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Dudley Community Awards 2024 gets underway

Dudley Borough Community Awards

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Dudley Community Awards 2024 gets underway

Charity football match to raise funds for schoolgirl battling a brain tumour

The Red House Glass Cone at Wordsley

The Red House Glass Cone at Wordsley

Historic cone to host Christmas craft fair and official reopening event

Stourbridge MP Cat Eccles (Labour)

Stourbridge MP Cat Eccles (Labour)

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MP reflects on her maiden speech, Europe and the Labour Budget

Local government

Campaign to save Corbett Meadow continues with public urged to show support

A lorry stuck underneath a rail bridge on Cradley Road, Cradley Heath, pictured in 2021. Image: @WMFSHadenCross

A lorry stuck underneath a rail bridge on Cradley Road, Cradley Heath, pictured in 2021. Image: @WMFSHadenCross

Black Country bridge revealed as one of the most bashed in the region

$An Icy pavement outside Dudley Council House during November\'s cold snap. Picture Martyn Smith/LDRS$ $An Icy pavement outside Dudley Council House during November\'s cold snap. Picture Martyn Smith/LDRS$

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Dudley grit bins to go as winters warm up

21 people were killed in the attacks

21 people were killed in the attacks

Memorials mark 50th anniversary of Birmingham pub bombings

Drivers have been urged to take care on the roads

Drivers have been urged to take care on the roads

Fresh snow and ice warning in place for Black Country

Free chocolate was on offer to the first visitors

Free chocolate was on offer to the first visitors

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Huge chocolate shop opens in the Midlands with 350 different bars

Arrest after stolen car seen travelling more than 70mph crashes

Bottom l-r - Michele Jones and Sharon Homer (daughters of Michael Jones who owned the Jones business). Top - Ethan Burnett and Mitchell Eaton, of Smiths of Derby, with cabinet member Cllr Paul Bradley

Bottom l-r - Michele Jones and Sharon Homer (daughters of Michael Jones who owned the Jones business). Top - Ethan Burnett and Mitchell Eaton, of Smiths of Derby, with cabinet member Cllr Paul Bradley

Local government

Historic Brierley Hill town clock returning to the High Street after restoration

The crash happened on Wollaston Road

The crash happened on Wollaston Road

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Police and fire crews respond to two-car collision outside restaurant

The Side Space at St John's

The Side Space at St John's

Church ceiling collapse leaves actors unable to perform Christmas concerts

Stourbridge High Street taped off as firefighters tended to a fire in an underground manhole

Stourbridge High Street taped off as firefighters tended to a fire in an underground manhole

Fault that caused fire in manhole in Stourbridge High Street now repaired

Dudley Council House. Picture: Newsquest

Dudley Council House. Picture: Newsquest

Local government

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Emergency phoneline users across Dudley borough could face April price hike

Ashley Nixon had been a class teacher at Peters Hill Primary School since 2016

Ashley Nixon had been a class teacher at Peters Hill Primary School since 2016

Lifetime teaching ban for former teacher who sent inappropriate pictures

LIVE: Road blocked after crash outside restaurant

LIVE: Road blocked after crash outside restaurant

As it happened: Road blocked after crash outside restaurant

Jack Moore, aged 23

Jack Moore, aged 23

Christmas cards wanted to bring festive cheer to disabled Jack from Colley Gate

This is the second time film crews have been spotted in the area recently

This is the second time film crews have been spotted in the area recently

Film crews turn snowy Midlands canalside into Peaky Blinders set

A woman makes her way past an empty shop

A woman makes her way past an empty shop

Fewer businesses created in Dudley last year

Caregiver, carer hand holding elder hand woman

Caregiver, carer hand holding elder hand woman

Unpaid carers can drop in for free support on Carers’ Rights Day

Police want to speak to these two people

Police want to speak to these two people

Police appeal after stabbing on Birmingham bus

Rambo Baeram was found guilty on November 15

Rambo Baeram was found guilty on November 15

Man jailed after twice trying to force passing women into his car

Two local councils have shared the iconic names of their fleets of gritters

Two local councils have shared the iconic names of their fleets of gritters

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Selena Snowmez and Melt-on John: Funny names for West Midlands gritters

