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185 hit by accidents at work in Walsall

The Health and Safety Executive has launched a hard-hitting campaign aimed at reducing injuries in Walsall caused by slips, trips and falls in the workplace. HSESlipsTripsFalls-001WA

MAJOR injuries were caused to more than 50 people in Walsall as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace last year a safety watchdog revealed this week.

The Health and Safety Executive said 185 workers lives in the borough were affected by incidents in 2008/2009.

A total of 57 of those were severe enough to cause...

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NHS wants patients' views on Walsall practices

THE future of two GP practices in the Walsall borough is hanging in the balance as health chiefs discuss a potential merger. Doctors at the Abbey Square Surgery, Mossley, and the All Saints...

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Tip-off leads police to Walsall cannabis factory

PC Steve Bendall inspects one of the rooms at the industrial unit off Long Street full of cannabis plants. PB11882-3476WA

A DRUGS factory believed to be one of the largest ever discovered in Walsall was uncovered by police yesterday following a tip off from...

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Motorist jailed for Walsall hit-and-run

Police seal off the Broadway in Walsall after the hit-and-run that claimed the life of Mushraf Surti.

A HIT-AND-RUN driver who mowed down and killed a popular Walsall newsagent as he delivered papers has been jailed for five years. Judge...

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Masked gang robbery terror in Streetly

A MASKED gang broke into a Streetly house before beating up a 57-year-old man and stealing his expensive Audi car. The five-man gang struck at 6.30am on Tuesday, January 26 at a house in...

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Taundry glad to be back in the thick of it

'FORGOTTEN man' Richard Taundry admits he has been bursting to make an impact as the Saddlers this week began their 'Frantic February'.

Taundry (pictured left) returned to the midfield with his trademark bite and energy in Tuesday night's 1-1 home draw with Charlton Athletic.

That game kicked off a busy month for the Saddlers, who...

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Fastest time in years for MLF

Darlaston Dart Mark Lewis Francis showed glimpses of his best in London last weekend.

MARK Lewis Francis returned to form with his fastest 60m in five years last weekend. The 2004 Olympic relay gold medallist –...

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Pleck trio are the cream of Midlands

L-r: Midland champions Jimmy Beech, Ryan Burrows and Haran Bains. (PB11877-3392SP)

THREE young stars from the Pleck Boxing Club, Wolverhampton Street, Walsall have done their coach 'proud' after winning the Midlands...

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Saddlers get 'ref deal' but hold out for point

Above: The Saddlers celebrate Troy Deeney's opener but main picture: Clayton Ince is unable to stop Deon Burton levelling from the penalty spot. PICTURES BY KEVIN GRICE

AS A sports reporter, giving out praise and criticism is part of your role. For example, if the Saddlers have a shocker or a player...

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Fancy a flutter? Back honours to end even

Bill Esdaile has written for the Racing Post, Sportsman, Sporting Life and the Smart Gambler. He had a weekly column in the Daily Telegraph during the World Cup and has previewed major...

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