The Met office has issued a ‘be prepared’ weather warning for the whole of the West Midlands on Monday and Tuesday. The orange warning colour is one stage below the ‘take action’ red warning.
Warmer weather, and a thaw, is forecast for Wednesday in the region.
Entries from January 2009
January 31, 2009
Snow forecast for Monday and Tuesday
January 31, 2009
Last minute winner for Vale
A 90th minute goal by Halsall gave Vale FC all three points in a dramatic Midland Combination premier league fixture at Brocton this afternoon. The Staffordshire side thought they had grabbed a point with four minutes to go when Fife snatched an equaliser, before Halsall’s effort, along with earlier second-half goals from Tyman and Douglas, [...]
January 29, 2009
Too little too late – local Tories slam Government Jaguar package
onservative councillors have expressed dismay at the financial package proposed for Jaguar/Land Rover by the Government.
Councillor Robert Alden said: “The package announced this week by the Government was a clear case of too little to late. A clear case of the Government continuing to fail to respond to the current situation as it changes [...]
January 28, 2009
Trace your family history course: start times
The Beginners’ class for Trace Your Family History starting in the Library at Spitfire House in the High Street on 4th February runs from 11.30 – 1.30.
The Intermediates’ class on 14th February runs from 2-4pm.
These times have been amended from the ones reported in Vale Mail.
January 26, 2009
Candles and vandals
Castle Vale was plunged into darkness for two hours last night. A power cut caused by damage to underground cables is thought to have caused the problem, and sent residents in search of candles to provide household light for the early evening.
Some residents have reported incidents of criminal damage during the power cut. One resident [...]
January 25, 2009
Health experts urge girls to get anti-cancer jab
Birmingham East and North Primary Care Trust (BEN PCT) are reminding girls to get themselves vaccinated against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) to reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer later on in life.
Girls aged 12 to 13 (Year eight) are being offered the vaccination by their GPs. In addition, all 17 to [...]
January 24, 2009
Unstoppable Smith
Aaron Smith scored two goals for the third successive game for Castle Vale FC, who came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Cadbury Athletic in the Midland Combination Premier Division. Local lad Smith has been on spectacular goalscoring form in recent weeks following his return after an injury that kept him out for [...]
January 23, 2009
Vale Mail printed today
strong>Vale Mail has been printed this afternoon, and many deliveries will start this evening. All homes, shops, offices and schools should receive a copy by Tuesday at the latest.
Let us know if you have not received your copy by Tuesday evening.
Leave a message on 0121 749 1343, or email: editor@valemail.co.uk
January 22, 2009
The end of smoking?
Smoking is on the decline. It’s at its lowest level since records began, and has been declining steadily since the new millennium, , according to figures published today by the National Statistics Office.
21% of adults smoke (22% of men and 20% of women).
Smoking is most prevalent among 20 to 24 year olds (31%)and then becomes [...]
