£4mboost for tourism
Dudley Councilcould benefit frommorethan£4milliontohelp improve town centresand attract tourists Thecouncilisalsoexplor ingwaysofusingthecashtosupport voluntaryandcommunitysectoror ganisations.
Arenownedold-fashioned ale housecouldclosethiswinterdueto hugeoverheadsandalackofcustomers–possiblyendingmorethan180 yearsoftrading
Thelegendary OldSwanInn, traditionallyknownasMaPardoes, isstrugglingtokeepthedoorsopen andtheheatonasthepubfightsto getcustomerstothebaronaregular basis.
Thepub,firstestablishedin1835 on HalesowenRoad, Netherton, is oneofthelastremainingtrue“old fashionedpubs”intheBlackCountry,boastinghomecookedfoodand alesbrewedonsite
Licensee TimNewey citesa shortageofcustomersandfinancial foresightforthetroubles.Hesaid: “Nothingissetinstone,butweare doingourverybest.Wejusthaven’t gotthecustomersweusedto “Theoverheadsareincreasingas timegoes.Wehaven’treallyhadany helpwiththerent,nohelpwiththe rates,wemadeanapplicationfora ratesreviewinNovemberwhichis stillongoing.”
Thepubrecentlyhadarateincreaseofaround60percent,making itevenharderforthealehouseland lordtopaybackpost-Covidloans.
MrNewey,whopulledhis
“WhenCovid
“IfIhadthebenefitofhindsightI honestlywouldn’thavetakentheadvicetotaketheloan,”headded Notonetolistentothelastcall bell,Timplansonfightingtokeep thedoorsopen.Hesaid:“Whilemy selfandthestaffaredoingtheirvery besttokeepthepubgoing,ifwecan’t getthecustomersthroughthedoors thenthisjustcan’tlast
“Ifthingsdon’timprovedrastically,thenwewon’t be around by Christmas.”
Builtin1863,theOldSwanisfa mousamongrealaledrinkersandis oneofthefewpubsintheWestMid landsthatstillbrewsitsownbeeron thepremises
Fighting
DorisPardoe.knownas‘Ma’,ran TheOldSwanfrom1931untilher deathin1984,aged85
IthasbeenknownasMaPardoes sincethentolocals,withfewcalling itbyitsrealnameofTheOldSwan Inn.MrNeweyandheadbrewerPaul Cookseysaytheywillkeepfighting tokeepthedoorsopen
Mr Neweysaid: “I understand thatwearen’ttheonlypubinthispo sition,butifthisgoesthenitwillbe verydifficulttogetbacktowherewe werebeforeallofthis.”
Thefundingiscomingfromthe WestMidlandsCombinedAuthority, whichhas been allocated£88.4m fromtheUKSharedProsperityFund.
CouncillorSimonPhipps,cabinet memberforregenerationandenterprise, said:“This is very welcome funding.I’mparticularlypleasedit willprovideimmediatehelptosmall andmedium-sizedbusinesses to weatherthespikeincosts.”
ID is needed at thepolls
ResidentsinWolverhampton will need photographicIDbefore beingabletocasttheirvoteinnext year’slocalelections.
All60ofWolverhamptonCoun cil’sseatswillbeupforgrabsinMay.
Thechangeswillrequireallelectorstoproduceaformofphotoiden tificationtobeeligibletovote
Theschemewillbelaunchedin January. Electoralservices manag erLauraNoonansaid:“InMaynext yearvoterswillneedtoshowtheir voterIDatthepollingstationbefore theyareissuedwithaballotpaper.
“ElectorswhodonothaveanacceptableformofphotoIDcanapply foravoterauthoritycertificate.”
•Wecan uplift and remove old carpet and will move heavy furniture •Lots of Remnants To Clear www.ndwalterscarpets.co.uk GS •VINYLS •KARNDEAN FLOORING •LAMINATE FLOORING •REAL WOOD FLOORING Luxurious, warm carpets and durable, practical hard floors for yourhome amily Owned AndRun Business For Over 46 Years And Counting 88/90 Dudley Road, Sedgley DY3 1TATel: 01902 883281 Come along and see our HUGERANGE of carpet and flooring
AT MA PARDOES
Stone
first pintinthepubattheageof18,points totheCovid“BounceBackLoan”as
partofthereason.Hesaid:“Wetook
outthe £50,000 bounce back loan whichatthetimewedidn’tneed,but wasadvisedtotakeout.
wasextended, £50,000doesn’t really go very far, everythingaddsup
Report by Daniel Walton
HeadbrewerPaulCooksey,andlicensee Tim Neweyatthe OldSwan
Thursday, October 27, 2022 DUDLEY&STOURBRIDGE EDITION NEWS TV CHOICE SPORT Comicbackin BlackCountry Page5 Peaky writer’s rogueheroes Page 27 Collinssorry forWolvesloss Page 36 Pricewhensold£1.20 Theregion’s biggest free weekly newspaper
Extensiona‘priority’
WestMidlandsMayorAndyStreet hasinsistedthemetroextension,from WednesburytoBrierleyHill,isa“prior ity”
Speaking at theWestMidlands Combined Authority(WMCA)scrutinypanelmeeting,themayorwasada manthewantedtoclearupanyconfu sionwhichhadarisenafteraprevious meetinginwhich Birmingham City
CouncilleaderandtransportchiefIan Wardwasaskediftherewereenough resourcesfortheauthoritytofulfilits transportambitions.MrStreetsaidthe intentiontoextendtoBrierleyHillwas stillthere.
Theextensionisnowreferredtoas phasetwooftheDudleymetroplanand memberswillmeetinJanuarytoagree optionsforfundingit.
Developmentofa majorhousing planforWolverhamptonwillcostabout £290,000andislikelytobecompleted byearly2025,ithasbeenrevealed. Councilchiefsareputtingtogether theirownplanaswellasSandwell,Wal sallandDudleyafterthecontroversial BlackCountryPlanfullycollapsed
Theoriginalplanwouldhaveseen morethan77,000 homesbuilt up to 2039acrossthefourareaswitharound 7,700setforgreenbeltland
ButitfellapartwhenDudleyCoun cil’sleaderCouncillor PatrickHarley withdrewfromtheschemeandwould notsacrificeparcelsoflandincluding sitessuchasHolbecheLaneinKingswinford,“tokeepothershappy”.Now ithasemergedWolverhamptonchiefs areworkingrapidlytodevelopanew
Report by Thomas Parkesplan –which will be readybyearly 2025–tocoveraperiodupto2040 Acabinet report,being discussed thisweek,said:“Eachoftheremaining authoritieshaveagreedthebestroute forwardfollowing thesuddenwithdrawalofDudleyistoproduce their ownplans,whilstatthe same time workingcloselytogetherandmeeting thedutytoco-operate.”
Thereportaddsanestimated budgetis£290,000 butissubject to change.Afurther £50,000 hasbeen includedintheexpenditureforBlack Country Plan works includedover 2022/23whichhave“eitherbeencom pletedoralmostcompleted”
Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales(261017), Scotland (SC039907)and the Isle of Man(604).Also operating in Northern Ireland. To register for ourFreeWill Service, scan theQRcode,call0800542 0153 or visitmacmillan.org.uk/wills. Simple willsare free.Terms apply. Writeyour will for free Useour Free Will Serviceto create your lastinglegacy. Taking thetimenow to sort out your will,meansthe peopleand causesyou care about will be well looked after. There’snoobligationtoleave us agiftinyourwill,but if youdo, you’ll be supporting us to do whatever it takesfor peopleliving with cancer CARERA WINDOWSLTD The Recommended Company www.carerawindows.co.uk GET AFREE ONLINEQUOTE,RINGUSORCALL IN ANDSEE US GET IN TOUCH Email us @ sales@carerawindows.co.uk Call us on 01384 442490 Find us at 24 Junction Road, Audnam,Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 4YJ, United Kingdom Carera Windows Ltd |RegisteredinEngland and Wales No.3730577 |VAT UK 7395226 12 LOCAL FAMILY RUNBUSINESS CARERA WINDOWS ARE DOUBLE GLAZING INSTALLERS BASED IN STOURBRIDGE, DUDLEY. ESTABLISHED IN 1989, OUR TEAM HAVE THE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO GIVE YOUTHE PERFECT HOME IMPROVEMENT SOLUTIONS. Housingplan to cost £290k
NEWS CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,20222
Holbeache Lane,inKingswinford, isone of the sites at the centreofrows
Pantostars
cheertopatients
Pantomimeactorsbrought somecheertopoorlyyoungsters atNewCrossHospital MembersofthecastoftheIntrotoPantoPrimarySchoolTour, whichtakespantomimetoschoolchildren nationwide, metyoung stersbeingcaredforbystaffon WardA21.
IanAdams,whoplaysWidow TwankeyinAladdinthisyearat WolverhamptonGrand Theatre, slapped on thegreasepaint and donnedhis full dame’s costume to join RebeccaFisherand Faye Campbell,whoplaythePrincess andElizabethDarlingrespectively
Onthetour,theactorspresent acondensed,40-minuteversionof thepantotochildrenfeaturingthe maincharacters,writtenbyIan.
Overthelastsixyears,thetour hasbeenseenbysome6,000chil drenacrossEnglandandWales
“It’sa wayofpromoting the pantomimetochildren,aswellas tellthemallthehistoryofpanto,” saidIan,62.“Wealsoputonworkshopswhereweteachkidssongs andjokes.It’salsoawayofintro ducingtheatretochildren,many ofwhommightnothaveseenany livetheatrebefore.”
This is the first professional jobforRebecca,22,fromBurnt
wood aftercompletingher MastersdegreeinMusicalTheatre.She said:“Wereceivedagreatreaction fromthechildren–theyabsolutely loveitanditwaswonderfultosee theirfaces.”
Beingina healthcare setting wasnothingnewforFaye,24,from Tettenhall,assherecentlyplayed astudentmidwifeintheBBCday
timesoapDoctors.Faye,whohas also starredasCinderella at the YorkTheatreRoyal,said:“Itwas greatfunandthechildrenreally enjoyedit.It’sgreattoengagewith themandseethemsmile.”
PatientLilly-MaeWhitney,10, fromWheatonAston,sawthecast DadTomWhitneysaid:“Theyreal lycheeredherup.”
Alleyway safety concerns
ResidentsinDudleyarebrandingovergrownalleyways“dangerous” andclaim they are“almost impossibletowalkthrough”.
Onelocalresidentsaidthesit uationwasdeterioratingfastand “nothingisbeingdoneaboutit”
Elderly Coseley residentBri an Hinton says he is scared of attempting to walk throughthe alleywaysnearhishomeincase hetripsandfalls.“Thehedgerow
andalleywaysareallovergrown,” hesaid.“Outsidemyhousethere’s analleywayandweedsaregrow ingthroughthepavingslabs.It’s dangerousforpeopletowalkup there,andnothingisbeingdone aboutit.”
Adrian Hughes said:“Tryto walkdownanyalleywayinUpper GornalandWoodsettonandmany areimpassibleduetoovergrowth.
“Streets arefullofweeds,
drainsareblockedandthequest foractiontakesweeksbeforeyou evengetareply.Residentsarefeel ingfedupandignored.”
Councillor Shaz Saleem,cab inet member forhighwaysand public realmonDudleyCouncil, said:“Wehaveinvestedamillion poundsintounblockingalleyways in anew contract just launched thisyearandweareveryproudof that.”
KITCHENS •B EDROOMS •B ATHROOMS Visit our Showroom: Unit 1, BridgeStreet, Wolverhampton WV109DX Tel: 01902733305 Mobile: 07855534663 Whychoose Jondor? • Local family run business • Fully fitted or supply only • All projects are manufactured by ourselves • Free no obligation consultation and design service • Kitchens, Bedrooms, Home Offices &Studies to suit all budgets and requirements • Dealing direct with themanufacturer,manufacturer’sprices, no high pressure salesmen • 100’sofdoorsworksurfaces, appliances and accessories • All building, plastering and tiling work undertaken • All gas Safe registered &all electrical work Park Pregistered UP TO 60% OFF CALL FREE PHONE 0800 0853747 01902 880541 –ADRIAN – 07956 457653BROMLEY WAREHOUSE UNIT,DDORMSTON TRADING EST., BURTONROAD, GORNAL DY1 2UF OPEN: MON-SAT9.30-5.00 SUNDAY 10.30AM -2PM FINDUSONFACEBOOKAND GOOGLEANDSEEOUR5 REVIEWS MASSIVEBED& SOFASHOWROOM DISABILITYCHAIR FROM£450 STARBUY DOUBLEORTHOPAEDIC MATTRESS ONLY£160 FREE OF CHARGE OURFITTERSREMOVEANDTAKEAWAYOLDCARPETS,HELPMOVE HEAVYFURNITURE&PUTBACKEVERYTHINGPLUSADJUSTDOORS 80/20AXMINSTER FROM£22 WAS£98SQYRD 80/20WOOLTWISTS FROM£9.99 WAS£32SQYRD THICKPILESAXONYSFROM£9.99 WAS£18.99SQYRD HEAVYDOMESTICBERBERFROM£4.99 WAS£8.99SQYRD BEDS-CARPETS-SOFAS WEWILLBEATANYQUOTES WITHOVER300ROLLSOFSTOCK 50 Year Run Family Business WESHOWOURLOWPRICESUNLIKETHECOMPETITION HAVETHEBESTFITTERSAROUNDNOTSUB-CONTRACTORS CAN’TGETTOUS,WECOMETOYOU FREECHOOSEATHOMESERVICEBRINGING100’SOF CARPETSAMPLES&BED/SOFABROCHURES GREATVALUE WE COVER ALL AREAS FREE £250 QUALITYMATTRESS when youspend over£1000 T&C’s apply NEWSTHURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 3
bring
The castpictured with10-year-old patientLilly-Mae Whitney
Milk St Fish StA5191 Wylecop A491 Moss Gr ove Wolverhampton DudleSt ourbridge A491 Mark et street A4101Summerhill A4101HighStreet WE LOOK AFTEROUR CUSTOMERSWITH MORETHAN 50% OF OUR WORK COMING FROM PEOPLE RECOMMENDING US OR RETURNING FORADDITIONAL WORK!. CELEBRATING FORTY YEARS IN BUSINESS (1982 -2022) KINGSWINFORDSHOWROOMTheRotunda,TownsendPlace,Kingswinford,DY69JL •OPENMon-Thurs10am-5.30pm..Fri10am-5pm.Sat10am-4pm.Sun10am-2pm SHREWSBURY SHOWROOM 86,WyleCop,Shrewsbury,Shropshire,SY11UT • OPEN Mon-Sat10am-4pm.SundayCLOSED. HEAD OFFICE Grainger &Worrall,Heathmill Road,Wombourne,SouthStaffordshire,WV5 8AP FREEPHONE 0800085 8518 *Termsandconditionsapply.Ordersmustbetakenattimeofquote.Authorisedandregulatedbythefinancialconductauthority.Weareacreditbroker,notalender.Weoffercreditfacilitiesfromonelender. Reduceheatloss and save on your energy bills with our wide range of energy efficientwindows and doors. Visit our KingswinfordorShrewsburyshowroom and let our experienced and knowledgeable staff help youchoose the rightsolution foryour home. ING FOR
Comicreturns to BlackCountry
ComedianJimDavidsonisde lightedtobereturningtothestage inDudley–butsaidhe’s“gutted” hewon’tbeentertaininghisbelov edfansinWolverhamptonduring hisnewtour.
Thecontroversialcomedian will performtomorrow(Friday) as part of his Not Yet Cancelled
TouratDudleyTownHall,which, hedeclares,isoneofhisfavourite venuesinthecountry.Heclaimshe isnolongerwelcomeattheGrand Theatrefollowingaparkinginci dentmorethantwoyearsago,but sayshecan’twaittobebackinthe BlackCountry
“ThepeopleoftheBlackCoun
tryarethesaltoftheearth,”he says.“Iloveplaying at Dudley TownHall.Wealwayshaveagreat night.Andithasaparkingspace foryou,unliketheGrand!”
Headded:“Isn’titfunnythat thepeopleofWolverhamptonlove me,andIcantellyouIlovethepeo pleofWolverhampton.”
plan,butraisedfearsoverfuture fundingandpotentialcutsthreat eningservices
Theenhancedpartnershiphas beendesignedwithaviewtoin troducinganumberofincentives
togetpeopleontobuses,andalso to provide public transportfor specificgroupswhosuffersocial exclusion
Councillor SteveEvans,Wol verhamptonCouncilcabinetmem berforcityenvironmentandcli matechange,said:“AsWMCAwe agreedthatwhatweactuallyneed isanenhancedpartnership.
“Inordertohavethisforthe West Midlands we need to re vokeWolverhampton’s advanced qualitypartnership scheme,but everything within that will be
incorporated into thenew part nership.DuringCovidthebuspas sengernumbersdroppeddramati cally,andit’sonlyreallyrecovered in theWestMidlandstoaround 82percent.Thathasputquitea strainontransportfortheWest Midlandsandthebuscompanies.
”The busservices improve mentplanandtheenhancedpart nershipsaynorouteshouldrely onanysubsidy.Thetruthissome routes areunder threat andthe fundingwon’tbewhatwewereex pectingorneed.”
☎ Unit14,LongLaneTradingEstate,LongLane,HalesowenB629LD www.halesowenfireplaces.co.uk HalesowenFireplaces Telephone01215599985 360O VIRTUAL TOUR NOW ON WEBSITE Over50 displaysof firesand surrounds onshow AT THE HEARTOFYOURHOME ForarangeofGasandElectric FiresandSurroundsvisit ourshowroom (oppositeKwikFitonLongLane) HALESOWEN DOMESTIC APPLIANCES DON’T DESPAIR LET US REPAIR 0121 550 9800 07981398758 Call today for all white goods repairs 80 High Street, Halesowen B63 3BA buysofasdirectandOaklandFurnishings PedmoreRoad,BrierleyHill DY51TQ 01384958793 OpeninghoursMon-Fri9am-8pmSat9am-6pmSun10:30am-4:30pm Other stores at: buysofasdirectandOaklandFurniture TridentCentreDudleyDY11QJ|01384252453 buysofasdirect1MarlowStreetRowleyRegisB650AY|01215615386 0%finance available 0%finance available Walsall: Old SquareShopping CentreWalsall,WS1 1PY 01922666599 MerryHill: PedmoreRoad, BrierleyHill, DY51TP 01384958793 Dudley: Trident Centre, High Street,Dudley, DY11QJ 01384252453 RowleyRegis: 1Marlow Street,RowleyRegis, B65 0AY 01215615386 FantasticoffersonSofas,Armchairs,Bedsand qualityOak Furniture Recliner sofasnow in stockfor fast delivery Prices starting from £499 Buckingham Chair+Stool £449 Olivia Corner £999 Eliza Lift andRecline Dual MotorChair Availablein twocolouroptions £699 Est1985 Visitone of ourshowrooms to view ourcompleterange www.bu ysof asdi re ct .co .uk Pre-Christmas Delivery Guaranteed On All Products HOME VISITS AVAILABLE 3Middlepark Road |Russells Hall |Dudley |DY1 2LW Open: Mon -Fri 9.30am -4.30pm |Sat 9.30am -12.30pm also at BILSTON INDOOR MARKET |Mon, Thurs, Fri&Sat STAIRLIFTS &MOBILITY • Stairlifts -Straight &Curved • Mobility Scooters • Wheelchairs • Rise &Recliner Chairs SALES •SERVICE •REPAIRS 01384 356 356 STRAITS NEW &RECONDITIONED STAIRLIFTS FROM £799 NEWSTHURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 5 Concerns over bus services across city Transportbosseshaveex pressedconcernsoverthefuture ofbusservicesfollowingtheintro ductionofthenewWestMidlands Combined Authority’s(WMCA) enhancedpartnership. WolverhamptonCouncil cab inet membersapprovedthe de cisiontojointheWestMidlands
Comedian Jim Davidsonvisited DudleyTownHalllastyearandislooking forwardtoreturning
Help us to raiseawareness of ovariancancersymptoms
Womenare still beingover lookedasovariancancercontin uestodevastateandclaimlives. Progressisnotbeingmadequick enough
I’dbeensufferingwithabloat edtummy,feelingfullquickly,and misdiagnosedwaterinfectionsfor overayear.IvisitedmyGP,butmy symptomswereconfusedasother things,soIkeptputtingupwithit Inthemeantime,myhusband wasdiagnosedwithbowelcancer.
