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Police issue statement following car and bus collision in Walsall Wood
As many of you will know, there was a road traffic collision in Walsall Wood High Street yesterday afternoon, Thursday 16th May 2019 when a car hit a bus rear the Drunken Duck pub. Thankfully, nobody appears to have been … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 16 May, 2019, Brownhills, bus, Car, collision, crash, Events, High Street, hurt, Lichfield, New Photos, Police, Shire Oak, Statement, Walsall Wood
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Man being treated for stomach wound following shooting incident in Walsall Wood
Yesterday evening, Sunday 10th February 2019 there was a shooting incident on the car park of Better Gym, Walsall Wood, following which a man is currently in hospital being treated for a stomach wound. I would ask that anyone with … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2019, Better Gym, Brownhills, Events, Firearms, High Street, hurt, Police, Shire Oak, shooting, Statement, stomach, Walsall Wood, West Midlands, West Midlands Police
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Police name victim of Walsall Wood collision and charge Walsall man
Following the dreadful fatality in Walsall Wood High Street in the early hours of Saturday, 24th November 2018, police have issued a further statement, naming the young man who lost his life. My condolences to Carl’s family and friends at … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2018, 24 November, Accident, Brownhills, collision, crash, Events, Express & Star, High Street, hurt, Lichfield, New Photos, Police, Shire Oak, Statement, Stephen Hill, Twitter, Walsall Wood
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Police appeal following fatal collision in Walsall Wood
As many of you will know, there has been a fatal road traffic collision in Walsall Wood High Street in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 25th November 2018) as a result of which a 28 year old man … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2018, 24 November, Accident, Brownhills, collision, crash, Events, Express & Star, High Street, hurt, Lichfield, New Photos, Police, Shire Oak, Statement, Stephen Hill, Twitter, Walsall Wood
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Car crashes into former shop on Lindon Road, Brownhills
There was a very nasty car accident on the Walsall Wood/Brownhills border last night (Wednesday 14th March 2018) when a car crashed into the former butcher’s shop on the corner of Pauls Coppice and Lindon Road, just opposite the derelict Wheel Inn pub.
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Tagged 2017, 4 January, Accident, Brownhills, collision, crash, Events, Express & Star, High Street, hurt, Lichfield, New Photos, Police, Shire Oak, Statement, Stephen Hill, Twitter, Walsall Wood
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Have you seen these bikes stolen from Brownhills in the last few days please?
A couple of bikes stolen in the last few days locally I’d like readers to keep a look out for if possible please – the first being a Carrera pictured below, stolen from outside Marios Chip Shop, Brownhills on Tuesday, 8th August 2017 and also a very distinctive Cannondale Prophet with Lefty single blade fork pictured above, stolen from Tamworth Close Brownhills on Thursday, 10th August 2017.
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Tagged 2017, bike, Brownhills, Cannondale, Carera, crime, cycle, cycling, Events, Facebook, High Street, Karen Sedgwick Poole, Lichfield, Marios, mountain, New Photos, Police, Prophet, Steph Cowley, Stolen, Tamworth Close, Theft, Things to do, Vandalism
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Laptop and Xbox stolen in Brownhills burglary – please keep a lookout
Just a quick headsup to anyone offered a cheap Lenovo Laptop or X-Box locally: There’s every chance they’re stolen property, as these items were taken in a burglary from a flat in Brownhills High Street yesterday (Tuesday 18th July 2017).
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local media, News, planning, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 18 July, 2017, Aldridge, Brownhills, Burglary, crime, Events, High Street, laptop, Lenovo, Lichfield Road, Police, Stolen, walk in, walk in theft, Walsall, West Midlands, xbox
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Police issue statement following Walsall Wood machete attack
Yesterday evening, Wednesday 12th July 2017, there was a serious incident in Walsall Wood High Street, in which a man suffered a head injury – Brigg Ford from West Midlands Police has just issued the following statement:
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Tagged 2017, assault, Boatmans Rest, Brownhills, enquiry, Events, fight, High Street, incident, Lichfield, machete, New Photos, Police, Shire Oak, Twitter, violence, Walsall Wood
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Man suffers head injury following serious incident in Walsall Wood
Yesterday evening, Wednesday 12th July 2017, there was a serious incident in Walsall Wood High Street, believed to have taken place outside the Boatman’s Rest pub which saw a heavy emergency services response, including an armed police unit and the West Midlands Police helicopter.
