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Wakes numbers down
Visitor numbers to the Burntwood Wakes were down this year compared to previous years.Around 600 to 800 people attended the 'Wakes Unsigned' concert, while between 2,000 and 2,500 were attracted to the family fun day.
Burntwood Town Clerk, Mary Danby said: "This is a fair turnout, but we usually get about 5,000 people when it's a warm, sunny day. more »
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Burntwood commuters get boost
Work on a key junction between Lichfield and Burntwood is due to be completed three weeks ahead of schedule.The £1.8 million upgrade to Pipehill, between the A5190 Lichfield Road and the A461 Walsall Road, was earmarked as a priority area after 18 accidents in five years. Motorists are now expected to be able to travel along the new road from August 26. more »
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Scholars owe boss
Chasetown striker Gary Birch believes the Scholars squad owe boss Charlie Blakemore a great start to the season for more than one reason.The Chasetown boss has been laid low for much of the summer with a rare stomach disorder.
Birch wants the players to help him over his illness and to repay the faith the manager has shown by keeping the squad together. more »
What's On
WI clothes swap event
Burntwood women can exchange little-used garments or impulse buys at a charity clothes swap party on Saturday 31st July.Chasetown Women's Institute is putting on the event from 11.30am to 4pm at The Crown pub, in High Street.
Entry is £1 and proceeds will go to St Giles Hospice and Chasetown WI. more »