Black Country news and blogs Monday 27 January 2014
Royals
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Plague Vicarage Catch-up 
The Vicar's Wife 24 Jan 14
Apologies.
Local news
VIDEO: Winners of The National TV Awards 2014
Sutton Coldfield Observer 23 Jan 14
Ant and Dec stole to the show last night (22nd January) at The National TV Awards 2014 winning three gongs.
News
Birmingham MP Khalid Mahmood recovering after kidney transplant
Birmingham Mail 22 Jan 14
The MP for Perry Barr underwent the surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston…
Blog feature
Explorer Scout Leader – Drake ESU
Solihull Scouts 19 Jan 14
We’re looking for an amazing individual to take over a fantastically committed leader team for an incredibly successful Explorer Scout Unit that has some brilliant adventures.
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Another Sandwell Scandal – Spot the Difference?
In The Public Domain? 15 Jan 14
In my blog of 18/12/13 “The Public – Odds and Sods”, I made reference to a proposed deal for the Queen’s Square (QS) Car Park to be demolished and an ice rink built in its place.
Business
WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY
Duckers and Diving: Brum Biz Gossip 11 Jan 14
Brum photographer Sansi finally gets his man A postscript to Prince William’s visit to the Library of Birmingham at the tale end of last year.
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New Year Zoo Views: Peregrines and Castles
The Vicar's Wife 10 Jan 14
We renewed our membership of Dudley Zoo in the last week of the holidays.
News
TV review: Benefits Street
Express & Star 7 Jan 14
It’s not all about money – you can have all the money in the world and have nothing compared to what we have here,” says White Dee.
News
Cradley Heath disabilities champion and charity founder gets MBE
Halesowen News 3 Jan 14
THE Cradley Heath founder of a charity for people with learning difficulties has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.
News
New Year’s Honours for top West Midlands policemen
Birmingham Mail 1 Jan 14
Retired Chief Superintendent Neil Evans and DCC Dave Thompson to be presented with the Queen’s Police Medal at Buckingham Palace…
News
Awards for Lichfield citizens, ambulance boss and fire chief in…
Lichfield Mercury 31 Dec 13
NEW year honours have been awarded to the boss of Lichfield’s ambulance service and Staffordshire’s chief fire officer.
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West Midlands Police see in 2014 with a double celebration in New Years Honours List
WM Police Sandwell 31 Dec 13
WEST Midlands Police are seeing in 2014 with a double celebration as the Queen honours a senior police officer and a recently retired…
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West Midlands Police see in 2014 with a double celebration in New Years Honours List
WM Police Wolverhampton 31 Dec 13
WEST Midlands Police are seeing in 2014 with a double celebration as the Queen honours a senior police officer and a recently retired…
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West Midlands Police see in 2014 with a double celebration in New Years Honours List
WM Police Dudley 31 Dec 13
WEST Midlands Police are seeing in 2014 with a double celebration as the Queen honours a senior police officer and a recently retired…
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West Midlands Police see in 2014 with a double celebration in New Years Honours List
WM Police Birmingham East 31 Dec 13
WEST Midlands Police are seeing in 2014 with a double celebration as the Queen honours a senior police officer and a recently retired…
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West Midlands Police see in 2014 with a double celebration in New Years Honours List
WM Police Coventry 31 Dec 13
p WEST Midlands Police are seeing in 2014 with a double celebration as the Queen honours a senior police officer and a recently…
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West Midlands Police see in 2014 with a double celebration in New Years Honours List
WM Police Solihull 31 Dec 13
WEST Midlands Police are seeing in 2014 with a double celebration as the Queen honours a senior police officer and a recently retired…
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West Midlands Police see in 2014 with a double celebration in New Years Honours List
WM Police Walsall 31 Dec 13
WEST Midlands Police are seeing in 2014 with a double celebration as the Queen honours a senior police officer and a recently retired…
News
Scout and council leaders honoured
BBC News 31 Dec 13
A former scout leader and Coventry Council’s leader are among those listed in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
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Choir director named in honours list
BBC News 31 Dec 13
A musical director and voluntary worker from Birmingham are among those listed in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
Sport
2013 Highlights
Wyrley Juniors FC 30 Dec 13
The year has been another fantastic one for the club, with the following key moments: – - 42 teams in place – Staffordshire FA award the club the Community Club of the Year (for the 5th time in 10 years) – The Club is awarded the Queen…
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Style Icons 2013 – Gwen Stefani
Fashionmommy's Blog 30 Dec 13
While Kate Middleton tackled Maternity style with chic this year, I don’t think I have ever seen a more glamorous mom-to-be than the utterly gorgeous Gwen Stefani.
News
Allesley teacher Angela receives OBE from Prince Charles
Coventry Telegraph 24 Dec 13
Former Bishop Ullathorne School home economics teacher receives award for services to education…
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Look: Brave Whitley girl’s letter of hope from the Queen
Coventry Telegraph 20 Dec 13
Seven-year-old Rhiane Tamna-Francois diagnosed with rare form of bone cancer in September…
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Getting Festive in the Vicarage
The Vicar's Wife 16 Dec 13
We have our Jesse Tree up.
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QM’s festive fare
Dudley Zoo and Castle 16 Dec 13
Visitors can take off the winter chill in the Queen Mary Restaurant by tucking into festive fittle .
