Black Country news and blogs Sunday 18 May 2014
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Burntwood crematorium plan set to be approved by Lichfield… 
Lichfield Mercury 17 May 14
A CREMATORIUM could be established at Walsall Burial Park at Springhill near Burntwood.
News
Stephen Sutton funeral could be held at Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Mercury 16 May 14
THE FUNERAL of Stephen Sutton could be held at Lichfield Cathedral if his family requests it, the Church of England has confirmed.
News
Lichfield Cathedral lined up for Stephen Sutton funeral
Express & Star 16 May 14
Stephen Sutton’s funeral could be held at Lichfield Cathedral, it emerged today as hundreds of floral tributes are laid outside his former school.
Local news
Police investigation launched after suspected arson attack on Ian…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 16 May 14
AN arson attack on a new business premises in Sutton Coldfield has left its owner asking why me?.
News
Stephen Sutton: Lichfield Cathedral offered to family for teenager’s funeral
Birmingham Mail 15 May 14
Church of England says “full resources” of famous cathedral are available to Stephen’s family…
News
Funeral date set for Stourbridge war veteran
Stourbridge News 15 May 14
A FUNERAL date has been set for a Stourbridge World War II veteran who has died more than 70 years after his family were told he had been presumed drowned at sea.
Blog feature
We couldn’t get out of bedroom after mum died
Black Country Bugle 13 May 14
MY father Jack Law was wounded at the Somme in World War One.
Business
Historic Birmingham undertaker acquired by Laurel Funerals
Birmingham Post 12 May 14
Deal hungry Wolverhampton parlour snaps up WH Scott Son and Kent-based Earl Co in double deal…
Business
Falling death rate means quiet Q1 for Dignity
TheBusinessDesk 12 May 14
SUTTON Coldfield-based funeral directors Dignity has seen a near 2% increase in first quarter sales with underlying operating profit up 1.6% for the 13 weeks to March 28.
News
Tamworth Co-op’s funeral division urge people to think about…
Tamworth Herald 11 May 14
As Dying Matters Awareness Week approaches, staff at Tamworth Co-op’s funeral division are hoping it will act as a timely reminder for people of all ages to plan their own funeral.
Blog feature
Can’t Make it To Church? – May 11
Vic the Vicar 11 May 14
Another Sunday before us and as we think of today’s readings we might also find ourselves reflecting on all that has happened over the past week and for many the words of Psalm 23 are a place of comfort, strength and solace.
News
Four arrested as fight breaks out after Birmingham funeral wake
Birmingham Mail 9 May 14
Police and ambulance called to St Gerard’s RC Church in Castle Vale…
Business
Double acquisition for Laurel Funerals
TheBusinessDesk 9 May 14
WOLVERHAMPTONS Laurel Funerals has announced the acquisition of two funeral businesses to add to its growing collective.
Local news
Police cautions for Castle Vale funeral fighters
Tyburn Mail 9 May 14
Arguments between the fighting factions continued well after several police vehicles had arrived on the scene The four people who were arrested following a brawl at a funeral in Castle Vale yesterday have all received police cautions, West Midlands …
Local news
Fight at a funeral: police and emergency services called to mass brawl at Castle Vale Church
Tyburn Mail 8 May 14
Mass brawl: Police on the scene after the funeral at St Gerards Four people have been arrested after a mass brawl at a funeral in Castle Vale this afternoon.
News
Police Appeal After Homophobic Attack In Brum
Free Radio 8 May 14
Police have issued an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an unprovoked homophobic attack on a man in the city centre.
Blog feature
Wolverhampton relatives of Jerzy Zuchowski sought
Black Country Bugle 4 May 14
WOLVERHAMPTON City Council is appealing to relatives of a man who passed away recently to get in touch so that his funeral can be arranged.
News
Actor Hugh Grant visits Burntwood to launch new emergency service…
Lichfield Mercury 2 May 14
FAMOUS UK actor Hugh Grant was in Burntwood today as the star guest at the official launch of a new emergency medical service vehicle.
News
Halesowen funeral directors bring a smile to young hospital patients
Halesowen News 1 May 14
FUNERAL directors from Halesowen brought a smile to the faces of children in Russells Hall Hospital by giving them Easter eggs.
News
Thousands of pounds raised at event in memory of Walsall…
Walsall Advertiser 30 Apr 14
ALMOST 4,000 was raised to help pay the funeral costs of a Walsall father whose body was recovered from Hatherton Lake at Walsall Arboretum.
News
£3,000 raised for funeral of Walsall Arboretum lake victim Chris Mills
Express & Star 28 Apr 14
More than £3,000 has been raised to help pay for the funeral costs of a young father who drowned in Walsall Arboretum lake.
News
Australia death riddle Coventry man’s funeral to be held in Sydney
Coventry Telegraph 28 Apr 14
Mark Langford died after being found unconscious with serious head injuries on a footpath in Adelaide…
Local news
Tribute to Dr Mohammed Naseem, RIP
Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham 25 Apr 14
Dr Mohammed Naseem, Chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque, passed away on 22 April, aged 90 years.
News
Faith leaders converge for funeral of humanitarian Dr Mohammad Naseem
Birmingham Mail 24 Apr 14
Dr Mohammad Naseem, chairman of the Birmingham Central Mosque, died last week following an illness.
News
Funeral of Birmingham Muslim Leader
Free Radio 24 Apr 14
Dr Mohammad Naseem died earlier this week at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, aged 90.
