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Tag Archives: West Midlands
Meet your local coppers this Saturday in Pelsall
I received notice of this great event from Walsall Police via the excellent WMNow service a few days ago, advertising a pop-up meet the police event this Saturday, 24th June 2017 at Pelsall Library from 10am until 12 noon where you can meet your local policing team and get help, crime prevention and public safety advice.
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 2017, 24 June, CommunitySafety Partnership, Events, home security, Library, local blogs, Pelsall, planning, Police, Walsall, West Midlands
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Important appeal: Did you know Leslie Horton?
This is one of those requests that pops up from time to time, and was issued by the Communication Team at Walsall Council this week and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can do so, please help.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Becky Evans, died, Family, help, Leslie Horton, Leyland Croft, Lichfield, passed away, Pelsall, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Road, West Midlands
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Meet your local coppers this Friday in Brownhills
I received notice of this great event from Walsall Police via the excellent WMNow service a few days ago, advertising a pop-up meet the police event this Friday, 16th June 2017 at Tesco, Brownhills where you can meet your local policing team and get help, crime prevention and public safety advice.
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 16 June, 2017, Brownhills, CommunitySafety Partnership, Events, home security, local blogs, planning, Police, Tesco, Walsall, West Midlands
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Update: Recent spate of burglaries in our area
Following my general warning about local burglaries a couple of days ago, there’s an update to the post from reader Sophie whose mum lives in New Road, Brownhills.
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 2017, 27 May, Aldridge, Brownhills, Burglary, crime, Events, laptop, Lichfield Road, Police, Stolen, walk in, walk in theft, Walsall, West Midlands
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Recent spate of burglaries in our area – be vigilant, folks.
A general warning folks: there seems to be an increase in burglaries locally in the last week, either where stuff has been stolen or where raiders have been scared off.
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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 2017, 27 May, Aldridge, Brownhills, Burglary, crime, Events, laptop, Lichfield Road, Police, Stolen, walk in, walk in theft, Walsall, West Midlands
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Shocking walk-in burglary in Brownhills – take care, folks.
A troubling burglary took place in Ogley hay this weekend, when on the evening of Saturday, 27th May 2017 opportunist thieves walked into the house of an old friend of the blog and took a purse and a Dell laptop, while the lady who lives there was at home.
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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 2017, 27 May, Aldridge, Brownhills, Burglary, crime, Events, laptop, Lichfield Road, Police, Stolen, walk in, walk in theft, Walsall, West Midlands
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Urgent appeal: Walsall NHS Trust looking for relatives of John Elkes
Another important appeal for readers of the blog – this request was posted by the Communication Team at Walsall Manor Hospital Tuesday (24th April 2017) and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can, please do help.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 2017, 24 April, Family, help, Hospital appeal, John Elkes, Julie Venables, Lichfield, Manor Hospital, Patient, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands, Willenhall
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Important appeal: Did you know James Green?
This is one of those requests that pops up from time to time, and was issued by the Communication Team at Walsall Council this week and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can do so, please help.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Becky Evans, Blockall Close, Darlaston, died, Family, help, James Green, Lichfield, passed away, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Road, West Midlands
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Meet your local coppers this Friday – and help Beat the Burglar!
I received notice of this great event from Walsall Police via the excellent WMNow service a few days ago, advertising a bunch of events across the borough this Friday, 17th March 2017 where you can meet your local policing team and get help and crime prevention and public safety advice.
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 Brownhills, Community Safety House, CommunitySafety Partnership, Demonstration, Events, home security, Kevin Pitt, local blogs, Opening, planning, Police, Safe House, Walsall, West Midlands
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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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Andrew Cooper: a former Walsall man missing form Stourport – the search continues
I make no apologies for running this again – please keep an eye out for the above chap, Andrew Cooper who’s still missing from his home in Stourport as he has been since Wednesday 4th January 2017 – Andrew is a gentleman from Walsall originally and his family, friends and people who used to work with him are desperately concerned for his welfare.
