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Horsebox fire in Walsall Wood yesterday evening
I’ve had a few enquiries about an incident up on Castlehill, Walsall Wood yesterday evening (Wednesday, 1st March 2017) that saw fire engines attend to a callout in the area.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 1 March, 2017, Aldridge, Brownhills, Events, Facebook, Fire, Fire Service, horsebox, incident, Lichfield, red watch, rescue, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Wood, West Midlands, WMFS
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Wyre Close house fire appeal – it’s all systems go!
You may recall the unfortunate house fire in Wyre Close, Walsall Wood last December, and the subsequent appeal to folks who could maybe donate unwanted household items when the couple found a house again.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 3 December, Abigail Claire, Aldridge, appeal, Brownhills, Events, Facebook, Fire, Fire Service, household Items, incident, Lichfield, red watch, rescue, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Wood, West Midlands, WMFS, Wyre Close
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Demolition of derelict Oak Park Leisure Centre imminent
Yesterday, roving Walsall Wood current affairs correspondent Stephen Hill sent me the above collection of images and the following observations about what is currently happening at Oak Park.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Aldridge, Brownhills, Derelict, Events, Facebook, Fire, Fire Service, incident, Lichfield, Oak Park, rescue, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Wood, West Midlands, WMFS
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Serious fire ongoing at derelict former Oak Park Recreation Centre Walsall Wood
There’s currently a serious fire occurring at the the derelict former Oak Park Recreation Centre in Walsall Wood.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2017, Aldridge, Brownhills, Derelict, Events, Facebook, Fire, Fire Service, incident, Lichfield, Oak Park, rescue, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Wood, West Midlands, WMFS
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Appeal made for household items in aid of couple affected by Wyre Close fire
Following the unfortunate house fire in Wyre Close, Walsall Wood on Saturday evening (3rd December 2016) friend of the couple affected, Abigail Claire has been appealing for anyone that may be discarding useful household items to donate them if they can.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2016, 3 December, Abigail Claire, Aldridge, appeal, Brownhills, Events, Facebook, Fire, Fire Service, household Items, incident, Lichfield, red watch, rescue, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Wood, West Midlands, WMFS, Wyre Close
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House fire in Walsall Wood yesterday evening
Sad to report a house fire occurred yesterday evening (Saturday, 3rd December 2016) – apparently in Wyre Close, Walsall Wood.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2016, 3 December, Aldridge, Brownhills, Events, Facebook, Fire, Fire Service, incident, Lichfield, red watch, rescue, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Wood, West Midlands, WMFS, Wyre Close
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Flat fire in Walsall Wood yesterday evening
Sad to report a flat fire occurred yesterday evening (Saturday, 9th January 2016) – apparently in King Street, Walsall Wood.
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Tagged 2016, 9th January, Aldridge, Brownhills, Events, Facebook, Fire, Fire Service, flat, incident, King Street, Lichfield, rescue, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Wood, West Midlands, WMFS
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Castle class
I’ve had a lovely email from Tony Turner. Tony, you’ll remember, was born in a cottage at what was known as The Fort in Newtown, Brownhills. Recent historical debates here have focussed on where The Fort was, and whether it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Cannock Chase, Followups, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall community
Tagged 70's, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Cannock, Castle Street, club, colliery, Doody, Ford, Joe Turner, Local History, Mines Rescu, Mr, Mrs, New Photos, Pubs, rescue, Staffordshire, The Fault, The Fort, Tony Turner, Transit
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‘Crucifixion’ Incident at Walsall Wood
In order to put straight some of the stranger rumours that seem to be circulating about this, I’d point out that there’s an article about the incident in tonight’s Express & Star (unfortunately not online yet) and an ongoing report … Continue reading