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Just when I thought I had finished looking at this dodgy character from history, I find another article which sheds further light on his dealings in the area. This is another obituary piece from The Dudley Herald of 11th May … Continue reading →

Further to many other stories concerning the military “use” of this dangerous evil chemical, this one from 27th May 1950 Evening News brings together some familiar pieces. “Unserviceable ammunition”- “boxes of 24 grenades”, and a “phosphorus peril” fire. If only there … Continue reading →

OPINION.  So with perhaps the worst kept local secret that the BBC drama Silent Witness has been filming in and around Macdonald Close, I thought it only apt to spell out the real life investigative drama that has unfolded around … Continue reading →

So I can say here, I am not surprised with what took place this week on land off Macdonald Close/Gladstone Drive put forward as a “strategic site” for housing in the long delayed Sandwell Local Plan. Residents reported seeing a … Continue reading →

On a recent canal journey, imagine my surprise on seeing an Alfred Matty boat complete with livery just passing the Gower Tip, almost as though it had got up to 88kph from the 1960’s. David Wilson’s picture from the days … Continue reading →

LORD GIVE ME STRENGTH! SANDWELL PLAN 2          So when does a “plan” just remain a plan without ever being put into action? Imagine my surprise to receive the recent email below from Sandwell Council planning policy. … Continue reading →

“I appreciate you taking the time to follow up, and I want to sincerely apologise for the error in the information we provided to you on that date.” I have come to expect serious failings in the way that this … Continue reading →

A recent joint press release was put out by The West Midands Butterfly and Moth Society and The Friends of Sheepwash Local Nature Reserve in defence of the wildlife habitat under threat from The Sandwell Local Plan.  “Conservationists are alarmed … Continue reading →

This is a cracking piece by local butterfly and moth expert Paul Dunn, which I am very happy to share here with his permission. He has been instrumental with others in raising the profile and status of this elusive rare … Continue reading →

Just another example from the 7th August Smethwick News Telephone about the dangers that this site posed to the surrounding public. Their “made in Oldbury” propaganda hid things like this from public view except when loud explosions, fires and of … Continue reading →