Sandwell Chronicle, January 11, 2018

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Thursday,January11,2018 Readbymorethan64,000people Pricewhensold70p
Claims of discrimination over ‘voluntary’ charge
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ReportbyLukeBartlett FOOTBALLERS ON TARGET AFTER FIGHTING FLAB
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THE headteacher of a Sand- monitortheirweighthasbeenintro-
well school has defended a ducedatlibrariesinSandwell.
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pil having to pay £6 for new theirweight.Theschemeisrunbythe
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It follows claims by some parents orthosewithaSandwellGPandhave
that the school council scheme has aBMIof23oraboveshouldcontact
‘separatedtherichfromthepoor’. the Healthy Sandwell team on 0800
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OfficialsfromWednesburyOakAcademyin
Tiptonhavecomeunderfireafteritwasre- CRIME
portedchildrenwhohadnotpaidthevoluntary
feewerenotallowedtousetheequipment. Policeincrackdown
Buttheheadteacherhasdefendedthemove
–sayingparentshavehadsinceMaylastyear
tomakethepaymentwithjust80outofthe ontheftfromvehicles
academy’s450pupilshavingcontributedtothe
‘extra’equipment.
Mother-of-twoKirstyWilliams,28,said:“We POLICEinWednesburyaresteppingup
wereaskedtomakethepaymentbeforeChrist- patrolstocombatariseintheftfromvehi-
masbutitwasvoluntary. cles. Officersarenowcarryingoutregular
“It was a voluntary payment for sports night-timepatrolsfocusingonthecrime
equipmenteventhoughtheyhadninegrand withanumberofarrestsmade.
forequipment.Itisbullyingreally–theyare ActingSgtSteveHortonsaid:“Wehave
separatingtherichfromthepoor.” seenasmall,seasonalriseinvehiclecrime
Uniforms inWednesburyoverthelastfewmonths
andhavebeentakingstepstocombatthis.
Alsounhappy,amother-of-three,whowished “We havemadeanumberofarrests.”
toremainanonymous,brandedthemove‘dis- To report car crime, call police on
gusting’.Shesaid:“I’maparentandIfoundit 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on
reallydisgustingwhat’sgoingon.Wehaveto 0800555111.
pay£6ayear,it’sperchild,Idon’tthinkthis
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uniforms. INSIDE
“It’sdiscriminationagainsttheotherkids.”
Buttheheadteacher,MrsMBullhasde- ELAINESADDLES
fendedthemove,statingtheschoolwas‘out-
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cameupwiththiswaybackinMay2017. Hospital will not be a victim of Carillion crisis
“It was shared with the parents via our
newsletter–wethenshareditagainbackin
Octobertimebecausewehadveryfewvolun-
tarypayments.Wecurrentlyhave80children
whoseparentswillhavemadethispaymentout ANEW£350millionhospitalcurrentlyunder thelatestdirewarningsabouttheWolver- governanceinplacetoensuretheyareableto
of450. constructioninSandwellhasnotbeenputat hampton company’s future, Sandwell NHS completethebuildandweareconfidentthat
“TobefairtheparentshavehadsinceMay riskbythecrisisatbuildinggiantCarillion, trustbosseshavesaidthereisnochancethe theywillmeettheirobligationsforthenext
soasIsaytheyarerunningthisforthe80chil- healthchiefshaveinsisted. hospitalwillnotbecompletedbythefirm. twoyears.”
drenconcerned.Itisnotlikethechildrenhav- TheMidlandMetropolitanHospitalisdue Toby Lewis, chief executive at Sandwell BossesatCarillion,whichemploys19,500
en’tgototherequipmentontheplayground.It toopeninSmethwickin2019buthasalready andWestBirminghamHospitalsNHSTrust, acrosstheUKincludingaround400inWolver-
isbeingrunasanextra,justlikeweranextra beenhitbyanumberofdelays.Theprojectis whichwillrunthenewhospital,said:“The hamptonand10,000internationally,weredue
activities,werunschooldiscosasextraactiv- amonganumberoflargecontractsCarillion MidlandMetisalreadyasubstantialland- tomeetitssyndicateoflendersonWednesday, PAGE4
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Wartime watch winds up at auction
CONTENTS Beat those
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n fascinating timepieces to have come mer who owned the watch is known to they had placed were defused and so
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MOTORING: Stuart Whitehead Bleakhouse and Rounds Green libraries
Tel: [phone] and Zumba sessions at Oakham Library.
