Black Country news and blogs Friday 1 April 2016
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Passenger escapes with non-life-threatening injuries after… 
Tamworth Herald 29 Mar 16
A PASSENGER involved in a vehicle collision on Friday (March 25) in Tamworth has escaped with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Lucky escape for driver of a lorry carrying 23 tonnes of steel
Tamworth Informed 26 Mar 16
THE outcome of a lorry overturning onto its side could have been very different if it hadn’t happened in the lane it did.
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Car passenger airlifted with serious facial and head injuries
Tamworth Informed 25 Mar 16
A MAN has been airlifted after being seriously injured when a car left the road and struck metal railings in Kettlebrook today.
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Accident closes road in Tamworth – air ambulance in attendance
Tamworth Herald 25 Mar 16
A TRAFFIC accident closed a road in Tamworth.
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Air Ambulance sent to Kettlebrook Collision
Tamworth Informed 25 Mar 16
EMERGENCY service, including an Air Ambulance, Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance at a collision in Kettlebrook.
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Minis accelerate into action for Air Ambulance service
Coventry Telegraph 18 Mar 16
Coventry-based group donate much-needed money to the charity…
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Air ambulance called to incident in Tamworth
Tamworth Herald 14 Mar 16
AN air ambulance was among a number of emergency services vehicles that responded to an incident in Tamworth over the weekend.
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Teenager hailed as a hero after helping pregnant woman who had…
Birmingham Updates 8 Mar 16
Teenager hailed as a hero after helping pregnant woman who had been stabbed in Sutton Coldfield.
Blog feature
Tuesday 1 March 2016 – Hellenic/(Greek) Air Force Gulfstream V 678 is a morning visitor
Birmingham Airport Photo Blog 5 Mar 16
Hellenic Republic/Hellenic (Greek) Air ForceGulfstream V 678 was a morningvisitor…
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Extra time to question man after a pregnant woman was stabbed in…
Birmingham Updates 5 Mar 16
Extra time to question man after a pregnant woman was stabbed in Sutton Coldfield.
Local news
Attempted murder investigation launched after pregnant woman…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 4 Mar 16
A MAN is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a pregnant woman was stabbed in Sutton Coldfield.
Local news
Pregnant woman stabbed in Sutton Coldfield
Tyburn Mail 4 Mar 16
A 40 year-old pregnant woman has been stabbed in Sutton Coldfield today.
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Man airlifted to hospital after suffering "serious…
Walsall Advertiser 26 Feb 16
A MAN suffered a serious injury and had to be airlifted to hospital after a Walsall factory incident.
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Teenager airlifted following Mancetter collision
Tamworth Informed 16 Feb 16
A TEENAGE motorcyclist has been airlifted after colliding with the side of a van going in the opposite direction yesterday (monday).
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Pedestrian suffers “serious injuries” in hit-and-run in Coventry
Coventry Telegraph 30 Jan 16
The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance was among the crews called to the incident in Bell Green…
Blog feature
House Charity Race Hotting Up
Pool Hayes Arts & Community School 20 Jan 16
The battle for the House Charity Trophy – currently held by Vaughan House – is hotting up as we move through the year and Parkes have stolen a lead on their rivals.
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M6 reopens after accident leaves lorry driver with serious injuries
Coventry Telegraph 20 Jan 16
Air ambulance called to collision between lorry and van between junction one for Rugby and junction 19 for the Catthorpe Interchange…
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M6 closed following serious collision between lorry and van
Coventry Telegraph 20 Jan 16
One driver is seriously injured and requires treatment from the air ambulance…
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity seeks former volunteers as part of 25th anniversary celebrations
Solihull Observer 19 Jan 16
TO CELEBRATE 25 years of life-saving service, the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is seeking former volunteers,…
Local news
Ever been airlifted?
Tyburn Mail 6 Jan 16
Saving lives since 1991 Midlands Air Ambulance Charity would like to hear from former volunteers, fundraisers, employees and anyone who has been airlifted by the charity since 1991.
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Wolverhampton fire ‘not suspicious’
Signal 107 6 Jan 16
A fire – that’s left one man dead in Wolverhampton – is not being treated as suspicious – according to investigators.
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BREAKING: Man dies after explosion in Wolverhampton
Signal 107 5 Jan 16
Fire crews were called to Rylands Drive this afternoon – police, paramedics and the air-ambulance were sent to the scene where a man was confirmed dead.
Blog feature
12 Days of Christmas: Dave & Adam
The Rotary Club of Bloxwich Phoenix 30 Dec 15
When Great Wyrley Amateur Boxing Club held their annual exhibition show, Dave and his mate Adam decided to face each other in the ring to raise funds for the Midlands Air Ambulance.
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Former Warwickshire air ambulance pilot made unsafe decision ahead of fatal crash due to “commercial pressure”
Coventry Telegraph 13 Dec 15
Peter Barnes, and pedestrian Matthew Wood, died in January 2013…
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Thieves cause over £1,000 damage to Atherstone chip shop -…
Tamworth Herald 9 Dec 15
AN Atherstone shop owner has been left devastated after thieves caused over 1,000 worth of damage to get their hands on just 14 from charity boxes.
