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Not like it was in MY day
I REALLY could not believe that Name and Address supplied was praising Dudley Council for closing all the schools just because of two inches of snow. In the real winters of the thirties and forties we managed to get to school in feet of snow not inches
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A bar’s out but it’s alright for addicts
SO, 26 people and a vicar, signed a petition to object to a bank in Lye being converted to a bar (15.02.07 edition), on the grounds of fears of anti-social behaviour, and Dudley Council upheld the objections. Five hundred plus people in Dunn's Bank area
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Website offers a real ray of hope
I READ with great interest in the Stourbridge News the article about the two doctors Dr James Bowen and Dr Parvez Iqbal setting up a website aiming to unite their two cultures. This Sunday in the Sunday Independent was an article about Rabbi Herschel
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Little Britain stars set for Neighbours
Comedy favourites David Walliams and Matt Lucas will appear in Australian soap Neighbours, it has been confirmed. The double act will make a cameo appearance as Little Britain characters Lou and Andy - famous for the catchphrase: "Want that one."
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Robbie out of rehab
Pop star Robbie Williams is out of rehab, his spokeswoman said today. The singer has spent the past three weeks in an Arizona clinic battling his addiction to prescription drugs. "Robbie Williams has completed his stay in Arizona and is continuing
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Carphone Warehouse ends Big Brother sponsorship
Carphone Warehouse has ended its sponsorship of Big Brother in the wake of the Jade Goody racism row, the company announced today. The termination of the £3 million-a-year deal is a blow to Channel 4. The mobile phones firm temporarily suspended
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Course opens for carers
LEARNING4LIFE at The Wordsley School is running a paediatric first aid course for people working with or looking after young children. The one-day course runs at the Brierley Hill Road centre on Saturday March 24 from 9am to 4pm and aims to teach people
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An appetite for business
An American business expert is helping boost numbers at Halesowen College's recently-launched breakfast club. Rashida Andrews has joined the college's Free Potential, Free Training project based at Coombs Wood Business Centre. She works with students
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Riders make steady start
As the first skirmishes of Cycling's Circuit Racing season got underway Halesowen A & CC's riders performed admirably at the Milton Keynes Bowl. The women's race saw a complicated handicapping system unravel over a distance of 35km to culminate in a
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Win keeps Yeltz in play-off contention
Halesowen Town moved right into the play-off picture after a 2-1 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Chippenham Town at the weekend and manager Martin O'Connor was upbeat about their prospects. Goals from skipper Lee Williams and a winner from sub Junior
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Oldbury take points
Oldbury United came out on top in their derby with Causeway and boss Martin Thomas believes his team deserved to be victorious. The Cricketts ended their recent poor run of form as they edged a tight game 3-2 thanks to goals from Nicky Pugh, Craig Gregg
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Golden Brown
The Yeltz hauled themselves back into play off contention after claiming a late winner against Chippenham at the Grove. The goal was however shrouded in controversy with the visitors Ian Herring lying injured at the time of Junior Brown's deflected
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Stourbridge and District Snooker league
Defending champions Brandhall Labour A retained their two point lead at the top of the Premier Division by defeating West Midlands Police 4-1. Karl Ashmore, Kev Franklin, Brett Hallard, Jason Hickman won for Brandhall but Alan Hooper lost his first match
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Old Hales scrape home
Old Halesonians continued with their winning ways by digging out an away victory against a stubborn Spartans side. Old Hales played up the slope in the first half and for long periods had to play rugby from in their own half as the home side played territorial
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Men’s night
Football fans are invited to attend "an evening for the males" when former England, Wolves, Villa and Albion player Cyrille Regis will be the special guest and speaker. The event will be held at Holy Trinity Church Old Hill on Friday April 20 at 7.30pm
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Rural romance
CRADLEY Heath's TAB Operatic Society is staging popular Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma at Brierley Hill Civic Hall this month. The show runs at the Bank Street venue from Tuesday March 27 to Saturday March 31. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside
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Broadway spectacle taps along to Grand
The all-singing, all-dancing 42nd Street will be shuffling in to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre from Tuesday March 13. Telling the timeless tale of Peggy Sawyer's rise from chorus girl to Broadway star, 42nd Street stars Paul Nicholas whose West End
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Learn a little from housewives!
