Graham Wallace from Oxford Street in Dudley and Helen Turner from Bush Road in Tipton were travelling to Berlin to represent the West Midlands and Great Britain in an international trophy competition. Mick Williams is quoted.

The first major exhibition for the nursing profession in the Midlands was taking plance, running alongside the Countdown to Change conference which was sponsored by the Royal College of Nursing and Nursing Standard. The Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing

Four Sandwell nurses gained merit awards from Clive Wilkinson for their outstanding work while training in a ceremony at West Bromwich Town Hall. The photograph shows (left to right) Lisa Mould of Walsall, Margaret Johnson of Bromsgrove, Glynis Rowbottom

New public toilets which were built in vandal-proof stainless steel were opened in a shopping precinct. The photograph shows Councillor Matt Redmond opening the new super-loos, with Beatrice Clemson alongside.

A new toilet block, built to tackle the shortage of public conveniences in the area, was officially opened. The photograph shows Councillors Matt Redmond and Brenda Newton.

Five teams from around the country competed for the British Bakers of 93 title, producing bread and confectionary in a bake-off as part of National Bread Week. The photograph shows the winning team, W H Oddie Ltd of Nelson in Lancashire (from left) Ian Ti

Church tower from the street.

A series of table sales was organised by Sunday School helpers to raise money for the chapel. Jenny Morris is quoted, and the photograph shows Daniel Perry with a large toy dog.

The firm built a new sign in the shape of a Romanesque arch. Fred Oliver is pictured, and Randy Johnson is also mentioned.

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