Rugby
What do these have in common?…
Stourbridge RFC 2 Dec 15
What do the County Air Ambulance, Club Member – Sarah Garratt and the Match Day 50/50 Raffle have in common…
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Burntwood’s Grangemoor Working Men’s Club wins award for charity fundraising efforts
Lichfield Live 28 Nov 15
Grangemoor Working Men’s Club treasurer Darren Ennis with secretary Mandi Edwards and trustee David Crowe at the awards ceremony A club in Burntwood has won award for its fundraising work.
Local news
Boy rushed to hospital after Sutton Coldfield bus collision
Sutton Coldfield Observer 24 Nov 15
A young boy has been taken to hospital following a collision with a bus in Sutton Coldfield.
Blog feature
Tividale school invitation to festive lunch
Black Country Bugle 22 Nov 15
TIVIDALE School is again holding its annual Christmas lunch at The Venue, High Street, Dudley, on Wednesday, December 2 from 12 onwards.
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Charity car show puts Lichfield farmer on route to honour from PM
Lichfield Mercury 21 Nov 15
AN Orgreave farmer has been honoured by the Prime Minister after raising more than 200,000 for charity with his annual car show.
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Motorcyclist dies after collision on A5 in Tamworth
Tamworth Herald 20 Nov 15
A MAN has died after suffering fatal injuries in an incident on the A5 in Tamworth.
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Motorcyclist injured in collision on A5 bypass in Tamworth
Tamworth Herald 20 Nov 15
A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured in a road traffic collision on the A5 bypass in Tamworth.
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Air Ambulance surpass expectations throughout fundraising week
Solihull Observer 10 Nov 15
THE INAUGURAL Warwickshire amp; Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) week has raised a huge pound;25,000.
Blog feature
Lichfield Golf and Country Club bonfire and fireworks event to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance
Lichfield Live 5 Nov 15
A bonfire and fireworks display is set to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance.
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Man in 80s airlifted to hospital after Walsall crash
Walsall Advertiser 15 Oct 15
AN air ambulance was called to Walsall after an elderly man suffered chest injuries in a two-vehicle crash.
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Dumper truck runs over man on Burntwood building site
Lichfield Mercury 15 Oct 15
A MAN has been ‘seriously injured’ after being run over by a dumper truck at a building site in Burntwood this morning.
Event
Football Fun Day at The Fort, 24 Oct 2015
Live Brum: What's on tomorrow 15 Oct 15
24 Oct 2015 – Community at The Fort (suitable for under 18s) Family fun day at The Fort to raise money for the Concords football team and the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Shoppers can expect to put their dribbling and shooting skills to the test …
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Motorcyclist suffered multiple serious injuries in city crash
Coventry Telegraph 15 Oct 15
The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance was called to the collision in Coundon…
Local news
Motorcyclist suffers multiple injuries after Sutton Coldfield…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 14 Oct 15
A MOTORCYCLIST collided with a car in Sutton Coldfield during rush hour.
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Did you witness a fatal collision near Lichfield?
Tamworth Informed 9 Oct 15
DESPITE the best efforts of police, members of the public and ambulance staff, a man involved in a collision with a lorry has died.
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Man killed in collision with lorry near Tamworth
StaffsLive 9 Oct 15
A man has died after a collision with a lorry near Tamworth, Staffordshire.
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A38 closed in Lichfield after pedestrian is hit by a lorry
Lichfield Live 8 Oct 15
The A38 near Lichfield has been closed due to a serious crash for the second time in as many days.
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A38 closed near Lichfield after ‘serious collision’ between HGV…
Lichfield Mercury 8 Oct 15
THE A38 near Lichfield is closed due to a serious road traffic collision involving a HGV and a pedestrian.
Local news
A38 closed near Lichfield after ‘serious collision’ between HGV…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 8 Oct 15
THE A38 near Lichfield is closed due to a serious road traffic collision involving a HGV and a pedestrian.
Local news
A38 closed near Canwell after serious accident
Sutton Coldfield Observer 7 Oct 15
AN air ambulance has been called to the A38 near Canwell after a serious crash involving a lorry and a car.
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A38 closed near Canwell after serious accident
Lichfield Mercury 7 Oct 15
AN air ambulance has been called to the A38 near Canwell after a serious crash involving a lorry and a car.
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A38 closed near Canwell after serious accident
Tamworth Herald 7 Oct 15
AN air ambulance has been called to the A38 near Canwell after a serious crash involving a lorry and a car.
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Motorcyclist suffers ‘serious’ arm injury after A38 crash near…
Lichfield Mercury 5 Oct 15
A motorcyclist suffered a serious arm injury after he came off his bike and ended up in the central reservation of the A38 near Lichfield.
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Rider thrown from motorcycle on A38
Tamworth Informed 4 Oct 15
A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered a serious arm injury after he came off his bike and ended up in the central reservation of the A38 close to Barton.
Local news
Motorcyclist thrown 30 metres in Erdington road collision
Sutton Coldfield Observer 2 Oct 15
A MOTORCYCLIST was thrown 30 metres after colliding with a car in Erdington this afternoon (Friday, October 2).