RE the crossing at the junction of St John's Road and Hagley Road, costing over budget by £60,0000 and still unfinished, I am told it has no crash barrier among other things. All it needed was a set of traffic lights by the bus station. Are all the
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The Illusionist (PG)
Are magicians Hollywood's latest darlings? Following hot on the heels of the big name, bigger budget The Prestige, comes this latest insight into the intriguing world of magic. Beautifully shot and perfectly cast, what The Illusionist at times lacks
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United front...
HOW refreshing to hear about Cultures United especially as I read the article a few hours after an incident on a Travel West Midlands bus. A passenger complained to the driver because he had said bloody' while showing his ticket. I didn't hear all the
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Artist showcase
Art enthusiasts in Quinton are being encouraged to come forward and present their work at a showcase. Quinton Methodist Church is set to stage its 6th Annual Arts Festival between Friday May 18 and Sunday May 20. More than 300 paintings from across
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Jury dismissed
The jury in the trial of a former care home worker from Quinton has been dismissed for legal reasons. Norman Leslie, of Bent Avenue, has been accused of sexual assaults relating to a period when he was manager of two care homes in Birmingham during the
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Council wins three stars
Dudley Council now rates among the best local authorities in the country after scoring a good assessment. The Audit Commission's assessment showed the council has recorded strong improvements across a host of services and has won three-star status.
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National No Smoking Day 14th March
If you are dying for your cigarettes help is here! The NHS Trust Association and The New Scientist 1992 has reported hypnotherapy as the most effective method to help people stop smoking. Hypnotherapy helps with various elements of the smoking habit
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Services ‘blasted’
HAGLEY parish councillors have launched a stinging attack on Worcestershire County Council over failure to deliver services. Parish council chairman Steve Colella says problems over road surfacing, tree maintenance and permission to install street furniture
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Get lustrous locks at Cabbella
Demand attention and create a sensation by treating your locks to the Cabbella treatment. The salon at 296 the Hagley Road, Oldbury, boasts not only off road parking, but a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and qualified stylists who know how to make you
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Candidate has nothing in common with electorate
I DO hope you will allow me one more exchange with BR Saunders in a final effort to get someone connected with the local Conservative party to answer my very simple question: why can't we have a local man as our Tory candidate for the next general election
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Hot Seven gig
Halesowen jazz fans are in for a treat as Halesowen Cricket Club is hosting a band from South of the Thames and beyond' when trombonist Bob Dwyer's Hot Seven drop in. The gig this Sunday, March 11, kicks off at 8.30pm. Entrance is £3.50 on the door.
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new approach could help save our town...
HELLO! And welcome to the possible future of Stourbridge, a future that cares about the town and its community. Here are some sensible ideas with the people of Stourbridge in mind; lets use our resources that have been neglected: - 1) The Old Library
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Sarcastic letter made me smile
TO pedestrian/ passenger/ parent, Brierley Hill: I read your letter with amusement with your sarcastic remarks who wouldn't, especially the one referring to my speeding spouse. My husband too has rode a motorbike "horrid things" I'll bet your husband
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School rallies to help dream
KIND-HEARTED kids and adults have been pulling in the pounds to help a Lye surgeon realise his dream of opening a £1m hospital in his homeland. Youngsters at Wollescote Primary School raised £855 for Russells Hall Hospital consultant Atiq-ur Rehman's
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Diamond docs...
A HAGLEY couple celebrated a diamond day after a lifetime helping patients at their medical practice. Dr Jack Baker and his wife Peggy, both aged 85, marked 60 years of marriage with family and 50 friends at a party in Clent. Dr Baker was a GP in Warley
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It’s all about degrees of disability
IN your paper from time to time there appears in the letter columns a letter or two from disabled motorists complaining about able bodied car users taking up designated disabled parking spaces at supermarkets and public car parks etc. I am an authorised
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Childhood sweethearts
A Rowley Regis couple who were school sweethearts have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Roy and Patricia-Ann Horton of Regis Heath Road, met 53 years ago at school where they were in the same class together. They began courting at 15 and
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Fair trading.
