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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

Monday, February 08, 2010

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...

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£10,000 raised after Aldridge boy's inspiration

Thursday, January 14, 2010

JETSETTERS have helped raise more than £10,000 for a charity inspired by an Aldridge boy's courageous battle with a brain tumour. Sharon Sambrook...

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Brownhills market re-opens to shoppers

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

SHOPPERS turned out in their droves in Brownhills for the re-opening of its market last weekend. More than 4,000 flocked to the re-vamped Silver...

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Walsall foundry hit hard by recession

In trouble... Chamberlin and Hill. 190908foundry1-WA

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

A LANDMARK Walsall foundry is making heavy losses despite slashing jobs and reducing remaining staff to a three-day working week. Chamberlin and Hill...

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Shop stays quids in despite the crunch

Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy was pleased with a jump in pre-tax profits at the Willenhall based company, which saw them more than double in a year. NJH020609-001WA

Thursday, June 04, 2009

A RETAIL chain based in Willenhall has bucked the economic doom and gloom by more than doubling its annual profits. Poundland which has its headquarte...

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Plans reviewed to sell off part of town market

Saturday, May 23, 2009

A CONTROVERSIAL decision to sell off a share of Walsall market will be revisited next month following a concerted campaign by market traders. Walsall...

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Factory to go with loss of 264 jobs

Right – GKN's Aldridge factory is to close with the loss of 264 jobs. JS1292-0003WA

Thursday, February 19, 2009

The job crisis in Walsall deepened this week as 264 workers at GKN's Aldridge plant were told they faced redundancy. Staff at the car components...

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200 new jobs to be created by developments

Thursday, February 12, 2009

A much-needed jobs boost is coming to Walsall as two major developments begin this year. A new 120-bed hotel and restaurant to be built at Walsall's...

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Dimming the Illuminations

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Walsall illuminations seem certain to be put on hold for the next three years after the borough's cabinet gave its backing to a plan to suspend the...

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Walsall engineering firm hit by downturn

Jobs cuts at GKN Driveline in Walsall may be on the horizon as the chill in the global economy takes hold. JS1292-0002WA

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

The continuing gloom in the economy has led to an engineering company, with an automotive plant in Aldridge, announcing almost 250 UK job losses with...

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