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Support Your Bloxwich Telegraph

June 24, 2015, 9:26 am
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I am making a personal appeal, as the editor and publisher of The Bloxwich Telegraph, to ask for our readers’ support. I would like to invite you, if you have enjoyed reading The Bloxwich Telegraph in the past, or have found it useful, to consider making a small donation in support of this hyperlocal website to … Continue reading Support Your Bloxwich Telegraph →
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Cleaning up on the Birchills cut!

June 26, 2015, 6:39 am
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A stretch of canal that passes through Birchills, which is part of the old Bloxwich parish and boasts some of the most stunning views in Walsall, received a makeover on 25 June 2015 as part of Walsall Council’s Big Spring Clean voluntary scheme. Council staff joined partners from Agenda 21, Ghausia Mosque, year six pupils from Birchills Church … Continue reading Cleaning up on the Birchills cut! →
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Pound Force pounded by Magistrates

June 26, 2015, 7:02 am
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A Coalpool convenience store which was closed down by Walsall Council environmental health officers after they found mouse droppings and partly eaten food, including cakes, were ordered to pay £1,796.86 by Walsall Magistrates, on 22 June 2015. Coalpool Pound Force, Coalpool Lane was issued with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice, requiring its immediate closure, following a visit … Continue reading Pound Force pounded by Magistrates →
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Support Your Bloxwich Telegraph – Part 2

June 26, 2015, 8:23 am
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the two Bloxwich Telegraph readers who have made donations in support of this site via PayPal, following our appeal on 24 June.  Their help is greatly appreciated. Thanks to their kind generosity, we now have almost enough funding to cover the cost of renewing this site’s domain name … Continue reading Support Your Bloxwich Telegraph – Part 2 →
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Bloxwich Telegraph domain name saved!

June 28, 2015, 3:14 am
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I am delighted to report that, thanks solely to the generosity of a small number of readers of The Bloxwich Telegraph, our domain name has been saved for another year! I would like to send a massive thank-you to kind-hearted local people Alison Ball, Terri Gergely (all the way from Canada!), Barry Crutchley and Fay Gleeson, who have all chipped … Continue reading Bloxwich Telegraph domain name saved! →
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Heatwave health warning

June 30, 2015, 8:59 am
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With a week of hot weather on the horizon, and temperatures rocketing already today, Walsall families are being reminded by Walsall Council and the NHS how they can enjoy the sunshine while looking after their health. A Level Two heat health warning has been issued for the West Midlands with temperatures of 30 degrees predicted … Continue reading Heatwave health warning →
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Summer Fair all set for All Saints Bloxwich this Saturday

July 22, 2015, 3:52 am
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Bloxwich Carnival is coming!

July 22, 2015, 5:04 am
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The biggest public event in Bloxwich  is coming soon – BLOXWICH CARNIVAL! One of the most important days in the village calendar, indeed one of the most important in the district, Bloxwich Carnival dates right back to the Great War Peace Celebrations of 1919 when local men dressed in fancy dress and played football to raise funds … Continue reading Bloxwich Carnival is coming! →
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Readers to beat a path to Walsall bookshop this Saturday!

July 23, 2015, 1:44 am
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Crabtree Society donation boosts Bloxwich Telegraph

July 27, 2015, 6:14 am
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Following our recent appeal for donations to help save the domain name of The Bloxwich Telegraph, we were grateful for the generous support of four local people who very kindly chipped in and saved the day. Now, a local group has come forward to help out further! Last week our editor, Stuart Williams, was contacted by the … Continue reading Crabtree Society donation boosts Bloxwich Telegraph →
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Tasty computer courses in Walsall Libraries!

July 27, 2015, 6:37 am
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Walsall Libraries have just launched their new programme of computer taster courses for the whole academic year starting from September 2015 – July 2016. There are now an extensive range of courses available from lots of individual teaching slots where you can seek help on specific things e.g. if you are unsure of how to … Continue reading Tasty computer courses in Walsall Libraries! →
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Diamond invitation from Walsall’s Mayor

July 27, 2015, 6:53 am
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If you’re approaching your 60th wedding anniversary, or know of a Walsall couple who will reach this marital milestone this year, or next – then the  Mayor Of Walsall, Councillor Angela Underhill wants to hear from you. She is inviting individual diamond couples and up to ten family members to celebrate with her at an … Continue reading Diamond invitation from Walsall’s Mayor →
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Bloxwich Summer Fun Day next month

July 28, 2015, 8:29 am
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Families in Bloxwich and district can look forward to some fun in the sun in Bloxwich Park towards the end of next month – weather permitting! Walsall Council has organised a series of Fun Days (see handbill below for details) around the borough, and the Bloxwich event is all set for Wednesday 26th August, 2015. … Continue reading Bloxwich Summer Fun Day next month →
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Concerns for missing Abbotts Street man

July 30, 2015, 2:49 am
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Walsall Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man who has been missing since Monday (27 July). Anthony Danks left his home in Abbotts Street, Bloxwich, Walsall to go to a doctors appointment at around 1pm and has not been seen since. The 50-year-old suffers from mental health issues and a heart condition … Continue reading Concerns for missing Abbotts Street man →
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It’s Carnival Day in Bloxwich TODAY!

July 31, 2015, 11:42 pm
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One of the most important days in the village calendar, indeed one of the most important in the district, takes place today, Saturday 1st August 2015. The Bloxwich Carnival tradition dates right back to the Great War Peace Celebrations of 1919 when local men dressed in fancy dress and played football to raise funds for … Continue reading It’s Carnival Day in Bloxwich TODAY! →
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Bloxwich Carnival 2015 Photo Feature

August 2, 2015, 4:05 pm
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The weather was with us in Bloxwich yesterday, offering a summer sizzler for much of the afternoon, and so were the crowds – at Bloxwich Carnival in King George V Playing Fields! And despite fielding a smaller team than last year, the eight volunteer members of Bloxwich Carnival Committee were able to pull the rabbit … Continue reading Bloxwich Carnival 2015 Photo Feature →
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English Defence League protest in Walsall – Latest

August 6, 2015, 8:13 am
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Walsall Police’s Chief Inspector Martin Hurcomb has been busy working on the policing plans for next week’s English Defence League protest in the town. And police say preparations are well in hand for the “peaceful” demonstration  on Saturday 15th August. Trained police negotiators have been in regular contact with both the EDL and counter protesters to identify their … Continue reading English Defence League protest in Walsall – Latest →
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Council search for family of former Bloxwich railman

August 12, 2015, 3:03 am
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Borough bin collection changes consultation

August 15, 2015, 1:57 am
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As part of Walsall Council’s spending cuts, the cash-strapped local authority is currently considering changes to the borough-wide bin collection services. Part of this consideration involves a public consultation exercise. The proposal is that all bins will be emptied on alternate weeks to save money. Local residents can now have their say on options for … Continue reading Borough bin collection changes consultation →
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Goscote Fishing Competitions

September 2, 2015, 1:42 am
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The next fishing competition at Goscote Greenacres is on 27th September 2015. Further details below.
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