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There will also be a comedy open mic
CLASSIFIED: session at Thimblemill Library, and
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DISTRIBUTION: Paul Jones A MAN who was found in a pond Iron man Tony meets blue men epveeonplte, ka eferpe et rwacekig ohfi nthge sire rwveicigeh tto u hsienlpg
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Sandwell Paint sprayer Darren Smith, aged Blackheath Library and feel-good com-
55, was discovered in shallow water munity drumming sessions at Glebe-
at Sandwell Valley Country Park last fields and Tipton libraries. To find out
November. more about the Blue Monday events visit
51-53 Queen Street His wife Lisa told Black Country Cor- www.discoversandwell.co.uk
oner’s Court she reported her husband
Wolverhampton, WV1 1ES missing when he failed to return home Arson charges
after work.
Open Monday to Friday 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm She said: “He was never bothered about
www.yourchronicle.com himself, just other people. He was just a re- denied by man
ally nice person. I knew of some financial
pressures, not all of them until he passed
away. He got into debt a few years ago. He A 49-YEAR-OLD man has denied car-
told me he had sorted it out but obviously rying out an arson attack where flames
he hadn’t.” damaged a ground floor shop and flat
Mrs Smith told the inquest she recalled above.
spotting her husband sitting in their gar- Colin Davies, of Carisbrooke Road
den with his head in his hands a week be- in Wednesbury, pleaded not guilty to
fore he died. She said he looked like he had three offences relating to the incident at
got the world on his shoulders but claimed a building on Carrington Road on Sep-
he appeared normal when he left for work tember 17.
on the day she reported him missing. He will now go on trial for the offences
Swollen at Dudley Magistrate’s Court on Mon-
day February 5.
A toxicology report revealed Mr Smith, He is charged with carrying out arson
of Stanley Road, West Bromwich, was more which caused damage to the floor, ceil-
than one-and-a-half times over the drink- ing, magazines and other stock of the
drive limit and his swollen lungs were filled ground floor shop, and causing damage
with fluid. to a first-floor flat above.
Black Country coroner Zafar Siddique Davies is also charged with using
said he could not be sure Mr Smith com- threatening words to a person connected
mitted suicide and instead recorded an with the shop.
open conclusion. He said Mr Smith did not
leave a suicide note, had no history of men- Suede star Brett to
tal health issues and had never attempted
to take his life before. But he noted Mr talk about new book
Smith, who only took medication for mi-
graines, was under ‘financial pressure’ and
had consumed alcohol – despite not being a
regular drinker. SUEDE singer Brett Anderson will be
The coroner went on to say Mr Smith BLACK Sabbath star Tony Iommi was trying his hand at the blues instead of rock, as he turned up for talking about his new book. He will also
had drowned and had suffered a cardiac ar- the final performance of the Blue Man Group at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall. After the performance, be signing copies of Coal Black Morning
rest but was unsure if it had caused him to the guitarist tweeted: “Wow!!! I’ve never seen anything like it…” The world-renowned art company Blue at Birmingham Town Hall on March 12.
collapse into the water. Mr Siddique added: Man Group came to Birmingham in a UK-exclusive set of dates. Their Midland shows were the only UK Tickets for the 7.30pm event – £18 or
“I can’t be sure, to the required standard, dates on their world tour – and it was the first time the group had performed in the country since 2009. £28 – which includes a copy of the book,
that he intended to take his own life.” are available on 0121 780 3333.
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TRIBUTES have continued to flood in Aston Villa Old Stars team. Dudley, who all-star game at Sutton Coldfield Town a
for former Aston Villa and Albion goal- lived in Rugeley with wife Helen and chil- last month with funds raised for charity. n
efforts to keeper Derek Dudley following his death dren Daniel, 13, and Elizabeth, 11, was Dudley’s bucket list included having a plans for towns d
from liver disease aged just 47. diagnosed with the terminal illness last nice meal with his children and getting w
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The latter part of his career was spent mer club Stourbridge ahead of their said: “I saw Derek several times, he used ed to share their ideas and comments h
in non-league, including with several match with Rushall Olympic on New to go with Bob Taylor to all-star games. about town plans across the bor- ro
clubs in the Black Country. Year’s Day. He was a very likeable bloke who always ough’s six towns. n
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“We had paint left over from a pre- FORMER Walsall FC and Aston Vil- 8
vious project and so the volunteers la player Alan Deakin has died. The
were able to prepare and paint over Birmingham-born winger bagged 50
the graffiti and remove fly-tipping and appearances with the Saddlers joining
generally clean the area.” in 1969 and playing until 1972.