Halesowen Global Justice Group will be running a fair trade stall at the farmers' market in Halesowen this Saturday, March 10, from 10am until 3pm. Goods including fair trade coffee will be on sale.
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Brass band
Brass Band enthusiasts in Oldbury are set for a treat with two shows from one of the best groups in the country. Langley Band are holding the concerts at the Barlow Theatre and the gigs will include music for all tastes and ages. The first one is on
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Dress tresses for the spring
Blunt fringes, voluminous hair and up-dos all looked fabulous on models sashaying down the catwalk at Fashion Week, but these dramatic hairstyles can often be difficult to carry into our everyday lives. Unless you work in a creative field like fashion
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The eyes have it...
YOUR eyes are the window to your soul, so tell-tale signs of late evenings and sleep-deprived nights will be exposed there, along with advancing years and the start of the ageing process. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and Victoria Beckham may be able
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Treat for your feet
Putting your best foot forward is easier said than done for many people, but no one should have to put up with painful feet - they can be successfully treated. That's the message of Anna Murphy, lead chiropodist at the newly opened Wollaston Chiropody
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Bombay dreams
Despite the fact that Britons once voted Chicken Tikka Masala as one of the nation's all-time favourite dishes, Indian cooking isn't only about popping down to your local curry house for a good old Ruby Murray and a pint. In fact, many modern Indian
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Tastes linked with history
What we call "curry" is now an international dish recognised on every continent. Dishes develop and change according to a host of new influences. For instance, the most popular curry in UK restaurants is Chicken Tikka Masala. Many people would think
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500 jobs at call centre will stay
HUNDREDS of Brierley Hill jobs have been saved after what union chiefs claim is a policy turnaround by a major bank. According to the Lloyds TSB Group Union (LTU) around 500 employees at a Merry Hill call centre were facing the axe as the bank moved
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Robby's Finest Indian Cuisine
Eating out is all about the food - the quality of the ingredients, the choice and presentation of the dishes and the ambiance of the restaurant. Robby's Finest Indian Cuisine in the heart of Kingswinford, has been serving authentic Indian dishes since
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Mirchi - Contemporary Balti & Bangladeshi Restaurant
We all like to get out of cooking occasionally, forget about the washing up and have a great night out with all the family at value for money prices, and that's where Mirchi in Old High Street, Quarry Bank can help you out. This traditional Indian restaurant
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‘Pay as you go?’
Pollution levels may mean congestion tax CAR congestion is being blamed for bad air quality in Stourbridge as borough bosses consider road pricing proposals. A survey by Dudley Council has revealed areas of Wordsley, Quarry Bank and Lye all exceed
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‘Pay as you go?’