Thiswasashock,butitmademe considermyownhealth,andIre alisedIhadtheclassicsymptoms ofovariancancer.Iwentbackto theGPandIwasdiagnosedwith stage1ovariancancer
I’ve realised so much more needstobedonetosavelives.Ifdi agnosedattheearlieststages,nine in10womenwillsurvive.Buttwo thirdsofwomenare diagnosed late,whenthecancerisharderto treat.TogetherwithTargetOvar
Gettogrips with city building works
Over threemonthsago,the WolverhamptonCouncilofficerin chargeofhighwayswasaskeda simple question:“By aboutwhat date will it againbepossible to cyclefromthecitycentrestraight totherailwaystationie,without eitheramajordetouronroad,or traversing alengthy stretchof payment.”
Despitereminders,there has stillbeennoanswer
Henceitseemsclearthatthe councildoesnotsuperviseroad works on itsown property ade quately, or perhapsatall –they appeartohavenocluewhatis(and isnot)goingon.
Thusitshouldcomeasnosur prisetofrustratedWulfrunians that thetram extension to the trainstationisgoingtotakefive yearsfor700metresoftrack;in
old money, aleisurely 15 inches perday.Northatpedestrianising about200metresofroadinand aroundVictoriaStreetisgoingto takeabout18months(14inches perday).
NorthattheCivicHall’srefur bishmentisgoing to take seven andahalfyears,andbemorethan four-foldoverbudget(ina1930s building,problemswiththeroof, theelectrics,and asbestos,were entirelypredictable).
Northatthe Westside devel opment,inandaroundtheformer market,hasbeenonthedrawing boardfor15years,buttherehas beennodevelopmentwhatsoever, anditisnowbacktosquareone.
Itishightimethatcouncilof ficersgotagriponbuildingworks inthecitycentre.
RobMarris,PennFields
ianCancer,we’recallingforana tionalsymptomsawarenesscam paigns,moretrainingandsupport forGPsandurgentinvestmentin theClinicalNurseSpecialistwork force.
Thiswillleadtoearlierdiag nosisofovariancancer,accessfor alltotreatment,andwidespread improvementsinsupport,notably mentalhealthsupport.
DianeBoothby,onbehalfof TargetOvarianCancerMessage raised laugh
Recently,Iwas travelling alongtheA449intoWolverhamp ton.Theroadwasquitebusy,but Ihadplentyoftimetogettomy hospitalappointment
Iwasfollowingawhitevan Onthebackdoorwasamessage whichread:‘Notoolsorchocolate areleftinthisvehicleovernight’ Ihadbeenalittlefedupasthis wasmy16thvisittohospitalin thelastmonthformytreatment, butthankyoutothecompanyand driverforraisingmyspiritsdur ingthisjourney.
Iwould also like to express mythanksandappreciationtoall thestaffattheDeanesleyCentre inNewCross.Throughmycourse of treatment they have treated me withkindness, consideration andprofessionalismatalltimes. Thankyouallsincerely
MichaelGough,WombourneRemainers
RonGoodall,WordsleyTheway we buyproductsand serviceshas changed dramatically post-COVID and businesses need to adapttoreflectthis. MNADigitalare on hand to provide FREE marketingadvicefor your business Scan theQRcodetofind out moreand book aconsultation with ourexpertteam. DO YOUHAVE APOSTCOVID STRATEGY? MARKETING FREE MARKETING ADVICE - SCAN HERE Or visit: www.mnadigital.co.uk/marketing-consultation/ 01902319730 info@mnadigital.co.uk mnadigital.co.uk
LETTERS CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,20226
getfacts wrong Onceagaininthelastweekor soI’vebeeninmyVictorMeldrew mode(Idon’tbelieveit)inwhat I’mseeingonTVandalsoreading in my morningpaper regarding theBankofEnglandinterveningin buyingUKbondswhichisaform ofIOU. TheBOE were prepared in theirSeptember27statementto purchaseupto£65billion,start ingfromSeptember28uptoOcto ber14attherateof£5billionper dayover13days,notinonedayas someso-calledexpertshavesaid Ihavealsoreadlettersfrom EUremainerstotheeffect.Once againtheEUremainershavegot theirfactswrong,Ihastentoadd andnotforthefirsttime Just becausethe BOEwere preparedtospendthatamountof moneyitdoesn’tmeantheyhave doneso,andasofOctober5have bought£3.7billionofbonds.
Code of Practice: Our policy is to correct er rors as soon as we can. Chronicle Week adheres to the Editors’ Code of Practice, which can be seen at www ipso.co.uk. If you areunhappywith the accuracy of astory, write to The Editor, Chronicle Week, Midland News Association, 51-53 Queen Street, Wol verhampton, WV1 1ES. If we cannot reach aresolution contact Ipso at complaints@ ipso.co.uk or by post at Ipso, c/o Gate House, 1Farring don Street, London, EC4M 7LG. GETINTOUCH By email: chronicleweek@mnamedia.co.uk By post: Readers’ letters Midland News Association 51-53Queen Street Wolverhampton WV1 1ES Letters must include afull name and address. The Editor reserves the right to condense letters. Distribution Areyou experiencing delivery problems with Chronicle Week? Get in touch with our custom er service team today.Email: esstarservice@expressandstar.co.uk. Please include your name, address, postcode and contact number or call freephone 0800 146540 Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm (Callback service available).
Milestone
inschoolrebuild
Anacademyhassteppedupplans foritsstate-of-the-artrebuildwhichis plannedfor2025
Inlate2020,itwasannouncedthat StPeter’sCollegiateAcademyonComp tonRoadWest,Wolverhamptonwasto beoneofthefirstschoolsinthecountry tobecomepartofthenewDfEschool rebuildingprogramme.
Theacademy andThree Spires Trusthavesinceworkedwithcontrac tors to undertake several feasibility studiesontheirsitetodeterminethe bestlocationforthenewschoolbuild ing,whichwillreplacefourofthecurrent seven buildingsonthe school’s siteandwillbelocatedonthesiteof ‘A block’. Kier Construction hasbeen appointedbytheDfEasthemaincontractor.
DanielSherriff,viceprincipal,said: “Theappointment of Kier Construc tionisanimportantmilestoneforthe projectandwearedelightedwiththe progressmadesofarinourjourneytoa newacademybuilding
“AlthoughStPeter’sismuchmore thanthebuildings,itisundoubtedthat movingintoanewbuildingin2025will transformtheeducationweoffertoour studentscurrentlyandinthefuture
“State-of-the-artlearningenvironmentswillbecentraltoourcore business of empowering studentsto becomecurious,independentandproactivemembersofsocietythrougha broadandrichcurriculum,delivered bothinandoutsideoftheclassroom.”
Contractorsareexpectedtocommenceonsitesummer2023,withsubjectscurrentlytaughtinAblockmov ingintotemporaryaccommodationin theautumnofnextyear.
DavidYorke,regionaldirector,Kier Construction Easternand Midlands, said:“We’redelightedtobeappointed bytheDfEtosupportStPeter’sAcademyandThreeSpiresTrusttodevelop thedesign,andultimatelydeliverthis importantnewschoolbuilding.
“Asexpertsindeliveringeducation projects in live school environments, weunderstandtheneedsoftheschool tocontinuetosupporttheirstudents’ education
“Welookforward to playingour partincreatingafirst-classeducation alsettingforpupils,students,staffand communities.”
Shop licencereviewcall afterconcerns by police
Acitycentre shop is to have its premiseslicencereviewedafterpolice raised concerns aboutanti-social be haviourcausedbyalcoholbeingsoldto beggarsandstreetdrinkers.
AnapplicationtoassessTheNewsagentsinSchoolStreet,Wolverhamp ton,wasmadebyWestMidlandsPolice, whoexpressedfearsthestore’sdesignatedpremisessupervisorBaljitSingh Batiyawasnotupholdinglicensingob jectives.
Councilbossesreceivedrepresentationsfromthelicensingauthority,tradingstandardsandpublichealth,who alsoraisedconcerns
Inalettertolicensingchiefs,regulatoryofficerAimeeTaylorfromWest MidlandsPolicesaid:“TheNewsagents,
School Street areserving alcohol to beggars andknown street drinkers whoareintoxicatedonaregularbasis.
“Theneighbourhood team have raisedconcernswithlicensingregardingthispremisesonaregularbasis, andtheimpactthatthishasonthecity centre.”
Itadded:“Thepremisesencourages streetdrinkingandbegginginthearea, whichhasaknock-oneffectincreasing therateofanti-socialbehaviour.
“Policecommunitysupportofficers, alongwithpoliceofficers,arespending themajorityoftheirtourofdutyman agingthisissue.”
Theshop’slicence wasbeing discussedbylicensingbossesatameeting thisweek
We offer afree no obligation home visit and on the spot price within 48 hrs of your call Extra discount for our retired &disabled customers the lot in 5days THE LOCAL SPECIALIST IN BATHROOM REFURBISHMENT We want your choice to be us... “Our company is owned and run by local tradesmen meaning the work is carried out properly and on time. We strive to keep our prices as low as possible in order to keep within the budget of retired, disabled and working families which make up 95% of our customers.” Unit4,CharterfieldShoppingCentre, Charterfield Drive, KingswinfordDY6 7SH 01384 287222 Showroom also at 39 Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 1TW 01902 861908 www.yourchoice-bathrooms.co.uk SHOWROOMS OPEN 9am-5pm 6Days aWeek VATFREE in Qualifying Cases Daytimes & weekend visits apleasure DISABLED SPECIAL Are you having problems getting in and out of your bath? We will remove the bath and fit an easy access low level round, square or oblong cubicle and tile inside, supply a new replacement shower, afolding seat and grab rail ALL FOR ONLY £2150 OCTOBER& NOVEMBER FITTINGDATES NOWBEING RESERVED EXAMPLE FULL JOB FOR £3950 90x90 Quadrant Cubicle with low level tray 15 SQM Wall Tiles Tiled Floor Replacement Shower New Basin &WC EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR OUR RETIRED &DISABLED CUSTOMERS do and run local tradesmen the work is carried out and on time. strive to our as low as in order to within the families up 95% of our customers.” WE ALSO OFFER SUPPLY ONLY, FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY TRADEOPENTO&RETAIL WV1 1JY www.carvers.co.uk ane,Wolve 5770 at WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED For ALL your decorating needs! NEWSTHURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 7
reached
Report by Nathan Rowe
Howthe newrebuildcouldlook according toplanningdesigns
PupilsataWolverhamptonprimaryschoolhave
Councilcrowned topemployer
WolverhamptonCouncilhas been namedemployer of the year by theUKPublicHealth Register(UKPHR).
Thecouncilreceivedtherat ingduetoitsmovetohelpdevel opitspublichealthteam
workofourpublichealthteam. This awarddemonstrateswe arecommittedtoensuringthey havetheskillstheyneedtocarryouttheirvitalroles,forthe benefitofourcity,andcitizens.”
HeadteacherSarahMortonsaid:“Wearesupportingthechild
luvaccinationprogrammeandfeelitis
ble.Thefluvaccinewillhelptoreducetheriskofour childrengettingorspreadingflutofriendsandfamily whoareatgreaterrisk,forexample,grandparentsor peoplewithunderlyinghealthconditions.”
CouncillorJasbirJaspal,cabinetmemberforpublic healthandwellbeing,said:“Flucanbedeadlyandeas ilyspreadbychildrenandadults.Thefreevaccineis thebestwaytoprotectourchildrenandotherfamily members.”
Zonesbid to boost economy
FourBlackCountrysitesareincludedinabidto hostGovernmentinvestmentzonesthatcouldboost theregion’seconomyby£4.7billionayear.
TheWestMidlandsCombinedAuthority(WMCA) hasmadeformalbidsforsixzones,whichwillsee businessesbenefitfromlowtaxesandrelaxedplan ningrulesinabidtoboostgrowth
Politicalandbusinessleadersacrosstheregion saidtheproposalswouldhelp“regenerateandliftup” deprivedareasoftheWestMidlands Investmentzonesareoneofthefewremaining featuresoftheGovernment’smini-budgetannounced byKwasiKwartengbeforehewassackedasChancel lor
TheBlackCountryplansfeatureazonealongthe Wednesbury-BrierleyHill Metroextension,includ inghousingandemploymentinDudleytowncentre, BrierleyHillandLye
Schemesforhousingandindustrialspacehave beenproposedforWednesburyandTipton.
Wolverhampton’sschemecentresarounda‘green innovationcorridor’tothenorthofthecity,aswellas housingandemploymentsitesinthecitycentre
MeanwhileWalsall’sschemelookstocreateem ploymentsitesneartheM6andinthetowncentre, withamixofcommercialandresidentialdevelopment acrossthewiderborough.
WestMidlandsMayorAndyStreet,saidtheregion hadsubmitted“astrongarrayofoptions”totheGov ernment
”Weknowinvestmentzonescanacceleratethe deliveryoftangibleoutcomesforlocalresidents–in cludingboostingemploymentprospects–soI’mlook ingforwardtoworkingwithministerstogetourWest MidlandszonesestablishedASAP,”MrStreetsaid
Judges at thepublichealth awardscommendedtheauthor ityforcreatinganenvironment
Adriverwasluckytoescapeseriousinjuryaf teracarendeduponitsroofonacountrylane
FirecrewsfromBrierleyHillandStourbridge werecalledtothecountrylanenearDudleyon Sunday.Thesilvercarwasfoundonitsroof,with debrisstrewnaboutthearea,andcrewsworked tomakesurethecarwassafe,withthedriver treatedatthesceneandnotfoundtobeseriously injured.
JasbirJaspal, cabinetmember forpublichealthandwellbeing, said:“Iamreallyproudofthe
Director of public health John Denley said:“Receiving thisawardissuchawonderful achievementthatrecognisesthe hardworkandinnovationmobi lisedtoensurewehaveahighly skilledPublicHealthworkforce inthecity.”
���������� ��������������� ������ ����������������� ���� ���� ������� ��������������������������� ��� ���� ������� ���� ����� �� ��� �������� ������������ ��������� �� ��� ������������ ���������� ���� ��� ��������� ������� ���� ������ �� ���� ���� ���� �� ���� ��� ���������� �������� ��������� ������ ���� ������ ��� ������ ������� ��������������������� ������ ������� ���� ������ ������� ���� ������ ������� ���� ������ ������� ���� ��������� �������� �������������� ����� ���� ������ ��� ������� ���� ���������� ��������������� ������ �� ������� ������ ������� �� ���� �� �������� ��������������������������� �� ���� ��� ���������� �������� ��������� NEWSTHURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 9 Youngsters proud to be ‘flu fighters’ Luckyescapefor driver as carrolls
become‘flufighters’afterreceivingfreevaccinations. Thisyearallchildrenfromreceptiontoyearnine atRakegatePrimaryareeligiblefortheflujab,which willbegivenbynursesfromVaccinationUK
f
importantthatasmanychildrenreceivethisaspossi
wherestaffweresupportedto continuallyfocusonprofession al development viathe useof innovative digitaltechnologies –andjoiningpublichealthde velopment coursesand events throughouttheyear.Councillor
Wolverhampton Councilpublichealthteam members
Mariahopes to lift title
Amotherofthreeissettofly outtoFloridatocompeteintheOfficialStrongmanGames.
MariaKrzesinska, from Dudley, will competefor thetitle of ‘World’s StrongestWoman’after qualifyingearlierthisyear.
The41-year-oldwascrowned world champion in theMasters Category(aged40andover)atthe WorldHeavy Events Association WorldChampionshiplatelastyear Schedule
Jugglingtrainingwithworking part-timeshiftsatMcDonald’sand lookingafterthreechildren,Ma riamaintainsabusyschedulebut saysherloveforthesportiswhat keepshergoing.
Shesaid:“Duringthecompetition,there aremultipleevents whichtestyouindifferentways.”
Thetop 10 competitorswill then qualifyfor the final day, whichseesparticipantstacklethe
famousatlasstoneliftandliftand carryahollowed-outVWBeetle weighing267.5kg.
Theeventwillbeheldbetween November11and13inDaytona, FloridaandMarianeedstoraise
£1,000 to coveraccommodation andflights
Maria’sgofundmepagecanbe foundbysearching‘Helpgetme toOSGWorld’sStrongestWoman 2022’
Sadnessas restaurant to closedown
Theownersofa restaurant haveannouncedthebusinesswill closedownattheendofthemonth WallHeathTandoorionHigh StreetistoclosedownonOctober 30,after23yearsofbusiness
Theownersmadethe an
nouncement‘withaheavyheart’ onFacebookcitingillhealthand currentcircumstancesmakingit toodifficulttorunthebusiness
Hundreds of people shared theirsadnessatthenewsonso cialmedia.Theclosureannounce-
mentcomesaftertheownerofthe restaurant was fined£4,000 for breachingfoodandhygienestandardsinSeptember
Aftera follow-up inspection, therestaurantwasgivenafourstarrating
01902319730 info@mnadigital.co.uk mnadigital.co.uk FACT#1: YOUFEELBETTER WHENYOUSMILE. FreedigitalmarketingadviceforallbusinessesintheWestMidlands NOWTHAT’LLPUTASMILEONYOURFACE!