News
Secret of Tamworth hero Colin Grazier is finally told as Prince…
Tamworth Herald 14 Dec 13
IN 1998, in the Herald offices, I entered three men’s names in an internet search engine.
Football
More Tea Vicar?
Wyrley Juniors FC 13 Dec 13
Pictured below the remnants of Jeff Sutton’s afternoon tea! Jeff represented the Club today at the Chairman of Staffordshire County Council’s afternoon tea for the Staffordshire winners of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services…
News
New Bishop of Dudley is named as country’s youngest
Express & Star 12 Dec 13
Dudley’s new bishop – announced today by 10 Downing Street and approved by the Queen – is a 43-year-old father of two.
Blog feature
Xmas countdown for reindeer
Dudley Zoo and Castle 12 Dec 13
Christmas celebrations are well underway here at DZG and everything is feeling festive! Santa is giving away presents to hundreds of visitors to his Sleeping Beauty-themed castle grotto, mince pies and mulled wine are being enjoyed in the Queen Mary …
Blog politics
Queens Award for Voluntary Service
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 9 Dec 13
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK.
Business
Handbag sales soar as Queen shows off range
Express & Star 9 Dec 13
Sales of handbags at a leather firm in Walsall are soaring after The Queen began sporting a range of different designs and sizes.
Business
First winners of Young Entrepreneurs Award
Commercial News Media 4 Dec 13
Two entrepreneurs on a mission to transform recruitment for school leavers were crowned the inaugural winners of the Baldwins Kick Start Young Entrepreneurs Award – on the same day as meeting Prince Charles and Prime Minister David Cameron…
Blog feature
Choosing the right baby car seat – inspiration from Prince George
Fashionmommy's Blog 3 Dec 13
One of the most important things an expectant/new parent has to do is choose a car seat.
Villa
BLACK CATS CAST A DARK SHADOW: ASTON VILLA 0 – SUNDERLAND AFC 0
A Villa Fan 30 Nov 13
Prince William may have been in attendance this afternoon but the football on offer was far from regal.
Villa
Match Review: Aston Villa 0-0 Sunderland
Aston Villa Life 30 Nov 13
One might’ve thought a visit from Prince William, resplendent in a Villa parka and scarf, could spur Villa to a moment of relative glory and a rare home win, but although the side finished on the front foot and perhaps looked the most…
Villa
Aston Villa 0 Sunderland 0: match report
Telegraph 30 Nov 13
Aston Villa 0 Sunderland 0: Stuttering Villa, watched by Prince William, held at home by lowly Sunderland.
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Prince William in crowd as Aston Villa take on Sunderland
Express & Star 30 Nov 13
Aston Villa’s most famous fan, the Duke of Cambridge, was at Villa Park this afternoon to watch his side take on Sunderland.
News
Prince William glides into family man role in Birmingham visit
Express & Star 30 Nov 13
He may be a newcomer to this fatherhood lark but Prince William showed he is a dab hand at dealing with babies when he swapped tales of parenthood during a trip to the West Midlands.
News
Prince William In Birmingham
Free Radio 29 Nov 13
The Duke of Cambridge has praised the work being done to help young people at risk of ending up living on the street, during a visit to a homeless shelter in Birmingham.
News
VIDEO: Prince William backs Villa to win
BBC News 29 Nov 13
The Duke of Cambridge has backed Aston Villa to beat Sunderland 3-0 at Villa Park tomorrow.
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Prince William: Brum is Britain’s first city for helping the homeless
Birmingham Mail 29 Nov 13
Duke of Cambridge praises Birmingham’s efforts to protect vulnerable young people during visit to city…
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Queen rewards theatre director’s 30 years work
burslembandit 29 Nov 13
Wolverhampton Central Youth Theatre (CYT) director Jane Ward was presented with her MBE by the Queen (nice picture in the Express Star here http://bit.
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Prince William in Birmingham to revisit victims of city riots
Birmingham Mail 29 Nov 13
Duke of Cambridge due to meet families in Winson Green, and visit SmallHeath, South and City College and the new Library of Birmingham…
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Lichfield resident Mary Appleby celebrates 100th birthday at…
Walsall Advertiser 29 Nov 13
A WOMAN who has made a huge difference in her community marked her 100th birthday with a party at the Lichfield residential home where she lives.
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Lichfield resident Mary Appleby celebrates 100th birthday at…
Lichfield Mercury 29 Nov 13
A WOMAN who has made a huge difference in her community marked her 100th birthday with a party at the Lichfield residential home where she lives.
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MBE honour for Wolverhampton theatre group founder Jane Ward
Express & Star 29 Nov 13
The founder of an award-winning – but under-threat – theatre group 30 years ago has received an MBE from the Queen.
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Prince William visits new £189m library in tour of Birmingham
Express & Star 29 Nov 13
Prince William was in Birmingham today for a number of visits, including a trip to the iconic new £189 million Library of Birmingham.
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1873 – St Mary’s RC Church opens amidst pledges of support to the queen and to fight for equality
Brierley Hill Blog & Guide 26 Nov 13
St Mary’s Church, High Street Brierley Hill is one of the buildings mentioned in Pevsner.
News
W’ton Youth Zone plans approved
Signal 107 22 Nov 13
It’s going to be called The Way Plans for a six million pound Youth Zone in Wolverhampton have been approved.