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Wedgies are answer

3:53pm Thursday 26th August 2010

It was TS Elliot who wrote, ‘I grow old, I grow old, I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.’ A comical and ever unusual sight you would agree, but surely better than the sight that beholds many of us on a regular basis. I refer to the one of the real problems within our societies, we’ve all seem them and windered at their blatant disregard for others’ feelings and beliefs.

Resounding ‘no’ to hotel – no more eyesores here...

3:46pm Thursday 26th August 2010

With reference to your article in the Halesowen News, you ask for our comments concerning the building of a five storey hotel and a take away outlet – the answer from me is a definite no!

Be on guard after spate of break-ins

3:01pm Thursday 26th August 2010

I would like to warn fellow Halesowen residents particularly those on Halesmere and Abbeyfields Estates of a recent surge of car and house break ins.

Island deserves royal opening!

2:57pm Thursday 26th August 2010

I just wanted to draw readers’ attention to the beautifully redesigned island at the junction of Queensway and Hagley Road.

Refuse management are ‘a load of rubbish’

12:44pm Thursday 19th August 2010

I read with interest that Sandwell Council paid a private agency to clear the streets as a result of the refuse collectors’ dispute.

Is Tesco carrier bags policy for environment or greed?

12:44pm Thursday 19th August 2010

Are Tesco environmentally friendly, greedy or incompetent? Certainly not honest.

Monumental chance

12:47pm Thursday 19th August 2010

Recently I approached the Five Ways, Cradley Heath, from the Lower High Street end.

Have your say over one-way system

12:48pm Thursday 19th August 2010

I wish to urge all residents from Green Lane and Clement Road, Halesowen, to get in touch with the council in favour over the one-way system that is planned for these roads.

Respect through the generations

12:54pm Thursday 19th August 2010

On boarding the 417 bus from Halesowen, I sat down at the rear of the bus. In front of me was an elderly gentleman and a young man sat down opposite him. The older gentleman opened the conversation with the usual small talk of the unpredictable weather. The young man replied politely but with short answers.

Making a difference

11:42am Thursday 12th August 2010

I would like to thank everyone for their support on the petition which I started in 2007 to implement grit bins, tidy the area and implement a one-way system with speed restriction for Green Lane and Clement Road.

Faulty taps not hygienic

11:45am Thursday 12th August 2010

Open letter to Vale Retail, Mayfair, London.

Lack of respect due to lack of discipline

11:35am Thursday 12th August 2010

What a state the country is in at the moment.

Not my views

11:38am Thursday 12th August 2010

In Mr Weller's published letter to you he twice mentions my name.

Parking restrictions so inconvenient

12:50pm Wednesday 4th August 2010

I am a resident of Nimmings Road in Halesowen and have recently found out from another resident the planned parking restrictions that Dudley Council would like to impose on the road.

Traders should go the extra mile

11:03am Tuesday 3rd August 2010

I read the letter ‘rudeness lost my custom’, and felt quite relieved to learn that it isn’t only me that suffers from bad customer service when shop assistants don’t know how to serve their customers.

Are ‘magic numbers’ key to Puffin mystery?

10:46am Tuesday 3rd August 2010

Re: Pedestrian shortfall means no crossing (News, July 15).

Island snowdome a disappointment

10:53am Tuesday 3rd August 2010

I was delighted to hear about the new Snow Dome constructed on the roundabout outside the entrance of Asda’s car park in Halesowen (sorry I have not been able to provide a picture).

Shame councillors don’t share Mick’s civic pride

2:53pm Thursday 29th July 2010

I CAN OUTDO Mick Freer (News, 15 July) when it comes to the grumpiest old man.

Hospital staff are credit to the NHS

12:45pm Thursday 29th July 2010

I AM WRITING to express my thanks to the staff of Russells Hall Hospital for their kindness and care when I was admitted on July 8 for tests.

Such kindness after attack

12:20pm Thursday 29th July 2010

RECENTLY our son along with two others were assaulted in Halesowen. He was with a large group of youngsters and this was a terrifying event for everyone there.




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