NEWS CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202210
MariaKrzesinskaintrainingfor World’s StrongestWoman
Establishedover40years FreeLargeCarPark Made to MeasureSofas andChairsinvariousDesigns,Fabricand Leather SUITES�BEDS�MATTRESSES�SOFAS�CARPETS�LIGHTING Images shown mayvarysubjecttoavailability 8Stallings Lane,KingswinfordDY6 7HU Tel: 01384295660 OPEN:MON-SAT 10AM -5PM |SUN 11AM -4PM LIFT AND RISE CHAIRSWEWON’T BE BEATEN ON PRICE! MATCHING SOFAS AVAILABLE Mammothmattresssalestartingfrom£99 Savings up to 75% Come and see our amazing offers while stocks last, immediate delivery Free delivery andremoval of your old bedand furniture Up to £1000partexchangeon Sofas andSuites Clearancecontinues across the store
Friendslaunchtoy appeal
Twoseven-year-oldprimaryschool pupilsareleadingatoydonationcampaigntohelpvictimsofdomesticabuse andhomelessness
Best friendsEmily Maher-ButlerandGeorgePerks,bothseven,are donatingthe toys to Wolverhampton
refugecentreTheHaven.Theygavea speechduringtheirmorningassembly atAlderCoppicePrimary,Sedgley,ask ingchildrenandteachersfordonations. Todonate,contactcharlottemayer butler@hotmail.comorthroughhaven refuge.org.uk
Memorycafeopens doors
Amemorycafehasopeneditsdoors tohelpsupportpeoplewithdementia
Thedementiasupportgroup,which operatesinWolverhampton,willmeet onthesecondTuesdayofeverymonth at BilstonSportsand Social Club,on WellingtonRoad,fromnoonto2pm
Councillor LindaLeach,WolverhamptonCouncilcabinetmemberfor adultservicessaid:“Thiswillofferpeo plelivingwithdementia,theirfamilies andcarers,acoupleofhoursoflightre lief,achancetoplaysomegames,meet otherpeopleandhaveacuppa.”
Create extraspace with agardenroom
With
Rydale
that is fullyinsulated,weather tested anddoubleglazedasstandard.
Planning permission is notusually required,soifyou arelooking for agarden room,office,studio, gym, gamesroomorman cave with abar, Rydale canbuild yourbespoke space.
Experience
TheteamatRydalehas awealthof experience andwill spendtimewith you,thoroughlydiscussing youroptions. Offering a10-year insurance backed guarantee, they will never ask foradeposit or stagepayments– with customers only paying afterthe instal lation is complete
Andafterthey’ve left you to enjoy yournew purchase, they won’tjust walk offintothe sunset.Inthe un likelyeventofsomething goingwrong with yourwindows,doors or conserv atoryyou’llbefullycovered forafter care with yourguarantee
Thecompany,which is basedin Halesowen, canalsoassistwithrepairsand maintenanceproblemswith yourcurrent windows, doorsand con-
servatoriesregardlessofwho originally fitted them
Rydale Windows (Manufactur ing) Ltd’sproductsare fabricated ‘in house’,utilising theirown specialist PVCu manufacturingplant.The company hasover37years’experience, andare amajor supplier of quality PVCu installationsofwindows,doors, conservatories, porches, orangeries, warm roofsand fascia andsoffitboards throughoutthe West Midlands
Theteamofexpert fittershavea wealth of experience andare recommended fortheir polite,courteous and tidy approach
Forfurther informationcontact Ry dale Windows (Manufacturing)Lim ited on 0800 9176060orvisit www. rydalewindows.co.uk
One of thelargest manufacturersand installersinthe West Midlandsfor windows,doorsand conservatories, orangeries, porches, fascias,soffits &gu�ering. Window Repairs &Service ReplacementofMisted-Up Sealed Units Locksand General WindowRepairs CALL US NOWFOR AFREE QUOTE ESTABLISHED OVER 38 YEARS DOORS WINDOWS PORCHES CONSERVATORIES SOFFITS&GUTTERING GRP ROOFING TILED WARM ROOF VARIOUS COLOURSAVAILABLE ON ALLOUR PRODUCTS Findout aboutusand ourservicesbyvisi�ng ourwebsite www.rydalewindows.co.uk FREEPHONE0800917 6060 Make your home beautiful!FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE NewGarden Room Ideal forhome office Games room •Man cave Fully Insulatedwith double glazed windowand door as standard No planning permission required. Call formoredetails Rydalehouse,LongLane,Blackheath, Halesowen, B629LS Email: recep�on@rydalewindows.co.uk Mon-Fri09:00-17:00 Sat09:00 -16:00 SunClosed WWW.RONSFURNISHERS.CO.UK WOLVERHAMPTONS PREMIERCARPETOUTLET SAVE £££££££ WITH OUR NEW EXTENSIVE RANGE ONLYAT RON’S FURNISHERS CREATE THE BEDROOM YOUDESIRE Only at Ron’s Furnishers BEDS STARTFROM AS LITTLE AS £129 FREE local delivery within a5 miles radius 7MARSH LANE PARADE, FORDHOUSES WOLVERHAMPTON WV10 6RT Tel01902 783847 or 07419 986828 CARPETS |BEDS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS To help us celebrate our 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY there will be offers on selected items in store so why not visit us today Picturefor illustration purposes only
NEWS CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202212
Emily and George, bothseven,arecollecting toys togiven toTheHaven
many of us spending more time at home in the past twoyears,garden rooms have nowbecome a popularinvestment.
Windows(Manufacturing) Limitedcan installa luxury garden room
Garden rooms provide extra space
COMMERCIAL FEATURE
SUTTONCOLDFIELD 0121 3121276 MERRY HILL SHOWROOM 01384 262 710 SOLIHULLSTUDIO 0121 516 9280 ‡ ARISTOCRAFT KITCHENS&BEDROOMS HAVEBEEN AWARDED SHOWROOMOFTHE YEAR& INDEPENDENTRETAILEROFTHE YEAR 2021 2020 DOUBLE AWARD WINNERS &2021 DOUBLE AWARD WINNERS CELEBRATING 40 YEARSINBUSINESS PROVIDINGQUALITY FITTED KITCHENS BUY NOW AND PAY NEXT YEAR SPREADTHE COST &PAY MONTHLY *o OUR AUTUMN SALE IS NOW ON | CALL US ON 01384 262 710 FORMOREINFORMATION ARISTOCRAFTKITCHENSANDBEDROOMS.CO.UK HALF PRICE KITCHENS ‡ ‡Onkitchen orders over£6500 |°*Afterdeposit is paid *At11.9% APR Representative|°At 5.9% APR Representative ForT&C’spleasesee aristocraftkitchensandbedrooms.co.uk/finance Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Lower Mall, Bus station entrance opposite Poundland TOP PRICES PAID FREE VALUATION NO OBLIGATION TOP PRICES PAID FOR YOUR GOLD AND JEWELLERY IT’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO SELL YOUR GOLD Guardian Jewellery Openinghours –9am -7pm Mon-Sat and 11am -5pm Sundays Established Gold Buyers for over 60 Years WE BUY •Gold Jewellerywith and without hallmarks •Scrap gold •Sovereigns •Krugerands and other foreign gold coins •Gold watches and pocket watches •Asian and Foreign gold •Pre 1947 Silver coins •Diamonds •Platinum •Palladium •Silver GOLD IS AT A RECORD HIGH FEATURE 13 PUMPKIN Pumpkinalongfurry hamster,ownedby10-year-old DarcyMay Dorrington.Described as‘very friendly’, Pumpkinloves escaping from hiscageandgoing on the run.Healso loveseatinghisgreens.Send your petstochronicleweek@mnamedia.co.uk
Newsigntakes pride of place
Thehomeofgreyhoundracingin Wolverhamptonishoping forabusy endtotheyearafterboostingitspres encewithabrand-newstadiumsign.
MonmoreGreen,alsoknownasthe LadbrokesStadium,willnowbemore visibletorailusers passing through thecity,havingupdateditstowerblock withastrikingbrightredlogo
Thetrack –alsohometoWolves Speedway,isgearingupforanexciting finalcoupleofmonthsof2022
MonmorerecentlyhostedaWear ItPinkBreastCancerfundraiserMore charityeventsare on thecalendar alongwiththemednightsofgreyhound racingoverthefestiveperiod
StadiummanagerPaulMasonsaid: “Wearedelightedtohavethenewsta diumsigninplacewhileweaimtocon tinuetoprovideanexcellentnightout forcustomersasweseeouttheyear.
“Thepast12monthshaveseenus makestrongprogressaftertheimpacts of Covid-19 andthe newtowersign bringsawelcomefreshlook.”
The newMonmoreStadiumsign
‘Extreme’ financial risk
DudleyCouncil’sfinancialrisksta tushasbeenratedas‘extreme’aftera reportshoweda£13.5millionshortfall. Acouncil report says:“Cabinet shouldnotethatitisstillearlyinthe financialyearandthattheforecastis uncertain.Thecorporateriskregister
recognises theriskthatthe council maybeunabletosetand/ormanageits budgetsoastomeetitsstatutoryobli gationswithintheresourcesavailable Inviewoftheworseningoutlook,this riskhasbeenelevatedtothemaximum ratingof25(Extreme).”
AEGMotorhomes, Birmingham Street, Stourbridge, DY81JE. Call us on 01384848 439 or visit our website www.aegmotorhomes.co.uk Please ask amember of our sales team forfull T&C ourbridge. * 176reviews LowAPR Finance available. FREE Motorhomestarter kit TopPricePaid Forpart exchange. Huge savings againstabsolutely all motorhomes and campervans. Service ation* OFF Stockists of Sherbourne Rise &Recline Chairs and Suites CACUSTFREEOMER REARRPARKAT Pargeters 3Floors of fine furniturefrom today’sleading manufacturers High Street,Stourbridge Tel: 01384 394176 www.pargetersfurniture.co.uk FAMILYRUN FOR 90 YEARS Themost competitive prices in the Midlands on all leading brands PRICE MATCH POLICYON ALL LEADING BRANDS FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 50 MILES Nevada PetiteFabric Electric Riser Recliner Keswick Petite Fabric Recliner Keswick Royale Leather Recliner Autumn Event Deals NowOn! Rise & Recliners are VAT exempt Keswick PetiteFabric Electric Riser Recliner
NEWS CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202214
upsevenpercent
introubleintheworstaffectedarea,
MPs, councillorsand membersof thecommunityjoinedawrestlingclub tomarkitsgoldenanniversary Thedayofcelebrationwasheldat WolverhamptonWrestlingClub’sbase attheGuruNanakSatsangGurdwarain FallingsPark WolverhamptonNorth East MP JaneStevensonwasoneoftheguests,
havingsupportedtheclubsincebecom ingMPforthearea.
Therewas aspecial
madebyheadcoachRanjitSinghtothe foundersoftheclub,aswellassome oftheyoungtalentandthelaunchofa newcharitablefundinthenameofBob byBansal,amemberoftheclubwho diedlastyear
DELIVERY, INSTALLATIONAND RECYCLINGAVAILABLE ONALLAPPLIANCES SMEG BELLINGSTOVES B r i gd e S t GreenLn A34 Walsal l Rd THE RANGE HUGE FREE CAR PARK EMPIRE KITCHENS &APPLIANCES HUGE DISPLAYOF RANGE COOKERS WASHING MACHINES WINE COOLERS GASCOOKERS ICEBOX FRIDGES DISHWASHERS SLIMLINE DISHWASHERS UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATION WASHER DRYERS ELECTRIC COOKERS DUMICROWAVES AL FUEL COOKERS CHESTFREEZERS AMERICAN FRIDGE FREEZERS RETROFRIDGE FREEZERS FROST FREE FREEZERS LARDER FRIDGES Opening Times Mon to Sat 9am-5.30pm Sunday 10am -4pm CALL: 01543 502536 @empireappliances @empirekitchens Unit 3Venture Centre (Nexttothe Range Warehouse) Green Lane, Cannock,WS110JJ www.empireappliances.co uk Email: les@ pi pli .uk KITCHENS •Freedesign and Measure service •Supply only or Full fitting service available •Finance available •Award winning Designer Winner of Cannock Chase Small Business of the Year 2022 from Cannock Chase Chamber of Commerce MULTI AWARD WINNING Est1997 CHECKUSOUT ONLINE AT derosaroofing.co.uk CALL US ON: 01902897111 AFTER De Rosa INSTALLATIONS LTD BEFORE •NOMORE MOSS OR ALGAE •NOCHIPPINGS •LOW MAINTENANCE •PROVEN PERFORMANCE OVER 50 YEARS •TRAINED REGISTERED INSTALLERS •ENVIRONMENTALLYFRIENDLY •ALL WORK GUARANTEED NO MORE FLAT ROOF WORRIES EVER! ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS FORALL PENSIONERS INCREASE THE THERMAL EFFICIENCY OF YOUR HOME CALL USTODAYTOFIND OUT MORE NEWSTHURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 15 Rise in ‘ailing’ businesses Thenumberofailingbusinessesin WestMidlandshasrisensharply,new figuresshow.Expertshavecreateda ‘Red Flag Alert’ to highlight firms in dangerofgoingtothewall. InDudleythereare534businesses indistress–upfourpercentfromApril toJune,Wolverhamptonisupbyfour percentto1,724andWalsallhas1,453,
Propertyandrealestateisapar ticularissue,with28percentoffirms
Dudley Golden dayatwrestling club
presentation
RanjitSingh
with guests, wrestlers and invited guests to mark50years
Taking plunge inaidofcharity
AscubadivinggroupfromDudley hascompleteda24-hourdivetoraise moneyforChildreninNeed.
TheDudleyDolphin Scubaand SnorkellingClubhasraisedmorethan £1,300forthecharitywiththeirambitiouschallenge,whichwasheldunder thewaterofNethertonReservoir
Chairman JohnLunntookthe plungefirst,accompaniedbyaPudsey Bear.Debbie Roberts, an NHS office managerfromEdgbaston,tookpartin thedivealongside herhusband Carl, divingfourtimesforanhoureach.
Debbie said:“It went really well. Theclubisamazing,everyonelikesto dotheirbit
“GaryWalkerfromtheclubdidany jobgoing,andeverybodywasjoining in.It’sjustreallynicetogetthecommunityinvolved.”
Debbiestarteddivingthreeyears agowithCarl,butwasforcedtostop whenthepandemichit.Shethenqual ifiedasanoceandiverinOctober2020 andasadivinginstructorinJanuary thisyear
“Iabsolutelylovebeingunderwater,”Debbiesaid,“It’ssorelaxing.It’s likeadifferentworld
“Youseecoralsandwrecks,soyou learnallabouthistory
“IworkfortheNHS,andIfindthis sorelaxingandtherapeutic.”
RyanNokes,fromStourbridge,or ganisedtheevent,andwasthereforthe whole24hourstoensurethingsran smoothly
The30-year-old said:“We just wanted to do somethinggood.We wantedtochallengeourselvesand24 hoursofdivingisachallenge
“Thedivehadatimetable,soitwas doneinshifts.Around35peoplefrom theclubtookpartanditwasateameffort.”
Todonate,searchDudleyDolphin onJustGiving
400 jobs in storeatAldi aheadoffestive season
Aldiissettocreate400jobsacross theWestMidlandsand Staffordshire aheadofthefestiveperiod.
Thesupermarketislookingtofill temporaryand permanent positions initsstorestohelpreplenishstockand provide additional assistancetocus tomersduringthefestiveperiod.
Thefirmsaidithadabout170va canciesintheWestMidlandsand230 acrossStaffordshire.
In addition,Aldiisrecruitingfor morethan850rolesacrossits11Re gionalDistributionCentresaroundthe UK
KellyStokes,recruitmentdirector atAldiUK,said:“Thisyearwe’rerecruiting morepeoplethaneverover theChristmas period to supportthe
growingnumberofcustomersthatare switchingtoAldi.”
Storeassistants earn aminimum hourlyrateofupto£10.50nationally and£11.95insidetheM25
Aldi,nowthecountry’sfourthlarg estgrocerychain,continuestoexpand itsUKpresence.Itisontracktoinvest morethan£15millioninnewandup graded stores across theWestMid landsthisyearaloneandissettoopen 16morestoresnationwide,includingin Sedgley,and create 2,000 permanent newrolesbeforetheendoftheyear.
Therehavealsobeenextensions totheGoldthornHillstoreinWolverhampton.
Forinformation,andtoapply,see aldirecruitment.co.uk
To quaySe s deSp c al Epdf THE POLAR EXPRESS &THE SEA LIFE SANTAEXPERIENCE Departing Sat10Dec ‘22 On this exciting break we visit the Sea LifeCentre, wherewemeet Santa at our exclusivegrotto, and see all the underwater creatures too! Next,weboard ThePolar Expressonthe Wensleydale Railway forhot chocolate and cookies, andmaybe asingalong too! Your breakincludes Return coach travel from Dudley&Wolverhampton Overnight stay at aselected 2or3-starhotel with breakfast Excursion to the Sea LifeCentre, witha visit to see Santa and agift at our exclusivegrotto JourneyaboardThe PolarExpressonthe WensleydaleRailway (including cookies, hotchocolate andagift from Santa) Upgrade to aPremium Seatfor £15pp 2Days by Coach only £154 Single Supplement £35 TORQUAY SEASIDE SPECIAL Departing Mon 20 Feb‘23 Awonderful five-daybreak to enjoythe delights of Torquayand the charms of the English Riviera including excursions to exploreidyllicDartmouth andhistoric Plymouth plus ascenic drivethrough Dartmoor National Park. Your breakincludes Return coach travel from Dudley&Wolverhampton 4nights at the 2-star Trecarn Hotel, Torquaywith dinner &breakfast Entertainment every evening 2for 1bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks Free excursions to Dartmouth &Plymouth Optional excursion to Dawlish &Teignmouth (£9pp) 5Days by Coach only £184 Single Supplement £70 in association with Formoreinformation or to book, please call: or visit online at: 033numbersare free within inclusiveminutes packages otherwisestandard ratesapply Operated by JustGoHolidays Ltdtrading asNational Holidays.Coach package holidays and short breaks aresubject to Nat onal Hol days terms and conditions. Your bookingis protectedbyBonded Coach Holidays (BCH)and the Association of BondedTravel OrganisersTrustLimited(ABTOT); this is agovernment approvedconsumer protection scheme.Tours offered subjecttoavailability and governmentguidelines.Errorsand om ssions excepted.Prices perperson, based on twopeople sharing adouble/twin room. Callsto033 numbersare free within inclusive minutes packages otherwise standardrates apply 03332 342 529 nationalholidays.com/WOL Quote WOL erhamptonChronic Your Chronicle 30 coastalcottages.co.uk 01437 765 765 DEPOSIT BOOK 2023 NOW
Report by Eleanor Lawson
NEWS CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202216
Carl and DebbieRobertsfromEdgbaston, takepartinthe challenge
Debbie comes up forair
Chip shop frying high again
TheoGavriel, Theo Kyriacou,JasonNicolaouandAntonio Zammuto
Theownersofa chip shop have sharedtheirdelightatthesuccessof theirrestaurantreopening.
NewbridgechipshoponNewbridge Crescent,Wolverhampton,reopened onOctober17,afterclosingonFather’s Daywhenitsfishfryingrange‘packed
in’. Followingalongerthanplanned closureofalmostfourmonths,thebusinesshasnowfinallyreopened
TheNewbridgestoreisownedby bestfriendsTheoKyriacouandTheo Gabriel. They ownfourIslandHouse shops.
