D Division were testing a new hydraulic platfom and firefighting equipment outside West Bromwich town hall. Sandwell, Dudley and Stourbridge are mentioned. The photograph shows Terry Priest and Alan Whitbrook overlooking West Bromwich High Street.

A cleanup operation was under way after vandals caused damage to the church. Wilfred Clarke and Inspector Michael Flello of Willenhall police are mentioned. The photograph shows Doris Anslow with a damaged statue.

The last steel making plant in the Black Country was closing down. David Clarke is quoted and South Yorkshire is mentioned. The photograph shows Bill Harris (right) of Round Oak Road, Wednesbury saying goodbye to Alan Johnson.

The new church saw an increase in attendance. Revered Peter de Visme is quoted, and Mrs F. Clifton, Lisa Hilton and Reverend Nigel Gilson are mentioned, as are the Methodist Churches of Bell Street, Bloomfield and Park Lane.

The last consignment of picks was sent to Iraq two days ahead of schedule. The photograph shows Peter Alexander (right) with Cyril Rutter checking the batch of picks. The Royal Wedding is mentioned.

Anti-toxic waste campaigners, organised by Community Action Against Toxic Waste Group which was formed at the time of the Karin B incident, protesting outside the Stubbers Green Road site wearing skull masks and waving placards preventing lorry access. Er

Special service of thanksgiving to mark the reopening of the church. The photograph shows Margaret Gibbons greeting Reverend Ray Goode with John Austin and Edwin Wicket.

A celebration of the church’s 150th anniversary included an exhibition of the town’s industrial history. The photograph shows Florence Morgan (seated) and Florence Hammondseen with a Post Office “Hen and Chicks” delivery and collection bicycle designed in

Liberal Democrat trade and industry spokesman Alex Carlile visited the firm, as well as Samuel Parkes (New Road), Willenhall Lock (Stringes Lane), Willenhall Comprehensive School, Aldridge and Pelsall. The photograph shows Walsall Council leader Ian Shire

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.