Thimblemill Cemetery has a right
oAfn nwiae yL ewnhniacrhd Prurnims aarlyo anngdsi tdhee ilto ctaol HOSPITAL bosses have apologised King of musicals is back in Brum ViHllaen hs awd haerrreiv hede ahta dW faelasatullr ferdo mm uthche
housing estate. Many people use the to a pensioner who was forced to more prominently racking up 270
link on a daily basis and itter is seen wait 12 hours for a tube of nasal matches in a decade from 1959 to 1969.
as a big problem. cream after a routine medical pro- Walsall FC confirmed the 76-year-old
had died, tweeting: “Walsall Football
Councillor Syeda Khatun, deputy cedure. Club are saddened to hear of the pass-
leader of Sandwell Council, said:
Bill Keir, aged 80, attended Heartlands Hos- ing of our former player Alan Deakin.
“This was a very impressive effort.
It was important to do this work be- pital at 8.30am to have nose plugs removed “Our condolences go out to Alan’s
cause visitors to the cemetery see the after he had suffered from recurring nose- family and friends at this sad time.”
gimraafgfiet iw ea nwda nrtu tbob sisehe foarn dou irs p notoetn ttihael bleDeodcst.ors completed the procedure at 10.30am, MP supports move
Green Flag sites.” but due to a series of blunders Mr Keir, from
Streetly, Walsall, was made to hang around in
a waiting room until after 10.30pm for his pre- to save gig venues
Uni academic on scribed medication.
NHS bosses said the situation was ‘far from
OBE honours list ideal’ and apologised after admitting that er- THE Government has been urged to
rors were made. Mr Keir branded the level of back legislation to preserve Britain’s
care ‘a total shambles’ and said: “We were left iconic music venues.
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Professor James Arthur, founder Mr Keir was admitted to hospital on Novem- closure or crippling costs arising from
of the university’s Jubilee Centre for ber 4 suffering from a nosebleed and kept in development of new residential prop-
Character and Virtues, is in demand for two nights. He was scheduled for discharge erties in their vicinity. He said: “The
by both think-tanks and policy makers on the morning of November 6 after doctors British music industry is one hell of
and was a key consultant in Govern- removed nose plugs. an advantage for the UK, providing
ment-level debate on how character He said he arrived for the routine procedure many jobs and enhancing the attrac-
could be part of the anti-radicalisation at 8.30am and had the plugs removed two tiveness of our country. It’s a huge
effort in schools. hours later. At around 3.30pm he was trans- boost to Britain’s standing.”
He set up the Jubilee Centre six ferred from a ward to the discharge lounge. Mr
years ago to improve the popular un- Keir, who was accompanied by his wife Winnie, Display of images to
derstanding of the impact of character 80, said: “The discharge lounge was packed,
and virtues on individuals and society. and most people were waiting for three to four mark museum’s 40th
He also directed a major research pro- hours, but by 9pm we were the only people
ject on the theme of education, char- there.”
acter and citizenship which examined Mr Keir was eventually given his medication A SPECIAL photography exhibition
the character development of over and was able to leave the hospital shortly after Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the story of one of music’s brightest star’s rise is being staged at the Black Country
75,000 young people in the UK. 10.30pm. Living Museum as part of its 40th an-
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erroneously been sent to the wrong ward. In celebrated role as Carole King Bronté will once again be joined writing team with her husband archive photographs on the theme of
A ROCK City bar offering live music a letter to Mr Keir, interim chief nurse Julie in the return of the UK and Ire- by Kane Oliver Parry as King’s Gerry, to her relationship with fel- Reclaiming Our Industrial Might.
is to open in Birmingham city centre Tunney wrote: “Please accept my sincere apol- land tour of the Olivier, Tony and husband and song-writing part- low writers and best friends Weil The deadline for entries is February
later this year. The DHP group plans ogies for the two errors which were made. I Grammy award-winning show to ner Gerry Goffin and Amy Ellen and Barry Mann, to becoming one 23. To submit photographs for Re-
to convert the Grade II-listed former appreciate your discharge home was far from Birmingham Hippodrome from Richardson as song-writer Cyn- of the most successful solo acts in claiming Our Industrial Might go to
Birmingham and Midland Skin Hos- ideal and we understand how distressing this January 31 to February 3. thia Weil. music history. reclaimphotographyfestival.org
pital building in John Bright Street. was for you and your wife.”