Newknife surrenderbin
Aknifesurrender binhas been putinplaceoutside aWolverhamptonchurch.ThebinoutsideStPeter’s Churchisthetenthtobesetupinthe region
Thereare others in HeathTown, Dudley,Bilston,Stourbridge,Halesow-
enandOldburyaspartoftheWestMid landsPoliceandCrimeCommissioner’s (PCC)worktoinstallbinsacrossthe region
Aspokesmansaid:“Oncedeposited inthebin,abladewillbesecureuntilit isremovedbyprofessionals.”
l UPVC Windows &Doors l Bi-Folding Doors l Composite Doors l PatioDoors l Conservatories l Conservatory Roof Conversions l Residence 7& 9Casement Windows l Sash Box WindowsatTrade Prices wtwd2012@gmail.com Mon-Fri 09.00-16.00, Saturdays -byAppointment Only (please call Mon-Fri to book an appointment) We install onlythe highestquality branded productbut at “true valuefor moneyprices” £4,995FROM£2,000FROM £2,800FROM VISIT OUR NEWWEBSITE www.epicconservatories.com 01384476989or08000 88 7070 OAKSTREET TRADINGESTATE, QUARRYBANKDY5 2JQ WINDOWS&CONSERVATORIESLTD EPIC 6WINDOWS, ANY SIZE IN WHITE UPVC, (Fully fitted withone openingwindow. T&C’sapply) COMPLETE CONSERVATORIES PORCHES WINTER DEALSNOW ON !! WINDOWSFROM£2,000FULLYFITTEDBYOUROWNTEAM.... Weareareoperatingsafedistancepracticeandtakeeverycarewithsafetyofourcustomersandstaff •Weare afamilyrun local business you can trust •When you arearranging quotes, makesureyou get one from us, free withnoobligation
NEWS CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202218
Aboxingcharity whichhas been turneddowninabidtobuyaderelict mission church building,claimsthe DioceseofWorcesterisputtingprofit overpeople
PaulGough,fromPrioryParkBox ing Charity, said the property, which hasbeenderelictfordecades,couldbe converted into aboxingclubtohelp combat anti-social behaviourand a communityhubtohelptheelderly.
Buthefearsanewbidbydevelopers toreplacethebuildinginWren’sNest withflatscouldbeaknockoutblow.
Thetroubledestatehas been be siegedbyanti-socialbehaviourandun employmentandPaulsaidlocalswere cryingoutforacommunitybuilding
Thediocesejabbedbackthat“obligations”undertheCharities’Actmeant thechurchhadtoaccepta“considera blyhigheroffer”.
Paul,whorunsthePrioryParkBox ingGymonPrioryRoad,said:“Wewant tohave itforpropercommunity use becauseontheestatethereisnothing andtheyarecryingoutforthatbuilding thatcouldbeusedtosolvetheproblem Itwouldbeespeciallygoodtosortout theanti-socialbehaviour.
“Ontheestateweknowthereisa
problemwithlonelinesswiththeelderlyandtherearedisabledpeoplewho wantaspacetogather.There’salotof thingsthecommunitywantwhichthis buildingcouldserve.”
Labour councillor Kieran Casey saidthechurchrefusingtoselltothe boxingcharitywasa“massivemissed opportunity”todo“somethingpositive inthecommunity”.
ADioceseofWorcesterspokesman said:“Thesaleoftheformermission churchwasanopenprocess.Wemet withCouncillorCaseyandtheboxing clubtodiscussapotentialbid,andto understandwhattheywereabletooffer.
“Whilstdoingso,anofferwasreceived that wassignificantlymore thantheboxingclubhadindicatedthey mightbeabletoraise.
“Withour obligationsunder the Charities’Act,weneededtoactinthe bestinterestsofthecharityandaccept thisconsiderablyhigheroffer,particu larlyasthepotentialpurchaserhasexpressedadesireforthesitetoinclude somecommunityuse.”
Winter plan is launched to free up hospital beds
Adraftplantokeepmorevulnerableadultsoutofhospitalduringthe wintermonthshasbeendrawnupby healthandsocialcarebosses.
WolverhamptonCouncil’s Winter Plan Summary2022-23 also looksat ways of enablingmorepeopletobe discharged from hospital in orderto receivesupportathomeorinacareenvironment
Ameetingofthecouncil’sfulfilled adultlives scrutiny panellast week heardanoutlineoftheschemesinplace to implement thenecessary levels of careforadultsinthecomingmonths.
Director of adultsocialservices
BeckyWilkinsonsaid:“TheNHSwinter periodrunsfromOctoberthroughto March,sothat’sthetimeperiodweare
referringto.Everywinter,thehealth departmentlookatwhattheycalltheir ‘bedsdeficit’tosee howmanybeds theythinktheyaregoingtoneedtofree upforthewinterperiod,andinWolver hamptonatthemomentwearelooking ataround52beds
“Wehaveworkedwithour colleaguesinhealthtolookatambulance delays,admissionavoidanceandwhat wecandotosupportGPpractices
“Intermsofwhatwearedoingre garding social care,we’re lookingat howwe cansupportdischarge from hospital
“ThisisanannualnarrativeandI wouldreallyliketochangesomeofthat fromnextyearsowestarttolookat hospitaladmissionavoidance.”
Chance to win £250 CASH BACK UP TO WINA WEEKEND BREAK IN OUR PRIZE DRAW FINANCE AVAILABLE BLACK FRIDAY EVENT VISIT THE SHOWROOM FORHUGESAVINGS THIS WEEKENDONLY IMPROVING HOMES FOR OVER 38 YEARS *Termsandconditionsapply.Seewebsitefordetails As aspecialistcompany we canoffer youall theexperience gained from 1000’s of successfulinstallations. Look what our customershavetosay 9.82/10 True FamilyRun Company Offering acomplete service from Startto Finish 34 Years in Business Based in the heart of Staffordshire Free design service witha no obligation quotation Full Monty £11,995 11TH,12TH &13TH NOVEMBER 198-204 Walsall Road Bridgtown, CannockStaffs WS11 OJL. webinfo@rbwindows.co.uk 01543 467146 BlackFridayEvent Open Times Friday-Sunday10am-4pm COMPOSITE DOOR OFFER From £1,190* WINDOW OFFER FREE UPGRADE to 40mm Triple Glazing* SOLID WARM ROOF 3m x3m £5,995* Conservatory Offer ORANGERY OFFER 3.5m x4m £20,995* NEWSTHURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 19 Buildingsaleblow floorsboxing club
Report by RichardAshmore
PaulGoughandprotesters.Image: Sam Singer/ Magnus News
Zero hygienerating
Afoodbusinesshasscoredthelow estpossiblehygieneratingforastring offailuresincludingnohotwater
Zion Crossroads Kitchen, at 17 ShowellRoad, Wolverhampton, has receiveda‘zero’ratingfromtheFood StandardsAgencyand told itsclean liness andcondition of facilities and building,aswellasmanagementoffood safety,bothneedmajorimprovement
Effortshavebeenmadetocontact ZionCrossroadsKitchen,includingvis itingtheaddress
Wheninspectorsvisitedlastmonth theyfoundnohotwateratthepremises astheboilerhadnotbeenswitchedon, whilepoolingbloodwasalsofoundin thebottomofarawmeatandfishfridge
alongwithgrease, debris andblack mouldintherawpreparationroom
Bare plaster andwood,damaged andmissing wall tilesand damaged floorsurfaceswerealsofound.
Otherfailings includeddamaged electricalsockets,nostockcontrolin placewithraw meat and fishstored with no indication of shelf-life,no meansofcheckingfood wasbeing maintainedatcorrecttemperatures,a drainagepipewithplasticbagstocap itoff–somethingdeemedinsufficient topreventratsgettinginandnoproce durestomanageallergens
WolverhamptonCouncil said a re-inspectionwasduetotakeplacein threeweeks’time.
RoyalMailstaff strike goes on
“Weallknowwe’reintherightand
usenjoylosingmoneyorbeingouton
aboutourtermsandconditions.”
Union bosses have accusedRoy alMailofplanningstructuralchange, whichwouldeffectivelyseeemployees insecurejobsturnedintoa“financially precariousworkforceovernight”–and accusedthechiefexecutiveofside-step pingtalkstoavertaction
Thecompanysaidithadannounced lossesof£219milliononOctober14in thefirsthalfoftheyear–anddemon stratedthe“urgentneed”forchange, withthestrikeactionpotentiallycaus ing“operationalrestructuringandjob losses”
Surgery
Shesaid:“Thetwooptionspresent
CouncillorFosteradded:“Iamreal lydisappointedforpatientsofHighOak butalsoforthepopulationofPensnett Istandbythevisionforastate-of-theartfacilityandIwillcarryon
forone.”
Find us at… Unit 6, DarwinHouse, Second Avenue, DudleyInnovation Centre, Kingswinford DY6 7YB Call us on… Showroom 01384389107 | Stuart 07947356038 | Steve 07478312439 Email -sbscarpetandflooring@gmail.com ♦ Free choose at home service ♦ Free uplift &disposal ♦ Free door adjustments ♦ We will move your heavy furniturefor no additional costs ♦ 1yearfitters guarantee ♦ Quality &professionalism Guaranteed ♦ Brand new showroom nowopen with 100’sofsamples
Peoplebravedtherainandtookto picketlinesacrosstheBlackCountry asthelong-runningdisputewithRoyal Mailoverpayandconditionscontinues Membersofthe Communication WorkersUnion (CWU)gatheredout side theSun Street depotinWolver hamptonandatotherlocationsacross theregion,includingtheKingswinford DeliveryOfficeonMossGrove DaveJones,secretaryoftheWol verhamptonanddistrictCWUbranch, said:“Therehasbeenafantasticturn out.
whatwewanttoseeisanegotiated settlementtoendthedispute.Noneof
strike.It’snotjustaboutpayeither,it’s
NEWS CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202220
RoyalMailstrikers outsidethe Sun Street,Wolverhampton, depot
fightcontinues Adeterminedcouncillorhasvowed tokeepfightingforadoctors’surgery inherward. HighOakSurgeryinPensnettwas relocatedtoBrierleyHilltomakeway foraCovidtestingcentrein2020and hasnotreopenedinitshometown. CouncillorJudyFosterlauncheda petitiontosaveHighOakSurgeryfor Pensnett,whichhundredsbacked.But shehashitoutatproposalsforanew sitethatdonotincludebuildinganew facilityinPensnett
ed–forthesurgerytoremaininBrier leyHillandamainserviceprovidedin BrierleyHillwithsomeservicesprovid edinvenuesaroundPensnettsuggests thereisnonewmoneyfromgovern mentforthis.”
fighting
TheWestMidlandsMayorhasde clinedapayriseduetothecostofliving
Andy Street said he wasoffered a£16,000
mendedbytheIndependentRemuner
acceptinthecurrenteconomicclimate. Hesaid:“It’sverystraightforward,at thistimewhensomanypeoplearefac ingchallengesintheirpersonalfinanc es,itjustseemswrongformetotake what’sactuallyaprettysubstantialpay
Acouplecelebratedtheirdiamond anniversarybygoingbacktothepub wheretheyfirstmet62yearsearlier Meg,83,andMichaelGough,87,of Wynn Road,Wolverhampton,met at theHollybushinPennRoadwhiledoing the‘hokeycokey’ Twoyears later, on October20, 1962thecouplemarriedatStPhilip’s
ChurchinBradmore,Wolverhampton Meg, aretired NHS clerical worker, said:“Wegotmarriedlocal,wepicked alovelyhousebetweenourtwoin-laws sowehadaccesstoourfamilies,itreal lyworkedoutquitewell.
“Wehadsuchwonderfulholidays, wetravelledforourholidaysquitea bit.”
Est1997 CHECKUSOUT ONLINE AT derosaroofing.co.uk CALL US ON: 01902897111 AFTER De Rosa INSTALLATIONS LTD BEFORE •NOMORE MOSS OR ALGAE •NOCHIPPINGS •LOW MAINTENANCE •PROVEN PERFORMANCE OVER 50 YEARS •TRAINED REGISTERED INSTALLERS •ENVIRONMENTALLYFRIENDLY •ALL WORK GUARANTEED NO MORE FLAT ROOF WORRIES EVER! ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS FORALL PENSIONERS INCREASE THE THERMAL EFFICIENCY OF YOUR HOME CALL USTODAYTOFIND OUT MORE NEWSTHURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 21 Mayordeclines £16k increase
crisis
salary increase,as recom
ationPanel,butsaiditseemedwrongto
increase.” Romancesparked by dance
Diamond wedding couple Megand Michael Gough
Thousandsofpeopleturnedoutto
Theannualfestivaloflightswas
Morethan11,000turnedoutforthe
freeeventonSaturdaynight,hostedby TheEliasMattuFoundationinassociationwithF9events
Acouncilspokesmansaid:“Thank youtothethousandsofresidentswho cametoenjoyfantasticentertainment, lightsswitch-onandfireworksdisplay.”
Councillor
s eo Wgh Weekend Epd SCARBOROUGH WHITBY&HISTORIC YORK Departing Mon 20 Feb‘23 Scarborough is the perfect destination forour five-daygetaway,belovedfor its pretty beaches, fabulous attractions, and classic charm! On this delightful break we enjoyafull excursion programme, which includes visits to the seaside town of Whitby and visit the historic city of York Your breakincludes Return coach travel from Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge &Wolverhampton 4nights at aselected hotel in Scarborough with dinner &breakfast 2for 1bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks Entertainment every evening Excursions to Goathland, Whitby&York Optional excursion to Beverley(£7pp) 5Days by Coach only £149 Single Supplement £60 ISLE OF WIGHT WEEKEND Departing Fri 24 Feb‘23 Letuswhisk youaway to the Isle of Wightfor a perfect weekend to relaxand rejuvenate.Tailored forthose who seek adventurebythe sea and have adesiretoexplore! With an included visit to the historic town of Newport and an optional ‘Round the Island’ tour Your breakincludes Return coach travel andferrycrossings from Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge&Wolverhampton 3nights at the Channel View Hotel, Sandown with dinner &breakfast Entertainment on one evening Excursion to Newport Optional excursion to Cowes, Yarmouth &Ventnor (£10pp) 4Days by Coach only £139 Single Supplement £45 in association with Formoreinformation or to book, please call: or visit online at: 033numbersare free within inclusiveminutes packages otherwisestandard ratesapply Operated by JustGoHolidays Ltd. Coach package holidays and short breaks aresubject to Just Go!Holidays terms and conditions. Your booking is protectedbyBonded CoachHolidays (BCH)and the Association of Bonded Travel OrganisersTrustLimited (ABTOT); this is agovernmentapprovedconsumer protection scheme. Toursoffered subjecttoavailabilityand government guidelines.Errorsand omissions excepted. Prices perperson, based on twopeople shar ngadouble/twin room.Callsto033 numbersare free within inclusiveminutes packages otherwise standard ratesapply 03332 342 529 justgoholidays.com/WOL Quote WOL erhamptonChronic Your Chronicle Areyoumakingthe mostofyoursavings? It’sneverbeenmoreimportanttofind therightsavingsaccounttohelpyou getthemostoutofyourmoney. Wehavearangeofproductstosuit yourneeds,nomatterwhereyou'reat onyoursavingsjourney. Tofindoutmore,visit dudleybuildingsociety.co.uk/savings /personal-savings Pop-up tiphailed ‘success’ Apop-upwastetipinDudleyhas beenjudgedasuccess.ThetipatLister Roadgaveresidentsachancetodis poseofhouseholdwasteandrecycling. Morethan250bookingsweremade andisnowsettobeamonthlyevent It hasnow been confirmedthatthe pop-uptipswillacceptmattressesand householdfurniture.
Shaz Saleem,Dudley Councilcabinet member forpublic realm,saidwhileithadbeenasuccess, he still wanted to address questions aboutthetipforfutureevents. NEWS CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202222 11,000 attend Diwali event
celebrateDiwaliwithentertainment,a lightswitch-onandfireworks
celebratedatPhoenixPark,offDudley RoadinBlakenhall.
SistersHarper, eight,andLolaMoran,11, of Wolverhampton
26HighStreet, Brockmoor, BrierleyHill,DY53JA 8BurcherGreen,Comberton, Kidderminster,DY103AZ.01384 572484 10am-10pm(Mon-Sat) 12noon-9pm(Sun) 57HighStreet, Brockmoor, BrierleyHillDY53JA MANY,MANY MORE FIREWORKSINSTORE � SPARKLERS AVAILABLE MIX&MATCH BUY 1GET 1FREEONALL FIREWORKS CashMachine/PayPoint NowavailableNationalLottery www.fletcherdrinks.co.uk ScanningtheQRCode,willshowyouthefireworkswearestocking SELECTIONBOXES CAKES ROCKETS ROMANCANDLES ANDFOUNTAINS FROM £17.50 TO £100+ FROM £8 TO £150 FROM £10 TO £100 FROM £6 TO £20 LARGEVARIETYOF SELECTIONBOXES &FIREWORKSFIREWORKS@FLETCHERS 01562 747957 ALL HARDY’SVR &NOTTAGE HILL 3FOR £11 ONLY WHEN YOUBRINGTHE PAPERIN It’s Your fantastic 4page featuretokeep youentertained... Time! Competition Includes QUIZZES PUZANDZLES.
Surname
2ALIRSPRDWO11ioTr0.t1ac.Tt9io.Rr8ta.Ss7is.Mm6da.Ee5Nos4.onNe3.wnFa2.rfTu1. shPu6.p1to.A15lea.P14upSo3.s1od.N12enOx:ontioludsorywKeONSHTRU
1ALIRSPRDWOsoPe0.p1ee.Kk9Mil8.amTe7.eat.Hh6as.Ll5oe.Nn4ai.Gg3un.L2alDi1. llFe6.f1if.T15ftGi4.g1wi.T13ntTe2.t1us.O11:ontioludsorywKeONLIMIL
Only £115 (noVAT to pay) Per person for couples, Mirror Wills. Single Wills£120 (noVAT to pay) Ahome visit at aconvenient time For information and appointment call 0845 678 7010 Mobile: 07771 992717 Wills,Trusts,Lasting PowersofAttorney, Will Storage, Estate Planning and Guardianship Trusts Goodwills also offer probate services Members of the Society of Will Writers There is one small job that you have been meaning to do for years Goodwills Legal Services Ltd •www.goodwillsmidlands.co.uk ���� ���� ���� ProbityMortgage Services LTD, trading as ProbityMortgage Services is an appointed representativeofHLPartnership Limited, which is authorised and regulated by theFinancial Conduct Authority. Registered in England no: 12123783. Registered Office: 48 Newcomen Way, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5U ��� ������������ �� ���� ���������� ���� ������� ������ �� �� ���� ���� �� ������ ���� �� ������ ���� ����������� ����� �� �������� ���� �������� �������� ✓ ��������� �������� �������� ✓ ���� ������������ ✓ ������� �� ��������� ✓ ���������� ������ �� ����������������� ���� �� ��������� ������������������������ �������� ����������������� ���������������� ������������� ���������� ������ �������� �� ������� ��������� ����������� ������ ���� ������������� ����������������������� ����������������� ��� ������ �� ��������������������������������� ��� ���������� ������ ���� �� �� ����������� ������������ ������������ ������ �������������������������� OPENING TIMES:Sat 10am-3pm, Sun closed, Mon 10.30am-4pm,Tues10.30am -4pm, Wedclosed, Thurs 10.30am -4pm, Fri10.30am -3pm.01384 262622 1HIGHOAK, PENSNETT,DY5 4LA MANY FIREPLACES/STOVES ON DISPLAY FIREPLACES &STOVESBY WarmWelcome •Marble Fireplaces •Solid Wood Surrounds Made To Measure •Valor Centre •Flavell •Portway Stoves •Broseley Stoves •Elgin&Hall Stockists •Gas Stoves •Electric Stoves •Solid Fuel FREE 3 HOURS PARKING OPPOSITE • Marble • Solid • Valor • Flavell • Portway Stoves SANDFORDCARPETS FABRICBARN 128TRYSULLROAD, BRADMORE, WOLVERHAMPTON WV37JF TELEPHONE: 01902335599 www.sandfordcarpetsandcurtains.co.uk CREATING BEAUTIFULHOMES FOROVER 30 YEARS BE INSPIRED SANDFORD CARPETS WOLVERHAMPTONS PREMIUM CARPET OUTLET WORDSPIRAL 1 CLUES: 1. Clock face 2. Breathing organ 3. Acquire 4. Christmas 5. Whip 6. Qualityofbeing hot 7. Groupofplayers 8. Dairyproduct 9. Retain 10.Currency of Mexico 11.Expel 12.Camper’sshelter 13.Treepart14. Apresent 15.Petty quarrel 16.Cut or knock down Keyword clue: Number Wordspirals CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202224 SERSWAN
PUZZLES WORDSPIRAL 2 CLUES: 1. Denselayerofgrass 2. Youngdeer 3. Noble gas 4. Organofsmell 5. Cheesetype 6. Unmarriedwoman 7. Celestialbody 8. Tumult 9. Discretion 10.Group of three11. Adultmalecattle12. Signals agreement13. Broth14. Entreaty 15.Atthe summit 16.Shove Keyword clue:
Starting from 1, fill in thegrid in aclockwisedirection with four-letterwords.The last letter of each word becomesthe firstletterofthe next word.Ifyou have correctly filled in thegrid thereshouldbeaseven-letterkey word reading across from 8.
