Category Archives: Express & Star

The need for speed

Posted on January 26, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

It seems that reader Tony Winn opened an interesting can of worms when he set this fine question for the New Year Quiz.
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Police appeal for witnesses to fatal road collision in Walsall Wood

Posted on January 24, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

This sad news released just now from Walsall Police – sadly, the gentleman involved in the accident this morning in Walsall Wood has died.
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OAP fighting for life after Walsall Wood car accident

Posted on January 24, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

There’s been a nasty accident in Walsall Wood this morning, when an elderly gentleman was hit by a car in the High Street – the 86 year old is currently fighting for life after the incident just before 6am.
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House fire in Walsall Wood last night

Posted on December 1, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

I note this morning (1st December 2013) that the Express & Star website is carrying the story of a house fire in the roof of a property in Salters Road, Walsall Wood last night.

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Severe car crash at Walsall Civic Centre

Posted on November 8, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

There’s been an unfortunate RTA at Walsall Council, and it deserves as wide exposure as possible.
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Police car crash in Brownhills this morning

Posted on October 26, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

There was a car accident this morning on the Pelsall Road, Brownhills, just on the east side of Highbridge near the Council Depot – formerly the Edward Rose Plant.
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Express & Star Photo Archive Survey closes this Friday

Posted on October 9, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

I have a very important message for readers from Chris Leggett of the Express & Star, who I’ve noted before, are staging a campaign to get their paper photo archive scanned and online for all to access.
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In a Manor to which they are unaccustomed

Posted on June 12, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

There has been some interesting fallout following the furore kicked up over the imminent closure of Aldridge Manor Youth Club and dismantling of wider youth service throughout Walsall, and their replacement by some frankly bizarre, not yet thought through system.
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Not distracted at all

Posted on June 7, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

There has been a lot of coverage of the imminent closure of Aldridge Manor Youth Club and the wider youth service throughout Walsall, and its replacement by some not yet thought through system involving derelict properties and converted vans.

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A sad loss to Walsall

Posted on June 2, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

I was sad to note yesterday the news that Conservative Councillor, former Walsall Council Leader and Mayor, Tom Ansell had passed away.
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Sharp image

Posted on May 21, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

After a week of extolling readers to understand the value of local press and quality journalism, yesterday the Express & Star’s Walsall edition proved the value of good local journalism, as exhibited by dedicated, conscientious reporters.
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Buried dreams

Posted on March 30, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

In the miasma of stuff that passes by in the local news stream, I spotted this one from the Express & Star the other day, and It’s puzzled me…
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Words worth digesting

Posted on March 24, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

This is just a quick one about the madness ongoing over Brownhills Common. There will be more later in the week, but if you’re wanting to keep up with this stuff, there’s been a followup report in the Express & Star, and a predictably alarmist view from the Walsall Advertiser, the second photograph from which actually demonstrates the reason the area requires heathland management – evergreen saplings competing with heather.
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Troubled Waters

Posted on March 22, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Just a quick note. In all the brouhaha about Brownhills Canoe and Outdoor Centre, and the end of the relationship between Brownhills Community Association and Bear Creek Adventure, up till now, Bear Creek have offered no comment.
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Brownhills Canoe Centre: Community Association reply

Posted on March 13, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Nice to see the good old Express & Star taking the lead from local blogs again. Their website is currently featuring a story about the Brownhills Canoe and Outdoor Centre, whose future looked questionable due to the pulling out of prospective partners Bear Creek Adventure.

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Chasewater Transport Show saved!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

The Chasewater Transport Show – the annual event I plug here relentlessly every year – seemed to be in doubt back at the end of January, after major sponsors pulled out. A search for new ones ensued, and Helen Borton, the organiser, has worked hard to locate commercial partners to support this wonderful event.

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Another bomb scare in Brownhills?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

There’s been another bomb scare in Brownhills this morning. Thankfully, yet again it was a hoax…

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Councillor Harris: Linda Mason responds

Posted on February 11, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Over the weekend, the indomitable Linda Mason has replied to the letter she received from Walsall Councillor and cabinet member for Leisure and Culture, Anthony Harris. The reply has been published on the Save Walsall’s Gree Spaces… blog. Please do … Continue reading →

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If that’s the way it’s going to be…

Posted on February 6, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

I, and many other folk hereabouts were disgusted by the letter sent by elected Walsall Councillor Anthony Harris to campaigner for Greenspace and top local stalwart Linda Mason recently. The officious and arrogant tone, coupled with clear evidence of the member not reading the material he was sent, has rightly disgusted and outraged many.


