Black Country news and blogs Friday 14 November 2014
Co-Asda
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Blog comment
Visiting Parkgate – a well-travelled Shirley professional writes: 
Our Solihull 9 Jun 14
“Parkgate is open and Asda dominates an unpleasant place.
FixMyStreet
Bus Drivers, 4th June
FixMyStreet: Solihull 4 Jun 14
Lots and lots of bus drivers and people from houses over the road parking in residential parking I couldn’t park anywhere a few days now and with the new asda open we are getting more shoppers parking there need to be residents permit only…
News
Robbers threaten to shoot Asda staff
Express & Star 3 Jun 14
Asda staff were locked in a freezer by robbers who threatened to shoot them during a terrifying night time raid.
FixMyStreet
Poor road condition, 1st June
FixMyStreet: Walsall 1 Jun 14
There are pot holes just before the turning into asda.
FixMyStreet
Traffic light is facing wrong way, 31st May
FixMyStreet: Sandwell 31 May 14
One of the traffic lights on the road leaving Asda Supermarket is not facing the oncoming traffic but appears to have been knocked in the opposite direction.
Blog feature
The review: honesty
Mike Maynard 31 May 14
No one seems to tell the truth these days do they? Look at today’s picture.
Blog feature
The review: honesty
Mike Maynard 31 May 14
No one seems to tell the truth these days do they? Look at today’s picture.
Blog comment
Asda Parkgate: corrections, reactions and accolades
Our Solihull 30 May 14
Apologies to any disappointed visitor: Alan Carpenter, who keeps a photographic record of the development (including this perspective), points out that many of the shops we listed from the Parkgate website: Asda, JD Wetherspoon, Pizza Express, Prezzo…
Blog comment
Think again over lifeboats and donate to RNLI
Tamworth Herald 29 May 14
I WAS shopping at Asda on Sunday and the RNLI were present, with information and a display, showing what the Royal National Lifeboat Institution does and how it helps save lives.
Local news
Sutton Coldfield students see young enterprise product reach…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 27 May 14
BUDDING young businesswomen from Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls have seen their Young Enterprise product reach huge success.
Local news
Asda Minworth bank holiday opening times
Tyburn Mail 24 May 14
Asda in Minworth will be open at the following times during the May bank holiday period 2014 Sat 24th May Closes at 10pm Sun 25th May 10am – 4pm Bank Holiday Monday 8am – 8pm Tue 27th May Opens at 6am…
Local news
IN COURT: A man exposing his genitals in Asda, Walmley gets…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 21 May 14
Jonathon Plummer, aged 34, of Witton Lodge Road, Erdington, admitted possession of Buprenorphine (Subutex) a controlled class C drug and failing to surrender to police bail.
Blog feature
Review: Little Tikes Little Driver
Life according to Mrs Shilts 16 May 14
We were recently sent some Little Tikes goodies from the new range, exclusively available in-store and online at Asda.
News
25 jobs to be created as Asda Bloxwich expands
Express & Star 13 May 14
Up to 25 jobs will be created under expansion plans at a supermarket, it has emerged.
Blog comment
From Colebrook Priory Windmill to Asda
Our Solihull 12 May 14
Some reflections on the story of Colebrook Priory Windmill have been received by email.
News
Coventry pedestrian crossing named second most dangerous in the country
Coventry Telegraph 9 May 14
London Road crossing near Asda identified as an accident blackspot the same day as pedestrian is knocked down…
FixMyStreet
Abandoned Asda Shopping Trolley, 8th May
FixMyStreet: Dudley 8 May 14
Abandoned Asda trolley in the road which would damage cars if left her long.
Blog comment
Julian welcomes Prime Minister to Parkgate
Solihull Conservatives 7 May 14
Julian Knight, Conservative candidate for Solihull has welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron to the Parkgate development so he can see first hand the jobs and homes the project will bring to Shirley.
Local news
Asda Minworth May Day bank holiday weekend opening times
Tyburn Mail 29 Apr 14
Asda in Minworth will be open at the following times over the May Day bank holiday weekend period: Saturday 3rd Closes at 10pm Sunday 4th 10am – 4pm Bank Holiday Monday 8am – 8pm Tuesday 6th Opens at 6am…
Blog feature
Crick Wharf.
Narrowboat Oakfield 19 Apr 14
It feels very much like Spring now it has turned warmer and the fields are full of lambs with their mothers and Cowslips are everywhere.
Local news
Asda Minworth Easter opening hours
Tyburn Mail 17 Apr 14
Asda in Minworth will be open at the following times during the Easter 2014 period: Good Friday 24 hours Saturday 19th Closes at 10pm Easter Sunday Closed Easter Monday 8am – 8pm Tuesday 22nd Opens at 7am…
Local news
Jail for Pype Hayes thief with lengthy record of dishonesty
Tyburn Mail 16 Apr 14
A Pype Hayes man has been sent to prison for committing a series of offences just three months after he had been given a suspended sentence.
Blog feature
Review: Toddler snacking with Little Angels at Asda
Life according to Mrs Shilts 12 Apr 14
When we go out for the day with Little Mr I’m always conscious that he will need a couple of snacks throughout the day to complement his meals and his milk.
Business
The future of shopping is now in store as Asda Darlaston scheme clicks into place
Express & Star 9 Apr 14
A new click-and-collect service has been launched at a supermarket, creating seven jobs.