Posted in Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 4th July, Andrew Cooper, appeal, concern, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, Lost, misper, missing, News, Police, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social media, Stourport, teenage boy, Tuan Ho, Vietnamese, Walsall, West Mercia Police, West Midlands
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Appeal – do you know Barbara Roberts, formerly of Valley View?
Hi folks, an unusual enquiry please but I hope it’s one the readership might be able to help with.
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Appeal – did you know Kathleen Coley?
Hi folks, an unusual enquiry please but I hope it’s one the readership might be able to help with.
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Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Aldridge, Bentley, Family, help, Hospital appeal, Kathleen Coley, Lichfield, Manor Hospital, Norton Canes, Patient, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands
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Urgent appeal: Walsall NHS Trust looking for relatives of several patients
Another important appeal for readers of the blog – this request was posted by the Communication Team at Walsall Manor Hospital yesterday, Tuesday 31st January 2017 and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can, please do help.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Aldridge, Bentley, Family, help, Hospital appeal, Julie Venables, Lichfield, Manor Hospital, Norton Canes, Patient, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands
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Still looking for Andrew Cooper: a former Walsall man missing form Stourport
I make no apologies for running this again – please keep an eye out for the above chap, Andrew Cooper who’s still missing from his home in Stourport as he has been since Wednesday 4th January 2017 – Andrew is a gentleman from Walsall originally and his family, friends and people who used to work with him are desperately concerned for his welfare.
Posted in Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 4th July, Andrew Cooper, appeal, concern, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, Lost, misper, missing, News, Police, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social media, Stourport, teenage boy, Tuan Ho, Vietnamese, Walsall, West Mercia Police, West Midlands
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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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Police looking for former Walsall man missing form Stourport
Please keep a lookout if you will folks, for the above chap, Andrew Cooper who’s been missing from his home in Stourport since last Wednesday (4th January 2017) – Andrew is a gentleman from Walsall originally and many of his friends and people who used to work with him have asked me to post the appeal here.
Posted in Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 4th July, Andrew Cooper, appeal, concern, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, Lost, misper, missing, News, Police, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social media, Stourport, teenage boy, Tuan Ho, Vietnamese, Walsall, West Mercia Police, West Midlands
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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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Joan Lockley the Local Hoglet Hero – a great Talk in the Wood this Wednesday
Don’t miss your opportunity to attend another fascinating talk at Walsall Wood Library this Wednesday, 16th November 2016, when remarkable hedgehog rescuer and champion Joan Lockley will be discussing her work – and bringing along a spiky guest for you to meet!
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Just plain daft, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 16 November, 2016, Brownhills local history, David Evans, event, Events, Hedgehog Rescue, Hero, hoglet, Joan Lockley, Library, Lichfield, Local History, Shire Oak, Silly, Staffordshire, Talk in the wood, Things to do, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood, West Midlands
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Another burglary this week in Brownhills – be on your guard
It seems the shed, garage and outbuilding burglars are still out and about in Brownhills and the wider area, so please take care – in the last few days, friend of the blog Jane Booth has written to me to tell me that her garage was broken into this week.
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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 2016, Aldridge, bikes, Booth, Brownhills, Burglary, crime, Events, garage, garages, home security, Jane, Lichfield Road, local blogs, Pelsall, Peter, Police, Shed, Sheds, Stolen, vehicle, Walsall, West Midlands
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Watling Street School burgled over half term – did you see anything?
It’s time, I’m very much afraid, to issue another warning – it seems local burglars are at is again – in this case they targeted Watling Street School up on the A5 twice over half term, with computer equipment being stolen on both occasions.
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 2016, break in, Brownhills, Burglary, computer, crime, Eryl Powell, Events, ipad, laptop, local blogs, Police, School, Walsall, Watling Street, West Midlands
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89 Birds stolen in Brownhills aviary raid
Words fail me – last Friday, 30th September 2016, 90 cage birds were stolen from a disabled man’s aviary in CLayhanger Lane, Brownhills.