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Back to school?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Most schools in the borough appear to be back today, Tuesday, 22nd January 2013, but some are still closed. For a list, or to check yours, take a look at these resources.
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School’s out… or is it?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

I’m trying to find out the status of local schools tomorrow, Monday 21st January 2013.

Theoretically, there’s a list of all schools closed in Walsall on Walsall Council’s website here, although Serco, the body charged with running education in Walsall, hasn’t bothered to update it since Friday at the current time of publication (9:20pm, Sunday 20th January)…
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Walsall Road, Springhill: on Islands

Posted on January 13, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

I note from a a number of email enquiries that there has been some controversy of late locally; a plan has existed for some time now to construct a new cemetery at Springhill on the Walsall (Lichfield) Road, between Shire Oak and Muckley Corner.
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Strangers to the truth

Posted on December 8, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Things seem to be going a bit awry at Walsall Council of late.

I notice from a report in yesterday’s Walsall Express & Star that park rangers in Walsall will be cut in April 2013 from 23 to 10 posts. This is despite a theoretically ongoing ‘budget consultation’, and totally contrary to statements made to Linda Mason and Roger Jones, of Save Walsall’s Green Spaces and Countryside Services, by Walsall Council officers Jamie Morris and Mark Holden.

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Aston Manor Transport Museum saved again!

Posted on October 23, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I see Aston Manor Transport Museum have apparently been saved again.

I was sad to note that over late summer, the news had emerged that the transport collection formerly resident in the old tram shed in Witton, and forced to move by landlords Birmingham City Council, was having to move a second time from it’s ‘new’ base in Northgate, Aldridge.

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Chase Nursing Home: new statement issued

Posted on October 19, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

The saga of Chase Nursing Home in Brownhills, and the withdrawal of it’s contract after a damning inspection report by the Care Quality Commission rumbles on. I’ve just received the following press release from Walsall Council which details current events.
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When journalism and politics fail

Posted on August 31, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve been a bit busy for the last couple of days with work, but while I have, a blistering post seems to have slipped under the radar from the best blogger in Walsall, The Plastic Hippo. Walsall folk will be … Continue reading →

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No shit, Sherlock

Posted on August 2, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I noticed the above item, oddly tucked onto the front page of the Walsall Express and star last night. I can’t believe they’ve just twigged this, months after Radio WM and I spotted that Tesco had got cold feet. This … Continue reading →

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The BOAK building from the air, 1921

Posted on July 27, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Lovely email from ex-pat Canada resident Michael Edwards, late of this parish. Spotting the news of the dreadful fire that destroyed the beautiful old BOAK Ravenscraig works in Station Street earlier in the week, he found the above image on … Continue reading →

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Evil scum

Posted on June 20, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I see from an article on the Express & Star website that a cycle charity in Wolverhampton. The Bike Shed, based at Bradmore Recreation Ground, had their premises broken into and five bikes and workshop tools stolen some time last … Continue reading →

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Chasewater: The whining continues

Posted on June 13, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I note from local news services including Licfield Live, the Express and Star and local free sheets that local councillors in Chasewtown and Burntwood are still attempting to make lame political points out of the closure of the dam road … Continue reading →

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Road to nowhere

Posted on May 23, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

In a week when our local rag is trying to convince us that it’s still indispensable and the most trusted source for news in the area, this fine example of the local newshound’s art caught my eye. Yet again, the … Continue reading →

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Poisoning the well?

