June « 2009 « « Express & Star

Fraudsters caught in cash machine fiddle

A cash machine was targeted by two Romanian fraudsters who tried to access the accounts of unsuspecting customers in the Black Country.

Thieves in wrecking spree at cadet base

Thieves stole an entire boiler and caused several thousand pounds’ worth of damage to a popular sea cadet unit in Wolverhampton.

£2m bill to tackle fly-tippers

Fly-tippers, graffiti artists and litter louts are costing Walsall taxpayers almost £2 million a year, it emerged today.

Youth deal secures Steelmen’s future

Bilston Town FC’s future is safe after it struck up a partnership with a youth league, the club announced today.

Region’s youngsters audition for Todd

Depending on your generation, he is either Tucker Jenkins, Mark Fowler or Gabriel Kent.

Primary children in for special tweet

It is the new social networking craze sweeping the nation, and now one Walsall primary school is leading the way in its use of Twitter.

Strings of women love bead parties

Housewives do it while enjoying a gossip and hen parties while quaffing champagne – bead parties have become the perfect way to while away the time with friends.

Children could lose playground to cars

A school in Great Barr could lose a playground if proposals to turn it into a car park for staff are approved when they go before the planning committee.

Final touches as town ready for carnival

Finishing touches are being made to preparations for next month’s Wednesbury Carnival.

Cash grants on offer for groups in county

Grants of up to £12,000 are up for grabs for community-schemes in Staffordshire.