Stories for 24 November 2006

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Hales News Letters

Poppy symbolism

Is the red poppy meant to symbolise the blood of our fallen heroes on foreign lands who died defending our vital strategic interests around the world?  more...

Let’s calm traffic

Are the authorities really going to wait until there is a road death at the junction of Cherry Street and Attwood Street?  more...

There are more important priorities

In response to "unnamed concerned resident of Slims Gate". I do adhere to roadsigns so no need to worry for me - thank you but I suggest he or she reads my letter correctly as the area I am highlighting is that we have many more important issues in Halesowen that require tackling instead of a minor parking issue.  more...

It’s disgracefully unfair

Dudley Council's decision on the two schools under threat has descended into farce. Neither should be closed since each is serving a community which needs it. But to recommend closure of one whilst keeping the other open is nonsense.  more...

Use common sense

Not content with clamping down on the sale of cakes and other homemade produce at the Cornbow Hall, Halesowen, (when was the last time you ever heard of anyone dying from food poisoning after eating homemade jam and cakes?), the health and safety mafia have succeeded in ruining the fun of a large number of Halesowen residents by closing down the fireworks displays at the Leasowes and during the Christmas lights festivities.  more...

Use common sense

Not content with clamping down on the sale of cakes and other homemade produce at the Cornbow Hall, Halesowen, (when was the last time you ever heard of anyone dying from food poisoning after eating homemade jam and cakes?), the health and safety mafia have succeeded in ruining the fun of a large number of Halesowen residents by closing down the fireworks displays at the Leasowes and during the Christmas lights festivities.  more...

Closure is about politics

It is interesting to note the contrasting fortunes of Halesowen C of E and Cradley High.  more...

Clear-up was by community

Re "MP's Church Clear-up"  more...

New cross thrown away

My younger brother Terry, served his country as a Royal Marine (40 Commando Group) and as a result of the campaign in Borneo died in 1962.  more...

Who decides when it’s Xmas?

The signs are everywhere - maybe a bit early for some people but we all know that it will soon be Christmas.  more...

Hales News Weddings

Carol McEntee – Elliot Baker

Carol McEntee married Elliot Laurence Baker on Saturday October 14.  more...

Round-Up

Driver jailed for having stolen car

A BRIERLEY Hill man has been jailed for 18 weeks after he dishonestly received a Vauxhall Astra worth £5,500.  more...

Suicide of dad grieving for son

A DEPRESSED Lower Gornal man killed himself after the acquittal of his grandad over sexual abuse claims against him and the death of his disabled son.  more...

Taking a walk on the icy wild side

DUDLEY folk can take a festive walk on the wild side with a trip to Dudley Zoo’s Ice Castle.  more...

Bogus callers

ELDERLY residents have been warned to be on guard for bogus home callers who may be at work in the area.  more...

Candlelit walk for AIDS day

DUDLEY will mark World AIDS Day tomorrow (Friday) with a candlelit procession.  more...

Candlelit walk for AIDS day

DUDLEY will mark World AIDS Day tomorrow (Friday) with a candlelit procession.  more...

Uproar over ‘monstrosity’ mobile mast

Council says it refused plans for 12-metre mast  more...

A grave business

As the old clich goes there are only two certainties in life; death and taxes and a borough man has tapped into one of these.  more...

Block kicks off £80m flats facelift

An £80m facelift for high rise blocks in Sandwell has been kick-started in Oldbury.  more...

Beacon of art

Quinton art fans are invited to an arts and crafts exhibition in aid of the Lighthouse Project.  more...

New law recruits

A Cradley Heath law firm has taken on aspiring trainee solicitors embarking upon their careers.  more...

Yob shops are to be flattened

Work has finally started on flattening a row of yob-magnet shops in Rowley Regis.  more...

Uproar over ‘monstrosity’ mobile mast

Council says it refused plans for 12-metre mast  more...

Uproar over ‘monstrosity’ mobile mast

Council says it refused plans for 12-metre mast  more...

Uproar over ‘monstrosity’ mobile mast

Council says it refused plans for 12-metre mast  more...

Uproar over ‘monstrosity’ mobile mast

Council says it refused plans for 12-metre mast  more...

Uproar over ‘monstrosity’ mobile mast

Council says it refused plans for 12-metre mast  more...

Uproar over ‘monstrosity’ mobile mast

Council says it refused plans for 12-metre mast  more...

Uproar over ‘monstrosity’ mobile mast

Council says it refused plans for 12-metre mast  more...

Jail for heroin junkie

A STOURBRIDGE drug addict has been jailed for threatening his girlfriend if she did not smuggle heroin into prison.  more...

Faulty locks led to death

AN inquest heard faulty window locks may have contributed to a tragic accident which killed a toddler.  more...

Carers pick up honours

MORE than 100 kind-hearted borough carers picked up awards for long service at a Brierley Hill ceremony.  more...

MP delighted at £20m site

JUBILANT Dudley South MP Ian Pearson was grinning from ear to ear after unveiling the hoarding for a £20m health centre.  more...

Online award

STOURBRIDGE multimedia design agency Fireloop Creative has won a prize for one of its websites at the Cream design awards.  more...

Games for cash scheme

A STOURBRIDGE games shop is hoping to coin in cash for Oldswinford's Mary Stevens Hospice.  more...

It’s a grave new world!

A DUDLEY man is offering grieving families a unique service after opening a grave tending business.  more...