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Tagged 2017, assault, Boatmans Rest, Brownhills, enquiry, Events, fight, High Street, incident, Lichfield, machete, New Photos, Police, Shire Oak, Twitter, violence, Walsall Wood
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Urgent! Please look out for a moped stolen from Brownhills Hight Street
I see local vehicle and bike thefts are continuing – please be on the lookout for a stolen moped W429 EON, similar to the one in the picture above. Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Juky, 2017, Brownhills, Clayhanger, Events, High Street, Josh, Lichfield, Marios, New Photos, Shire Oak, Stolen, taken, Theft, Things to do, Twitter, Vandalism
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Ongoing incident: Accident at Ogley Road/High Street junction in Brownhills
Monday, 13th February 2017, 1:53pm – Traffic is currently backing up in the Brownhills area due to a collision between a lorry and a car at the junction by the former Warreners Arms pub, where Ogley Road meets the High Street.
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Tagged 13 February, 2017, Accident, Arms, Brownhills, Clayhanger, collision, Events, High Street, Lichfield, Ogley Road, Police, RTA, Things to do, Twitter, Vandalism, Walsall, Walsall Wood, Warreners
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Serious road traffic incident ongoing in Walsall Wood
Images and details kindly supplied by Stephen Hill [Updated 2:00pm Traffic now clearing – Cheers, Bob] There’s been a nasty accident in Walsall Wood this lunchtime (Wednesday 4th January 2017), and traffic congestion and road closures are ongoing as emergency … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, 4 January, Accident, Brownhills, collision, crash, Events, Express & Star, High Street, hurt, Lichfield, New Photos, Police, Shire Oak, Statement, Stephen Hill, Twitter, Walsall Wood
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Beware: Children approached in Brownhills in two recent incidents
Somewhat worryingly, a couple of incidents involving men approaching schoolchildren have been reported today (Friday, 2nd December 2016) in the local area that will be of concern to all local residents, but particularly parents.
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Tagged accosted, appeal, approached, Brownhills, Car, Children, Clayhanger, crime, Events, footpath, guard, hi-vis, High Street, Holy Trinity, incident, Lichfield, man, Police, schools, security, Shire Oak School, text, Walsall, Walsall Wood
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More Costa jobs up for grabs in Brownhills
There’s been lots of talk here about the new Costa Coffee outlet due to open in Brownhills – and a couple of weeks ago I spotted a job advert for the new store – sadly, this was oversubscribed quickly and many were left disappointed.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, Local politics, News, planning, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall Council
Tagged 51 High Street, architecture design, blockbuster, branch, Brownhills, Cafe, Coffee, Costa, Derelict, High Street, jobs, Lichfield, Local politics, Opening, outlet, planning, Redevelopment, Restaurant, store, Twitter, Walsall Council
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Distraction thefts in Walsall Wood – be careful, folks.
People are being warned to be on their guard after a couple of distraction theft incidents in the Walsall Wood area over the last few days – the first in Walsall Wood High Street on Saturday 16th July 2016 and the second in Vigo Road yesterday, Monday 18th July 2016.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, It makes me mad!, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Brownhills, C Class, crime, directions, distraction, Events, Facebook, Gold, High Street, lady, Lichfield, Merc, Police, Robbery, snatch, Theft, Twitter, Vigo Road, Walsall Wood
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Costa Coffee franchise advertising jobs in Brownhills
Some months ago it became evident that a franchise for Costa Coffee was planning on opening a branch in Brownhills – following mentions on Twitter by a design house and a subsequent planning application, which was approved last March, things went quiet.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, Local politics, News, planning, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall Council
Tagged 51 High Street, architecture design, blockbuster, branch, Brownhills, Cafe, Coffee, Costa, Derelict, High Street, jobs, Lichfield, Local politics, Opening, outlet, planning, Redevelopment, Restaurant, store, Twitter, Walsall Council
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Planning application submitted for new Costa Coffee branch in Brownhills
As speculated in this post earlier this year, a franchise for Costa Coffee has applied for planning permission enabling conversion of the former Blockbuster store at 51, High Street, Brownhills into a Costa branch – the property has been empty since the video rental chain crashed in 2013.
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Tagged 51 High Street, architecture design, blockbuster, branch, Brownhills, Cafe, Coffee, Costa, Derelict, High Street, Lichfield, Local politics, Opening, outlet, planning, Redevelopment, Restaurant, store, Twitter, Walsall Council
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Classic Cuts moves to great new premises!
I’m always happy advertise local shops and businesses here on the Brownhills Blog and I was happy to help when Leanne Molloy asked if I’d give Steve Molloy’s newly relocated hairdressing salon a plug.