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Tagged 2016, 90, Aviery, birds, Brownhills, Burglary, cage, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Lane, disabled, Friday, Lichfield, Motor Neurones, Police, Raid, September 30, Theft, West Midlands
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Important appeal: Did you know Brian Turley?
This is one of those requests that pops up from time to time, and was issued by the Communication Team at Walsall Council yesterday, September 5th 2016 and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can do so, please help.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Bet Parslow, Brian Turley, died, Family, help, Lichfield, passed away, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Road, West Midlands, Woodcross Nursing Home
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Beware – garage and shed burglaries occurring again locally
It’s time, I’m very much afraid, to issue another warning – it seems local burglars are at is again – In the last few weeks there have been a number of break-ins to sheds and outbuildings in the Brownhills, Walsall Wood, Pelsall and High Heath areas in particular.
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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 2016, Aldridge, Brownhills, Burglary, crime, Events, garage, garages, home security, local blogs, Pelsall, Police, Shed, Sheds, Shire Oak, vehicle, Walsall, West Midlands
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Urgent appeal: Walsall NHS Trust looking for relatives Norman Smith
Another important appeal for readers of the blog – this request was posted by the Communication Team at Walsall Manor Hospital Tuesday (19th August 2016) and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can, please do help.
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Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 19 August, 2016, Aldridge, Bentley, Family, help, Hospital appeal, Julie Venables, Lichfield, Manor Hospital, Navy, Norman Smith, Norton Canes, Patient, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands
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Urgent appeal: Walsall NHS Trust looking for relatives of a patient
This is very unusual, but I think is somewhat important – this request was posted by the Communication Team at Walsall Manor Hospital Tuesday (19th July 2016) and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 19 July, 2016, Aldridge, Bentley, Constance Collett, Family, help, Hospital appeal, Julie Venables, Lichfield, Manor Hospital, Norton Canes, Patient, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, Wednesbury, West Midlands
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Urgent appeal: Walsall NHS Trust looking for relatives of two patients
This is very unusual, but I think is somewhat important – this request was posted by the Communication Team at Walsall Manor Hospital Tuesday (28th June 2016) and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can, please do help.
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Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 1928, 1938, 1952, 2016, Aldridge, Blackpool, Bloxwixh, Family, help, Julie Venables, Kenneth Lloyd, Lichfield, Manor Hospital, Melvyn Jones, Norton Canes, Patient, releatives, request, search, Sid, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, Wednesbury, West Midlands
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Urgent appeal: Walsall NHS Trust looking for relatives of three patients
This is very unusual, but I think is somewhat important – this request was posted by the Communication Team at Walsall Manor Hospital Tuesday (7th June 2016) and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can, please do help.
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Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 1928, 1938, 1952, 2016, Aldridge, Arthur Povey, Blackpool, Family, help, Jaqueline Flood, Julie Venables, Leonard Baggott, Lichfield, Manor Hospital, Patient, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, Wednesbury, West Midlands
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Great news – missing Aldridge lady Ruth Anne Smith found safe and well
This is wonderful news for those concerned for the welfare of Aldridge resident Ruth Anne Smith, who went missing on Friday, 15th April 2016 – West Midlands Police this morning (Friday, 20th May 2016) announced that Ruth is safe and well, and has been located in Blackpool.
Posted in Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 15th April, 2, 2016, Aldridge, appeal, concern, Croft, Environment, Events, found, happy, hunt, Interesting photos, Local media, located, Lost, misper, missing, News, Police, Reader enquiries, resolution, Ruth Anne Smith, search, Shared media, Social media, Walsall, West Midlands, WMP
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Police make new appeal: Community could be key to finding Ruth Anne Smith
This very important appeal from West Midlands Police in Walsall has been renewed – they’re very concerned for the welfare of Aldridge resident Ruth Anne Smith, who has been missing since Friday, 15th April 2016.