Blog feature
Brett Quinton Funerals
WillenhallAyWe 22 Apr 14
Brett Quinton Funerals 1 Riley Street Willenhall WV13 1RH Tel Fax 01902 604208 Website Brett Quinton Funeral Services is an independent, Wolverhampton based Family Funeral Directors.
Local news
Funeral of Perry Barr councillor Ron Whitehouse to take place
Sutton Coldfield Observer 21 Apr 14
The funeral of a hard-working former councillor and community campaigner for Perry Barr will take place this week.
Local news
Hodgson and Sons Kingstanding’s egg collection will spread Easter…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 11 Apr 14
CHOC CHALLENGE: Local businesses, groups and residents are being egged on to help ensure that all the young patients at Good Hope Hospital get a special Easter treat.
News
Funeral fraud charges for undertaker
BBC News 10 Apr 14
An undertaker is charged with fraud and theft in Warwickshire and two other counties.
Blog feature
70th wedding anniversary Cradley Heath couple have joint funeral
Black Country Bugle 10 Apr 14
WE have been saddened to learn of the recent passing of both Bert and Mary Barnsley of Cradley Heath.
News
Tributes pour in for Coventry man who died after brutal attack in Australia
Coventry Telegraph 9 Apr 14
Brother on way to join mother in Sydney where funeral will be held…
News
Funeral of Cradley Heath couple married for 70 years who died days apart
Express & Star 9 Apr 14
They devoted more than 70 years of their lives together and tragically died just a week apart.
News
Donation to Lichfield Riding for the Disabled in memory of…
Lichfield Mercury 8 Apr 14
THE parents of a Whittington man killed in a tragic car collision have presented a donation to charity in their late son’s name.
News
Tributes paid to Lichfield Table Tennis Club secretary Anand…
Lichfield Mercury 5 Apr 14
TRIBUTES have been paid to the secretary of Lichfield Table Tennis Club, who died suddenly during a visit to family in India.
Blog arts
Coventry Godiva Festival rocks on
Godiva Festival 4 Apr 14
Two more major acts have now been added to this year’s festival bill with leading indie stars We Are Scientists and legendary Welsh rockers Funeral for a Friend set to play the event.
Council
Coventry Godiva Festival rocks on
Coventry City Council PR 4 Apr 14
wo more major acts have now been added to this year’s festival bill with leading indie stars We Are Scientists and legendary Welsh rockers Funeral for a Friend set to play the event.
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Parking in disabled bay, 1st April
FixMyStreet: Solihull 1 Apr 14
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News
Tamworth prisoner wins right to take part in father’s Hindu…
Tamworth Herald 1 Apr 14
A TAMWORTH man has won the right to be let out of prison to take part in his father’s funeral following a major legal battle in the High Court this week.
News
Lichfield funeral director hosts eggs-cellent Easter appeal for…
Lichfield Mercury 29 Mar 14
A LICHFIELD funeral director is running an Easter egg appeal this spring to support Lichfield Young Carers.
News
Tamworth prisoner fights for right to take part in father’s…
Tamworth Herald 28 Mar 14
A TAMWORTH prisoner is fighting for the right to be allowed to attend and take part in his father’s funeral and is taking his case to the High Court on Monday (March 31).
News
Local funeral director’s Easter Egg Challenge
Tamworth Informed 26 Mar 14
A Tamworth funeral directors have launched an appeal to collect Easter Eggs for local Children.
News
Hundreds say fond farewell to ‘great gran’ of Irish dancing
Birmingham Mail 22 Mar 14
Acocks Green church packed as friends and relatives attend funeral of dancing school legend Mauretta Armstrong…
Local news
Canon Gerard Hanlon RIP
Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham 19 Mar 14
The funeral arrangements for Canon Gerard Hanlon, a retired Priest of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, who died on Wednesday 13 March 2014 at the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home, Harborne are as follows: Wednesday 26 th March at 6.45 p.
News
Halesowen firm in egg appeal
Halesowen News 15 Mar 14
EASTER eggs are being collected by a Halesowen funeral directors to put a smile on the faces of children who will be stuck in hospital over the festive period.
Local news
Canon Gerard Hanlon RIP
Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham 14 Mar 14
Canon Gerard Hanlon, a retired Priest of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, died on Wednesday 13 March 2014 at the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home, Harborne.
Blog politics
Planning Applications to the 8 March 2014
Cllr John O'Shea: Labour - Acocks Green 13 Mar 14
A hectic week last week stopped me from listing these two that came in over the past fortnight: 2013/09503/PA – 1091 Warwick Road, Acocks Green, B27 6QT Erection of single storey conservatory to front and infill second floor extension, and retention …
News
Hundreds turn out for Lord Bilston’s funeral
Express & Star 12 Mar 14
Hundreds paid their last respects to Lord Bilston today as he was laid to rest in his home town.
News
Lord Bilston funeral today
Signal 107 12 Mar 14
He passed away last month The funeral of former Wolverhampton South East MP Lord Bilston takes place at St Leonard's Church in the town this morning.
Local news
Canon Anthony Allport RIP
Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham 9 Mar 14
Canon Anthony Allport, a retired Priest of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, and formely Parish Priest of St Patrick’s, Wolverhampton, died on Friday 7th March 2014 at his home in Wolverhampton.
Business
Tenth year of profit growth for funeral services group Dignity
TheBusinessDesk 5 Mar 14
SUTTON Coldfield-based funeral services group Dignity has seen a steady increase in both revenue and profit before tax.