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Tagged 2016, Abraham's Valley, Advert, apopointment, barber, Brownhills, business, Classic Cuts, Facebook, hair, hairdo, High Street, Leanne Molloy, Lichfield, New Photos, plug, salor, Steve Molloy, Things to do
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Costa Coffee coming to Brownhills?
I’ve been aware of rumours of the well-known coffee chain Costa opening a branch in Brownhills for a few weeks, but up to now have been unable to nail them down – but thanks to a couple of tweets by an architectural agency I spotted yesterday, it seems like the froth-mongers are indeed looking to establish in the town.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, Local politics, News, planning, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall Council
Tagged 51 High Street, architecture design, blockbuster, branch, Brownhills, Cafe, Coffee, Costa, Derelict, High Street, Lichfield, Local politics, Opening, outlet, planning, Redevelopment, Restaurant, store, Twitter, Walsall Council
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Urgent – wallet lost in Walsall Wood
Just a quick enquiry from reader Andy Hanson, of Walsall Wood, who’s had a bit of bad luck.
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Tagged 19 December, 2015, Andy Hanson, appeal, bBrownhills, Black Cock Bridge, Brownhills, Facebook, High Street, Lichfield, Lost, Things to do, Twitter, wallet, Walsall Wood
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Perspectives
A lovely thing reaches me from Jill Manchester of Walsall Wood, who’s sent me some lovely old postcard images of the village – scanned beautifully, I have to say – together with some images matched as closely as possible from the same viewpoint in 2006.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Churches, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2015, Beardsmore, Brookland Road, Brownhills local history, Castle Road, Church, Ellen, Harry, High Street, Jill Manchester, Lichfield, Local History, New Photos, postcards, Shire Oak, St Johns, Staffordshire, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Warning – Ogley Road partially closed at High Street junction from next Monday
This is important folks – from next Monday (7th September 2015) Ogley Road at it’s junction with High Street, Brownhills just by the old Warreners Arms will be partially closed for gas main works.
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Tagged 2015, 7 September, Balfour Beatty, Brownhills, Closure, control, Councillor, delay, Events, Gas main, High Street, hold up, holdup, Jam, Lichfield, Management, Ogley Road, planning, renewal, Steve, traffic, Wade, Walsall, Walsall Council
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Minister, yes?
A quick enquiry I received yesterday via Facebook from reader Leigh Millward – I’m sure that out there amongst the readership, we have the knowledge and power to answer this interesting question.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Churches, Environment, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media
Tagged Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Facebook, High Street, Hosea Silvester, Leigh Millward, Lichfield, Local History, Minister, New Photos, Staffordshire, Susan Austin, Wesleyan Chapel
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It must be election time
A news story drifted into my feed in the last couple of days, which was also flagged up to me by top local history bloke Clive Roberts and the young David Evans: it seems that Brownhills High Street may well be in receipt of £125,000 of safety improvements, including hump crossings and high-grip surfaces.
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Tagged Accident, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, Chester Road, crossing, Express & Star, High Street, improvements, incident, Pedestrian, road safety, safety, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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Five treated after three vehicle collision in Brownhills High Street
News is just coming in of a three-vehicle crash in Brownhills High Street this evening, just near Silver Court/Farmfoods area, near the junction of Silver Street.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media
Tagged 14 April, 2015, Accident, Ambulance, breaking, Brickiln Street, Brownhills, c3, Closed, collision, corsa, Events, Farm Foods, High Street, Lichfield, Marie Morris, newspaper, Police, Road, RTA, Silver Court, Silver Street, smash, traffic
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The boys on the corner
Here’s a great one that reaches me from Australia, and it’s really, really interesting – I’m hoping some of the genealogy focused regulars might be able to contribute to.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Churches, Environment, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media
Tagged Austrailia, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, David Leake, Facebook, High Street, Lichfield, Local History, Maryann Leake, New Photos, Redevelopment, Staffordshire, Susan Austin, Wesleyan Chapel
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It’s not Christmas without the cards
I’ve had this one in preparation for a while, and to paraphrase, it’s an absolute boster of a post – regular readers will remember with fondness Ruth Penrhyn-Lowe, who has previously sent scans of some remarkable postcards of Brownhills, a stunning large set of Aldridge, and another bunch from Aldridge and Stubbers Green – all of which were collected by her late father.