38 -41Princess Street, Wolverhampton WV11HD 01902428486www.tahenn.comMembers of theNationa AssociationofJewellers DO YOUWANT TO SELL YOUR... Jewellery&Watch repairs, Jewellerydesign, Valuations Unwanted andbrokenjewellery? Pocket watches? Chains?War medals? Siliverware FORCASH The metalprices areattheir HIGHEST. Make themost of it! Pumpkins,winterhangingbaskets,bedding plants,shrubs,springbulbs,plantedbowls beautifulfreshflowersforalloccasions Nowinstockat webstersbeautiful Winterhangingbaskets atfantasticprices Visitourmarketshopwithlocally producedvegetables,fruits,eggs, preservespetfoodshop Tel:01384396517 73BridgnorthRoad, StourbridgeDY83PZ SANDFORDCARPETS FABRICBARN 128TRYSULL ROAD,BRADMORE, WOLVERHAMPTONWV3 7JF TELEPHONE: 01902335599 www.sandfordcarpetsandcurtains.co.uk Only at Sandford Carpets RUG SALE NOW ON ALLSTOCKRUGS SandfordCarpets &Curtains Creating Beautiful Homes ForOver30Years Wolverhampton’s Premium Carpet Outlet TO ADVERTISECALL01902 313131 25 Thefollowing eventsall occurred in ayear in living memory. Canyou guessthe year? Remember When PUZZLES SERSWAN799.1.452193.7.94.1.288191. 1 2 3 4 1. TheUS Navy’s guided-missilecruiser USS VincennesshotdownanIranian airbus 2. AFishCalledWanda proved amassive cinema hit 3. Toprateincometax wascut from 60 to 40% 4. Paddy Ashdownwas electedleaderofthe new SLDparty,later renamed theLiberalDemocrats 1. Christian Dior’sNew Look wasunveiled in Paris 2. Al Caponedied 3. British rule in Indiacametoanend 4. Harold Wilson joinedthe Cabinetatthe ageof31 1. TheMousetrap opened in London 2. RichardNixon went on TV to deny misusing funds 3. An English translation of Anne Frank’sdiary waspublished 4. Elizabeth Taylor marriedMichaelWilding 1. Hong Kong reverted to Chinese sovereignty 2. Katrinaand theWaveswon theEurovision Song Contest 3. TheEnglish Patientwon nine Oscars 4. Bill Clintonwas inaugurated as US presidentfor asecond term
Three/Four Wheel Walkers Wheelchairs New stairlifts BRITISH MADE Rise Recline Chairs Stockists of ladies and gents, shoes, slippers and socks. Forall mobilityrequirements LARGESELECTION DAILYLIVING AIDS /BATHROOM WALKING/INCONTINENCEPRODUCTS BRITISH MADE Adjustable Beds Shop 1, Springhill Lane, Penn, Wolverhampton WV44SH 01902546549 Radar Keys •Free Outside Parking •deliveryservice available Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Saturday -10am -1pm THEREGION’S BIGGEST FREE WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IanPage,whoworksatPelsallVillageCentre, Village’spoppy tributetofallenTherunningofthr Walsallmarket willbe viewedinanefforttosavethecashstrappedboroughcouncilmoney. Walsall Council chiefs ha vealed theywill‘investigat nalternati delivery mechanism’f markets thetownc alongwiththoseinBloxwichandWillenhall. Shopperswillbeaskedhowimportanttheyfeelthemark etotheborough. Ho ,therei uggestion ycould be apped.Thecouncilisdesperatetos yafter emergedtheauthorityneedstomake£20millionworthofcutsinthe xt inancialyeMarketshavebeenrunninginWalsall fo und800ye Bytheir partofthe £40,000 SAVINGS HOPEON MARKETS SHOPPERSTOBEGIVENCHANCETOHAVE SAYONFUTUREOFTRADINGINBOROUGH from structuringtherunningofthemarke rthene oyears Anewreportsaid:“Ther anumber ofoptionswh ebyabudget vingcouldbe madeassumingthatthethr mark tinuetooperate.“Afullreviewofoptionsfo lternative servicedeliverymodelswilltakeplacebeJanuaryandSeptember2019,withimplementationfromApril2020. “The viewwilldeterminethe lue ofmark withinthecommunityandtheir placeinthetowncentremasterplan,changesinthewaypeopleperceivetow entres, shoppingandthetechnologicalagewithimpactssuch internetshopping. “Considerationbeinggi ntocontinentalmarkets,indoormarketprovision,seasonal(Christmas)markets, iewingfre▐ NEWS ▐ LEISURE ▐ FEATURES ▐ PROPERTY ▐ SPORT Pricewhensold70p TheUK'sbiggest freeweekly newspaperdelivered to210,000homes Thursday,November1,2018 NEWS PROPERTY HOMES ReportbyRichardGuttridge Newchieffor housinggroup NHStrustneeds £6mforrepairs AWalsallhousingassociationhas nouncedtheappointmentofanewchair ofitsboard.WHGhasmadeDanielleOum the chair,a shereplacedMikeHew whotookoverf mWalsallNorthMPEddie HughesinJune.Daniellesaid:“WHGiscommittedtogrowingitsrangeofservices Walsalland beyond,andI’m allylookingforwardt rkingwiththemtoextendthisworktosupport families ossthe gion. Danielle,whoi ently thechairofWalsallHealtheNHSTrust,has tensi backgroundinthe learning and skills and generationsectors. Nearly£6million rthofrepairsneed tobecarriedout theWalsallHealthcar NHSTrust.Thetrust,which Walsall ManorHospital,iscurrentlysitting backlogof£5.9million rthofrepairs placements.dingtoNHSDigitaldata,which co the12monthstoMarch, oblems withinfrastructureled thr incidents wherepatientswereeitherharmed put atriskofharm.Around£1.7mworthofthe outstandingjobs lassed ‘highrisk’ pairs,which theycouldcause‘catastrophicfailur majordisruptiontoclinical services deicienci in fety Tr strategy chief, Dar Fradgley, said:“Thetrusthasadetailedriskpr ileas sessmentof tateandequipment Fare enough forheritage Page7 Allthelatest onthe market Page28 Takethestress outofDIY Page26 WALSALLEDITION An eye-catching displayofthousandsofpoppieshasbeen eatedahead ofRemembr SundayinPelsall. Upto3,500knittedpoppiesco thevillageclockforadisplay,nowi thirdyearandwillbeinplaceupuntil theNewYe Lastye ,6,300 draped theclockbutthisye the lowersha centenaryoftheendofthe It the irstye schoolchildr reinvolved intheproject unbythePreservationof Pelsall’sRemembranceService(POPRS). WardCouncillorGarryPerrysaid: ”Itis eprevalent wthan rthat people’ssacriicesfo urfreedom notforgotten. The membr servicewillstart ReportbyCharlotteCallea DanielleOum PUZZLES CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202226 Each number in the grid represents adifferent letter of the alphabet and every letter of the alphabet is used. Use the given letters to the right of the main grid to start you off. LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION: 9 1 5 2 9 7 5 1 7 6 4 8 6 9 4 4 7 2 8 3 1 5 3 6 2 7 1 6 5 9 3 2 Fillinthe grid above so that every column, every rowand each ofthe 3x3boxes contains all the digitsfrom 1to9 9 4 3 8 7 2 1 6 5 8 6 1 4 2 7 5 3 9 2 3 9 6 5 8 7 4 1 1 8 7 2 9 6 4 5 3 7 3 4 6 5 8 9 2 1 5 2 3 1 8 4 6 79 7 1 9 4 2 8 5 3 6 9 8 35 7 2 6 1 4 3 4 1 8 6 5 2 9 7 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS > 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Q I M P D V F T E Y R U K J O C A B H L N G Z S X W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 R O Across Down Quick Clues: 6. Fierce (7) 7. Robust (5) 9. Protrude (3) 10. Contrition (9) 12. Wipe out (11) 15. Imprison (11) 17. Niggardliness (9) 19. Suitable (3) 21. Player (5) 22. Theft (7) 1 Without (5) 2. Beer (3) 3. Formerly (4) 4. Motherhood (9) 5. Teach (7) 8. Boil gently (6) 11. Enlargement (9) 13. Pitch tents (6) 14. Babyhood (7) 16. Demon (5) 18. Close (4) 20. Expert (3) 123 45 67 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORDSOLUTIONS: CRYPTIC –Across:7 Court circular;8Presents; 9Last; 10 Pagoda; 12 Expose; 14 Escort; 16 Thrace; 18 Post;20Lighters; 22 Outofpractice. Down: 1Doormats; 2Presto;3 Icon; 4Prospect;5Pull up; 6Pass; 11 Antelope; 13 Sack race; 15 Option; 17 Rotate; 19 Opus; 21 Goat QUICK –Across:7Contravention; 8Pestered; 9Abet;10Poison;12Reduce; 14 Strict; 16 Depose; 18Main; 20Interior; 22Distinguished. Down: 1Foremost;2Status; 3Fair; 4Tendered; 5Strand; 6Lone;11Nutrient; 13 Customer; 15 Ignite; 17 Perish;19Arid; 21 Taut. Across Down Cryptic Clues: Choose either quick or cryptic clues both fitthe same grid. 6. Suggested one politician wasn’t truthful (7) 7. They may well havetheirpride, of course (5) 9. See 19 Across 10. Coped with deer badly,but still went on (9) 12. Quite satisfied with what is in the water source (4,7) 15. Not apublic auction for the ordinary soldier’s bar (7,4) 17. Got better having taken out insurance again? (9) 19 &9Ac. Ask for a single andclear off! (6) 21. Fast ships?(5) 22. See 20 Down 1 Changeto finish beforenoon (5) 2&4Dn Foolish tradition basedon story from women married ages ago(3,5,4) 3. Tackle selected in driving (4) 4. See 2Down 5. Imply no great blaze (7) 8. Atrial from one side to the other (6) 11. Reserve for later attention–after the holiday perhaps(5,4) 13. Postfor the landlord? (6) 14. Methodical hospital attendant (7) 16. Anumber observed about five (5) 18. Made up cheese (4) 20 &22Ac. Evil-doer out ofgear:he can’tcope very well (3,7) Codeword DoSudoku uble Crossword 1. Who wasthe firstperson to seethe resurrected Christ? 2. Which barrister and author wrotethe play A Voyage Round my Father? 3. Which French oceanographer and filmmaker jointly invented the aqualung? 4. What was the title ofactor David Niven’s first autobiography? 5. In which Englishcounty is Marwell Zoological Park? 6. What nationalitywas the explorer Ferdinand Magellan? 7. Who is the heroof John Buchan’snovel The Thirty-Nine Steps? 8. What is the squareroot of121? 9. Which London squarecontained London’s principal fruit, flower and vegetable market for over 300 years? 10. By what nickname was Mary IorMary Tudor known? Last week’ssolutions: Quiz: 1John Bull; 2Cupronickel; 3Dance; 4PVC; 5Elijah; 6King John; 7Eleven Plus; 8Cowes; 9William Shakespeare; 10 Audrey Hepburn. Niner: CONSULATE Each number from 1to9represents adifferent letter.Solve the clues and insert the letters in the appropriate squares to discover awordwhich uses all nine letters. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14549 gives aRoman goddess 34689 gives aRoman goddess 285752 gives aRoman goddess QuizNiner BRAIN GYM No.711
DrMalcolmCrowe(BruceWillis) isattackedinhishomebyanex-pa tient(DonnieWahlberg)whothen turnsthegunonhimself.Ayearlater Crowetracksdowneight-year-old ColeSears(HaleyJoelOsment)who bearsalltheclassictell-talesignsof childabuse.Crowesensesthatthere ismoretotheboythanmeetstheeye andsetsaboutwinninghistrust.
SUNDAY
Beetlejuice (1988) (Channel 5, 5.05pm)
Afterdyinginacarcrash,Adam (AlecBaldwin)and BarbaraMaitland(GeenaDavis)discovertheywill bestuckhauntingtheiroldhome boughtbyanobnoxiousreal-estate developerandhis family –for 125 years. When the Maitlandsfailto scarethe interlopersaway, they turn to ‘bio-exor cist’Beetlejuice (MichaelKeaton)
PeakywriterKnight’s backtotellSAS story
SAS Rogue Heroes (BBC1, 9pm, Sunday)
PeakyBlinderswriterandcreatorStevenKnightisbackwithanew drama, SASRogue Heroes,which tellsthestoryofthecreationofthe specialforcesunitduringtheSecond WorldWar
Knighthasattractedanimpres sive cast,includingConnorSwindells,JackO’Connell,AlfieAllen,So fiaBoutellaandDominicWest.
Knightsays:“I’mreallyexcitedto begatheringthebestofanewgenerationofBritishandinternational talenttotellthisremarkablestory.”
ThestorybeginsinNorthAfricain1941,wheretheBritishArmy appearstobelosingthewaragainst GermanyandtheAxispowers.
Eccentricyoung officer Lieu tenant David Stirling (Swindells) is growingincreasinglyfrustrated with themilitaryauthoritiesand theircurrent strategies.LtJohn ‘Jock’Lewes(Allen)fightingunder heavybombardmentinthebesieged cityofTobruk,andLtRobertBlair
‘Paddy’Mayne(O’Connell),currently ‘detained’inamilitaryprison,share hismisgivings.
However,LewesthinkstheBrits aren’t theonlyonesmakingmis takes.HesaysRommelhasmoved toofarandfast,leavingcoastalairfieldsvulnerabletoattack,andwhile
theGermansmaybeexpectingan attackfromthesea,anyonecoming fromthedesertwouldhavetheele mentofsurprise
So,aplanformstoparachutein unitsofmen–butfirst,they’llhave toproveaparachutedropinthede sertcouldactuallywork.
EastEnders (BBC1)
RavirevealstoSukithatthepo licehavefoundRanveer’sbody.Suki iscalledintospeaktothepolice,and thecopsalsowantawordwithRavi abouthis connection to thePanesars.LindastepsintohelpwhenKat refusestoletAlfiehavetheboysfor theweekend,butmayhaveherown extodealwith
Coronation Street (ITV)
Aaron’sdadneedstogotorehab,butitwillcost£10,000.Summer agreestoletMikeandEstheradopt herbabybut says sheneedsten grandupfront.TheGazettestarts publishing extracts from theJohn Stapebook,butTyroneandFizwon derwherethejournalistisgetting theirinfofrom.
Emmerdale (ITV)
Cainturnsupwithwithashot gunaftertrickingAlintoameeting They getintoa scuffle andthe gungoesoff Harriet’s funeral promisestobean emotional occasionandKimand WillkidnapAlex
4sta VeniceBreak Epdf L verpoolFe ryC ossTheMersey&Anderto in association with OperatedbyJustGoHolidays Ltd. Coach package holidays andshortbreaksare subjecttoJustGo! Holidaysterms and conditions. Your bookingisprotected by BondedCoach Holidays (BCH) andthe Association of Bonded Travel Organisers TrustLimited(ABTOT); this is agovernment approvedconsumer protection scheme.Toursoffered subject to availabilityand government guidelines. Errorsand omissions excepted. Pricesper person, based on twopeople sharing adouble/twin room. Callsto033 numbers arefreewithininclusive minutes packages otherwise standard ratesapply Formoreinformation or to book, please call: or visit us online at 033numbers arefreewithin inclusive minutes packages otherwise standardrates apply lverhamptonChronicle Your Chronicle WARNER ISLE OF WIGHT Entertainment Break Departing Sat14Jan ‘23 Breaks to the Isle of Wight aresome of our very bestsellers, and is it anywonder why? Capturingthe charms of ye olde English holidayswith world-famousbeaches, historic landmarks and quaint villages, this five-daybreak has got thelot. Your breakincludes Return coach travel from Dudley,Halesowen, Stourbridge &Wolverhampton 2nights at the Warner Norton Grange Coastal Village with dinner &breakfast Daytime activities 60s-themedentertainment everyevening Use of leisure facilities Optional excursion to Shanklin &Newport (£9pp) 3Days by Coach only £110 Single Supplement £70 TORQUAY Entertainment Break Departing Mon 30 Jan ‘23, Mon 27 Feb‘23 Banish those winter blues with afun-filled entertainment break on the English Riviera, abeautiful section of south Devon thatoverlooks thewaters of Torbay. With live entertainment every night and adrinksoffer included, this is theperfect coastalgetaway! Your breakincludes Return coachtravel from Dudley,Halesowen, Stourbridge &Wolverhampton 2nights at the Burlington Hotel, Torquaywith dinner &breakfast Happy Houronselected drinks before dinner eachevening Liveentertainmentevery evening Optional excursion to Buckfast Abbey &Totnes (£9pp) 3Days by Coach only £99 Single Supplement £30 LIVERPOOL &Southport Departing Mon 13 Feb‘23 Joinusfor awonderful shortbreak to the vibrantcity of Liverpool where there’splenty to explore–fromits glorious maritime history andrejuvenateddockside to itsbustling city centreand TheBeatles connections Your breakincludes Return coach travel from Dudley,Halesowen, Stourbridge &Wolverhampton 4nights at theAdelphi Hotel, Liverpoolwithdinner &breakfast 2for 1bar (6pm-9pm)onselected drinks Free time in Liverpool ExcursiontoSouthport Optional excursion to Chester(£12pp) 5Days by Coach only £179 Single Supplement £60 Quote WOL justgoholidays.com/WOL03332 342 529 TV GUIDETHURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 27 Willissenses boy’strust Cain andAl in guntussle SATURDAY The Sixth Sense (1999) (Channel 5, 10.05pm)
Editor’s weekend pick
Films for the
weekend
Your
guide to
the soaps
AlfieAllen, ConnorSwindellsandJack O’Connell –SAS Rogue Heroes
Beetlejuice Emmerdale
Market still buoyantdespite turmoil
COMMERCIAL FEATURE
imminent crashonthe horizon.
market crisis wouldseemtobe likelytomostpeople, bearinginmindthe
flationand
beingforecast.
housingmarketdoesnot
In Octoberlastyear, theTettenhalloffice
saleson30properties, andthiswas peakmarket time Halfway throughOctober this year we hadalready confirmed saleson18proper ties andare in receiptofmultiple offers of
whichseven areverylikelytobeconfirmed We seem to be on track fora better month this year than last,which seemsstrange!
