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Dad, 24, who tried to steal bike at knifepoint is jailed

By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 17/05/12

AN ARMED would-be thief who tried to steal a bicycle from a man on a canal towpath in Walsall, only to be tracked down by police after leaving his scarf at the scene, has been jailed for three years. Father-of-two Thomas Wheeler, of Horton Road, Darlaston, went to the towpath near Bentley Mill Way armed with a kitchen knife but was forced to flee empty-handed after his victim "took a robust approach" and refused to hand...
Academy plans on the agenda

By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 17/05/12

A CONSULTATION meeting over Alumwell Business and Enterprise College's bid to become an academy will take place later today (Thursday). Parents and local residents are invited to attend the meeting at the college's Innovation Centre between 5.30pm and 7pm to express their views and ask questions about its bid to become an E-ACT academy. The consultation period officially ends on Friday, May 25. For more information, visit www.propose...
Convenience store prosecuted for illegally selling alcohol to teenager

By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 17/05/12

TRADING standards officers have vowed to continue their crackdown on illegal alcohol sales following the successful prosecution of a Willenhall convenience store owner after vodka was served to a 15-year-old girl. Moves to curb licensed premises in Walsall selling alcohol illegally to underage drinkers was seen to be working after a string of test purchases at the end of last year showed a flawless pass rate. But a recent test...
Clintons Cards goes into administration

By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 17/05/12

A CARD and gift retailer with two outlets in Walsall has been sent into administration, placing 14 local jobs in jeopardy. The UK's largest specialist greetings cards retailer, Clintons Cards plc, which also owns the Birthdays and Pure Party brands, went into administration last Wednesday (May 9). Clintons Cards stores in The Saddler Centre, in Park Mall, and in Park Street are now under threat of closure with joint administrators...
Chance to add to toy collections at fair this weekend

By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 17/05/12

AVID toy collectors will be able to grab some new additions to their haul at the Walsall Toy and Train Collectors' Fair this weekend. Model cars, lorries, buses, aircraft and trains will fill Oak Park Leisure Centre, in Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, on Sunday, May 20. Traders will also be looking to purchase any unwanted toys at the fair, which will run from 10.30am to 3pm. Admission is £1.50 for adults, £1.20 for seniors...

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Candidates vying for your vote at the polls

By roysheward

It seems to me, there are 4 options therefore that you can choose when an election comes round: 1....

By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 26/04/12

THE campaign trail ends here – on Thursday (May 3) the polls will open to allow residents to choose their local representatives as councillors await their fate. Here the Advertiser details all the candidates vying for that cross in the box. Aldridge Central and South Ansell, Thomas Gordon (Cons) Armitage, Russell Owen (UKIP) Johnson, Mick (Lab) Sheward, Joanna (Lib Dem) Aldridge North and Walsall Wood Grainger, Bob (Lab)...
Poundland statement on poppy decision

By pampar

I think it's disgusting that this store even contemplated taking this course of action. What the...

By CarlyBaldwin at 16:37 on 02/11/11

Willenhall-based chain store Poundland yesterday released a statement apologising for an incident that saw a member of staff asked to remove their poppy, as it wasn't part of the uniform. The decision was later reversed, but as we told you yesterday, social networking sites have been full of criticism for the company, who have recently opened a new store in Walsall town centre. "As we have previously stated, we are geniunely...
Go gaga for leading Queen tribute on landmark Freddie anniversary

By AlloVerasity

I've seen The Bohemians and they were brilliant, really good. Almost as good as seeing Freddie in...

By Tamworth Herald at 08:00 on 01/09/11

ALMOST 20 years after the untimely death of lead singer Freddie Mercury, the music of Queen is coming to Lichfield. Leading tribute act The Bohemians will rock The Garrick Theatre on September 9 as part of their 2011 tour. The show is the seventh date of the band's biggest national tour to date with further dates planned right up until the 20th anniversary of Freddie's death this November. The landmark anniversary of the singing...
Residents flock to roadshow as HS2 debate intensifies

By goodfellow1

Do you support or oppose the High Speed Rail Link? I've now started a campaign that will be sent to...

By CarlyBaldwin at 11:41 on 08/06/11

With the Government's public consultation deadline of July 29 rapidly approaching, today Lichfield residents finally got to hear both sides of the argument as the HS2 roadshow arrived in town. It certainly seemed like it was the chance many people had been waiting for as the crowds around the Guildhall grew this morning. Outside, the anti HS2 roadshow was in full swing, attracting great interest and giving locals the opportunity...
Financial benefits of HS2 are unclear says Commons review

By NewtonBugler

HS2 will be very bad news for Tamworth and the surrounding area - and not just for those unfortunate...

By Tamworth Herald at 13:54 on 15/07/11

AN INDEPENDENT review prepared for the House of Commons Transport Select Committee has said the financial benefits of high speed rail are uncertain. Consultancy firm Oxera investigated the business case for the £32 billion HS2 scheme and said London could benefit "possibly at the expense of less service-orientated cities on the line". It added that there is little evidence on the regional and socio-economic impact. A spokesman...