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ar AN awards ceremony recognising the national targets, with fewer than one gress despite the anxiety around some In her report to the board Ms Bar- increase in acuity as well as demand.” wallet row
u achievements of Birmingham people in five patients seen within four hours challenges we have. This was never low said there had also been a rise of It comes after it was revealed pa-
an has returned for another year. at A&E departments each day. But going to be easy.” nine patients being admitted to in- tients would be sent to GPs directly
J Nominations are now open for the chief operating officer Rachel Barlow A daily average of 120 patients – 78 patient beds between November and from Sandwell’s A&E, with hopes
y, Pride of Birmingham Awards, run in said the trust was now aiming to re- per cent – were waiting more than December, with Sandwell General to reduce patient numbers and ease
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ro things every day to help others in after schoolboy tragedy The car ploughed into Michael
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PEOPLE in the West Midlands would told. Trouble flared after Mr Airnes
be willing to fork out £107 for an ex- realised his wallet was missing and
tar sau wrveeeyk ’rse vheoalilds.ay allowance at work, Report by Clare Butler Riding high for fitness at town library sweintht aw hpoaml ttoh ea sdke fae ngdraonutp woaf sp deroipnlke-,
They would also spend £103 for a ing, if they knew where it was.
month of nice weather and £82 for MORE than 1,000 people have Fry-Smith wrongly thought they
someone to deep clean their home. signed a petition to change were blaming him.
A personal shopper to buy all their the speed limit of a major When the defendant was traced
Christmas presents was also high on island in the Black Country and arrested it was discovered he
the list, with people willing to pay £71 had been on the run for eight months
to offload the task. where a 11-year-old boy died after failing to appear at Derby Crown
Those interviewed would part with after being hit by a lorry. Court on November 8, 2016, charged
£68 for someone to sort out and man- The change.org petition – set up in with conspiracy to burgle commercial
age their bills and the survey, by loan memory of Kyle Bastable – has seen an premises at Aylesbury and Chester-
provider Wonga, also revealed people influx of signatures calling for changes field between May and June 2014.
would splash out £49 for an extra hour to the speed limit for HGV lorries Mr Will Harrington, defending,
in bed. around Birchley Island in Oldbury said: “He would have driven past the
£100 waiting alongside working traffic light cameras group but for the goading and, at the
and barriers. last minute, swerved. It was a seri-
Kyle, also known as Joe, suffered ously dangerous manoeuvre.”
for best room serious injuries and died close to the Fry-Smith, of no fixed address,
Shell garage near the island on Au- admitted conspiracy to burgle and
gust 31. The petition has been started causing serious injury by driving dan-
by Kyle’s mother, Tammy Bastable, gerously, He received consecutive 18
A STAFFORDSHIRE-based home and so far has attracted 1,268 signa- month prison sentences for each with
furnishing business is running a com- tures. It is intended to be submitted to a two-year driving ban on release.
petition to find the UK’s best spare
Sandwell Council once the 1,500 mark
rpoeoompl.e Tferrormy’ st hFea bBrliacsc ki s Ceonucnoturrya gainndg has been reached. Dark brew voted
Staffordshire to get involved with the Changes
competition. as best real ale
The winner will receive £100 worth In a statement on the site, Mrs
of Terry’s Fabrics products. A team of Bastable pleads that unless changes
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land to prevent anymore deaths an Dark Raven, a 4.5 per cent strength
University’s open accidents, also to have working cam- dark mild from Beowulf Brewing
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themselves or chase certain careers. Asda and petrol station. There is a mile travelled and is a good way of getting that little bit Councillor Elaine Costigan, Sandwell Council’s cabi- claiming bronze. Beowulf received the
Visitors can look around facilities, walking path around the island which fitter. Library staff are inviting everyone to come in and net member for public health and protection, said: “This Bob Jones Memorial Trophy, named
meet lecturers and see the student ac- is misleading to pedestrians thinking try out their exercise bike and see how many miles can is another good idea for people to use a few minutes at after the late West Midlands Police
commodation for themselves. For fur- its ok to cross and walk on. be clocked up during one month. their local library to get a little fitter for the year ahead. &Crime Commissioner.
