaining their social life, keeping mentally and physically ...
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Blogs
Acclaimed trumpeter lifts the lid on her career ahead of performance at the 2018 Lichfield Festival
Lichfield Live 23 JunThe British-Bahraini trumpeter Yazz Ahmed is appearing as the featured soloist and composer with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra when they play in Lichfield Cathedral on July 11 as part of the 2018 Lichfield Festival.
Free festival of cycling returning for second year in Lichfield
Lichfield Live 23 JunA free festival of cycling is returning to Lichfield.
Review: Polarity and Proximity at the Birmingham Hippodrome
Lichfield Live 23 JunBirmingham Royal Ballet really know how to put on a gala evening and this triple bill – far from being a run of the mill programme for a Wednesday night – was a masterful showcase for everything that has gone over the last quarter century towards...
Dates confirmed for 2018 Play in the Parks scheme in Burntwood
Lichfield Live 22 JunThe popular Play in the Parks initiative is returning to Burntwood this summer.
Morning Prayer – Friday, 22 June 2018
Vic the Vicar 22 JunAlban, first Martyr of Britain, c.250 Psalm 55 Hear my prayer, O God; hide not yourself from my petition.
Annual General Meeting
Morturn - Sandfields Pumping Station 21 JunThe Trustees of the Lichfield Waterworks Trust hereby give notice of an Annual General Meeting to be held 7.30 pm 9 July 2018, Meeting Room, Bowling Green Pub, Lichfield.
Be careful – people are watching
Vic the Vicar 21 JunIt always comes down to choices doesn't it? The choice to bless or curse, to believe or reject, to do right or do wrong.
Garrick theatre aims to give Lichfield movie fans their film fix after Friarsgate cinema plan collapses
Lichfield Live 21 JunA new cinema might not be being build in Lichfield – but a new monthly film night is coming to the Lichfield Garrick.
Creating Your Ideal Bedroom Space
Fashionmommy's Blog 21 JunThe bedroom is one of the most important rooms in your home.
Polarity &Proximity At The Birmingham Hippodrome
Fashionmommy's Blog 21 JunPolarity Proximity is the latest mixed programme by the Birmingham Royal Ballet, a set of three short ballets linked by the theme, showing how relationships can bring us together, but how the same things can also drive us apart.
Town gearing up for 2018 Burntwood Wakes fun
Lichfield Live 21 JunBurntwood Leisure Centre Final preparations are taking place for the 2018 Burntwood Wakes.
Why the first 6 months are critical to brain injury recovery
Fashionmommy's Blog 21 JunHow long it takes to recover from a brain injury and how much long-term impact there will be on a person’s physical and mental wellbeing will depend entirely on the severity of the injury and the type of care the patient receives.
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Sport
National MTB Series Rd4 – Phoenix bike park
Lichfield City Cycling Club 22 JunRace report from supported rider Marcus Holmes A predominantly flat course with loads of jumps, drops short punchy climbs mixed in (its Suffolk after all).
Thorley departs Keys Park
Hednesford Town FC 21 JunHednesford Town Football Club can this evening confirm that midfielder Tom Thorley has left Keys Park in order to sign for Stafford Rangers for an undisclosed fee.
Gatter Agrees New Deal With The Pitmen
Hednesford Town FC 20 JunHednesford Town Football Club can confirm that defender Charlie Gatter has today become the latest player to commit to the club for the forthcoming campaign.
Tennis fans served a double fault as big screen in Lichfield city centre won’t return for 2018 Wimbledon tournament
Lichfield Live 20 JunTennis fans in Lichfield have been served a double fault after it emerged a giant screen showing Wimbledon would not be re-appearing this summer.
England Games at Keys Park and Travel Club AGM
Hednesford Town FC 20 JunAfter a successful first showing of England matches at this World Cup on Monday evening Hednesford Town Football Club supporters and football fans across the Cannock Chase region are again being invited to come and watch England’s upcoming...
Saturday C’boro races – HELP REQUIRED!!
Lichfield City Cycling Club 20 JunWe are covered for the morning youth races but really need some help with Marshalling and signing on for the adult races in the afternoon.
Locals relish World Cup atmosphere
Express & Star 19 JunSo much so, fans have been captured on video relishing the atmosphere of the tournament in Cannock, at Bar Sport...
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Business
Lichfield businesswoman publishes book examining the science of the face
Lichfield Live 23 JunAdrianne Carter A Lichfield businesswoman is celebrating after seeing her first book published.
Lichfield auction house celebrates bumper sale as global bidders battle it out
Lichfield Live 23 JunA Lichield auction house has celebrated a bumper sale which saw almost 500 lots go under the hammer.
Burntwood building firm’s work on Barton development recognised at awards ceremony
Lichfield Live 22 JunA Burntwood building firm has seen work on a new housing development in Barton recognised at an awards event.
Lichfield tourism organisation given a makeover in a bid to promote the city as a visitor destination
Lichfield Live 22 JunThe tourism organisation for Lichfield has been given a new look.
Tennis fans served a double fault as big screen in Lichfield city centre won’t return for 2018 Wimbledon tournament
Lichfield Live 20 JunTennis fans in Lichfield have been served a double fault after it emerged a giant screen showing Wimbledon would not be re-appearing this summer.
Lichfield couple celebrating after business is named in list of country’s top performing companies
Lichfield Live 15 JunA Lichfield couple are celebrating after their business was named in a list of the country’s top performing companies.
Project sending unsold food to charities and good causes is coming to Lichfield
Lichfield Live 15 JunA project that sees unsold food distributed to charities is coming 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
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on flickr 22 Jun 18
The Manifold valley at Ecton, Staffordshire, right beside the river.
UK news
- Man dies after 'fight' outside London tube station
- Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Norwich
- Brexit march: Tens of thousands take to London streets to demand new referendum on terms of EU departure
- Police let boy stay in paedophile's house 'to protect their undercover investigation'
- Mobility scooter crash leaves pedestrian with serious injuries, prompting police appeal
- Almost half of British people want second referendum on Brexit, new poll finds
- Brexit: How the UK gradually warmed to a second referendum on leaving the EU
- Brexit: Theresa May 'not bluffing' in threat to leave EU without a deal, Tory minister Liam Fox says
- Take council homes away from families of gang members, Tory minister says
- Family's pet cat and dog 'deliberately killed with poison-laced sausages'
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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WMCA award grant to employment support pilot 
The Birmingham Press 23 JunScheme to help disadvantaged into work given the go-ahead.