Halesowen primary school gets better and better
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Children at a Halesowen primary school have been praised for being friendly, polite and very proud of their school in an excellent Ofsted report.
Inspectors told pupils and staff at Halesowen Church of England Primary School that theirs was a good school, which is improving constantly with good pupil achievement and attainment rising steadily.
In a letter sent to pupils, inspectors said: “We found you to be friendly, polite and very easy to talk with. You are very proud of your school and this is shown in the school song you wrote and performed so beautifully in the assembly.”
Inspectors found the school gives children a good start in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The large majority of teaching seen was good or outstanding and pupils experience excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural development with the school operating as a highly cohesive community.
Appeal for witnesses following serious Halesowen collision
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DUDLEY POLICE are appealing for information following a serious collision in Halesowen yesterday (Sunday).
Officers received an emergency call at 3am on 4 March after a car left the road causing injuries to several passengers.
The Citroen Saxo car was travelling along Lutley Lane, in the direction of Hagley Road, when the vehicle collided with a tree before coming to rest on its roof.
The 21-year-old driver was uninjured, however four passengers from his car received various injuries.
Three of the passengers had to be cut free before being taken to hospital.
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Put a stop to car crime and secure your motor
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HALESOWEN Police are reminding motorists to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables - including sat navs, iPods, mobile phones and clothing - when leaving them unattended.
This message comes after a spate of theft from motor vehicles in the Howley Grange area of Halesowen.Taking the following simple steps could significantly reduce the likelihood of being a victim of vehicle crime:
- Remove all valuables; never leave anything on display
- Take portable Sat Navs and the support cradle with you and make sure that those tell-tale suction pad marks are wiped away
- Never leave valuables in the glove box as this is the first place thieves look
- Security mark all valuables in the car, such as radios and Sat Nav systems, using an ultraviolet pen and keep a record of all property marked
- Lock all windows, doors and the sun roof whenever you leave the vehicle, even for just a few minutes
- Fit an alarm and always use it
- All new cars are fitted with electronic immobilisers but if your car is older, consider having an immobiliser professionally fitted
- Fit a locking petrol cap and wheel nuts
- Buy a steering lock and use it every time you leave the car
- Have your car registration number etched on every window
- Consider fitting a vehicle tracking device
- Never leave keys in the ignition, door or on dash; even for just a few seconds.
Owners of sat navs are encouraged to mark their device with their postcode or vehicle registration number using special security UV markers, and to make a note of the name, make, model and serial number on www.immobilise.com
Police are now carrying out plain clothed routine patrols in these areas to target offenders.
Sergeant Wendy Tyler said: "We are asking people to help us and themselves by thinking very carefully about where they park their vehicle and how they make sure that it is secure before leaving it.
"Don't give the criminal a chance remember to remove it or lose it. It really is that simple when it comes to keeping your car and your belongings safe."
Members of the public are urged to call police on 101 if they see anything suspicious or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.
Improvements at Halesowen Library’s Shenstone Theatre
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People are being asked to give their views on suggested improvements which will make it easier for visitors to get around a theatre room at Halesowen Library.
Dudley Council is proposing to make a slight reduction to the size of the stage in the library’s Shenstone Theatre to provide greater space for visitors and to accommodate people with physical disabilities, particularly people who use wheelchairs.
The Shenstone Theatre is available to hire by the community and the council is consulting with these groups over the proposals.
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Police lockdown Halesowen estate...three arrested for burglary
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THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a mini-crime spree on a Halesowen estate last night (Jan 24) which saw one man robbed, break-ins at several homes and thefts from vehicles.
Police and dog units locked down the area around Haslemere Estate after thieves snatched a mobile phone from a man as he sat behind the wheel of his car in Hamilton Avenue.
Further incidents emerged of offenders trying to force open garage doors, whilst another resident reported spotting torch lights behind homes in Links View.
A police dog tracked scent from one suspected offence location and led officers to grassland where three men were later arrested one of which was apprehended by the police dog after leaping into a stream.
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