Pollution levels may mean congestion tax CAR congestion is being blamed for bad air quality in Stourbridge as borough bosses consider road pricing proposals. A survey by Dudley Council has revealed areas of Wordsley, Quarry Bank and Lye all exceed national
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RAMSEY GARRY
RAMSEY GARRY Aged 59. Passed away suddenly on 5/3/07. Much loved husband of June, Dad to Debra and Darren, Grandpa to Jordan, Dale, Lauren and Gaby. Will be greatly missed by family and friends. Published in paper 08/03/2007
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NICHOLSON ALAN MAXWELL
NICHOLSON ALAN MAXWELL Went to be with the Lord on the 4th March 2007. A time to be born 18.6.1920 and a time to die 4.3.2007. To God be all the Glory for His mercies and Goodness to his children. Funeral Stourbridge
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WOLFENDEN HAROLD
WOLFENDEN HAROLD Passed peacefully away at Belvidere Rest Home, Dudley on February 22nd 2007 aged 81 years. Funeral service at Stourbridge Crematorium on Friday march 9th 2007 at 3.30pm. Flowers are welcome c/o Edwin Harris & Sons, 1 Crane
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PERRY
PERRY The Family of the late Annie Lillian Perry who passed away on 27th February 2007, aged 85 years, would like to thank all relatives,friends and neighbours of Grange Road, Stourbridge for the kindness and sympathy shown to them in their sad loss,
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TROY COOPER
TROY COOPER 1 on 6th March Love Mommy, Daddy and brother Leigh xxx Published in paper 08/03/2007
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BETTY OLIVER
BETTY OLIVER Happy Birthday AB 8th March With love from Samantha and Andrew xxx Published in paper 08/03/2007
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CYNTHIA DAVIES
CYNTHIA DAVIES 11th March Happy 60th birthday From your loving husband Bill and all the family xxxx Published in paper 08/03/2007
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TOM HARPER
TOM HARPER 12.3.07 Happy 18th birthday With love Mom, Dad & Sarah Published in paper 08/03/2007
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GEORGE WILLIAM ALDIS
GEORGE WILLIAM ALDIS Wife Margaret and brother Ray would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who donated to Cancer Research. Published in paper 08/03/2007
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PERRY
PERRY The family of the late Victor Perry of Gilbanks Road, Wollaston would like to express their sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown to them in their sad loss, also for donations received and to everyone
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GOODWIN JOYCE
GOODWIN JOYCE The family of Joyce Goodwin would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and wishes at this sad time. They would also like to express their sincere thanks to all who attended the Funeral Service and to J.T. Brookes Funeral Directors
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SMITH TONY
SMITH TONY 6 years March 10th No length of time can ease my pain. My longing for you is still the same. You are in my thoughts each night and day and in my heart you will always stay. Heartaches in this world are many but to lose you Tony was worse
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GRIFFITHS ROY
GRIFFITHS ROY 12th March 2006 Our hearts still ache with sadness, tears for you still fall but living here without you is the hardest part of all. Loving wife Doreen and family. Published in paper 08/03/2007
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JOHN BUTLER
JOHN BUTLER 12.3.04 Life goes on that's true, our home is empty without you. Jean and our Family. XX Published in paper 08/03/2007
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HARRY BURY MEB
HARRY BURY Formerly of the Crescent Hagley. Died peacefully on 2nd March 2007 aged 83 years. Harry worked at the MEB Mucklow Hill from 1970 until his retirement in 1986. He was a keen member of the Clent Gardening Club for 30 years. Sadly missed
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COLLINS GERRY
COLLINS GERRY former Landlord of The Chequers Public House, passed away peacefully on 3rd March 2007 aged 72 years. Gerry will be sadly missed by all his family and former customers. Funeral service will take place at Stourbridge Crematorium Chapel
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PRICE
PRICE Shirley of Wollaston passed away peacefully at home with her family on March 4th 2007, aged 61 years. dearly loved and very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Wollaston Free Church on Monday March 12th at
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HILL
HILL Yvonne, of St Marks Road, Lye passed away peacefully at home on March 4th 2007 aged 64 years. Loving wife of Robert. Dearly loved and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Stourbridge Crematorium on Tuesday March
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HOMER VERA
HOMER VERA Passed away peacefully on 27th February 2007 aged 84 years. She will be sadly missed by son Alex, daughter in law Tina and all the family. Funeral at Wellingore Parish Church, nr Lincoln on March 9th at 12 noon. No flowers by
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REEVE ELISABETH ANN NEE LLOYD
REEVE ELISABETH ANN NEE LLOYD Of Hagley, after a short illness on 27th February 2007, aged 68 years. Widow of the late John Reeve, a beloved sister and aunt. Funeral Service will take place in St. Peter's Church, Broome, on Thursday March
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MARY LLOYD WIFE MOM
MARY LLOYD WIFE 8th March Because you were so special no words could ever say, how much I love and miss you on this your special day. Love Chris xxx MOM. With tears in our eyes we whisper low "Happy birthday Mom. We love and miss you so". Loved
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LLOYD MOM
LLOYD MOM 8th March We would like to share your birthday Mom the way we used to do. We have so many memories but we wish we still had you. God bless Mike, Geraldine, Dean, Nickola Published in paper 08/03/2007
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Town MP’s worries over regional press
STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has voiced concerns about cuts in regional journalism. Mrs Waltho has tabled a parliamentary motion calling for new investment to boost quality and integrity in an industry she says has been suffering from neglect. Her
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Don’t let this happen...
