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Walsall peregrine falcons in poison horror

Peregrine falcons are being targeted by pigeon fanciers in Walsall, with poisonous pills being used to poison the predators.  Picture: Geoff Simpson/RSPB/PA Wire

PEREGRINE falcons are being targeted by pigeon fanciers in Walsall – so the RSPB are calling for the birds to be added to a protected list to enable better protection.

In February a banned pesticide, Aldicarb, was found strapped to the leg of a live pigeon recovered in Walsall. The substance is known to have been popular in wildlife...

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Swine flu is confirmed at seven Walsall schools

A swine flu outbreak has been confirmed at seven schools in Walsall this week.  SS070306D-13WA

SWINE flu has been confirmed at seven schools in Walsall. An outbreak involving at least one pupil or staff member has occurred at Abu...

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We'll act fast says headmaster as boy, 14, held over stabbing

A teenager was stabbed in the thigh at Blue Coat Comprehensive School in Walsall this week, with a fellow pupil arrested on suspicion of wounding.  JS0443-0001WA

TWO teenagers were involved in a stabbing incident at a Walsall secondary school this week, with one taken to hospital as a result of...

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Unruly youths face an early night with new police order

A map showing the area covered by the new police dispersal order in New Invention.

DISRUPTIVE youths in Willenhall have been given their marching orders under new powers granted to the police. Following last week's...

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Youth shouting out for new centre but residents are angry

Objections have been raised to the former bakery at the corner of Paddock Lane and Holtshill Lane being used as the site for the Chuckery Youth Centre.  ChuckeryYouthCentreWA

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a youth centre in Chuckery on the site of a former bakery moved a step closer this week. Walsall Council's...

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Okoros aim to keep it in the family at Trials

Ese, Edirin and Ejiro Okoro – all pictured with their bronze medals they won at the 2009 BUCS Championships – hope to make the Aviva World Trials and UK Championships a family affair next weekend.  (SI)

BROWNHILLS siblings the Okoros are planning to make the Aviva World Trials and UK Championships a 'family affair' next weekend.

Older brother Edirin and twin sisters Ese and Ejiro will be out to impress in front of a home crowd as they test themselves against the country's best at the Alexander Stadium from July 10-12.

Edirin will...

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Zaaboub still drags his heels as Walsall seek first new signing

Sofiene Zaaboub is the final member of last season's squad to decide his future.

WALSALL head back into pre-season training today (Thursday) with Saddlers boss Chris Hutchings still seeking his first new signing of...

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Promising start for Pics with favourable cup ties

Neil Kitching is happy with Rushall's cup draws.

RUSHALL Olympic boss Neil Kitching has earmarked a cup run as one of his top priorities after the FA Cup and FA Trophy draws were made...

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Gethin eyes title shot after confident display

Martin Gethin is back to winning ways.

WALSALL'S Martin Gethin returned to winning ways on Sunday evening thanks to a points victory over Jason Nesbitt. Lightweight Gethin...

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Rain stops Walsall chasing low target

Birmingham League Premier Division Wolverhampton CC (143-8) drew with Walsall CC First XI (40-2) – match abandoned RAIN scuppered Walsall's hopes of making further ground on the...

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Tamworth fans get cheaper tickets

Discounted tickets are being offered to Tamworth residents for this summer's Midlands Music Festival, starring Blue – but for a limited time only.

LIVING in the hometown of this summer's biggest open-air charity show is set to benefit Tamworth people.

Organisers of the star-studded Midlands Music Festival have slashed the cost of single tickets by almost a third for a limited time only, to ensure Tammies are part of the action.

"Every step of the way we've said that we want...

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Sugababes join Tamworth open air gig

Sweet enough... Sugababes have joined the line-up for this summer's Midlands Music Festival in line-up.

EXCLUSIVE: The UK's biggest girlband is coming to Tamworth after being added the star-studded line-up for this summer's Midlands Music...

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Radio fans tune in for bid to reach Australia - and space

Radio fans tune in for bid to reach  Australia -  and space

EDITION PREVIEW: Amateur radio enthusiasts will make contact across the world – and perhaps even into space – at an event...

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