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Fatality at Chasewater – official statement from Staffordshire Police

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

You may be aware having been to Chasewater Country Park today, or from social media that there was a large emergency services response to an incident in the park late this afternoon, Sunday June 30th 2019. Sadly, a man aged … Continue reading →

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Brock and roll

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

This isn’t very pleasant, so I’ll be short and to the point – people, we have a burgeoning badger population at the moment as these guys come in from the fringes of local countryside into town, just as their brothers the foxes have done, and unfortunately they’re dying in large numbers on our roads.

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New road safety initiative for Brownhills

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

You all know that I love local wildlife – and that I’m particularly fond of the local deer population, who have sadly been involved in many accidents with vehicles in recent years on roads around our commons, countryside and open spaces.
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Peter Giovanni Pelari – A beautiful tribute

Posted on December 21, 2014 by

I can’t say anything more – this is so heart wrenching, beautiful and complete, I’ll just ask you to click on the image below to read a remarkable memorial to a man who lost his life in an awful accident.

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Pensioner dies following Brownhills collision

Posted on December 19, 2014 by

The Express & Star is now carrying the sad news that the elderly gentleman who was involved in the road traffic collision in Brownhills this morning has sadly passed away.

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Jamey Coleman hit and run – police appeal for further information

Posted on April 10, 2014 by

West Midlands Police continue their enquiries into the tragic death of local lad Jamey Coleman, who died following a hit and run accident at the junction of the A5 Watling Street and The Parade in the the early hours of Sunday, March 30th, 2014.
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Brownhills fatal hit run – Police issue statement

Posted on March 31, 2014 by

Following the fatal hit and run incident at the junction of the a5 Watling Street and The Parade in the the early hours of Sunday, March 30th, 2014, there has been huge interest and sympathy from the community – West midlands Police issued the following statement a few minutes ago…
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Fatal hit and run in Brownhills – appeal for help

Posted on March 30, 2014 by

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Police appeal for witnesses to fatal road collision in Walsall Wood

Posted on January 24, 2014 by

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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Motorcyclist dies in Brownhills accident

Posted on October 7, 2013 by

Sad news spotted on Twitter and Facebook this evening – it seems a motorcyclist in his twenties died at the scene following a collision with a lorry near the Rising Sun island on the A5, Brownhills.

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An unimaginable hell

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Peter ‘Pedro’ Cutler has been continuing his diligent work of researching the history of the Harrison Company and Family, looking into the darkest corners of the mining industry in Brownhills and its surrounds over a century ago. Peter is particularly … Continue reading →

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Tragic crash on the A5 last night

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

Last night (Friday, 17th June 2011) there was a bad accident at the junction of the B5011 Chase Road and the A5 watling Street in Newtown, Brownhills. The accident was between a heavy goods vehicle and a Kia Ri0, two … Continue reading →

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Charges brought in Daisy Myring Murder enquiry

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

This morning, I asked Jo Hunt, Press Officer with West Midlands Police for a statement on the charges brought in the Daisy Myring murder investigation currently ongoing in Brownhills. Jo has very kindly obtained a statement for Brownhills Blog readers … Continue reading →

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Grandson makes emotional appeal in murder investigation

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

West Midlands Police have this morning (7th June 2011) issued another statement on the ongoing investigation into the awful murder of Albion Road pensioner Daisy Myring. It’s critical that we nail these people. So far, police have had little information … Continue reading →

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Police send letter to residents in Albion Road and surrounds

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Gina Lycett of West Midlands Police has asked me to republish a letter the force has sent to residents in the Albion Road/Hussey Estate area this afternoon. Following a rather speculative report in the Daily Mail, many residents seem to … Continue reading →

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Police move to quash rumours regarding Brownhills murder investigation

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

This statement issued by West Midlands Police, 2nd June 2011 Murder inquiry further update – quashing rumours – Brownhills 2 June 2011 Police investigating the death of 92-year-old Daisy Myring have moved to quash unfounded local rumours that her house … Continue reading →

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Latest police statement on Brownhills murder inquiry.

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Here’s the latest from West Midlands Police on the dreadful death of the elderly lady in Albion Road, Brownhills, yesterday. This is an atrocious crime, and if you have any information at all, please contact the police. I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Police issue statement about death investigation in Albion Road

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

I’m aware there’s much gossip circulating about this awful incident, both around town, and on social media. Be wary of what you hear. This is an awful situation, a tragic loss and certainly very shocking. Can I suggest that people … Continue reading →

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