Liam Payne grew up in Bushbury, Wolverhampton

Liam Payne grew up in Bushbury, Wolverhampton

Hometown tributes to Liam Payne grow in Wolverhampton as his funeral takes place

Multiple concerns about the welfare of animals at the centre

Multiple concerns about the welfare of animals at the centre

More than 50 animals seized from Wolverhampton rescue after welfare concerns

Delays of over two hours are being reported

Delays of over two hours are being reported

M6 Northbound closes in Midlands as drivers warned of two hour delays

Live updates: New yellow weather warning as more snow sweeps in

Live updates: New yellow weather warning as more snow sweeps in

Live updates: New yellow weather warning as more snow sweeps in

The Homebase store in Upton

The Homebase store in Upton

Homebase bought out of administration securing up to 1,600 jobs

More than £5,000 was raised for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at the Women in Property Midlands Annual Dinner

More than £5,000 was raised for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at the Women in Property Midlands Annual Dinner

Annual dinner raises more than £5,000 for charity

DLL's Stephen Richards (left) and WMAS's Tony Page (right)

DLL's Stephen Richards (left) and WMAS's Tony Page (right)

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Ambulance service finds sustainable way to recycle old vehicles

National Highways statistics show a 22 per cent rise in winter breakdowns on motorways in the past five years

National Highways statistics show a 22 per cent rise in winter breakdowns on motorways in the past five years

National Highways

Drivers warned to prepare for extreme weather conditions

The 9m² gardens see a range of creative designs

The 9m² gardens see a range of creative designs

BBC Gardeners' World

Application open for BBC Gardeners’ World Live Beautiful Borders 2025

£17,570 was raised by the Dudley Group NHS Charity

£17,570 was raised by the Dudley Group NHS Charity

Annual Glitter Ball raises more than £17,000 for dementia appeal

Matt Albutt (left), digital marketing executive at Bromford and Ronnie Wheeler (right) from Black Country Foodbank

Matt Albutt (left), digital marketing executive at Bromford and Ronnie Wheeler (right) from Black Country Foodbank

New homes provider makes donation to food bank

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

UK Today

Coffee: The Hermes or Hygieia of Our Daily lives?

How much rice and beans do celebrities get each day on I'm A Celeb?

Strictly Come Dancing confirms final celebrity for Christmas special

The meaning behind I'm A Celeb's Tulisa Contostavlos' tattoo and what it says

What is Dean McCullough's net worth as he takes on I'm A Celeb jungle?

Is Reddit down? Users report problems with app and website

Sport

Tennis and Strictly star set to bring new show to Dudley

Kate Calvert was crowned the U18 British Open Champion for the second year on the trot

Kate Calvert was crowned the U18 British Open Champion for the second year on the trot

Teen retains British Open Irish Dancing Champion title

OSH beat The Judd School in the tournament final

OSH beat The Judd School in the tournament final

OSH wins inaugural John Fisher Rugby Festival

Nick Whitehouse - winner of the NABBA Mr Universe class 1 category 2024

Nick Whitehouse - winner of the NABBA Mr Universe class 1 category 2024

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Stourbridge bodybuilder wins Mr Universe title

Andrea Plant centre with Wolves royalty at the launch of Old Gold and Black in memory of Steve Plant

Andrea Plant centre with Wolves royalty at the launch of Old Gold and Black in memory of Steve Plant

Robert Plant and Ruben Neves pay tribute to Wolves fan and author at book launch

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National Sport

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has won 18 trophies with the club (PA)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has won 18 trophies with the club (PA)

A closer look at the silverware brought to City by the man with the golden touch

Pep Guardiola, centre, and Manchester City celebrate their Champions League win in 2023 (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola, centre, and Manchester City celebrate their Champions League win in 2023 (Martin Rickett/PA)

Five of Pep Guardiola’s most memorable Man City matches

Fin Baxter has yet to be on the winning side in five appearances for England (Joe Giddens/PA)

Fin Baxter has yet to be on the winning side in five appearances for England (Joe Giddens/PA)