I READ with some degree of horror and amazement at your news item concerning the likely destruction of the Clent Hills. May I say that I am totally in support of the local inhabitants of this treasured area of peace and tranquillity. I am one of the
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Classic night
THE Great Big Gilbert and Sullivan show is coming to Stourbridge next week. Featuring extracts from the most popular operas in the Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire, colourful costumes and plenty of humour, the show is being staged at Stourbridge Town
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Mad rush for Castle show!
A PROJECT to bring live music to a Dudley landmark has struck a chord with gig goers in the Black Country. Demand for tickets to see classical singer Katherine Jenkins in the courtyard of Dudley Castle has exceeded expectations with sales rocketing as
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It’s a lack of common sense
I see the Government are to retrain up to 10,000 local authority staff, to monitor pubs and clubs to prosecute smokers. I know people who cannot afford to live because of the burden of council tax. Now comes this. The councils are sacking their care
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Line-up joy for Oxzide
DUDLEY based metallers Oxzide say they have been rocking Black Country venues hard after perfecting their line up in January. Formed last year, Oxzide have supported a string of leading tribute artists while trying out a succession of drummers before
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Edge team no problem
I HAD always thought of the Stourbridge News as a quality local paper. However, it is evident from this week's front page article that it is looking to compete with the tacky down market red tops. The article by Bev Holder is written using the type
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Campaign will drive kids out
"IF you look under 21 and you haven't got a passport or driving licence we dont want you in Stourbridge" - that's the message from the town's pubwatch boss. Mark McMaster, owner of Glass in Foster Street, says Stourbridge pub bosses and the police have
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Top marks for council depts
COUNCIL chiefs are celebrating after an Audit Commission inspection gave their housing and social care services top marks. The council's housing service has improved its overall performance rating during the past 12 months from three stars in 2005 to
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Man jailed for assault
A LYE man has been jailed for 12 weeks for beating up his mother while he was drunk. Stuart Billingham, aged 37, of Gibbs Road, Lye, was sentenced by Halesowen Magistrates on Thursday February 22 for the assault, committed at an address in New Farm Road
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Kingswinford
The U9s East were beaten 2-0 by Brierley and Hagley Celtic with Callum Stokes picking up the man of the match award.
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Hospital was just brilliant!
I RECENTLY had an accident at home which required the ambulance to be called and afterwards a stay in Russells Hall. When the ambulance man said I was going to Russells Hall my husband was a bit dubious due to all the bad publicity the hospital seems
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Wordsley Wasps
The U8s East dedicated their 4-1 win against Warstone Wanderers to John Priest who died the week before. His grandson Chris Priest starred and picked up the man of the match award after notching twice. Shae McNally and Jordan Boffey also got their
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Halesowen Town Colts
The U11s moved seven points clear at the top of the table after an outstanding 2-0 win away at West Hagley. Matty Chappell got his team off to a dream start when his 25 yard effort found the back of the net. All three points were secured by a second
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Withymoor Colts
The U11s West defetaed Forest Falcons East by goal to nil. The winning goal was scored by Sam Cowdell with James Pennington picking up the man of the match award. The U11s South slipped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Brierley Hill Bullets. Jack Stewart
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Halas Hawks
It was a special day for both Halas Hawks girls Under 14s teams as they were drawn together in the semi final of the Stourbridge League Cup. The match was a closely fought affair, and a perfect example of a match of two halves. The first half was dominated
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It’s such a vital environment
Letter of the Week OVER recent weeks it has been good to read that so many people are very passionate about Kinver Edge and prepared to put pen to paper. I live a stone's throw away and visit the area every day. These are my thoughts on the trees
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Netherton Colts
The U8s chalked up a superb 2-1 victory against Kewford Eagles thanks to goals from Oliver Tolley and Jordan Yates.