Iwould expect that themarket will level offaspeople experience theincreased ener gy costsoverthe winter.Whilsteveryone hasbeencomplainingabout thecosts of en ergy,itisonlynow that thecentralheating isbeing turned on more thatthe real costs will be felt,and this couldtakeits toll.We shallsee
With politicaleventsunfolding,the coun trywill hopefullytakeanew direction fis callyand thereisevery chance that in a fewmonthsthingswillbebetter, it is just ashame that these things rarely change overnight–minibudgetaside!
www.berrimaneaton.co.uk TETTENHALL Tel: 01902 747744 WOMBOURNE Tel: 01902 326366 BRIDGNORTH Tel: 01746 766499 WORCESTERSHIRE Tel: 01562546969 CONTACT OUR OFFICES The EstateAgency specialising in all aspects of the residential property market in theWestMidlands, Shropshire, Staffordshireand Worcestershire. Ourexperienced team offer a firstclass service to all of ourclients by developing atailoredmarketing strategy foreach property, whether forsaleortolet, by combining traditional sales techniques with cutting edgetechnology MAKE US YOUR PARTNER IN PROPERTY! Rogers-partners.com |info@rogers-partners.co.uk |0800 0929283 LET Your Home Properly Rent guarantee insurance available FREE ADVICE ALWAYS Vetted professional tenants waiting NOW! We Can Help Manage Your BLOCK We market your property on Rightmove AND Zoopla est 1996 THE PROPERTY EXPERTS It is no greatsecretthatthe economyinthiscountry has beeninturmoilsince Kwa zi Kwarteng’s infamous mini budget,writesNickBer riman. Thefallout wasimmediate andhas ledto anew leadership contest, whichasI write is abouttocommence. It remainstobeseen how thenew PrimeMinister, andhis or her newteam, steady theship. Ihavebeenasked on numerous occasions recently what thecurrent stateofplayis in thehousing market,asthe headlinesin much of thepress seemstobeindicatingan
Ahousing
escalationin thecosts of living,increasing interest rates, high in
areces sion
However,the
seem to agree!
agreed
NickBerriman,ofBerriman Eaton, is expectingthe housing market to leveloff in thecoming months as increased energy costshit
PROPERTY CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202228
Household Appliances Items For Sale Bikes Items Wanted Items FuneralWanted Directors Monumental Masons Domestic Repairs &Services Antique Fairs Table TopSale Car Boot Sales In Your Garden Music Shop Elderly &Disabled Elderly &Disabled Caravans Wanted Jumble Sales / Fetes Domestic Cleaning Driveways &Patios Building Services Carpentry &Joinery Furniture Hair and Beauty Aerials CBSHEDS &FENCING Custommade sheds available We supply&fit. Free quotes. Call:01922 720270 We also supplysleepersand decking Wombourne Funeral Services &Monumental Masons For your nearest branch call 01902 892635 wombournefuneralservices.co.uk Wombourne& Kinver Memorials •New Memorials •Refurbs •Added Inscriptions •Grave Maintenance 01902892635 We’reproud to be aDignity FuneralDirector, providingexceptional services to families across theUK. dignityfunerals.co.uk/local YOUR FUNERAL WISHES ourlocal experts Unattended Funerals AttendedFunerals PrepaidFuneral Plans JENNINGS FUNERAL DIRECTORS St.James House, Horseley Fields 01902352251 CLEAN FOR YOU Domestic cleaning &ironing service. Friendly, reli able &trustworthy. 07854 163804. COLLINSCARPENTRY &JOINERY Kitchen Makeovers/ New Kitchens. Fitted wardrobes, Bathrooms,& refurbs. Call: 07903 234137 collinscarpentryandjoinery.co.uk BEST SATURDAY BOOTSALE 6am Onwards NowB4176 Rabbit Run, by T.F.M Between Dudley and Telford, WV15 5LS 07890 267041 ★★ ★★ P.G BUILDERS all types of building. Extensions, paving, plastering, garden walls, rendering. free quotes: 01902 445315/ 07305 414584. AERIAL/SKY SPECIALIST ANY TV REPAIRS Digital Aerials Fitted Sky &TVWall Mounts Free Quotes. 7days 07850 330251 01902 409929 www.capitolmobility.co.uk Capitol Mobility Bath St, Bilston next to Morrisons with FREE parking Showroom Open: Mon-Fri Excellent service &repair with over 25 yearsexp. We Buy and Sell new&used Powered Mobility Products/ Stairlifts/Vehicle Hoists all with awarranty Free Home Demonstrations Sh R SAME DAYLOW COST REPAIRS Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, Electric Cookers 12 MONTHS GUARANTEE 07850 355552CALL ROY ASH RECLAMATION new and used building materials, upvc doors and windows 01543 453222. www.jacksonhateleycycles.co.uk 458StaffordRoad,Oxley,W’ton MASSIVESTOCK CLEARANCESALE BOOKYOURCYCLEFORCHRISTMASATSALEPRICE CallYourLocalTrustedTradesman Fast–LowCost–Local 07723874796 08003029040 TVArerials WREKIN STAIR LIFTS •New lifts from £1699 with 2years warranty •Reconditioned lifts from £799 with 12 months warranty •Rentals available 01952 405397•07897 273617 ACORN /BROOKES Straight StairliftsWanted. Rapid removal. Call 07908 711034 ALTON MOBILITY MOBILITY EQUIPMENT REPAIRS Stair lifts &electric mobility scooters supplied &fitted Batteries supplied and fitted Wheelchairs, riser chairs repaired Call 0121 522 3311/01902 495025 CRETE BY DESIGN Concrete Imprinting *BLOCK PAVING *TARMACING *RESIN DRIVES FREE QUOTES 01902 489633 (day) or 01902604187 (eve) TABLE TOP SALE Short Heath Methodist Church Wesley Road, Willenhall WV12 5QT Saturday, October 29, 11am -12.30pm. Refreshments available. Sandwiches and cakes etc. Hopcraft Funerals and Memorials Funerals: Ryan 01902 420452 Headstones: Norah 01902 714530 or Dudley,Adam 01384263452 www.hopcraft-funerals.co.uk LEATHER SUITE including recliner chair, new condition only 10 months old, £1,350 ono. 01922 691040. LARGE FISH TANK /two door cabinet, 31 x18x14in, complete with pump, stat, LED light, in good condition, £70. 07974 107673. BURIAL PLOT FOR TWO At Danescourt Cemetery, Grave number 15658Q. £2,070. 07948 028055. ABEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR DIE CAST CARS / LORRIES Britains, Corgi, Dinky, Spot on, Tri-ang, Danbury Mint and Mamod Engines, Train sets. Best prices paid. Any condition. Collections bought. Telephone 01527 279170 or 07976 691563 MATURE BASS AND DRUMMER need avocalist, guitar, lead guitar, keyboards etc to form acountry band. If interested please call 07981 101253. SEGA MEGADRIVE games wanted, must be in good condition. 01902 892918. SPECTRUM GAMES WANTED plus any 48k or 128k+2 Spectrum com puters wanted also any old Crash or Sinclair Magazines. 01902 892918. ANY OLD PORTABLE Decca colour TV wanted, must be in good working condition. 01902 892918. ANY OLD RETRO Nintendo console, entertainment games wanted. Must be in good condition. 01902 892918. MOBILE HAIRDRESSER OAP’s, Unisex. Wolverhampton /Stourbridge Wombourne /Dudley Matt 07838 784755 CASH PAID NOW! WANTED OLD TOOLS! Woodworking and Engineering Hand Tools, Anything considered Following Covid Guidelines 01922 410028 /07539 340307 VINTAGE AUTOMOBILIA WANTED Shell, Castrol, Esso, BP, Tins, Bottles, Jugs, petrol pumps and globes and signs, anything related. Also classic cars and bikes. Garage, shed and house cleared. Best Prices Paid 01384 836219/07891 713547. ABEST CASH PRICE FOR ALL RAILWAY COLLECTIONS Any gauge or age Hornby/Bachmann/Bowmans/ Roundhouse/Graham/Farsh/ any live steam. Also Die Cast, Corgi, Dinky, Spot On. 01384 836219/07891 713547 thetrainmaster67@ hotmail.com ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Any Age or Condition *CASH *WAITING* Immediate collection Call Bill on 07825 325 913 All Caravans Wanted ALWAYS TRY US before you chuck good,clean, working items. Call Alex 07931 406309. WANTED COOKERS,fridges,washers, TV s, mobility scooters, must be clean/working. 07931 406309. ALL BRASSAND COPPER ornaments, all descriptions/condi tions, trains, Triang etc, old Scalex tric, Corgi, Dinky 01902 745598. SPRCarpentry 4white6paneldoorssupplied andfittedfromjust£385 Allcarpentryundertaken Call01215322672or07958552625. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ANTIQUE &COLLECTORS FAIR Every month. Codsall Village Hall, Sunday 30th October 9am-3pm Call Brian: 07923 538178 FRIDGE Fits under work surface, excellent condition £75. 07864 842076. BRIC-A-BRAC FAIR Sunday, October 30 KINVER COMMUNITY CENTRE, DY7 6ER 10.30am -3.30pm All 07443enquiries 480840. 1 FAMILY 2 LEISURE TIME 3 HOME& SERVICES 01902317878 8.30am -5.30pmMon -Fri.ClosedSat/Sun and Bank Holidays Desktop,tablet& mobile bookanad.expressandstar.co.uk Family1 LeisureTime2 Home &Services3 Pets &Animals4 Business &Farming5 Property6 Jobs7 Motoring8 Public Notices9 Personal10 Index PLACEYOUR ITEM FORFREE UP TO £250 Visit: bookanad. expressandstar.co.uk Simply pressthe free advert icon. Sorry, no pets,gunsorlivestock Private advertisersonly. TO ADVERTISETELEPHONE 01902317878 VISIT: BOOKANAD.EXPRESSANDSTAR.CO.UK Motoring Property Homes& Services Pets Family Jobs what’son THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 29
GREYHOUNDS
Plumbing &Heating Upholstery Skip Hire Removals House Clearances Cars Over £1500 Cars Over £1500 Classic Cars Cars Under £1500 Pets Corner Electrical Services Fencing Gas Fitting Gardening Services Guttering Plans Prepared Painters/ Decorators Plastering Property Maintenance Roofing Rubbish Removal External Rendering /Insulation Solar Panels Gates Accountants Properties Wanted ARELIABLE PLUMBER No job too small. No call out fee. Call Lee: 07713 149278 /01902 330351. GUTTER REPLACEMENT /Repairs, Exterior Painting, Jetwashing Fencing, Turfing, Garden Clearance &Gardening 07967 720740 STEVE JONES ELECTRICAL Rewires/sockets/fuse boards etc. All domestic and commercial work. 07786 858977, 01902 846167. Garden Force Maintenance Ltd All Garden work andmaintenance FENCING, Tree Cutting, Turfing and much more Call: Steve for free quote 07774449900 /01902 238653 LETS TALK RUBBISH NO SKIPS NEEDED Load/remove any waste house clearance 07969 628382 BILSTONUPHOLSTERY ◆ Diningchair pads reupholsteredasnew ◆ Re-springing ◆ Newcushions/foams or fibressupplied ◆ Itemsincludingdining chairs, headboards, stools etc ◆ Leathersuitesrepaired, re padded, recoloured ◆ Reclinerspecialists electric/ manual ◆ Hundredsoffabrics on request ◆ Asuite &carpet cleaning service available ◆ Leathersuites&chairs cleaned, polished & restored as new ◆ Alltypes of domestic/ commercialwork undertaken Allareas covered, please call fora FREE quoteon 01902 404698 KINGSWINFORD REMOVALS AND HOUSE CLEARANCES We move anything. Professional service, 45 years’ exp. DFS approved and we take the stress away. Please call: 07966 281957 KINGSWINFORD REMOVALS AND HOUSE CLEARANCES We move anything. Professional service, 45 years’ exp. DFS approved and we take the stress away. Please call: 07966 281957 LADY PAINTER &DECORATOR City and guild qualified. local, relia ble, affordable. 07916 399490. ALL HOME ELECTRICS NAPIT registered. Fully insured. For afree quote call 07583 320318. EcotexContractsLtd RENDERORINSULATION ReduceEnergyBills! FreeQuotes01902498953 www.ecotexcontracts.co.uk KOI FOR SALE from 2- 3inch. Other sizes available. All enquiries tele phone Steve 07857 893607. MINT PLASTERING Forthe verybest in plastering and rendering, full rooms inc materials from 110. Halls, stairs and landings from 200 32 years experience. Free quotes. All work guaranteed 01543 326 748 /07519 694516 All sizes available. Immediate delivery.Open 8days 07920 885774, 01384 240956 MT SKIPS ‘U fill em we MT em’ LOVE 2WALLPAPER Reliable lady painter &decorator. 30 years exp. 01384 287577 /07812 484194. Flat, Main roofs, rubber or felt, repaired and replaced, all repointing. Guttering repaired and replaced. BEATALL QUOTES GUARANTEED Call Sean 01902 921855 8am to 8pm SF ROOFING &GUTTERING 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE! 25% OFF STEVES PLASTERING SERVICE Clean and Reliable, All Work Undertaken, All Areas. Call 0121 567 5919 /07977 262943. ADAM DESIGN,Building Plans. Drawn and submitted to council. Tel: 01902 620200 /07841 654037. Email: adamdesign@sky.com ROOFREPAIR SERVICE New Roof &Flat roofs All roofing and guttering repairs no job too big or small Free Quotes Call: 01902 921215 or 07398 729979 ���������� ������ ��� ���� �������� �������� ��� �������� ��� ������������ ���� ���� ACCO UNT ANCY SE RVICE S for SmallBusiness. Competitive Rates. Call 01902 882600 LOCAL ROOFING SERVICES AFirmYou CanTrust! New roofs, repairs, flatroofs, rubber roofs, fascias, soffits, guttering &more Free quotes call: 07956 228842/ 0121 6042104 ROOFING ND GUTTERING •Tile, Slate, Flat, Firestone Rubber •All Repointing & Chimney Repairs •UPVC Fascias, Soffits & Guttering •Gutter Cleans and Repairs •Extensions and Alterations •UPVC Windows & Doors •Carpentry •Porches & Canopies •Plumbing & Electrics •Kitchens & Bathrooms Refurbishments •UPVC ashdowns We are a Family run business Professional and Reliable Service All Genuine Quotes Beaten OAP Discounts For a FREE Friendly Quote 8am - 8pm 01902 722447Call: PROPERTY SOLUTIONS 25% OFF GUTTERING Free quotes, 8am 8pm 01902 722447 c eaned, repaired rep aced, facias/soffits, UPVC washdowns al roofing and repo nt ng work 25% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING CLEARED FULL OR PART,GARAGES AND SHEDS RUBBISH REMOVED WASTE LICENCE 01384 486456 /07711661135 www.houseclearanceswestmidlands.co.uk ALL METAL GATES,RAILINGS etc.Free quotes, also repairs& fitting. 07903 500642 24 hours. CLASSIC CAR Running or not, Triumph, Ford, Jaguar, Mercedes SL, Porsche, TR6, Stag, MG etc or anything interesting considered. Condition not important. Please Telephone Ron 07733 784015. AA REMO VALS &H OUSE CLEARANCE,Local &Nationa Part &Full Removals, Please Contact 07967 720740 Afamily company heretohelpyou 7days aweek.Est. 20 years. 0800 121 6007 •Repossessions stopped •Houses bought in any condition •Legal feespaid •ProbateEstatesWelcome •Mortgages /Loans Cleared FOR YOUR PROPERTY CASH FAST CASHPAIDWITHINDAYS! CASHPAIDWITHINDAYS! www.oakwoodhomebuyers.co.uk ALL ROUND CLEARANCE Family Run Business WE BEATANY GENUINE QUOTES! Telephone Kevon: 07794 912844 WOLVERHAMPTON SKIP HIRE Mini, Midi &Buildersskips with doors. Est., 33yrs. 01902 722876. Call: 01902 366855/ 07761 973975 GAS SERVICES • Boilers • Cookers • Fires • Gas Checks • Landlord Certificates • Gas Leaks Traced Fitted, Serviced and Repaired Same Day Service Free Quotes DISCOUNTS FOR OAPs AT M&M SKIPS Fast, friendly service All areas covered All sizes Same day service Freephone 0800 619 0189 /07904 915016 CLIFF NICHOLLS Roofing &Scaffolding Rubber Roofing44 yearsexperience FREEPHONE (0800) 220- 729 KeironJonesPlumbing&Heating Full heating systems £2400 Boiler Changes £1400 Longer warranty available upon request, fires and surrounds also available. For Free Quotes Call: 01902 403823 07811 855231 ASS ISTED NEUT ERING / SPAYING (DOGS) For more infor mation phone between 10am -6pm 07553 245566. Specialists in all types of Roofing Firestone Rubber Cover •FlatRoofs Leaking Roofs •UPVC Fascias, Soffits &Cladding Chimney repairs •Slates/ Tiling Fully insured Maintenance 08001910248 07867842091 FREE quotes Jones’sProperty Fully Registered Company Aname youcan trust. We are aFamily run business 25% off with this advert! office@jonesspropertymaintenance.co.uk www.jonesspropertymaintenance.co.uk
MAKE WONDERFUL PETS All neutered, innoculated and microchipped. Call 01902 291080 or visit www.gtwolverhampton.co.uk Greyhound Trust Wolverhampton @gtwolverhampton Landywood Landscaping www.landywoodlandscaping.co.uk 07720253813/ 07973177976 All Garden Work, Patios, Driveways, Decking, Artificial Lawns. Natural Stone & Porcelain SpecialistsLandywood Landscaping NISSAN QASHQAI 1400 59 reg., blue, manual, service, long MoT, HPi clear, one owner from new, CD player, electric windows, air con, alloy wheels, alarm, parking sensors, handsfree phone system, excellent condition. Any visit and inspect anytime. £1,950 07773 570413. VAUXHALL MERIVA 1.3 2011 5dr manual, silver current 5 service history, lady owner, low mileage, 50,000, air bag, power steering, ABS, electric windows, immobiliser, CL, full MoT, just serviced. £3,150. 07773 570413. PEUGEOT BOXER 333 L1 TL HDI Elddis 115 Autoquest Must be seen, 2013 on 62 plate, only covered 6,000 miles. Fridge, cooker, toilet and shower never been used. £32, 500 ono. 07923 833063. Want to save money on your energy bills? 01902 932385 www.nealenergysolutions.com MCS and HIES accredited Solar Experts ROB’S RUBBISH Est1992 RubbishRemoval. CheaperthanaSkip.Weload. Smalljobsnoproblem 07938 207122 WasteLicenceNo.CBDU237045 ABSOLUTE BEST CASH PRICE PAID HOUSE CLEARANCES &BEREAVEMENT ALSO GARAGES, SHEDS &GARDENS FREE QUOTES, CARRIERS LICENSE 07852172641/07710 360327 01902 534021 HYUNDAI i10 17 plate, 12,300 genuine miles, 5dr, excellent con dition, red, FSH, MoT til March 23, £30 road tax, £8,000 o.n.o. 01785 612095 after 5pm /07825 578770 (genuine callers only). LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2TD5 ES 2003, 113,000 miles miles, ZAMBESI SILVER, abs, electric mirrors, alarm, automatic, diesel, stereo, E/W, air conditioning, MOT, cruise control, cd player, leather interior, air bag, long service history, central locking, power steering, alloys ££4995 ono 07968712622 FORD FIESTA 1.2, 2004, silver, 84,000 miles, 3dr, electric windows, CD player, MoT’d til Aug 23, super condition, one lady owner, servicehistory, manual, £1,295 o.n.o. 01902 339898/07831 616183. TOYOTA AVENSIS 2006 2.2 Diesel Good Condition 114,000 miles £1,350 07534871139 A1 RUBBISH REMOVING SERVICE Indoor and outdoor rubbish removed. Free Quotes. 07947 834156 FORD STREET KA 2005, 50K, 12 months MoT, £1,000 o.n.o. must be sold! Telephone 07368 164062. EURO SKIP HIRE We supply Mini, Midi & Builders Skips CALL NOW FOR AFREE QUOTE ON: 01922 615842 or 07966 633380 4 PETS & ANIMALS 5 BUSINESS 6 PROPERTY 8 MOTORING BOOKED FREE bookanad.expressandstar.co.uk SOLD £60 CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202230