Posted in Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 15th April, 2, 2016, Aldridge, appeal, concern, Croft, Environment, Events, hunt, Interesting photos, Local media, Lost, misper, missing, News, Police, Reader enquiries, Ruth Anne Smith, search, Shared media, Social media, Walsall, West Midlands, WMP
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Urgent: Brownhills dementia sufferer missing from home
Hi folks – this one is very urgent – please look out and retweet and share as much as possible – Walsall Police are very concerned for the whereabouts of pensioner Victor Whitehouse from Brownhills who suffers from dementia.
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Posted in Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged alzheimers, appeal, Brownhills, concern, dementia, elderly, Lost, misper, missing, OAP, Pensioner, Police, Victor, West Midlands, Whitehouse
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Police appeal: please help find Ruth Anne Smith
This is a very important appeal from West Midlands Police in Walsall, who are currently very concerned for the welfare of Aldridge resident Ruth Anne Smith, who has been missing since Friday, 15th April 2016.
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Posted in Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 15th April, 2, 2016, Aldridge, appeal, concern, Croft, Environment, Events, hunt, Interesting photos, Local media, Lost, misper, missing, News, Police, Reader enquiries, Ruth Anne Smith, search, Shared media, Social media, Walsall, West Midlands, WMP
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Plea to find family of man who passed away in Walsall sheltered accommodation
We seem to have had a lot of appeals in the last twelve months to trace the family of local deceased people – but I make no apology for running another one; these appeals are essential, and I really feel for anyone who passes away alone.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Besot Lodge, died, Environmental Health, Family, help, John Hemmingsley, Lichfield, Mattesley COurtR, passed away, Rebecca Evans, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands
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Important appeal: Do you know Ian Turner or Rendell Woods?
This is very unusual, but I think is somewhat important – this request was posted by the Communication Team at Walsall Manor Hospital Tuesday (2nd February 2016) and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can, please do help.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 1926, 1960, 2016, Aldridge, Family, help, Ian Turner, Julie Venables, Lichfield, Manor Hospital, Patient, releatives, Rendell Woods, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, Wednesbury, West Midlands
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Important appeal: Do you know Kenneth Rogers?
This is very unusual, but I think is somewhat important – this request was posted by the Communication Team at Walsall Manor Hospital Monday (18th January 2016) and I’d like all locals to have a think about it, and if any of you can, please do help.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 1948, Family, help, Kenneth Rogers, Lichfield, Manor Hospital, Patient, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands
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Be on your guard – local spate of shed burglaries
It’s time, I’m very much afraid, to issue another warning – it seems local burglars are at is again – In the last few weeks there have been a large number of break-ins to sheds and outbuildings in the Brownhills, Pelsall and Aldridge areas. Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, Aldridge, Brownhills, Burglary, Community Safety House, CommunitySafety Partnership, Councillor Steve Wade, crime, Demonstration, Events, garage, garages, home security, Kevin Pitt, local blogs, Opening, Pelsall, planning, Police, Safe House, Shed, Sheds, Shire Oak, vehicle, Walsall, West Midlands
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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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Plea to find family of man who passed away in Walsall hospice
Walsall Environmental Heath Department have issued an appeal to trace the family of Walsall resident Mr. Raymond Francis, who passed away in St. Giles Hospice, Goscote recently.
Walsall Environmental Heath Department have issued an appeal to trace the family of Walsall resident Mr. Raymond Francis, who passed away in St. Giles Hospice, Goscote recently.
