Black Country news and blogs Saturday 12 March 2016
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Neil Mitchell realistic on ambitions for Stourbridge RFC 
Birmingham Mail 8 Mar 16
Neil Mitchell is fully aware of how much would need to change for Stourbridge to prosper in English rugby’s third tier.
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Stourbridge RFC 15 Sedgley Park 7: Match Report
Birmingham Mail 7 Mar 16
Stourbridge’s promotion hopes were boosted after a hard-fought victory against second-placed Sedgley Park.
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Neil Mitchell signs new deal with Stourbridge RFC
Birmingham Mail 4 Mar 16
Stourbridge director of rugby Neil Mitchell has signed a new five-year contract with the National Two North club.
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Stourbridge RFC 12 South Leicester 6: Match Report
Birmingham Mail 22 Feb 16
Stourbridge RFC came from behind to beat South Leicester in a tryless encounter at Stourton Park.
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Stourbridge RFC are ready for Leicester forward fight
Birmingham Mail 19 Feb 16
Stourbridge will need to tame South Leicester in order to record a win this weekend.
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Stourbridge RFC 25 Huddersfield RFC 19: Match Report
Birmingham Mail 15 Feb 16
Stourbridge returned to winning ways after coming from behind to beat Huddersfield 25-19.
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Stourbridge RFC need to rediscover form after play-off bid falters
Birmingham Mail 12 Feb 16
Stourbridge are looking to end their three-match losing run against Huddersfield tomorrow.
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Broadstreet RFC 19 Stourbridge RFC 12: Neil Mitchell plans for future as promotion hopes fade
Birmingham Mail 8 Feb 16
A third consecutive defeat has left Stourbridge’s hopes of promotion theoretical rather than practical.
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Stourbridge 3 Leicester Lions 10: Promotion hopes fade for Stour after Lions mauling
Birmingham Mail 1 Feb 16
A second consecutive defeat left Stourbridge needing a meltdown by the teams around them in the National Two North promotion pack.
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Neil Mitchell warns Stourbridge: Stick to the script
Birmingham Mail 29 Jan 16
Stourbridge host Leicester Lions tomorrow knowing they can afford very few slip-ups if they are to challenge for the National Two North play-off spot.
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Stourbridge RFC 23 Harrogate 10: Neil Mitchell makes a crucial point despite Stour victory
Birmingham Mail 18 Jan 16
Stourbridge led all match but despite the win, director of rugby Neil Mitchell was frustrated they did not score a fourth try and gain a bonus point.
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Stourbridge RFC on guard as they become the team to beat
Birmingham Mail 15 Jan 16
Stourbridge hope to continue their recent run of good form tomorrow when Harrogate visit Stourton Park.
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Caldy RFC 10 Stourbridge RFC 15: Stour victory proves a defining moment for Neil Mitchell
Birmingham Mail 11 Jan 16
Stourbridge put breathing space between themselves and fourth-placed Caldy in National Two North leaving them as one of three teams battling for promotion and play-off places.
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Neil Mitchell fancies Stourbridge to make things hot for Caldy
Birmingham Mail 8 Jan 16
Stourbridge RFC will face another clash crucial to the National Two North play-off race tomorrow.
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Stourbridge RFC 33 Sandal RFC 15: Match Report
Birmingham Mail 4 Jan 16
Stourbridge wrapped up a five-point win against Sandal in an 11-minute try blitz.
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Stourbridge RFC 27 Luctonians 18: Stourbridge are in a good place at the halfway point
Birmingham Mail 21 Dec 15
Satisfactory is the half-term report on Stourbridge, according to Neil Mitchell, after a spirited derby win over Luctonians.
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Neil Mitchell: Derby is make-or-break for Stourbridge RFC’s season
Birmingham Mail 18 Dec 15
After losing narrowly at Sale in difficult conditions last weekend, Stourbridge RFC host North Midlands’ rivals Luctonians tomorrow.
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Neil Mitchell’s joy as Stourbridge RFC near full fitness
Birmingham Mail 11 Dec 15
Stourbridge RFC’s director of rugby is confident that his team will pose plenty of problems for their hosts, Sale Sharks.
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Stourbridge RFC 25 Otley 8: Stour in a good place as title race is blown wide open
Birmingham Mail 7 Dec 15
Third-placed Stourbridge lead the chasing pack in National Two North after a comfortable defeat of fourth-placed Otley at Stourton Park.
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Neil Mitchell looking up as attacking Stourbridge RFC head north
Birmingham Mail 27 Nov 15
Stourbridge RFC seek to extend their recent run of good National Two North form at Chester tomorrow.
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A victory over Tynedale could propel Stourbridge RFC into top three
Birmingham Mail 20 Nov 15
Victory at Sedgley Park last weekend means victory over tomorrow’s visitors Tynedale could propel Stourbridge into the top three.
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Sedgley Park RFC 19 Stourbridge RFC 24: Stour end Sedgley’s home record in awful conditions
Birmingham Mail 16 Nov 15
Stourbridge RFC inflicted a first home defeat of the season on second-placed Sedgley Park.
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No fears as Stourbridge RFC head to high-fliers Sedgley Park
Birmingham Mail 13 Nov 15
With one of the best defensive records in National Two North, Stourbridge RFC head to high-fliers Sedgley Park tomorrow with no fear.