Vehicles Wanted Vehicles ClassicWanted Cars Motorbikes Clutches/Brakes/ Gearboxes Spares/Parts Scrap Vehicles ABETTER PRICE for scrap or damaged cars and commercials. Sparesfor sale. NINE LOCKS VEHICLE DISMANTLERS LTD Brierley Hill DY5 3JZ 01384 76566 or 07825 952982. AFFORDABLE SPARES Huge range of qualityspares and part worn tyres. NINE LOCKS VEHICLE DISMANTLERS LTD Brierley Hill 01384 76566 or 07825 952982. www.9locks.co.uk alan reed cars Used cars wanted for cash Topprices paid. HP settled. Buyer could call. 01562 711083 / 07831 245313 mainline Salvage &Recovery • SCRAP CARS WANTED • FREE COLLECTION • TOP PRICES PAID No Comebacks 1000’sofvehicle parts in stock 01902 871111 07375 405995 www.mainlinesalvage.co.uk WE BUY CARS Finance Settled Same Day Payment Halesowen Autos 0121 501 3840 www.angelsadultshop.com TOYS,LINGERIE, DVDS SUPPORTYOUR LOCALADULTSHOP NOW OPEN7DAYSAWEEK 01922 635544 1000’S OF NEW LINES ADDED MOTORBIKES WANTED Anything considered, clean late low mileage, non runners, unfinished projects. Fast collection, instant decision. HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLES 01902 773608 07971 793661 EstablishmEnt of staggErEd toucan crossing Notice is hereby given that the National Highways Limited, in exercise of its powers under section 23 of the Road TrafficRegulation Act 1984, proposes to establish aToucan Crossing, south of the new roundabout to be constructed on the A449 between its junction with the M54 Junction 2 roundabout and its junction with BrinsfordLane, Featherstone, Wolverhampton. harbinder singh, Project Manager,The Cube, Birmingham, 199 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RN Second Largest Breakers in theMidlands MCB TOPPRICES PAID FOR ALL SCRAP CARS, VANS, BIKES, CLASSICS Anything Considered Driveinwithyour logbook and photoIDtoscrap your vehicle Tel: 01902408176 1000’s of parts available at all times MONMORERD. WV12TZ ABC AUTO SALVAGE WANTED URGENT Scrap &MOT FailuresBest Prices Paid ELV Registered Spares Always Available 0121 557 0800 or 0121 557 0400. CLASSIC MERCEDES C250 ELEGANCE TD 1997 AUTOMATIC MOT Oct 2023 Bluewithcream leather interior, AllElectric, Air bags, Sunroof, Service History, Old MOT’s only driven 235 miles in 3.5 years Always Garaged. Receipts for £2336, only 2owners Immaculate condition £4,250 ono 01922 428386. CLUTCH CHANGE MOBILE All areas. 7days. 30yrs exp. Bob 01384 251328 /07972 169554 anytime WANTED Classic car or classic commercial or old Landrover. 07494 868684. MAN SEEKING LADY Genuine man, late 50s, slim, considered attractive, caring, affectionate, with GSOH, seeking genuine lady, 45 -65, for friendship and evenings / days out. Please write Box Number P22275 , Express and Star, Queen Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1ES HOLLYBUSHLANE Specialist buyers of damaged Vehicles Mot failures Gearbox problems Head gaskets Electrical faults Engine problems 01902 340444 or visit 9A Hollybush Lane, Penn,WV44JJ NANCYSMITH (Deceased) Pursuant to the Trustee Act1925 anypersons having aclaim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, lateofBroadway Halls Care Home,The Broadway,Dudley, West Midlands, DY13EA previouslyof39Myles Court, Edward House,John Street, BrierleyHill, West Midlands DY51RJ,who died on 17/05/2022, arerequired to send writtenparticularsthereof to the undersigned on or before29/12/2022, afterwhich datethe Estate will be distributed having regard onlytothe claims and interests of which theyhavehad notice WALL JAMES CHAPPELL, 15 -23HAGLEY ROAD, STOURBRIDGE, GB,DY8 1QW FREDERICK HARRYSOUTHAN (Deceased) Pursuant to the Trustee Act1925 anypersons having aclaim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, lateof3 Southall Road, Wolverhampton, WV112PX, who died on 21/08/2022,are required to send written particularsthereof to the undersigned on or before30/12/2022, afterwhich datethe Estate will be distributed having regard onlytothe claims and interests of which theyhavehad notice FBC MANBYBOWDLER, 6- 10 George Street, SnowHill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4DN 9 PUBLIC NOTICES 10 PERSONAL LOOKINGFOR A CAR? FINDITWITHCLASSIFIEDS Search hundredsofqualitynew andusedcarstoday! Visit: classifiedads.expressandstar.co.uk Double Glazing Alarms Aeriels Decorating Also upgrade your existing double glazed units to Pilkington Energikare, it will help to reduce the amount of heat lost through your windows by up to 75%, lock, handles, hinges. Buy Direct from the manufacturer. Est. 1999 Reduceheatlossby up to 75% MISTYUNITSREPLACED WITH A10YEAR GUARANTEE AND FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE 01384 918383 LOCKS, HANDLES & HINGES FITTED Delph Glazed Units Unit 32 Delph Rd IndEst (bythe tank), BrierleyHill DY5 2UA Visit our new website www.delphglazedunits.co.uk METRO ALARMS AND SECURITY CCTV SYSTEMS accessed via phones and tablets NEW PROFESSIONAL WIRELESS SYSTEM No Mess! Simple to use Remote Controlled •Burgler Alarm Repairs •Home Alarm Installation •Upgrades Close Circuit TV •30Years Experience •Video EntrySystems •Alarms Serviced From £30 Free Quotes &Advice 01384 350 687 07904 317 150 (Any Time) www.metro-alarms.co.uk FREE QUOTES 07877 934 027 01384 918690 ALL WORK FULLYINSURED AND GUARANTEED OVER 30 YEARS IN THE AERIAL &ELECTRICAL TRADES Wayne Tipper TV AERIALS &Electrical TV AERIALS SATELLITES CCTV TV WALL MOUNTING PLUG SOCKETS OUTSIDE LIGHTS INTERNAL LIGHTING REPAIRS &ADVICE .. etc YellTM SENIOR CITIZEN 10% DISCOUNTS Qualified Call: 01902 410268 /07850 330251 TV Link Ltd AERIAL &TV SPECIALISTS We repair allkinds of TVs, Plasmas, LCD, 8out of 10 problems fixed on the spot FREE QUOTES ANYAREA DIGITALAERIALS SKYDIGITAL CCTV CAMERAS FITTED TV’s Wall Mounted andset up HD TV’s From £99-ManySizes -Delivered We nowrepair Laptopsand Mobile phones 271016424 TED LCD ANY TV REPAIRS FREE QUOTES 56A High Road, Willenhall WV12 4JQ www.tvlinkltd.co.uk TV’sFrom £129 -ManySizes -Delivered We all kinds of TVs, Plasmas, LED LOOK TheWindow Doctor Call Michael 01384 356 251 • Double Glazing Repair • Steamed Up Units • Broken Door Locks • Patio Rollers Double Glazed Units Now from Only £15 10 year Guarantee ENERGY EFFICIENT GLASS GORNAL DECORATORS Semi-retired 36 years’ experience Domestic &Commercial All property repairs Free Quote 07759015271 To advertise your business in Local Specialists call 01902313131 To advertise in Local Specialists andreach thousands of potential customerscall 01902313131 andask foryour local branch THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 31
Tree Surgeon Plumbing &Heating Driveways Driveways &Patios Landscapers Gardening Electricians GarageRoofing Doors Plastering Builders Ring Tony or Julie on 07974 428 603 KEEP IT LOCAL ‘No Job Too Small’ ELECTRICIAN Fully guaranteed work Honest reliable service PREMIERROOFING &HOME &HIMPROVEMENTS OME IMPROVEMENTS Roofing and Home Maintenance •Gutter repairs •All roofingtypes catered for including mortar work •Fitting of UPVC products including guttering, fascias, soffits etc. •Also gutter and pressure cleaning service Mark: 01902 798124 |07721 924275 TREE FELLING CROWN REDUCTIONS HEDGE TRIMMING STUMP GRINDING JUNGLES CLEARED FENCING LOGS &WOODCHIP AVAILABLE CALLTODAY FOR AFREE QUOTATION Tel: 01384 830384 Mob: 07860 851017 GORNAL TREE &GARDEN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL TREE SURGEONS WWW.ROWANGROUP.CO.UK 01902898257 01384213644 or 07733226568 AGECONCERN &Local AuthorityContractor, N.P.T.C. qualified,PublicLiability Insurance (£5million) Allstaff C.R.B. Certified •TreeSurgeon Specialist •Jungles Cleared/FullLandscapes• HedgesPruned/ Shaped •Stump Grinding/RootRemoval •Fencing •Turfing •Concreting •Driveways &Patios•PlusMuchMore Call NowFor aNoObligationquotation ROWAN TREE AND GARDEN SERVICES Forcompetitive quotes on all your refurbishment needs on plastering, boarding, overboarding, partitions, re-skimming and artex covering. 07538 718264 C.A.Plastering CallNo jobtoo small GARADOR-CARDALE-SELECT-WESSEX-HENDERSON-HORMANN SECTIONALS-UP&OVERS-SIDE-HINGED-ROLLERS-MOTORISED CALL US NOWFOR AFREE QUOTE www.reliadorgaragedoors.co.uk reliadorgd@gmail.com 01384 386909 07858 299305 RELIADORGARAGEDOORS SALES-INSTALLATION-REPAIRS SAMEDAY SERVICE NOFIX NOFEE! official sponsors of Worcester Warriors •Boiler Services •LandlordChecks •Full CentralHeating Systems •Bathroom Installations •Boiler Swaps and Conversions •Gas Appliances Installations •All Domestic Plumbing Work EARLS WAYHALESOWEN B63 3HR Office open 9.00am-5.00pm Monday–Friday Tel: 01384 560856 24/7 Emergencycall outavailable accounts@gastekhomesafe.co.uk |www.gastekhomesafe.co.uk fromNEW COMBI BOILER AND FITTING £1650.00 Fiplusvat nanceavailable info@terrafirma-arb.co.uk www.terrafirma-arb.co.uk TREE SURGEONS 11 YEARS EXPERIENCEINALL ASPECTS OF TREE MAINTENANCE& TREE FELLING, STUMP REMOVAL, HEDGE TRIMMING CALL US ON: 07817 553 346 01384 387 016 CARDINAL LANDSCAPES West Midlands Specialists in Patios, Driveways, Paths, Fencing, Turfing, Deckingand Landscaping Callnow fora FREEQUOTE 01902 562600 or 07539 887144 followuson C T DRIVEWAYS The Driveway People Forall enquiries please call Tel: 0800 5353786 01384 270740 Mobile: 07587 954073 Kings Chambers, Queenscross High Street Dudley,DY1 1QT email: ctdriveways@mail.com website: ctdriveways.co.uk • Weed free paving • Red &black tarmacadam • Block paving and patios • Fencing • Landscaping • Imprinted concrete driveways • Indian sandstone • Commercial work undertaken CETHERIDGE BUILDING SERVICES •Extensions •Alterations •Roofing •Landscaping •Block paving •General property maintenance. For a FREE quote call Chris 01384 635627 07989 738732 Over 35yrs experience Block Paving and Tarmac Drives •Red Tarmac Car Parks •Resurfacing 5Year Guarantee On All Work Free Quotations and Advice Tel: 01384 79900 •07583 170190 www.discountdriveways.co.uk DISCOUNT DRIVEWAYS To advertise your business in Local Specialists call 01902313131 To advertise your business in Local Specialists call 01902313131To advertisecall 01902313131 To advertise in Local Specialists andreach thousands of potentialcustomers call 01902313131 CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202232
Upgraded S-Crossis high-speccomfort
Suzuki’s latest SUVonly arrivedinthiscountry earlierthisyear– butit hasalready hadamajor upgrade.
Full hybrid versionsofthe S-Crosswentonsalethismonth, with extraelectricalpower for smoother performancewhile cut ting fuel consumptionand emis sions. It sits betweenthe slightly smallbut hugely popularVitara, and the A-Cross and comes in two versions –the £28,749Motionand the£31,549 Ultrawhich comeswith extraequipment, most prominentof whichisSuzuki’sproven ALLGRIP automaticfour-wheeldrive system
Given itshigh equipment levels, economyand theoptionoffourwheeldrive with automatedmanu al transmission, theS-Crosslooks particularly good valueincompar isontosimilarly-sized SUVrivals.
Like thelatestVitarahybrids,the newS-Crosscomeswitha1.5 litre petrolengineplusa 140-volt elec trical powersystem(as compared to 48-volts in mild hybrid systems), butit’sstill self-chargingsothere’s no plugging in required
JOHN GRIFFITHS
Themotor-generator system (MGU)assists thepetrolengine when moving off, acceleratingand even on theopenroadwhen, under lightload, thecar canrun on elec trical poweronly. My test caraver aged 50mpgevenduringanhourof tackling muddytracksinlow gear
TheMGU also helpssmoothout electrically actuated gearchanges as well as contributing to fuel sav ings.While theS-Crossprobably wouldn’tbea firstchoicefor serious off-road forays,itdid prove itself ca pableonthisexercise on standard road tyres, with theALLGRIP sys teminstantly diverting torque to therearwheelswhennecessary
It’s primarilyareassuringsafety system forwinterroads
TheALLGRIP system is best left in ‘auto’ mode foreconomy and smoothness,but thedriver cansim plyturnaswitchtosharpen per formance in ‘sport’mode. There’s also asetting forsnowand ‘lock’ for permanentfour-wheeldrive when conditions getreallyslippery.
TheS-Cross hasroomfor five
with nearly 300litresofluggage space in amuchimprovedand updatedcabin,plusroofbarsas standard.Comfortable andquiet, allmodelscome with dual zone air conditioning,heated frontseats, full iphone/smartphone connectivi ty,parking sensors andarearview camera,recliningrearseats, LED lights andelectricwindowand door mirrors.There isafullrange of safety features
Ultra models also getsatnavin tegrated into thecentralcontrol screen,apanoramic slidingsunroof anda360-degree‘birdseye view’ camera
FACTFILE
SUZUKI S-CROSS
Power: 115PSplus140velectric motor
0-62mph: 12.7secs (13.5secs AWD)
Economy: 54.3mpg (48.7AWD) CO2: 118g/km(132g/kmAWD)
Price: £26,749-£31,549
Stourbridge Motor House High Street, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY84DG Tel: 01384 447970 www.stourbridgemotorhouse.co.uk The leadingcar sheme fordisabled people CORSA ALL NEW ASTRA ALL NEW MOKKA NEWFROMVAUXHALL MOTABILITY FROMNIL ADVANCE FROM£499 ADVANCE FROM£599 ADVANCE ContactPaul Jones -MotabilitySpecialist
MOTORING 33THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK
Mansellscores 10-under buthas to settle for11th
Staffordshire’sRichard Mansell is still waitingfor his firstvictory on theDPWorld Tour –despite an in credible 10-under-par roundof61.
TheBurntwood andBeauDesert aceshothis superb scoreinthe thirdround of theMallorca Open on Saturday to getclose to the leaders. Butscoring seeminglyore difficult in yesterday’s finalround, he slippedbackto finish in atie for 11th, as German Yannik Paul clung on to winbyashot.
Afterhis 10-under 61 on Satur day, Mansell said:“ThebacknineI wasjuston fire,eight underfor the back nine.You don’t oftenget into a flow in golf butonthe back nine Iwas.Mycaddieand Ihad a€50 bettotry andget to minuseight forthe day. Ithink we mightstart making thosebetsabit more often becauseobviously it wasgood to try andchase it andIjustkeptgoing.I won thebet so I’mhoping he pays fordinner.”
Mansell also posted rounds of 69 and70beforehis closing74. And aftergoing closetowinning theAl fred Dunhill Links Championship, he believes he canget over thewin ning line.“Iknowmygolfgameis good enough to do it,but it’s more just about making RichardMansell outsideofgolfalittlehappier,not just as agolfer,”hesaid.
Which
Whichgolfer
second LPGA Tour victorywitha one-shot wininThe Ascendant?
Whichclubre-signed Franceforward Antoine Griezmann fromBarcelona?
Scotlanddefeated which team in theopening game of theirT20 WorldCup campaign?
7
Whoscoreda hat-trick in Celtic’s 6-1win over Hibernian?
Which NFLfranchise became thelasttoplayin theLondon series?
9
Erling Haaland, right, scored his firstPremier Leaguehat-trick for ManchesterCityagainst which club?
Whichteamwerefound guiltyofbreaking Formula 1’sbudgetcap by the sport’sgoverningbody, eFIA?
Whichclub ended ManchesterCity’s unbeaten start to this season’s PremierLeague?
Which snooker playerwon theHong ng Mastersinfront of 9,000 spectators?
WhichLeagueTwo club sacked manager Gary McSheffrey?
Which countrydid England defeat60-6 in theiropeninggame of the RugbyLeagueWorld Cup?
WhichLiverpool player scored asix minute hattrick on their7-1 Champions Leaguevictory at Rangers?
16
Whoclaimed his90th ATPtitle afterwinning the Astana Open?
17
Whoscoredbothof Brentford’sgoals in their 2-0win over Brighton &Hove Albion?
18
Which golfer became the first three-timewinner of theSpanish Opensince Seve Ballesteros27years ago?
19
WhichPremier League managersaid thevideo assistant referee “needs to go to Specsavers” after beingangeredbythe officials duringhis club’s draw at Southampton?
