Moxley news


Moxley primary school site may be new bail hostel

The site for a planned probation hostel in Moxley was today revealed – as it emerged a petition with more than 1,500 names has already been drawn up.


Distraction burglar jailed for 27 months

A distraction burglar who tried to steal a pensioner’s purse when she targeted her home has been jailed for 27 months.


Benefit cheat given suspended jail term

A fraudster who pocketed thousands of pounds in benefits despite having £139,000 in savings and plans to invest in the Dubai property market has avoided jail.


Fence panels are stolen at beauty spot

Metal thieves have struck at a beauty spot on the Walsall-Sandwell border, stealing parts of a steel fence put up to stop yobs going on the rampage.


Three Midlands sites hit by fires

Tons of rubbish and plastic went up in flames in huge blazes at three sites in the Black Country – including two recycling plants.


Raiders strike at Walsall post office

Four masked raiders burst into a Walsall post office today and stole cash before escaping in a waiting getaway car.


Bogus callers target 89-year-old widow

Thieves posing as water board officials have targeted an 89-year-old widow in her Walsall home – as police revealed today they are investigating 14 distraction burglaries so far this year.


Fly-tippers strike 2,000 times in one year

Fly-tippers struck in a Black Country town almost 2,000 times in just 12 months, figures revealed today, as council bosses vowed to get tough and take a zero-tolerance stance against the culprits.


Roadworks to start on busy commuter route

A fortnight of roadworks will kick off on one of Wolverhampton’s busiest commuter routes this weekend, it was announced today.


Councils team up to tackle stray horses

Two Black Country councils are joining forces to tackle problems with stray horses wandering the streets and causing havoc for residents, it has been revealed.

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