Posted on May 8, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

There’s something odd going on at the moment, that I’d like to get to the bottom of. I’ve now seen four separate instances of the incorrect assertion that the Senior Citizen’s protest stopped the Brownhills Tesco Redevelopment. The first was … Continue reading →

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Rain dances

Posted on April 29, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

This evening, like yesterday evening, I visited Chasewater. The day’s rain had ceased. I noted yesterday on my 365daysofbiking journal that I think the water level has increased about 500mm in the last week, and I was interested to see … Continue reading →

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Never let the facts get in the way of a good rant

Posted on April 28, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

The local press is proving a rich seam of content at the moment here on the Brownhills Blog, and I really wanted to resist raiding yet another reader’s letter from yet another op-ed page. However, this one is so unbelievably … Continue reading →

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Friezand Lane crash: Express & Star reporting at it’s best

Posted on April 27, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Following yesterday’s dreadful crash in Friezland Lane, Brownhills, the story has started to make the local news sites. I note with some amusement that the Express & Star reporter, although apparently being able to find the site of the crash … Continue reading →

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Accident on the A5, Watling Street in Brownhills yesterday

Posted on April 16, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

It seems that yesterday morning, a motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a car at the Parade Junction in Brownhills. It is apparent that the rider was attending the Chasewater Transport Show. I know lots of you are seeking … Continue reading →

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Third Avenue house fire covered in the Express & Star

Posted on March 12, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

The Walsall Express & Star have the story of the house fire in Third Avenue, Brownhills on Saturday night now online. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. My sympathies to the unfortunate family involved in what must have been a terrifying incident. … Continue reading →

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The Clangers…

Posted on March 8, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Late to the party as ever, I notice there’s a great blog for Clayhanger. It’s been about for a couple of years, but sadly, it slipped well under my radar. I spotted it today thanks to the magic of Walsall’s … Continue reading →

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Tesco: have they given up on Brownhills?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I notice from an article in the Express & Star that Tesco appear to be getting cold feet on their plan for a new store for Brownhills. This is grim news, but I’m not surprised, and have been sensing all … Continue reading →

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Fishing the depths

Posted on January 21, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

As predicted when I posted, the Express & Star seemed to have trouble locating Walsall Wood, despite my directions. In fact, they seemed to have trouble finding their arse with both hands. Yet again, a reporter was despatched who either … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the mischievous

Posted on January 19, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I have no idea who did this. You are geniuses, and I salute you. One of the most brilliant acts of urban humour to have been seen in the Wood for a long time. Bravo! The image has been kindly … Continue reading →

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A golden idea

Posted on January 19, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

In the miasma and lacklustre of the new year illness, I received this excellent email from The Clayhanger Kid, Brian Stringer. Many readers will remember that before Christmas, I featured an article here from the Express & Star, detailing his … Continue reading →

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Hawking rubbish

Posted on January 8, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I really shouldn’t respond to this kind of thing, but the stupidity and utter ignorance of this one is really, really annoying me. I’m not a birder, I’m not even a member of the RSPB. However, all regular readers will … Continue reading →

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Snouts in the trough

Posted on January 4, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I note from today’s Express & Star (3rd January 2012) that the plan to increase Walsall Councillors Personal Allowances has again reared it’s ugly head. It seams that soon, the cabinet will vote wether to give themselves a juicy pay … Continue reading →

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Oops, I nearly forgot…

Posted on December 29, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve been meaning to say for a few days now that for anyone visiting Chasewater at the moment, the eastern dam route has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists. This means that for the first time in 12 months, park users … Continue reading →

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If it ain’t broke, why fix it?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I note today with some concern from a report in the Express & Star that Walsall Council is talking about moving the Local History Centre and Archives, as well as the local history museum, into a new custom-built centre near … Continue reading →

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Interesting proposal for Staffordshire Hoard fans

Posted on November 29, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I notice an interesting proposal has been put forward from Brownhills Blog reader and Clayhanger Kid Brian Stringer, to erect an information point near to where the Staffordshire Hoard was found in Brownhills. This doesn’t sound like a bad idea … Continue reading →

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Stay pressed

Posted on November 18, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

In the wake of the continuing closure of local papers, this time in Cannock and South Staffordshire, there’s a very interesting article written by good friend of the Brownhills Blog, Stuart Williams, over at he is revitalised Bloxwich Telegraph. I … Continue reading →

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Cash robbery at Crash! Bang! Wallop! centre in Brownhills

Posted on November 2, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Bob’s note: This story is from 2011. No idea what it’s being shared again. It’s not current. Cheers Bob This is a nasty one – if anyone has any information, please do come forward and contact Walsall Police or Crimestoppers. … Continue reading →

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The Swan pub opens again this Saturday!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

It’s been a long time in the coming, but The Swan pub on the Pelsall Road in Brownhills will be opening again for business this Saturday, 29th October 2011. This is great news, and it has taken a while, but … Continue reading →

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