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Prom night aids appeal
ORGANISERS of the Oscar Fradgley Proms Night are appealing for people to donate prizes for a raffle and an auction. The Oscar's Proms is to be held at Stourbridge Town Hall on Saturday March 31 and tickets have been so in demand that the event has sold
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Enville Athletic
The U15s were celebrating after they made it through to the semi-finals of the Stourport League Cup thanks to a 2-0 win over Leobury Boys. The goals were scored by Matt Watts and Andy Ross.
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Stourbridge Glassboys
The U9s provided the best performance of the day in awful weather conditions when they beat Black Country Rangers 2-1, man of the match Harry Mackenzie and Jordan Turley secured the victory. The U7s East team lost 3-1 at Brierley Hill Bullets, the goal
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Pensnett Panthers
The U9s went down 5-1 at Parkfield Dragons. The U10s West were beaten 8-3 by Netherton Colts East. The goals were scored by Conner Green (2) and Daniel Storm with Firas Nazer picking up the man of the match award. The U10s East lost 3-0 to Netherton
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Broome brushes Spartans aside
The U10s East were 6-1 winners against Springhill Spartans thanks to an inspired performance by man of the match Callum Broome who scored five. Omar Jamil also found the net. The U8s minor beat Stour Glassboys 3-1 thanks to goals from Warren Neville
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Choir call
KIDDERMINSTER Male Choir are to hold a concert evening at St James Church, Wollaston on Saturday March 17. Other performances on the night include Barber shop Quartet "Quattro Gento." Tickets cost £6 or £8 on the door and can be obtained from Sylvia
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Old Hales scrape home
Old Halesonians continued with their winning ways by digging out an away victory against a stubborn Spartans side. Old Hales played up the slope in the first half and for long periods had to play rugby from in their own half as the home side played territorial
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Kidderminster League results and fixtures
Kidderminster and District Football League Results Week Ending March 4 Saturday: Premier Albron 0, Cookley Social 3; Arely Kings 3, Oldswinford Harriers 0; Brintons 0, Blackheath Town 5; Gemini 2, KS Athletic 2; Tolladine Sports 2, Gigmill 2. Division
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Days 0/1
The staff at Heathrow airport were absolutely magnificent in directing us where to go and after a coffuful with excess baggage and medical equipment, managed to arrange with the courier that no excess charge would be levied on our return journey. The
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Stour storm past helpless Harrogate
Stour got back to winning ways after humbling a young Harrogate side at Stourton Park. The oppostion who sit bottom of National League Two have only been able to notch up one victory all season and they were easily pushed aside by a Stour side including
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Cricket Stourbridge Cricket Club will be holding a race night at the Memorial Ground on Friday March 23. Entry is £1 per person with the doors opening at 7pm. All profits made on the night will be used to increase cricketing opportunities to local
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Glassboys get blown away
The Glassboys suffered their heaviest defeat of the season after they were overwhelmed by a resurgent Robins who notched all their goals in a first half blitz. In a bright opening, Stourbridge defender Craig Slater saw his close range shot blocked after
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Charitable Geoff’s plea for volunteers
BIG-HEARTED Wordsley businessman Geoff Hill is looking for a dedicated volunteer to help with his charitable trust. Geoff has donated around £170,000 to good causes all over the borough over the last ten years with his charitable trust, which he has
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Age is no barrier
A Stourbridge squash coach is proving age is no barrier by claiming the over 55s National Championship. 61-year-old, Bett Duckhurst claimed the British title against her younger counterparts at the event in Manchester. Bett who trains juniors at Stourbridge
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Record breakers
Record breaking Dudley Sports are hosting rivals Dudley Town on Saturday (kick of 3pm) and both managers are hoping it is a dress rehearsal for a cup final. Sports thrashed Wednesfield 6-0 last weekend to record the biggest away win in the West Midlands
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Shock defeat
Lye Town lost their second league game in row last weekend when they crashed 3-0 to rock bottom Ludlow Town. Town had been looking to get back to winning ways after slipping to surprise home defeat to Bustleholme the week before but manager Geoff Moss
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DK ready for promotion push
DK will be aiming to strengthen their second placed position in Midlands Division One this Saturday when they travel to Bedford for the re-arranged fixture. The game was postponed on Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch but with third placed Dunstablians