ther details on the open day, contact “We want railings on joining roads Central Library in High Street, West Bromwich, has “People calling in for books and the other library ser- The branch magazine of the year
the enquiries team on 0800 953 3222 off the junctions on the island which is a range of fitness equipment to try and you can also bor- vices can have a quick workout to get a health mind and winner was Heart of Staffordshire
or email [email protected] the only island I know without railings row resistance bands and choose from a wide range of healthy body.” For more information, drop into the li- Camra and the best website went to
with a gap were you can cross.” books on health and fitness. brary or call 0121 569 4904. Dudley and South Staffordshire.
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prove traffic flows at an important want to make sure that local people Consultation venues include St Pe- er year. Nominations are now open ro
junction for the millions of people and other stakeholders have a say. ter’s Church Hall, Bickenhill, on Jan- for the Pride of Birmingham Awards, n
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to deal with a home-made explosive at should trust schools to make the right
Sainsbury’s in Blackheath. decisions for their children.
That drama happened on the day
of Birmingham’s Gay Pride festival, Luke Price, assistant vice principal
where security was ramped up for the at Great Barr Academy, addressed the
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killed 23 people. End to change the name of their He said: “My advice for parents is
The episode also highlighted the road appears to have hit the buffers. to absolutely support the school in
difficulty crews face when travelling It follows a rival petition, launched to their decisions, and question them to
to emergencies on the roads, with one keep the name, garnered thousands of gain an understanding of why they’re
crew in Birmingham held up after signatures. doing things in the way that they are.
parked cars on a street narrowed ac- Anti-Bell End campaigners said residents of “This means the same approach can
cess and blocked off a fire engine. the Rowley Regis street have become a ‘laugh- be reinforced at home and young peo-
Phil Loach, West Midlands chief ing stock’, with children who live there being ple have consistent messages.”
fire officer, said: “It is a fantastic op- bullied and teased at school as a result of its Parking at Himley
portunity to tell the story of a 21st risqué name.
century fire and rescue service.” They launched a petition to change it to a
similar sounding – but less offensive – name looks set to rise
£1 bus fare for such as Bell Road. But a new petition was
started to save Bell End, which amassed
2,000 signatures within hours of appearing on
elderly launched THE cost of season tickets at Himley
change.org – while the petition to get rid of the
Park could increase under new pro-
name stood at around 50. posals. Dudley Council says raising
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Lane is closed off Meanwhile, Chelsiie Stanaway said the name on Shidas Lane in Oldbury to dis- upon hearing her story, Serco the Serco team, despite their less Entire Ale was brewed by the old
would never die, even if it were to be changed. pose of some black bags filled with waste team members Gary Smith, than sweet-smelling condition Holt, Plant and Deakin company at
“Once a Bell End always a Bell End,” she said. general waste after decorating her Tom Holland and Jason Timmins after three hours spent sorting Langley and later at Wolverhampton
Sandwell Council has vowed to look into the baby’s bedroom. immediately stepped in to help, through rubbish! between 1984 and 1996.
A LANE has closed on the Birming- issue. The street falls across two council wards What she didn’t know at the opening up the skip and hunting She later returned to once again Now Andy Brough, from Broughs
ham Road in Great Barr, and will re- – Rowley Regis and Blackheath. Councillor time was that she was also throw- through mound upon mound of express her gratitude, giving the Brewery, Wolverhampton, has teamed
main closed for more than a month. Barbara Price said changing the name would ing away £1,040 of her own cash, household rubbish. intrepid trio a gift of a tin of bis- up with a former Holt, Plant and
It is while road maintenance is be a ‘lengthy and complex’ process. “There which had been inadvertently After nearly three hours of cuits and a box of samosas for Deakin brewer to recreate the 4.4 per
carried out up until February 23, be- would have to be a public consultation and the swept into one of the bags along- fruitless searching, just when their trouble. cent strength ale.
tween 9.30am to 3.30pm. Post Office would also be involved,” she added.