Blog feature
Face painters visit Asda
Dudley Zoo and Castle 6 Apr 14
There were some really wild shoppers at Asda in Brierley Hill after DZGs face painters got to work! The outreach team visited the supermarket to hand out leaflets about our forthcoming Onesie Walk and transform some of the younger shoppers into their…
News
Costly cabbage shocks shopper at Tipton Asda
Express & Star 5 Apr 14
With food prices slowly on the rise, Dudley pensioner Jean Hudson thought nothing of her high shopping bill until she left the shop.
Business
Families ‘have £5 more a week to spend’ says Asda
Dudley News 5 Apr 14
THE latest Asda Income Tracker has revealed that families had £5 a week more discretionary income in February, 2014 than in the same month the year before.
News
Cannock Asda reaches deal over £650,000 pot
Express & Star 3 Apr 14
A five-year battle between supermarket giant Asda and a district council has ended after a deal was reached over the ownership of a £650,000 pot of cash.
Council
Funding dispute settled
Cannock Chase District Council PR 1 Apr 14
Over £500,000 will be invested in sports facilities in the District after a long-running dispute between Cannock Chase Council and Asda was resolved.
FixMyStreet
Traffic Light Failure, 31st March
FixMyStreet: Birmingham 31 Mar 14
The traffic lights on the Alcester Road outside the 99p Store / ASDA have failed.
News
Asda charges customer £450 for one loaf of BREAD
Daily Mail 25 Mar 14
Warehouse worker John Brown, 37, from Wolverhampton, made a quick trip to his local supermarket for eggs, bread and jam, and didn’t check his receipt before he dashed out.
News
Shopper charged £450 for loaf at Wolverhampton Asda store
Birmingham Mail 25 Mar 14
Supermarket chain apologies for over-charging error at self-service check-out…
News
Asda customer charged £450 for bread
Guardian 25 Mar 14
Supermarket apologises and reimburses John Brown, who noticed the error when he checked his bank statement three days later Asda has apologised to a customer who was charged £450 for a loaf of bread while using a debit card at a self-service …
Blog comment
Appeal for witnesses as pedestrian is hit by car in Cannock
Connect Cannock 23 Mar 14
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision in Cannock.
News
Man dies after car in collision with Asda delivery lorry on M6
Birmingham Mail 16 Mar 14
Police investigating smash on motorway near Wolverhampton…
Blog feature
George at Asda premature baby clothing range
Life according to Mrs Shilts 13 Mar 14
When you first find out that you’re expecting a baby, you never anticipate that your baby will arrive early.
Blog feature
Get designer looks from Asda George this Spring
Fashionmommy's Blog 13 Mar 14
The new season from supermarket giant George at Asda seems to have a distinctly designer flavour.
Sport
What it is to be a Blues fan
Free Radio 96.4 11 Mar 14
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Business
ASDA staff share bonus payouts
Dudley News 28 Feb 14
STAFF at Asda stores and depots in the Birmingham and West Midlands region will this week share in an annual bonus payout of more than £2.8million, as Asda workers across the UK share a total of £27.8 million.
Business
‘Family spending power up £3 a week, year on year’
Dudley News 23 Feb 14
THE latest Asda Income Tracker has revealed that family spending power increased by £3 a week, year on year, in January.
Local news
Rare Red Crested Pochard duck caught on camera in Great Barr’s…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 22 Feb 14
Wildlife lovers in Great Barr have found a ray of sunshine in the recent bad weather with a rare duck making itself at home on Queslett Nature Reserve.
Blog comment
Tamworth Rotary made the children smile
Tamworth Herald 13 Feb 14
ROTARY’S Santa put in a appearance when 120 children enjoyed a Christmas party at the Castle Hotel along with Balloons and Tunes entertainment.
Business
Midlanders ‘top love league’ for Valentine’s Day
Dudley News 11 Feb 14
AS the nation gets ready to swap 9.6 million gifts this February 14, Asda reveals which cities around the UK will be most bitten by the love bug and which will avoid Cupid’s arrow.
Blog feature
Barbara Hulanicki – latest drop for George
Fashionmommy's Blog 11 Feb 14
The latest collection from Barbara Hulanicki is now in Asda stores and online and is a perfect transitional collection.
News
Stealing from Asda and Next among cases heard by Coventry magistrates
Coventry Telegraph 11 Feb 14
Cases dealt with by Coventry Magistrates on December 20…
News
Walsall Asda set to scrap car park charges
Express & Star 7 Feb 14
A supermarket in Walsall is looking to scrap its car parking charges, offering free spaces for shoppers for up to four hours.
FixMyStreet
Road Surface, 4th February
FixMyStreet: Birmingham 4 Feb 14
On the round about to Asda the road surface is deteriating and cracks are opening up which need filling Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Arterial, Sutton Coldfield Report on FixMyStreet…
Blog politics
STOPPING UNWANTED VEHICLES GETING ON THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE
Cllr Keith Linnecor: Labour - Oscott 31 Jan 14
Having been informed the main padlock on the Queslett Nature Reserve main vehicle entry gate (ASDA) end has disappeared and people are now leaving it open I have informed the Parks management Team who will ensure a new lock is fitted as quickly as …
Blog feature
Stormy.
Narrowboat Oakfield 29 Jan 14
It went quite dark mid afternoon, the wind whipped the bare branches of the trees around and we got pelted with rain.
Business
Barclays to close quarter of UK branches
Express & Star 29 Jan 14
Barclays will close a quarter of its 1,600 branches in the UK and replace them with smaller sites in Asda supermarkets, it was revealed today.