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Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 2015, 29th October, Austin Street, Basalt Close, Bloxwich, died, Environmental Health, Family, help, Lichfield, Neil Harris, passed away, Raymond Francis, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands
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Man trapped in car on M6 Toll following incident on Saturday evening
I’ve had a few enquiries overnight as to what happened on the M6 Toll last night (Saturday, 12th September 2015), just near the Pool Lane Bridge at Chasewater; access to the motorway was closed for a while in the evening.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web
Tagged 12 September, 2015, Accident, Air ambulance, Ambulance Service, Autocraft, Brownhills, Chasewater, collision, crash, Events, Lichfield, local blogs, M6 Toll, motorway, New Photos, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Twitter, UKVideoYouTube, West Midlands, WMAS
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Rare bike stolen from Aldridge – police issue more CCTV images
West Midlands Police have this morning issued a statement about the bike theft from the Shell Petrol Station in Northgate, Aldridge featured here yesterday, together with more detail and further images of the suspect and vehicle.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, cycling, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, It makes me mad!, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 20 August, 2015, Aldridge, bike, Brownhills, CCTV, crime, cycle, cycling, EK56UUC, Events, Facebook, Ford Transit, images, Lichfield, mountain, New Photos, Nomad, Northgate, petrol station, Police, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Nomad, Shell, Stolen, taken, Theft, Things to do, Twitter, Vandalism, Walsall Wood, West Midlands
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Detectives searching for missing Walsall woman Susan Whiting issue statement
The following press release has just been issued by West Midland Police, in regard to the appeal for missing Bloxwich lady Susan Whiting – I make no comment upon it and ask readers to take care and be respectful on social media regarding the matter.
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Posted in Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 17 August, 2015, appeal, Bloxwich, concern, Downs Syndrome, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, learning difficulties, Local media, Lost, misper, missing, Monday, News, Police, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social media, Susan Whiting, vulnerable, Walsall, West Midlands, WMP
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Police appeal: please help find Susan Whiting
I make no apologies for running yet another appeal, this time from West Midlands Police, who are currently very concerned for the welfare of Bloxwich resident Susan Whiting, who has Down’s Syndrome.
Posted in Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 17 August, 2015, appeal, Bloxwich, concern, Downs Syndrome, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, learning difficulties, Local media, Lost, misper, missing, Monday, News, Police, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social media, Susan Whiting, vulnerable, Walsall, West Midlands, WMP
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Plea to find family of deceased former British Rail employee
Walsall Environmental Heath Department have issued an appeal to trace the family of Walsall resident Mr. George Brian Leach, who passed away in Parklands Court Nursing Home, Bloxwich on the 4th August 2015.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 2015, 4 august, Austin Street, Bloxwich, died, Environmental Health, Family, Forster Street, george brian leach, help, Julie Faulkener, Lichfield, Neil Harris, Parklands Court, passed away, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands
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Plea for family of deceased Caldmore man
We seem to have had a lot of appeals in the last few months to trace the family of local deceased people – but I make no apology for running another one; these appeals are essential, and I really feel for anyone who passes away alone.
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Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 17th February, Caldmore, Darlaston, David Lockley, died, Family, help, Julie Faulkener, Lichfield, Neil Harris, passed away, releatives, request, Road, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands
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Plea to find family of man who passed away in local hostel
Yet another in a sudden spate of requests from Walsall Council to help trace the family of unfortunate souls who passed away locally seemingly without immediate friends or relatives.
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Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Alexander Grey, died, East Staffs, Family, Happy Times Hostel, help, Lichfield, Neil Harris, passed away, Psychic, Rebecca Evans, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands
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Plea for family of deceased Darlaston man
We seem to have had a lot of appeals in the last few months to trace the family of local deceased people – but I make no apology for running another one; these appeals are essential, and I really feel for anyone who passes away alone.
Posted in Environment, Local History, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Darlaston, died, Family, Geoffrey Smith, help, Lichfield, Neil Harris, Park Street, passed away, Port Engineering, Rebecca Evans, releatives, request, search, Staffordshire, teacher, Walsall, Walsall Council, West Midlands, Willenhall, Winifred Betsy Smith
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Be on your guard – local spate of burglaries
It’s time, I’m very much afraid, to issue another warning – it seems local burglars are at is again – In the last week or so there have been shed, garage and vehicle break-ins in Shire Oak, Stonnall and Aldridge.
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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 Aldridge, Brownhills, Burglary, Community Safety House, CommunitySafety Partnership, crime, Demonstration, Events, garage, home security, Kevin Pitt, local blogs, Opening, Pelsall, planning, Police, Safe House, Shed, Shire Oak, vehicle, Walsall, West Midlands
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