Posted in Cannock Chase, Churches, Environment, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 1970's, 1980's, arboretum, best wishes, cards, Cathedral, Christmas, CLive L Roberts., Clock, Court, Grammar School, Hammerwich, Hednesford, High Street, Lichfield, Lichfield Street, local blogs, Local History, Marble Terrace, Minster Ppol, Postcard, Ruth Penrhyn Lowe, seasonal, Shenstone, Snow, Staffordshire, The Castles, The Railway, Tixall, Walsall, Walsall Wood, white
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Peter Giovanni Pelari – A beautiful tribute
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.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Local Blogs, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community
Tagged 2014, Accident, beautiful, Brownhills, Events, Facebook, Fatality, High Street, Kris Asket, Lichfield, local blogs, memorial, New Photos, Peter Giovanni Pelari, RIP, Tribute
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Pensioner dies following Brownhills collision
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.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 19th December, Accident, Air ambulance, Ambulance, Brownhills, Chester Road, Church Road, crossing, death, Express & Star, Fatality, High Street, incident, Lorry, OAP, Pedestrian, Police, Road Closure, RTA, serious, wagon, WMAS
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Brownhills High Street Accident – West Midlands Ambulance Service statement
West Midlands Ambulance Service have issued the following statement in regard to the serious incident today (Friday, 19th December 2014) on Brownhills High Street near to the Church Road junction when an elderly man had been in collision with a tipper lorry.
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Tagged 19th December, Accident, Air ambulance, Ambulance, Brownhills, Chester Road, Church Road, crossing, High Street, incident, Lorry, OAP, Pedestrian, Police, Road Closure, RTA, serious, wagon, WMAS
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Road accident in Brownhills High Street
I’m getting mixed reports of a serious road traffic accident in Brownhills High Street, which is currently blocked off. Continue reading
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Tagged Accident, Air ambulance, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, Chester Road, child, crossing, High Street, incident, Linden Road, Lindon Road, Lorry, Pedestrian, Police, Road Closure, RTA, serious, wagon, Walsall Wood, WMAS
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Overcome with emulsion
As I alluded yesterday when I featured the image of the Chasewater pump house, reader and friend of the blog Ruth Penrhyn-Lowe has been slaving over a warm scanner yet again to share with us some wonderful postcards from her late father’s personal collection, and all of these have a Chasetown theme.
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Tagged Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Canal, Chasetown, Chasewater, Chasewater Dam, Chasewater history, Church Street, Clock, Doris Fox, Harrison, High Street, Junction, local blogs, Local History, nine foot, Postcard, Reservoir, Ruth Penrhyn Lowe, Staffordshire, steam engine, Steam pump
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Can we find Weston?
Please help if you can with the sad case of a lost dog – Weston went missing yesterday evening from the new flats in Brownhills by Anchor Bridge, Brownhills. His owners are missing the little chap dreadfully, please keep an eye out.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged Anchor Bridge, balcony, Brownhills, dog, Events, Facebook, High Street, Kim Harrison, Lichfield, lost dog, new flats, Shih Tzu, Things to do, Twitter, Weston
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Police appeal for witnesses to fatal road collision in Walsall Wood
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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Tagged 2014, 24th January, Accident, Brownhills, casualty, collision, crash, death, elderly, Events, Express & Star, Fatality, gentleman, High Street, hurt, Lichfield, New Photos, OAP, Police, Shire Oak, Statement, Twitter, Walsall Wood
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OAP fighting for life after Walsall Wood car accident
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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Tagged 2014, 24th January, Accident, Brownhills, collision, crash, elderly, Events, Express & Star, gentleman, High Street, hurt, Lichfield, New Photos, OAP, Police, Shire Oak, Statement, Twitter, Walsall Wood
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Party like its… 1998?
I like this a lot – way back in 1998, an officer for Walsall Council was given the job of taking some pictures of Brownhills town centre, the lady in question was handed a digital camera that took floppy disks, which lay filed away for 15 years until yesterday, when they came to light again.
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Tagged 1998, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, decay, Derelict, digital, gallery, High Street, images, Local History, New Photos, pictures, Shops, survey, Tesco, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Council
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Hey, Sally Anne…
Another research project for those so inclined came in this week, again via Twitter – Rob Kinnon-Brettle contacted me on Wednesday evening looking for information about the Salvation Army in Brownhills.
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Tagged Army, barracks, Booth, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Clayhanger, Derelict, Events, hall, High Street, Lichfield, Lichfield Mercury, Local History, Memories of Brownhills Past, New Photos, planning, Redevelopment, religion, Rob Kinnon Brettle, Sally Ann, Sally Anne, Salvation, Staffordshire, Things to do, Twitter, Walsall Wood, Warreners
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Motorbike accident in Brownhills?
From reports on Twitter and Facebook, it seems there’s been a nasty accident in Brownhills near the Anchor Bridge Junction tonight (30th September 2013), between a car and a motorbike.
