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Market feels force of outbreak

Welshpool Livestock Market could lose £20,000 a week in commission alone as the foot and mouth outbreak continues to bite. Since Friday the Smithfield Road market has stood eerily empty. Welshpool Livestock Market could lose £20,000 a week in commission alone as the foot and mouth outbreak continues to bite. Since Friday the Smithfield Road market has stood eerily empty. Defra imposed a nationwide ban on livestock movement as soon as the first outbreak was confirmed. The weekly Welshpool auction is usually packed with sheep, meat buyers and farmers, but yesterday's sale was called off due to the disease scare in Surrey, where a second outbreak of foot and mouth disease has been confirmed. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Farming|Aug 7, 2007
Mid Wales
Farming

Moore: We are attacking force

Hotshot Luke Moore insists Villa now have the attacking options to be a force in the Premiership. Hotshot Luke Moore insists Villa now have the attacking options to be a force in the Premiership. Moore has returned to pre-season in devastating form with four goals in two games from the club's tour of Canada and the United States. The 21-year-old scored a hat-trick in a 4-2 win over Toronto before netting another in a 3-1 success against fellow MLS side Columbus Crew as Martin O'Neill's side hit seven in two friendlies. O'Neill has bolstered his forward with the acquisition of £4m Marlon Harewood to compete with Moore, John Carew, Gabby Agbonlahor and Ashley Young, who had a hugely impressive tour. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Aston Villa|Aug 1, 2007
Aston Villa

Albion strike force in place

Albion's new-look goal-hunting department for next season's Championship assault should be in place by this weekend. Albion's new-look goal-hunting department for next season's Championship assault should be in place by this weekend. The club will complete the signing of Celtic's Craig Beattie within the next 24 hours and have now finalised another six-month loan deal for rookie Dutch striker Sherjill MacDonald. He is set for a support role behind the one survivor from last season's 100-goal unit, Kevin Phillips, with Fulham's Heidar Helguson set to wrap up his switch from Fulham in the Diomansy Kamara cash-plus-player deal by the weekend. The upheaval in the strike department highlights the rapidly changing line-up at The Hawthorns where Nathan Ellington and John Hartson are expected to join Kamara in leaving the club this summer. Read the full story in the Express & Star. 

West Bromwich Albion|Jul 3, 2007
West Bromwich Albion

Special Pc bags force award

A special constable famed for his "cheetah-like" ability to chase down criminals has been named the best in his division in Staffordshire. A special constable famed for his "cheetah-like" ability to chase down criminals has been named the best in his division in Staffordshire. Ben Footman, who currently patrols Great Wyrley, was awarded the Special Constable of the Year title for his commitment, dedication and positive attitude, at a special ceremony held this week. The 21-year-old joined Staffordshire Police at Watling Street Neighbourhood Policing Unit in March 2005 and completed his training and competency evidence within one year. During 2006 he made 28 arrests for a variety of offences, including public order, burglary and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Cannock|May 22, 2007
Cannock

140 police quit force

More than 140 West Midlands Police officers have quit the job in the last year as morale in the service plummets. More than 140 West Midlands Police officers have quit the job in the last year as morale in the service plummets. Nationally, 2,700 officers resigned in 2006 – and the figure reaches 6,000 when the previous two years are taken into account. Declining morale is one reason suggested for the number of officers leaving. The figures emerged in a survey of all British forces, including transport police and those in Scotland and Northern Ireland, carried out by the journal Police Review. Last year, 363 officers quit the Metropolitan Police while the Police Service of Northern Ireland saw 330 resign and Greater Manchester lost 209. In the West Midlands 527 officers left last year. Of those 225 retired, 111 resigned and 160 transferred to other forces. A total of 31 left for other reasons. Read the full story in the Express & Star. 

Stafford|Apr 10, 2007
Sandwell
Stourbridge
Cannock
Lichfield
Kidderminster
Stafford

Snoopers may force move

A Black Country girls aerobics and dance group could be moved because youths have been climbing onto a roof to spy on them and take photos. A Black Country girls aerobics and dance group could be moved because youths have been climbing onto a roof to spy on them and take photos. The sessions for 12 to 16-year-olds at Ashmore Park Youth Centre, Wednesfield, face being transferred to Park Village Youth and Culture Centre, Cannock Road, to protect the girls' privacy. But with parents protesting, Wednesfield North councillors Dave Jones and Phil Bateman are lobbying to keep the group at Ashmore Park. Councillor Jones said: "Following criticism from some parents of children attending Ashmore Park Youth Centre about the move, Councillor Phil Bateman and I have been investigating the complaints. There has been some local resentment towards that course of action. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

News|Apr 10, 2007
News

Fee rise may force out bowlers

Black Country bowlers could be priced out of the game as fees are set to soar by £165 in the New Year.Black Country bowlers could be priced out of the game as fees are set to soar by a third in the New Year. Senior players warned the inflation-busting rise could leave many club members unable to afford the hundreds of pounds extra every season forcing them from the game they love. The 33 per cent increase affects thousands of pensioners at all clubs across the Walsall borough including Bentley Leisure Pavilion, Darlaston Community Association, Oak Park, Pleck Park and Shelfield Park. From April next year it will cost an extra £165 for a bowling green season pass, taking the cost from £500 to £665. Read the full story in the Express & Star

News|Dec 6, 2006
Sport
News
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