20
Whichthree countries have woncricket’s World Cup on homesoil?
ANSWERS
d.anglEna,lirastAua,diIn20s,yeMoidav9D,1ahmnRJo18y,neToanIv17
s,erckPaaynBree8Gt,esrrFoesam7Js,iendtIes6Wd,driMacoetitl5A n,valiul’SeORonni12l,ooerpiv1L,1llBued0R,1celaPaalstry9C ,icovjokkDvaNo16h,laSaMo15a,amo4S,1rsveRoerastncDo13
l,ulyHerlha4Cn,gehaenopCC,3FdselhiaSssrela,2CdoalonoRianstri1C
Visit us online or call ourcruiseambassadorsfor free today ambassadorcruiseline.com/readeroffers 0808 1028563 andquote ‘AmbassadorReaderOffer’ ReaderTravel Offers subject to availability andmay be withdrawnwithout notice. Forterms and conditions visit www.ambassadorcruiseline.com. All Faresand offers validuntil 21 November 2022, closing at 23:59. Capacity controlled and subject to availability. Maybewithdrawnwithout notice at anytime. Prices areper person based on Launch Fares, with twoadultssharing atwin cabin, unless stated as singleorAmbassador Fare.Please see our websitefor the most up to date and current prices prior to booking. †In the event of your cruise being cancelled by Ambassador, youwill be guaranteed afullrefund. ^Availableoncat 6-DS cabins on 23/24 new season only, credit amountswill vary by grade.~Conditions apply. Ambassador Cruise Line is atrading name of Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited. Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited is acompanyregistered in England and Wales. Registered number: 13299365. WE RE CE LE BR AT IN G 14 nights from only £1,199pp From lessthan £86pp pernight UNBE ATA BLE VL UE ADULTONLYNOFLY CRUISING FROM LONDON TILBURY • Twin Guarantee SaverFares Save up to 39% off Full Fares • Convenient Port Car Parking just ashort walk fromthe Cruise Terminal from £7.50 per vehicleper night • Booka Twin Guarantee Ambassador Fare and getour topAmbassador Expedition Drink kininthf r* : • • • • •• Ambience l, authentic cruise erience: IFAN N C I AL P E ACE O F IMN•D FULLY INDEPENDENT MANAGED TRUST ACCOUNT • • • • • ADULTONLYNOFLY CRUISING FROM LIVERPOOL Ambassador Fares Include: •Saveupto20% off Full Fares •Our topExpedition DrinksPackage(with additional 20% discount), which includes: -All gratuities &service charges -Premium wines, spiritsfromthe bar, premium teas &speciality coffees •Guaranteed dinner sitting •Priority for complimentary cabin upgrades OnboardCredit Book any OceanView,BalconyorSuitegrade cabin on our 23/24 new season launch fares and youcan receiveupto£40 per cabin onboardcredit^ SaverFares •Saveupto20% off Full Fares•20% off Explorer DrinksPackage, which includes: -All gratuities &service charges- House brand spiritsand wines by theglass -50% discount on premium beveragesfromthe bar L P CE F IM • Refund Guarantee† • Book with just adeposit, then nothing to payuntil 90 days prior to sailing unless sailing is within that period • Insurance coverinplace to financiallyprotect all guests’ booking • Moneyheldinatrust account • Enhanced Health &Safety protocols Plus other destinations including: Iceland, Short Breaks,Iberia &North Africa and more North Cape &the dnight Sun nightsfromonly £1,199pp to £560 onboardcredit per cabin^ Departing 25 July2023 on boardAmbition Liverpool -Alesund (Norway) -Tromso (Norway) -Alta (Norway) -Midnight Sun viewing at sea- Honningsvag for North Cape (Norway) -Narvik (Norway) -Haugesund (Norway) -Belfast (Northern Ireland) -Liverpool Launch fares from £1,199pp Ambassador fares from £1,625pp BritishIsles &River Seine 13 nightsfromonly £1,259pp Up to £520 onboardcredit per cabin^ Departing 8August 2023 on boardAmbition Liverpool -St. Mary’s (Isles of Scilly) -St. PeterPort (Guernsey) -Rouen (France, overnight) -Cruise River Seine -Portsmouth (UK) -Invergordon (Scotland) -Scrabster for John O’Groats(UK) -Portree (IsleofSkye) -Tobermory (IsleofMull) -Belfast (Northern Ireland) -Liverpool Land by launch or tender Launch fares from £1,259pp Ambassador fares from £1,654pp Rouen,France NorthCape, Norway SPORT CHRONICLE WEEK | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,202234 THEQUIZ Route39are specialists in thepub quizmarketsupplying weekly generalknowledge quizzes to hundredsofpubsthroughoutthe UK 1WhichPremier League playerrecently scored his 700thclub goal? 2Whobecame undisputed middleweight champion by beatinglong-time rival Savannah Marshall,pictured inset? 3
club ended ManchesterCity’ 100per cent record in this season’s Champions League? 4
claimedher
5
6
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
Yearsofinjuryhell–but Beth still darestodream
It really comesasnosur priseto find Beth Cob denoncemorerespond ingtoadversity in the only wayshe knowshow. Denied thechancetocompete on home turf at Birmingham 2022 by atroublesome calf injury,the Staf fordshirenetball acelastweekjet tedoff to Australiatoresumeher career in theEnglandVitalityRos es three-matchTestseriesagainst theCommonwealthchampions Therecan be fewathletes, in any sport, whohavefaced so much mis fortunewithinjuryasCobden.Yet thereare also fewwho have proved so adeptatreboundingfromitand now, at theage of 29,she believes thebestmay stillbeyet to come “What’skeptmegoing?Probably thefactIdon’t feel Ihaveachieved everything Iwantyet,” sheex plains.“Iamquite adetermined person andI stillhavegoals.IfI endupnot achievingthemthatis fine,but Iwillbeabletosay Itried
my hardest. WhileI canstill play,I will.Istill feel Ihavemoretogive.I really don’tthink Ihavepeakedyet
“There have been good moments butitwould be good to just consist entlyplayand show people this is me,thisiswhatI cando.”
It is no exaggeration to sayCob den’sinjurylistwould have cur tailed most sporting careers. Most seriousamong thesetbackshave been threeanterior cruciate liga ment injuries,including twotoher left knee within 12 monthsofeach otherin2018and 2019 Cobden,already by then atwo time SuperleagueAll Star anda Commonwealth Gamesgoldmedal list,faced alongroadback.
“That’sprobablythe closestI’ve come to calling it aday,” shead mits.“To have twoACL injuries in arow wasreallyhard.
now, like my calf,you askyourself whetheritisworth it?”
Cobden,who grew up in Heath Hayes, Cannock, enliststhe help of asportspsychologisttohelpover come herdoubtsoncourt.Whatis perhapsmostfascinating is theway theinjurieshaveshapedher per sonality
“You areforcedtolookatthings differently,”she explains.“Ido thinkithas helped me as aperson. It’s made me alot stronger butalso madememoreempathetictowards others
“Even though it hasbeenabit rubbish, gettinginjured,there are good things that have come outof it.WhenIlookatthe future,itdoes not make me as scared to notplay.
Capped 35 timesbyEngland, Cobden waspartofthe teamwhich famously defeated Australiatowin Commonwealth gold on theGold Coastfouryears agoand missing outonthissummer’s Gameswas, sheadmits, toughtotake.
Thehosts ultimately missed out on amedalthistimearoundand the series Down Under, whichstarts next Wednesday,offersthe chance to continue preparations fornext summer’s WorldCup,which takes placein SouthAfrica.
Beingpartofthe squad forthat tournament is amajor goal forCob den,who is yettoplayataWorld Cupand missed the2019edition duetoher ACLinjuries.
She hasalso signed up foran otherseasonwithLoughborough Lightening in theVitalityNetball Superleague, whichresumes in Feb ruary.
“Itisdefinitely acaseofone sea sonatatime,”she says.“It is about seeing theshort-term. Ithink you have to when youare injured.
Velodromecould be theperfect Games legacy
Turnsout Birmingham 2022 wasn’t justsuccessfulwhenitcame to putting on ajoyousand memora blesportingspectacle
TheGames also came in un derbudget, to thetuneofaround £60million to be precise.Some alreadyhaveanideaofwhere a portionofthe money, whichwillbe spentonsport andculture projects acrossthe region,shouldbeinvest ed
“Let’shopesomeofthisgoes into theWestMidlandsvelodrome project,”Brian Cookson, former head of cycling’sworld governing body,the UCI, tweeted in response to thenews.
“A badly-needed facility in a region with agreat historyincy cling. HopefullyBritish Cycling andSport Englandwill support.”
Cooksonhas been along-time supporterofthe campaign to buildavelodrome,which as regu larreaders of this space will now beganin 2017 when it emergedno newfacility wasplanned forBir mingham,withthe track cycling events insteadtakingplacemore than 100miles away at London’s LeeValley.
Itsfocus haslongswitchedto building atrack as alegacytothe
It
This
“Quite afew people were asking:‘Areyou still goingtoplay?’When youhearthat, you wonder whether people arethink ingyou should stop playing.
“Whenlit tlethingsgo wrongand training is not going well it can bringyou down abit When Iget little nig glinginjuries
“I love netballand yes, it’s my jobbut it is not my life.Iamnot ill.There aresomanyworse things that happen to people anditisnot somethingIamgoing to letaffect me.Ithas been hard butpeoplego through much worse
“Withthe psychologist it was moregetting over afearofcertain things on thecourt,certain move mentsI’vebeendoing when Igot injured. That is thesortofthing whichplays on yourmind.
“WhenIamplaying Idon’t want thosethoughts. It hashelpedwith thedisappointmentbut it is impor tant to keep it in perspective
“Atthe minute Iaminareally good place, getting myself back play ing. EverytimeI come away from a session Iamjustdeadpleased to be playingnetball again.”
“Itisacaseofthinkingwhatam Igoing to do tomorrow,ratherthan thinking farahead because you nev er know what is going to happen
“I’vehad arough ride with inju ries butI’vealso hada lotofhighs in my career.Ihaveprobablyhad more highsthanmostpeoplebut also probably more lows. It hasbeen arollercoaster butthe good things that have happened make you want to keep going. I’ll play this season andsee how my body is feeling. Hopefullyitwill be OK
“Some of thegirls playingnow are10years olderthanmebut Iam notsuremy knees will allowthat.
“Havingacoupleofyears when things aregoing badfor you,it opensyoureyesabit more.Ithas helped me in that sense.Iamgrate fulyou canstill have goodthings come outofthe badtimes.”
Gamesand thecampaignteam have been methodical in their work, speaking to regional stake holdersincluding several coun cils anduniversitiesinorder to strengthen theircase.
Asignificant breakthrough came earlylastyearwhenWestMid landsmayorAndyStreetagreed to look into thebusinesscaseas part of hisre-electionmanifesto
ThesnagisStreethas been wait ingfor thepublication of atechni calreview, commissionedbyBrit ishCycling,intothe building of low-cost velodromes. Campaigners believeitwill supporttheir claim an indoor facility,which couldca terfor othersportsaswellascy cling, couldbeconstructed foras littleas£5m
Yetdespite beingassured on several occasionspublication was imminent,the review remainsno wheretobeseen.
That seemspeculiarand more than alittlefrustrating consider ingthe workcampaigners,manyof whom arecycling volunteers and thelifeblood of thesport,haveput in.Ifthe storysofar hastaughtus anything,itistheyare notthe type to give up easily
Birmingham 2022 cycling events took place at London’s velodrome England’sBethCobdeninactionin thegold medal match in which they beat Australiainthe Commonwealth Gamesin2018 SPORTTHURSDAY,OCTOBER 27,2022 | CHRONICLE WEEK 35 Behindthe headlineswithchief sports writer andsports journali of theyear MATT MAHER To have onemanagerialcandi date turn you down mightbecon sideredunfortunate.Tohavetwo turn you down?Somemight call that badplanning. MichaelBeale’s reasonstoreject theoffer to become Wolves’new head coachmight have been completely differenttoJulen Lopetegui’sbut the endresultisthe same
is nownearlythree weekssince BrunoLagewas sacked andyet hissuccessor appearsnowhere close to beingappointed.The fact atwo-weekbreak preceded Lage’s finalmatch in charge,whenWolvesmusthave knowntheywereclose to pulling thetrigger andshould have been planning accordingly, doesn’tmakeitlookany better
is clearlynot adecision Fosuncan afford to get wrongbut at some pointitisadecision they have to make Thelongerthe season is allowedtodrift,the harder the task of saving it will be forwhoever eventually does ac cept therole.
Collins apologises after
Nathan Collinshas brandedWolves’ 4-0loss to Leicesteras‘embar rassing’ in abrutally honest assessment of the club’s desperatecircum stances.
GoalsfromYouri Tielemans, Har veyBarnes, JamesMaddisonand JamieVardy leaves Wolves in real danger of slipping outofthe Premier League,onaday thefansbegan to turnonthe club’s hierarchy.
Collins wasone of only four play erstoacknowledge thefansatfull time,asheraisedhis handsinapolo gy,and thesummer signinghas now condemnedthe team’s displayona dismal dayatMolineux.
He said:“It’s notgoodenough. Endof. It’s nowherenearwhere we need to be
“It’sashambles, apoorperfor mance. It wasembarrassingplaying thattoday,Ifeelashamed,for me andthe players,and we need are action
“Wesaiditbeforethe game,both boxes, you look at thestats,we’ve hadsomanychances.We’ve hadthe better chancesprobably, butwedon’t scoreagoal, they have five shotsand scorefourgoals.Defensively and attacking, we were nowherenear whereweneeded to be
“I don’tthink it canget much worse,Ithink we canget better There’ssomuchquality in this
dressing roomtoget better andI thinkwewill
“We’ve gone so low, we canonly bounce back up.It’smyjob andthe otherleadersin thegroup to getus goingand getperformancesout of us.”
Loud boos rang around Molineux on several occasions,while some fans directed chants at technical director ScottSellars
When askedabout thefans’ frustration, Collins added: “I don’t blamethem, they spentgoodmon ey to come andwatch us, andthey didn’t deservethatfromus, it was embarrassingfromus, andtheyde servebetter.
“Theydeservefor us to at least tryhard. We didn’t give them aper formance to be proudof.”
Wolves didstart thegamefairly quicklybeforeTielemans’cracker opened thescoring,and Collins be lieves Wolves wouldhaveenjoyed a differentoutcome if they couldtake theirchances
He said:“That’s allthe game is, we know how much qualityLeices terhaveup top, andtheyshowed it.It’sa differentgame, we start ed thegameon fire,wewerereally good,and if you take one of those chances, thegameisdifferent.As asquad,it’snot goodenough. The fans deserved alot more
Simplicitykey forVilla, insistsDanks
AaronDanks says simplicitywas thekey to Villa’sremarkableturn around aftertheythrashedBrent ford 4-0 at VillaPark.
in theirlastsix,itwas an amazing change in fortunes forateamthat hasstruggled in front of goal
Villacelebrate agoalfor DannyIngs
It wasanastonishing starttothe game aftertheytooka3-0 lead in side the first14minutes,and Ollie Watkinsthenaddedafourthinthe second half ButwithVillaonlyscoring sev en goalsintheir first11games of theseasonand only scoringthree
Andthe caretakerbosssaidthey didnot make toomanychanges, saying themainfocus wasgetting thebestout of theplayers
He said:“It hasnot been acaseof changing lots or doinglotsofthings differently, it wasabout devising a simple game plan that we coulddo quitequickly andget theteammov
ingforward.Ijustwantplayers to expressthemselves,toenjoy them selves,and Iwanttoget thebestout of thepeopleI gettoworkwith.
“I thoughttheyexecuted it mag nificently.Theyplayedwithen ergy andpurpose likeweasked them to “I wasreallypleased forthe play ers, thestaff andfor thecrowd who really gotbehindusand supported us.”
Baggies to
Corberan
Albion
Corberan as boss.
outthe
It is understood theSpaniard emerged as theBaggies’top target andcontract talksincluding finer detailshavebeenongoing. Corberan,39, is keen on amove to theWestMidlands. It hasbeen reported Albion held twointerviews with Corberan,Marcelo Bielsa’s former assistantatLeeds, whohas been outofworksince sincebeing axed by Olympiacos in Greece last month. It is thoughtanannounce mentisnearing andamove that suitsall partiesisfor thenew boss to arrive with sufficienttraining time aheadofSaturday’shome clashagainst SheffieldUnited.
Vaughanstrikes late forStour
Joint manager Leon Broadhurst hailed thespiritthatsaw 10 manStourbridge claima late draw at Leiston.
JoeHullwas dismissedin the54thminutefor alatechal lengeonBen Fowkes with the Glassboystrailing to aFinlay Barnes goal immediatelyafter therestart.But Stourskipper LeeVaughan drove in through acrowded penaltyareainadded time to earn apoint
“I thinkthe biggest thingwe cantakeout of thegamewas how theladsall stucktogether, workedhardand gottheir mate outoftrouble,” said Broadhurst
Formed in September 1982 *Terms and conditions apply.Ordersmustbetaken at time of quote. .Authorised and regulatedbythe financial conduct authority.We area creditbroker, not alender.Weoffer creditfacilitiesfromone lender Reduceheatloss and save on your energy bills with our wide range of energy efficientwindows and doors Visitour KingswinfordorShrewsburyshowroomand letour experienced andknowledgeable staffhelpyou choose theright solution foryourhome. SHOWROOMS: KINGSWINFORD.The Rotunda, Townsend Place, Kingswinford. DY69JL. Open Mon-Thurs 10am-5.30pm. Friday10am-5pm. Sat10am-4pm. Sun 10am-2pm SHREWSBURY86, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.SY1 1UT.Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Closed Sun. HEAD OFFICE Grainger &Worrall,Heathmill Road,Wombourne,South Staffordshire, WV58AP Freephone 0800085 8518 • www.wombourne-windows.co.uk sportChiefsports writerMatt Maheronthe bigsports stories–inside PublishedbyMidland News Association Ltd, 51-53Queen Street, Wolverhampton WV11ES Registered at the PO as anewspaper. NEWSPAPERS SUPPORT RECYCLING Therecycled papercontent of UK newspapersin 2021 was65.7% Pricewhen sold Th£1.20 ursday, October 27,2022
seal
deal
arelooking to iron
fi naldetails before confirmingCarlos
LIAM KEEN
liam.keen@mnamedia.co.uk
Nathan Collinsraises hishandinapologytothe fans after Wolves’4-0 loss
4-0thrashing by Leicester EMBARRASSING! 9772634 313757 43
FURNITURE Birmingham |Dudley|Newcastle-Under-Lyme| Shrewsbury HURRY! FINAL WEEK Thursday, October 27, 2022 TURNOVERFORTHISWEEK’S NEWS,SPORTANDMORE...YOUR NEWSPAPERINSIDE Pricewhensold£1.20 Theregion’s biggest free weekly newspaper DUDLEY&STOURBRIDGE EDITION
Monday,Wednesday,Friday: 9:30am- 6pm. Tuesday& Thursday:9:30am-8pm .Saturday: 9:30am- 6pm. Sunday:11am- 5pm
Birmingham |Dudley|Newcastle-Under-Lyme| Shrewsbury