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finlHevotietg’se h y.s eOaayfrfi sDc dee opa utn tWoyt hPesiMntmg a ionnfds at fenoryr; at helping borough? wHbuoeMtlu eaalnd nf eSywhc o.a otvtfe, MtthBroaEsi,ne t eodr n idaaemnrdes (Sandwell) Ltd ClassyConseerrrvatories
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this to a tee, e.g. ‘We will SO Councillor Eling thinks that siting the proposed new ished in the 1990s without
scrap tuition fees’ or ‘No leisure facility on the border of Sandwell and Birmingham, being replaced.
Nigel there is not and never will help to regenerate the area. Does he mean Smethwick? The five indoor velo-
will be an EU army’. Or the areas of Birmingham that border Sandwell? dromes existing within the 9977PParkkLLane,LLanglley,OOllddbburyB694LPwww.window-warehouse.com
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recorded and in addition to again being conned by a larger authority into investing in a tion levels within their re- J
speaking out, must write a facility that will be inaccessible to the majority of Sandwell gion. I would urge all those
book entitled: ‘How to stop residents, but accessible to residents across the boundary. with the power and influ-
Brexit (And make Britain Mr Eling also stated that they have no costing for the ence to ensure a new indoor ✔FullyManaged
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spades Nick. I might just that the residents of Sandwell are looking at investing in Birmingham. Service
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Etheridge has a ring to it. from, will he propose a rise in council tax to cover it? Trustee Halesowen ✔RentCollection
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w ful and attracted more than 1,300 primary schools, which will educate
d people. I urge young people to come pupils on the history of the club. As
n along and get advice that could help a result of these new initiatives, the
a in making choices about qualifications Aston Villa Foundation hopes to in-
S and careers.” crease fan engagement across all
Parents and carers are also wel- demographics and hope that the com-
come to attend the upcoming event. bination of workshops and increased
There will also be a chance to win fan activity on match days will enable
an iPad. them to attract new supporters and
For more information, contact Con- retain existing ones.
nexions Sandwell on 0121 569 2955. The Premier League Fans Fund
Player burgled as is a commitment from the Premier
League to fund projects and organi-
sations which improve links between
he plays in match Law student, Demi Nicholson, M6 crash victim Actor Duane Henry, who plays Clayton Reeves in the US crime thriller series NCIS fans and their clubs, the way football
supporters engage with each other,
and fans’ experience of the game.
AN international TV star has thrown near Wednesbury, last year as her Vauxhall Corsa tragically passed away. In honour of that, she was
ALBION winger James McClean had his weight behind a charity which was collided with a blue BMW. studying at uni, we, everyone in the neighbourhood, Plan for home of
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The winger, who scored Albion’s M6. 300 people who attended at the Holte Suite in the “If I can help, I will help by sending in some mer-
goal in the first half last Tuesday, told British NCIS actor Duane Henry is support- stadium. The event has received a further boost chandise from the NCIS show; scripts and memora-
athneWd Dha ee£rn2r 6yh, 0Je0o u0g rownt aahtl cohhme t eha akhdeen a . ftoeulenvdis ihoins iDnegm thi eN Dic.hEo.lMso.In ,T wruhsot ,l isveetd u ipn bWy itnhseo nfa mGrileye nof, wtfuoi ntshde rntahdise mi nsetgar trco hotaafn lt.dhies ep ofrpoumla rN cCrIimS et od rhaemlpa bpulielddg tinhge tboil igae tt oi ngvivoelv feodr jau fsut ntdypraei siner D. IEf MyoIu T gruuysst wanodu lydo luik’lel SPSmaLnAedtNwhSwe lilc khC atovoue nb cei blt euferonnr edal oipndrtgooep dae rhtwoyu itsinhe
house had been ransacked and he re- Birmingham. Henry filmed a message pledging his support for get all the information you need.” of multiple occupancy for eight peo-
vealed the robbery on Instagram, say- The star, who went to Dudley College and is orig- the charity, in which he said: “I’d like to talk about More than 1,000 people turned out for the funeral ple.
ing: “When you get home from a last inally from Birmingham, knew Demi growing up in a cause that is very close to people in Birmingham of the popular student. Her mother Novlet Nichol- The change of use plans for the
min defeat and your house has been the city. Demi, aged 21, was a promising law student and close to myself. son and aunts Wendy Nicholson and Valerie George house in Bearwood Road were sub-
robbed... thieving, smelly b******s! and in the final year at Liverpool Hope University “A young lady who I happened to know in an area have set up the D.E.M.I Trust, which stands for mitted along with a single storey rear
Great night!” when she was killed on the northbound of the M6, where I grew up, her name was Demi Nicholson. She Dream Enormous Make an Impact, in her name. extension.
