D-EXP/P/A14/6 11 Feb 1989 Wolverhampton Archives
The service held an open day to offer advice on training and learning opportunities. Councillor Jack Wilson is quoted, and Dudley College of Technology is mentioned. The photograph shows Val Farrar (left) with Martin Hope at a computer.
D-EXP/P/A51/132 21 Nov 1989 Wolverhampton Archives
Paramedics and controllers were on the picket line but responding to emergency calls in a battle for settlement over pay.Barry Thomas of NUPE (National Union of Public Employees) is quoted.
D-EXP/P/A51/187 31 Jan 1990 Wolverhampton Archives
Wombourne-based paramedic Geoffrey Yeates had been relying on the hardship fund to pay the mortgage during the pay dispute. The photograph shows Goeffrey, his wife Rowena, and their two children Kiri and Luke.
D-EXP/P/A51/189 31 Jan 1990 Wolverhampton Archives
Paramedic Bob Hill, based at Dudley and his wife Linda were suffering hardship as a result of the pay dispute, and Linda had cut short her maternity leave at Wordsley Hospital in order to help out. The photograph shows the couple with their five children
D-EXP/P/A51/231 3 Nov 1992 Wolverhampton Archives
Employees at Asda, Woodall Street, Bloxwich, set up tombolas in store to raise money for the air ambulance Flight for Life. Dot Roberts is mentioned. The photograph shows Irene Till presenting a cheque to Chris Smith.
D-EXP/P/A51/250 28 Jun 1993 Wolverhampton Archives
A fundraising motor show was held at the headquarters of the Law Society and GKN, to mark the second birthday of the West Midlands air ambulance. The photograph shows Chris Leybourn (left) and Tony Stevens with a 1954 Corvette convertible.
D-EXP/P/D6/10 1 Sep 1995 Wolverhampton Archives
Dudley Council planners set out a stall to consult with the public on a draft unitary development plan, including proposals for new homes, road improvements, the Midland Metro light rail link and the redevelopment of the town centre. Stourbridge Library,
D-EXP/P/I37/24 18 Dec 1992 Wolverhampton Archives
The firm took on new workers to cope with increasing demand, including new contracts with Jaguar and Ford. Andy Buchan is quoted.
D-EXP/P/I32/189 19 Feb 1993 Wolverhampton Archives
Record-breaking trousers were commissioned by the High and Mighty fashion firm which stocked extra-large sizes. The photograph shows Yvonne Nock (left) and Margaret Hawthorne each in one leg of the giant garment. Gary Brookes is quoted.
D-EXP/P/H1/12 23 Oct 1990 Wolverhampton Archives
Dudley’s community development unit and the borough’s housing department ran a joint project to renovate community housing whilst teaching young poeple aged 14 – 21 a range of building skills. Councillor Mary Whitehouse is mentioned. The photograph shows