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Tagged Accident, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, biker, Brownhills, Car, crash, cycling, entertainment, Events, Facebook, High Street, Knaves Cort, Lichfield, Ogley Court, Panoramio, Police, Pubs, RTA, Shire Oak, Twitter, Walsall Wood
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Brownhills – leading the way in innovative greetings
Spooted in the Brownhills search on Twitter, posted by @georgeyB95, comedy signage at Downes Newsagent, Brownhills.
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Tagged Brownhills, Cheap tat, Downes, Events, farmers day, fart, fathers day, Georgeyb95, High Street, New Photos, Newsagent, notices, sign, Signs, Silly, Spelling, Twitter
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Lindon Road, Brownhills, shut again Sunday
Following the warning from last week about road closures to facilitate resurfacing at the Anchor Bridge Junction and from the excellent Walsall Transport on Facebook, I can give you the following info.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, planning, Reader enquiries, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged a452, Bradbury Close, Brownhills, Chester Road, Church Street, Diversions, Friezland Lane, High Street, Lindon Road, New Road, planning, resurfacing, Road Closure, road closures, Shire Oak, Strange Notices, Temporary traffic diversion, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Transport
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Lindon Road, Brownhills, closed today
I’ve had a couple of queries – in person and by mail – as to what’s happening with the roads around Brownhills over the next week or so. From a mixture of the Walsall Roadworks Update (a press release sent to folks like me) and the excellent Walsall Transport on Facebook, I can give you the following info.
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Tagged a452, Bradbury Close, Brownhills, Chester Road, Church Street, Diversions, Friezland Lane, High Street, Lindon Road, New Road, planning, resurfacing, Road Closure, road closures, Shire Oak, Strange Notices, Temporary traffic diversion, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Transport
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From one end to the other…
Here’s another ride video of Walsall Wood and Brownhills for the expats, exiles and vicarious cyclists, but especially Trevor in Australia. Hope all is going well, old chap, and that the treatment isn’t knocking you about too much. We’re all thinking of … Continue reading
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Tagged Beechtree, bike cam, bike ride, Brookland Road, Brooland, Brownhills, Cam, Chasewater, Coppice, Cycle rides, cycling, Derelict, GoPro, High Street, King Street, Lichfield Road, PorkTorta, Road, Silly, street, Things to do, tour, Twitter, video, Vigo, Walsall Wood
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Laburnum Cottage, Brownhills: What do you know?
One wet Sunday over the summer – 3rd June, to be precise – I featured the now-empty Laburnum Cottage on my 365daysofbiking journal. This house, which stands on the corner of New Road and High Street, Brownhills, just opposite … Continue reading
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Tagged #365daysofbiking, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Derelict, Events, High Street, Laburnum Cottage, Local History, Matthew Bedworth, New Photos, New Road, old buildings, planning, printers, Redevelopment, Silver Court
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Cycling up The Wood
Yesterday (Saturday, 1st September 2012) was a nice day, particularly in the late afternoon. I’ve just got a copy of Final Cut for editing videos, and was keen to have a play, so I thought I’d turn out another ride … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, cycling, Environment, Features, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged bike cam, bike ride, Brookland Road, Brownhills, Cam, Canal, Chasewater, Chester Road, Cycle rides, cycling, Final Cut, GoPro, Hall Lane, High Street, Holly Bank, Holly Lane, Lichfield Road, PorkTorta, Shire Oak, Silly, Things to do, tour, Twitter, video, Walsall Wood, Wildlife
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Brownhills bank staff prevent OAP being conned
Another depressing press release from Walsall Police relating to a nasty incident that took place on Monday that could have been a whole lot worse. Thanks to the care and attention of the bank staff, this unfortunate Brownhills pensioner was prevented … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community
Tagged bank, Brownhills, builders, con, cowboys, elderly woman, High Street, OAP, Pensioner, Police appeal, press release, public safety, rogue traders, Scam, Walsall Police, West Midlands Police
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High Street in the 1930’s
This week’s pictures from the past feature is specially selected for reader Steve Hickman, who’s sent me a fascinating enquiry about Stonnall, in respose to which I’m currently putting together an old mapping post about changes to the area. Steve … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Followups, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories
Tagged Bradburys, Brewes Bakery, Brownhills, Brownhills and Walsall Wood in Old Picture Postcards, Brownhills local history, Claridges, Elkins, Harry Roberts, High Street, Local History, Memories of Brownhills Past, Mount Zion, New Photos, Station Hotel
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