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Sutton Magistrate Courts Sold To Make Way For Muslim School

By brumstash at 17:53 on 18/05/12

The Sutton Coldfield Magistrates Courts have recently been sold to a consortium of business men who have plans to turn the building into a Muslim School.
Payout for man brain damaged in botched op he did not need

By Sutton Coldfield Observer at 09:20 on 18/05/12

A FORMER paramedic from Sutton who had the wrong part of his brain removed in a botched operation that was later deemed unnecessary has received a seven-figure pay out for his injuries. John Tunney who lived in Jockey Road and has now moved to South Wales was left with a devastating brain injury that affects "virtually every aspect" of his day to day life. Doctors had failed to check blood tests which revealed he was...
Seconds out – boxing session is knock-out present for Paul

By Sutton Coldfield Observer at 09:20 on 18/05/12

A CHILDHOOD dream came true for an Erdington man when he donned a pair of boxing gloves and stepped into the ring as a 50th birthday present. 'Lightweight' Paul While had always hankered after boxing, wanting to follow in the footsteps of his uncle, who was a boxer when Paul was a child. And Paul, who has learning difficulties, got to do just that on Monday, May 7, when he climbed into the Ultimate Training Centre ring, in...
Staff at card shops fear for jobs as closures announced

By Sutton Coldfield Observer at 09:20 on 18/05/12

A TROUBLED card and gift retailer with stores in Sutton and Erdington is to close hundreds of outlets and shed thousands of jobs, administrators confirmed this week. Joint administrators for Clintons Cards plc confirmed on Wednesday that 350 of its 784 stores including every Birthdays store and approximately 200 Clintons branded stores will be closed. The closures will lead to the loss of 2,800 full time and part time jobs, with the...
Police praised for making arrests

By Sutton Coldfield Observer at 09:20 on 18/05/12

POLICE in Sutton Coldfield have been commended after following their instincts to make a stop and search – a decision which led to two arrests. The officers were on patrol in the early hours of Thursday morning and, at about 4am, arrested a 17-year-old man and a 19-year-old man who are both from Sutton. The 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being equipped for the theft of a motor vehicle while the 19-year-old was...

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Mothers protest as children fail to claim places at school

By Rebeccahughes

So, the 'outraged' mothers of Boldmere are criticising the LEA for applying the correct criteria to...

By Sutton Coldfield Observer at 09:20 on 04/05/12

A GROUP of Boldmere mothers are outraged after their children were allocated places at a school two miles away, despite living within metres of another. As a result, the six women started a campaign group this week and have wasted no time in calling for explanations from their local education authority. The Boldmere Mums, who have set up a Facebook page, want a new classroom to be built at Boldmere Infant School to accommodate more...
WIN tickets to see JLS live

By ChloeJLS14

did it close last night at 12:00 or midday yesterday?

By Tamworth Herald at 09:00 on 13/04/12

POP heart-throbs JLS are will be storming the second city this month when they perform the "4th Dimension" show at Birmingham's LG Arena – and you could be there. Your Time has teamed up with promoters to offer one lucky reader a pair of tickets to their show next Tuesday April 17. JLS's success has been nothing short of staggering. They have enjoyed sold-out arena and stadium tours, five UK number one singles, two...
Success tastes so sweet for Mall finalist Maria

By I Love the Cake

Thanks to all who stopped to give us feedback and buy cake - it was a great experience and I hope...

By Sutton Coldfield Observer at 09:20 on 06/04/12

THE last finalist in the Sutton Coldfield Mall's Retail Factor competition has spent two weeks baking up a storm. Maria Higginson of I Love the Cake, follows Melissa Davin-Smith of Your Handmade Home and Anita Nath of Mehndi Arts in her bid to win the competition and two months' free trading in the shopping centre. Commenting on her time in The Mall, 30-year-old Maria, who lives in Walmley, said: "It's been really good,...
Tattoo artist makes her mark on Mall as Retail Factor finalist

By hazer10

Congratulations Anita, I've seen her work first hand and it really is of excellent quality and very...

By Sutton Coldfield Observer at 09:20 on 23/03/12

THE second of three finalists in Sutton Mall's Retail Factor competition says running a temporary stall in the thriving shopping centre has been "absolutely fantastic." Anita Nath, henna artist and founder of Mehndi Arts, is now in the second week of her stay in The Mall. As well as tattooing, she works creating henna canvases which are displayed at Mere Green's Mind and Beauty Salon. She said: "Being in The Mall has...
Teenager golfer shows Tiger the way with a hole in one

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Make way for the new Tiger?

By Tamworth Herald at 09:20 on 16/03/12

A FEAT attempted over a million times at Sutton's world-famous Belfry golf course was finally achieved by a teenager last weekend. Golfing superstars including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Nick Faldo and the late great Seve Ballesteros have taken on the Brabazon's tricky driveable par-four tenth – but it was Dan O'Connor from Maesteg in south Wales who finally achieved a hole in one on the course's signature tenth hole last...