Fundraisers from Lower Gornal purchased toys for the hospital. The photograph shows Neil Smart sat amongst a pile of toys. Amy Cramphorn is mentioned in the accompanying article.

Members of the Seisdon Ladies Circle were planning to lay a mile of coins round the green at Wombourne, to raise money for equipment at the children’s ward. The photograph shows (from left) Edward Beaman, Steven Weaver, Catherine Beaman, Sammy Weaver and

The unions hosted a rally as they prepared to start strike action following a pay battle with the government. The photograph shows Roger Poole talking to Geraldine Hayward of Wordsley Ambulance Station, with Danny Stokes from Dudley alongside.

Jason Lewis was injured, including damaging the sight in one eye, after falling down steps strewn with rubbish, after a rubbish chute had become blocked. The photograph shows members of his family, including Jackie Brooks, her daughter Melissa and sister

Cleaners and residents in three tower blocks (Clent, Claverley and Romsley Court) were complaining to Dudley Council about recent vandalism. Bill Dowd is mentioned. The photograph shows Rose Spittle (left) and Betty Dingley.

Three blocks of flats were to be strengthened by Wyre Foreset Council to guard against collapse in the remote chance of an explosion similar to Ronan Point. The photograph shows Doll Broad (left) and her sister Ruth Nuell.

The shelter was given to the Black Country Living Museum, after it was found at the West Bromwich Corporation electricity department generating station in Spon Lane during its demolition. Constructors of Bromfield Road, Birmingham, the Midlands Electricit

The school had more pupils involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme than any other school in Walsall. Buckingham Palace is mentioned and John Day is quoted. The photograph shows the award winning students.

Dudley Youth and Community Department were preparing to build a new adventure playground. The photograph shows Lea Graham, John Inglis, Ken Matthews and Dennis Wright.

Dorothy went out to Kidderminster County Court for the day, and returned with a divorce degree, but her husband only found out from Geoffrey Shuck’s wife four days later. Worcester Road is mentioned. The photograph shows Dorothy.