The Bragg’s firm, based in Alum Rock in Birmingham, opened a new shop in Walsall. Shirley Owen is mentioned. The photograph shows Sandra Cadman (left), Emma Lovell and Melanie Roberts.

Students made a work of art out of a traditional nativity scene, hadn carved in wood, plastics and metal, after being commissioned by parents of a former pupil of Leighswood Primary School in Broadmeadow in Aldridge. The photograph shows Lisa Allcock and

Arts Attack was a week-long session held during half-term, with professional artists giving hints on video-making, puppetry, flower arranging, music, calligraphy, photography and graffitti. Arthur Nardone is quoted. The photograph shows Leslie Nolan, Chri

Visitors were invited to join in a two-day pavement art session, using ideas from the town’s famous Garman Ryan Collection, including work by artists ranging from Rembrandt to Picasso. Theo Garman and Sit Jacob Epstein are mentioned. The photograph shows

Protests outside the site. The photograph includes Malcolm Bruce (foreground right), Liberal Democrat Councillors Stan Evans and Eileen Pitt. There is an additional article pasted to this photograph stating that Eileen Pitt of Hunts Lane, Willenhall had l

Ian Griffiths set up a display, after receiving a “pursuit of excellence” award from Jaguar. GKN Automotive is mentioned.

Rich Braxton went on a working holiday at Continental Vending Inc in Orange County, Florida to learn about American business methods. Roger Williams is mentioned.

Neil Hamilton MP and Trade and Industry Minister officially opened new headquarters. He is shown here with Mayor of Walsall Ted Moorman and John Murray, along with trainee Nicola Gottlieb. Richard Shepherd MP and Surjit Bajwa are also mentioned.

A new peal of bells (delivered from a Dutch foundry) was hung in a newly-restored tower. The photograph shows Martin Turner fixing the third bell. Reverend Stephen Rawling is quoted.

Rob Pritchard spent all night in the crypt to raise money for the Lent appeal launched by the Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School, where he worked.