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which has worked with the Red Cross
for more than 10 years. This means
the 18-month project will pay for both
the support worker roles and a service
co-ordinator.
All three are based at Sandwell Hos-
pital and work alongside the commu-
nities and therapies team, who will
identify patients in need of extra sup- From left, Kate Rowley, Paul Bennett, trainee advanced nurse practitioner,
port. One of those patients is Graham patient Graham Harrison and Red Cross support worker Pauline Nettleford
Harrison, of Oldbury, who hailed the apists, but also from Pauline. She’s ing required then we can provide that.
service as a “brilliant idea”.
offered to go shopping for me, accom- However, there are some patients who
The 76-year-old was discharged
from Sandwell Hospital in October pany me to hospital appointments, we feel need more of a social input and
after having a stroke. Since then, he take my dog for a walk – and even take that is where this partnership with the
has been regularly visited by support me for a walk. Red Cross works perfectly.”
worker Pauline Nettleford. ”I think the partnership is a bril- Chris Leek, independent living
“It’s been an absolutely fantastic liant idea.” service manager for the British Red
service,” said the former karate in- Sandra Kennelly, clinical team Cross, said: “The collaboration allows
structor. “When I came out of hospital, leader for Primary Care, Community SWBH’s community services to meet
I couldn’t do anything. I had a lot of and Therapies at SWBH, said: “If medical needs while the Red Cross pro-
help from the nurses and physiother- there is any urgent therapy or nurs- vides support for non-medical needs.”
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passenger sought
POLICE are on the hunt for a man who
made homophobic comments towards a
passenger while on a train to Wolverhamp-
ton. A 23-year-old man was travelling to
the city on December 23, on the 7.03pm
service.
He went to use the
Man vs Fat organiser Mark Phillips with the ball Players in action at one of the sessions which take place every Friday On the pitch at RSA Academy in Tipton
toilet and, while wait-
ing for it to become
available, was abused IT’S the football league that gives “It started in September and it is a weight The men get weighed in and play six-a-side “It is a communication system where they
by a man in the same players the chance to score some loss league so how it works is they get weighed matches with rolling substitutes – so everyone have all formed into teams, some very good
carriage. CCTV footage goals while losing weight. in each week and whatever they get is a goal or has a chance to rest. friendships are forming and they are helping
showed the same man half a goal added to each team. Mr Phillips continued: “I am a coach but I each other overcome weight loss problems.
putting a teenage boy And now the Man vs Fat players are “It is all about weight loss, it is all about foot- also run a weight loss business myself across “It is a great way instead of being isolated on
CCTV footage in a headlock, who was celebrating after losing around 230kgs in ball as well – it is kind of like a Slimming World the UK, I have done many different things but your own.
also queuing for the toilet. weight. group but for men. this is one of the things I really wanted to get “A lot of new Man vs Fat groups are popping
The offender then got off in Wolver- The calorie burning boys have seen up to “It is appealing for a lot of men because ob- interested in and bring into my portfolio. up across the UK, it is raging all across the UK
hampton, but told the station manager he 55 players shed weight with their love for the viously, men don’t feel comfortable about going “It has gone very well, the weight loss has and there is about 30 to 35 Man vs Fat groups
was heading to Shrewsbury. game. The Tipton-based group has just finished to weight watchers and slimming group with a gone extremely well. now.
Anyone who recognises the man in the a 10-week season. lot of women in. “We have WhatsApp groups – the men talk “It is really engaging men’s interests and we
attached image should contact police as Fitness trainer and organiser Mark Phillips, “It is coming up with an answer for where all week about recipes, about supporting each are just a small part of the Midlands side.”
soon as possible, as officers believe he may aged 39, from Tipton, said: “Since we have men actually go to – the common factor to get other and what they are going to do to help each Meetings take place every Friday between
have information which could help the in- started we have lost around 230kgs. men involved most time is football.” other. 7pm and 9pm at RSA Academy in Tipton.
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