Fin Baxter ‘desperate’ to end losing streak as England sign off against Japan

Jacob Stockdale is back in the Ireland fold (Adam Davy/PA)

Jacob Stockdale is back in the Ireland fold (Adam Davy/PA)

Jacob Stockdale challenged to prove Test class on Ireland return

Luke Humphries has recharged during a spell off the oche (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries has recharged during a spell off the oche (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries feeling refreshed after ‘longest break at home in 15 months’

Rob Howley (right) has hailed Warren Gatland as the best coach in the world (Paul Harding/PA)

Rob Howley (right) has hailed Warren Gatland as the best coach in the world (Paul Harding/PA)

Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley

Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu, centre, is poised to make his Ireland debut (Adam Davy/PA)

Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu, centre, is poised to make his Ireland debut (Adam Davy/PA)

Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

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Business Daily

A woman makes her way past an empty shop

Fewer businesses created in Dudley last year

Staff at the new Starbucks store in Stourbridge High Street

Staff at the new Starbucks store in Stourbridge High Street

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New Starbucks coffee shop breathes new life into empty Stourbridge unit

Central Co-op Funeral in Sedgley and Central Co-op store in Overfield Road, Dudley

Central Co-op Funeral in Sedgley and Central Co-op store in Overfield Road, Dudley

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Central Co-op to sell off Dudley convenience store and Sedgley funeral home

L-R: Andrew Du Plessis (AWI), Michelle Nichols, Steve Gencarella and Joseph D’Addese (all Davidon Alloys), Oliver Smith (AWI)

L-R: Andrew Du Plessis (AWI), Michelle Nichols, Steve Gencarella and Joseph D’Addese (all Davidon Alloys), Oliver Smith (AWI)

Brierley Hill manufacturer celebrates record-breaking £3.5m sales in North America

L-r - Black Country Radio chairperson Keith Horsfall; BBC Radio WM’s PJ Ellis, Black Country Radio breakfast presenter Paul Essom and Black Country Hub general manager Dave Brownhill.

L-r - Black Country Radio chairperson Keith Horsfall; BBC Radio WM’s PJ Ellis, Black Country Radio breakfast presenter Paul Essom and Black Country Hub general manager Dave Brownhill.

Best of Black Country celebrated at newly relocated shop at Merry Hill

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An injured victim awaits hospital treatment (Dilawar Hussain/AP)

An injured victim awaits hospital treatment (Dilawar Hussain/AP)

Gunmen kill 42 in attack on vehicles in north-west Pakistan

An Ukrainian and Union flag flying above Spanish City in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside (PA)

An Ukrainian and Union flag flying above Spanish City in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside (PA)

Putin threatens UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates

The King seated in St Edward’s Chair, also known as the Coronation Chair, wearing St Edward’s Crown and holding The Sovereign’s Sceptre with the Dove (in his left hand) and The Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross (in his right hand) (Aaron Chown/PA)

The King seated in St Edward’s Chair, also known as the Coronation Chair, wearing St Edward’s Crown and holding The Sovereign’s Sceptre with the Dove (in his left hand) and The Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross (in his right hand) (Aaron Chown/PA)

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King’s coronation cost £72 million, government accounts show

The skyline of Dubai (Yui Mok/PA)

The skyline of Dubai (Yui Mok/PA)

UK Government supporting Briton who faces Dubai jail for ‘sex with girl, 17’

Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others, with two attempts on one of her victims (PA)

Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others, with two attempts on one of her victims (PA)

Judge denies he was asked to advise Letby hospital because he is a Freemason

Former president Jair Bolsonaro (Andre Penner/AP)

Former president Jair Bolsonaro (Andre Penner/AP)

Brazilian police indict former president over alleged 2022 coup attempt

Wreaths are laid during a memorial service at 1000 Trades Square, outside New Street station in Birmingham to mark the 50th anniversary of Birmingham pub bombings (PA)

Wreaths are laid during a memorial service at 1000 Trades Square, outside New Street station in Birmingham to mark the 50th anniversary of Birmingham pub bombings (PA)

King praises courage of Birmingham’s people 50 years on from pub bombings

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