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Left stranded by transport charges

Angry carers of disabled people are being forced to cancel vital visits to care centres after being hit with new transport charges.

Following last week's Advertiser front page, a large number of residents have attacked Walsall Council's decision to introduce a charge for transporting people with disabilities to their care centres...

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Charges provoke angry response

Patricia Rolston, 53 and her 33-year-old daughter Lyndsey Ball, aired their concerns over the new charges last week.  TL121108-009WA

The new transport charges imposed by Walsall Council prompted a number of calls from concerned residents who fear the fees may stop...

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Walsall Hospice plans get go ahead

Plans have been approved to build a hospice in Walsall – bringing to an end a 30-year battle by campaigners. Walsall Council's Planning and Development Control Committee passed the...

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Charity staff will take pay cuts

Staff at a vital Walsall charity have agreed to take pay cuts to ensure its survival. Walsall Disability Information and Advice Line in Lichfield Street faced closure after it was burgled...

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Illuminations fail to shine for visitors

Visitor numbers to Walsall Illuminations have dropped to an all-time low after the borough's premium heritage event suffered at the hands of the recession and poor weather. The five-week...

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Golden girl Ellie up for national TV sport honour

Ellie Simmonds with her two gold medals.

Aldridge Olympian Ellie Simmonds is up for another accolade as she is nominated for one of the most hotly-contested titles in British...

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Calls for new charges to be suspended

The leader of Walsall Labour Party has called on Walsall Council to immediately suspend its new transport charges. Councillor Tim Oliver believes the step should be taken to allow for...

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Wrighty: 'It was right time for me to go'

Walsall FC 2006/07... v Barnet (a, drew 1-1). Mark Wright. PIC BY KEVIN GRICE

Mark Wright insists he has nothing but fond memories of his time at Walsall – but has no regrets about his departure from the club.

Winger Wright returns to the Banks's Stadium this weekend with new club MK Dons for the first time since he was released by the Saddlers in the summer of 2007.

But the 26-year-old – who...

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Pics boss happy with super start

Above: Rushall could even afford to miss a penalty in their 3-2 win over West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night. See page 69 for more on the game.  PICTURE BY KEVIN GRICE

Rushall Olympic boss Paul Holleran is hoping his promotion-hunting side can continue to attract more fans to Dales Lane. Saturday's 2-0...

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Away day victory is just so 'typical'

Dwayne Mattis (also pictured in action, right) is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the goal that set Walsall on their way to victory at Colchester.  PICTURES BY EMMA PERRINS

The phrase 'Typical Walsall' is one uttered by many fans on more than one occasion in the past. The reasons and situations for its...

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We must replicate our away form in front of our own fans

All of a sudden, a win. While things might not be rosy in all parts of the garden there are signs of life. The thing is now to bring the form seen on the road back to Bescot. Our away...

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Back Saddlers and Dons to share the spoils

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

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Tony's steely new sounds

Made in Sheffield: Tony Christie is back with a vengeance.  (SIP)

"I DON'T want to save the world," sings Tony Christie on his new album Made In Sheffield.

And wisely, instead of looking for glitzy international inspiration, TC – as he styles himself on the sleeve notes – has gone down a very parochial route.

After all, he surely knows the way to a certain little town in Texas...

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Talented arts class students show off year's work

AN IMPRESSIVE body of art work crafted by recreational students at Lichfield School of Art is on display at the city's library gallery. The exhibition celebrates the progress and achievement...

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Rugeley Christmas Festival 2008 announced

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

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Society show

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

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What's Staffordshire's favourite read?

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

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

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