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Burst water pipe closes school

Around 350 pupils had an unexpected day off school today (Wednesday) when a water pipe burst.
Alumwell Junior School in Primley Avenue was forced to close due to the fault.
The school is expected to reopen tomorrow (Thursday).

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Missing Walsall Wood boy found safe

A 14-year-old boy who had been missing for two weeks has been found safe and well. John Crisp had been missing from his Walsall Wood home since November 3, prompting an appeal from West...

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Walsall market traders fight for move

Traders say they are devastated by news that Walsall's market may not move because of a possible legal challenge. Stallholders are now calling on shoppers to support them in making sure the...

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Good homes needed for little furry friends

Lucy Hayreh with her two Chinese hamsters.  PB10638-0395WA

The RSPCA is crying out for volunteers to help them home exotic small animals including the degu and chinchilla. The charity, which...

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Anger as two vital bus routes are given the chop

Plans to axe five bus services – including a route which takes passengers to Walsall Manor Hospital – will leave frail residents stranded in their homes, it has been claimed....

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£100m boost for primary schools

A massive £100 million is to be pumped into funding ambitious improvements in Walsall's primary schools over the next decade. The Department for Children, Schools and Families is to plough...

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End in sight for Aldridge campaigners

Campaigners in Aldridge who have fought to see the end of industrial lorries using its roads will be out in force at a two-day public hearing, starting today (Thursday). Branton Hill Lane...

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BREAKING NEWS: Saddlers sack winger Demontagnac

BREAKING NEWS: Saddlers sack winger Demontagnac

Walsall FC have sacked speedy winger Ishmel Demontagnac for a series of serious breaches of club discipline.

A club statement read: "Walsall Football Club can today confirm that the playing contract of Ishmel Demontagnac has been terminated.

"The decision has been taken as a result of a series of serious breaches of club discipline...

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Platt aims to break Saddlers duck

Clive Platt (yellow) in action at Crewe.

Former Walsall striker Clive Platt is hoping to break his duck against his old side this weekend and deepen the Saddlers' misery. Wolve...

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Tip Saddlers to triumph at Colchester

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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Empty seats deepen gloom after cup exit

Dwayne Mattis attempts to shield the ball from Scunthorpe's Grant McCann in Saturday's loss, where the empty seats were a worrying sight.  Pictures by Emma Perrins

The gloom around the Banks's Stadium deepened on Saturday as ten-man Walsall crashed out of the FA Cup at the very first hurdle against...

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Look on bright side? There is none

It's always good when things aren't going so well to try and focus on the positives – but after Saturday I am drawing a blank on this front. With crowds dropping through the floor,...

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Rugeley Christmas Festival 2008 announced

RUGELEY is set to add a bit of sparkle to the town as it gears up for its popular Christmas Extravaganza – set to take place on December 5.

Town officials announced that the annual festival will feature music, street entertainment, carol singing, market stalls and a visit from Santa.

And there will even a manger complete with...

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Society show

The Walsall Society of Artists will exhibit its fine works at The New Art Gallery Walsall. The gallery will play host to the group's 59th annual exhibition from Friday, December 5 until...

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What's Staffordshire's favourite read?

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan have done wonders for some authors' sales with their TV book club selections. But what are the  favourites among Staffordshire's readers?

AUTHOR R J Ellory, who wrote the 'Richard and Judy' bestseller, A Quiet Belief in Angels, launched a countywide campaign to find Staffo...

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Kingstanding virtual cinema project seeks backers

The former big screen Odeon, Kingstanding has become a star of the small screen in a virtual reality art-deco cinema project.  NJH111108-00004GO

A virtual reality art-deco theatre project, which began in Kingstanding, is seeking a revival to preserve the nation's cinematic histor...

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Walsall winter wonderland

Santa wows the crowds at the switch-on last year of Walsall's Christmas lights.  CS231107-015WA

Walsall's district centres will be turned into winter wonderlands to celebrate the festive period. A spectacular line-up of seasonal...

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