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South Leicester RFC 27 Stourbridge RFC 26: Agony for Neil Mitchell as Stour fall just short
Birmingham Mail 9 Nov 15
For the fourth time in nine matches Stourbridge RFC came within a whisker of victory in the dying moments only to fall short at the last.
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Stourbridge RFC keen to extend their unbeaten run
Birmingham Mail 6 Nov 15
Stourbridge RFC head to National Two North new boys South Leicester tomorrow keen to extend their unbeaten run to four games.
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Neil Mitchell aims to pull strings against yo-yo opposition
Birmingham Mail 23 Oct 15
Stourbridge RFC head to National Two North strugglers Huddersfield tomorrow with a handful of injuries.
News
Birmingham DJ Mykee McKenzie took lethal combination of drugs and alcohol, inquest told
Birmingham Mail 21 Oct 15
Inquest heard that Michael McKenzie, 34, known as Mykee, had sent a text to a friend saying he was going to take “lots of pills.
Blues
Birmingham City move up to second and a Blues player asks Gary Rowett: ‘Are we safe yet?’
Birmingham Mail 21 Oct 15
The 1-0 away victory over Bolton Wanderers took Rowett’s men to 24 points from 12 Championship games…
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Birmingham City: True to form Gary Rowett gets his message spot on as Blues climb to second
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Rowett treads the fine line between excitement and realism as his team beat Bolton to move to second in the Championship…
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Birmingham City: 9 pictures that sum up the joy of being a Bluenose right now – contains traces of a goal machine
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Blues are up to second and club captain Paul Robinson’s delight is shared by supporters as Gary Rowett’s men Keep Right One…
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Armed robber held up terrified Birmingham student and said: ‘It’s not your lucky day’
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Saffraz Ali, 18, jailed for three years and eight months after a series of attacks in city centre…
Blues
Live: Bolton Wanderers v Birmingham City – Brian Dick provides updates from Blues’ Championship encounter
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Birmingham City writer Brian Dick
is at the Macron Stadium this evening…
News
Birmingham Christmas Parade cancelled because of council budget cuts
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Colourful procession that celebrates switch-on of festive lights is latest casualty of Birmingham City Council cash crisis…
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Government hints at tax breaks for steel firms as 1,700 Midland jobs at risk
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Business Secretary Sajid Javid said the Government would consider a review of business rates for the crisis-hit steel industry.
Blues
Birmingham City fans at the Macron, Gary Rowett’s credentials, a Wanderers scouting report – the view from a Bolton fan
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Joseph Chapman
spoke to Bolton Wanderers fan James Aldred
ahead of Birmingham City’s match this evening…
News
Police dog Ivan kicked in taxi hammer attack
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Teenage scrap metal dealer charged with string of offences…
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M6 closed as man talked down from overhead bridge
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Motorway shut near Walsall on Monday night…
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George Osborne told Chinese President to visit Manchester instead of Birmingham
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
China wanted President China Xi Jinping to come to Birmingham as part of an historic state visit – but the Chancellor insisted he go to Manchester instead…
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Two Birmingham churches added to ‘at risk’ register
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
The Church of St George, in Edgbaston, which dates back to 1836, and the Roman Catholic Church of St Thomas More, in Sheldon, have been added to the Heritage At Risk Register…
Blues
Birmingham City number tens training hard to earn starting place, says Gary Rowett
Birmingham Mail 20 Oct 15
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett reveals Blues have been training with both Andrew Shinnie and Jon Toral in order to break down opposition when chasing games…
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Handmade Burger customer ‘found dead FLY in her meal’ at Bullring venue
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
Chris Sargeant defended the company’s hygiene standards…
Blues
Birmingham City blog: A message of thank you and congratulations to our club captain
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
Birmingham City blogger Alex Lowe
has heaped praise on the rejuvenated Paul Robinson…
Blues
Bolton Wanderers v Birmingham City: Brian Dick predicts selection continuity from Gary Rowett at Bolton
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
Birmingham City writer Brian Dick
says the 4-3-3 formation will be retained at the Macron Stadium…
News
Two charged after police officer hit by car in Dudley
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
Man to appear in court charged with dangerous driving after police sergeant injured in collision on Wolverhampton Street…
Blues
Birmingham City poll: Just which of these three Aston Villa scenarios would Bluenoses prefer next season?
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
Play against Aston Villa or wave to them on the way past…
News
Birmingham City cannot afford to take foot off gas, warns Gary Rowett
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
Blues boss wary of Bolton threat as he his side takes its unbeaten away record to the Macron.
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Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals collect £2.6m in car parking fees in one year
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
New Cross in Wolverhampton is also named in Top Ten for charging patients and relatives…
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Shirley Police station plan slammed
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
Controversial plans to close Shirley police station have been roundly criticised by Solihull politicians and local residents’ representatives.
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Birmingham City team news: Demarai Gray fit, while ‘whinging’ winger is on longer road to recovery
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
Gray set to play against Bolton Wanderers but David Cotterill and Neal Eardley will have to wait until Hull match at the earliest…
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Solihull agrees to join super-council
Birmingham Mail 19 Oct 15
Solihull residents are now one step closer to being part of a super-council after borough councillors approved a recommendation to join the new West Midlands Combined Authority.