3 days ago by theplastichippo

There are a number of strategies that can breathe life into a dying town. Sadly, the bozos of Walsall council cabinet seem to think that the resuscitation of a stagnant local economy will come about by building a multi-storey car park. The plot, along with any credibility, has clearly been lost...

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4 days ago by kerryfused

An array of local, national and international talent comes together to combine their disciplines for a special exhibition taking place at the New Art Gallery Walsall until April. There is a place… explores people’s psychic connectivity to the landscapes that shaped their formative years. Through pai ...

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7 days ago by stymaster

Walsall: View Larger Map Long overdue for a blogged visit, we hadn’t been here in a long time, so a visit in the company of Andy seemed appropriate. The Pretty Bricks has always been known as such, but it’s official name was The Tap and Spile, with The Pretty Bricks being a nickname from the unusual ...

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8 days ago by theplastichippo

Lichfield`s most famous son, Dr Johnson, said: “Where a great proportion of the people are suffered to languish in helpless misery, that country must be ill policed, and wretchedly governed: a decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.” Boswell described Dr Johnson as an “arch-T ...

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10 days ago by BescotBanter.net

Here are the nominations for the BescotBanter.net January Player Of The Month Jimmy Walker Mat Sadler Manny Smith Andy Butler Richard Taundry Alex Nicholls Jamie Paterson The Poll closes 3pm February 5th

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10 days ago by BescotBanter.net

Following Tuesday's defeat to Notts County, columnist Rob Jones shares his Match Report; So, with a fully fit side, fresh from a 10 day break, we went into a game against the side with the league's worst form. To those reading this, the rest will sound all too familiar. For the benefit of those luck ...

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11 days ago by BescotBanter.net

Oxford United have completed the signing of former Walsall loanee Mark Wilson following his release from Doncaster Rovers. Wilson has penned a six-month contract and goes into the squad for Saturdays game against Barnet. Mark made six appearances for The Saddlers, scoring one goal, during a brief on ...

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11 days ago by BescotBanter.net

Former Walsall loanee Mark Wilson has had his Doncaster Rovers contract cancelled by mutual consent. The 32-year-old former Manchester United midfielder made 139 first team appearances after joining the club in November, 2006 following a spell with MLS side FC Dallas. Wilson's contract was due to ex ...

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12 days ago by theplastichippo

Once upon a time, storytelling was the only way of conveying history, common morality, cultural identity, education and political thought to our offspring. Then this new fangled cave painting and the dangerous ability to write stuff down came along and made things more complicated...

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12 days ago by Helen

I visited the New Art Gallery in Walsall yesterday morning. I’ve never been to Walsall before so it was nice to have a stroll around the gallery and the town. I’ve got used to walking around a city where people look at you funny if you have a camera in hand, and where quite often [...]

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