A newly-installed lift in the tower block kept breaking down, leaving residents to struggle with the stairs. Sid Hall is quoted, and Sandwell Council is mentioned. The photograph shows Florence Cooper on the stairs.

Brian Freeth, the chairman of the Paget House, Wyrley House and Heronville House Tenants’ and Residents’ Association was calling for improved security, after a fire was deliberately started at the home of Kevin Love in Paget House. The photograph shows Br