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Brandhall escape with Police win
Defending champions Brandhall Labour A retained their two point lead at the top of the Premier Division by defeating West Midlands Police 4-1. Karl Ashmore, Kev Franklin, Brett Hallard, Jason Hickman won for Brandhall but Alan Hooper lost his first match
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Bowlers battle on
Conditions more akin to Water Polo faced players in the early preliminary rounds of the Tony Pagett Memorial Open at Cradley Liberal B.C. were a first prize of £500 awaits the winner of the final on Sunday April 1. The first qualifiers were Steve Dicken
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Day 2
I had to get out of bed at 7.30 rather sharpishif I was to meet the appointments that had been made from 8.30 onwards. At this point I was frightened to wake Richard up as he had also had a long journey plus having to help me and the problems with the
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Days 6 & 7
Yet again I had a very restless night but this was due to the outside temperature which as risen to 25 degrees and had made it very uncomfortable. I was woken at 4.00 am by the nurse to check that I was okay, which I could have done without and I again
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Day 9
By 7am I was right as ninepence, and felt raring to go. Got up showered had breakfast as I'd been told off the day before for missing the first meal of the day! As soon as I showered my head started to thump again! There was no way I was having any more
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Day 8
Up early as usual ready for the days events but just after showering had a repeat of yesterdays migrane and not wishing to miss any of my therapies requested pain killers from the doctor. I don't know what was in the small pill that they gave me but within
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Day 5
I did not have a very good nights sleep at all, almost watching the clock go round and I think it was the anticipation of receiving my first injection of stem cells this afternoon. The alarm went off but I didn't really need it anyway because I was wide
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Norton sets up big fight
STOURBRIDGE cruiserweight Robert Norton is ready to turn his sights on a shot at the WBF title after claiming the vacant English title. Norton stopped the dangerous Tommy Eastwood in the eighth round at The Sports Centre in Coventry to win the belt.
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Boss looks for reaction
The Glassboys will be aiming to get their promotion push back on track at home to Aylesbury on Saturday following a dismal display away to Evesham. Stourbridge lost 4-0 to the Worcestershire opponents and boss Gary Hackett will be looking for the "real
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Blair’s Britain needs a referendum on Europe
READING Sunday and daily papers and also watching various TV programmes I feel sick to my stomach of what is happening to our country. It is being completely ruined by the politicians. They are destroying our way of living and our heritage. Mr Tony
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Day 4
First thing this morning we looked down towards the park outside of our bedroom window to see a few people undertaking Tai Chi exercises before they went off to work and start their day. We were led to believe that the weather would be cold in the evening
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Day 3
I rose again at 7.30 after having an excellent night's sleep, Richard stated that he'd been talking to me one minute and not talking to him the next and had dropped off to sleep which is very unusual for me!! We then proceeded to get ready for the days
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Last chance for grants
VOLUNTARY groups across the borough still have the chance to apply for funding for projects that help vulnerable people in the community. Groups are encouraged to get their applications for a slice of Dudley Council's Small Grants Scheme in as soon
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Welcome win
Stour made an encouraging return to winning ways on Saturday as they set their sights on a top four finish. Head Coach, Neil Mitchell is eying up fourth place in National League Two after their hopes of promotion were dashed after a poor set of results
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Days 0/1
So here we are aboard the aeroplane at Heathrow airport awaiting to undertake the journey that I thought would never come to fruition. The staff at Heathrow airport were absolutely magnificent in directing us where to go and after a coffuful with excess
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Calendars still going
PEOPLE can still get their hands on Wordsley History Society's calendar of old photographs. The 2007 calendar - featuring scenes of the village dating from 1890 to the mid 1950s - is still available to buy, although stocks are close to running out.
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Weather frustrates boss
The weather ended any hope Brierley and Hagley had of playing at the weekend as their game with Goodrich was called off due a waterlogged pitch. The Briers are without a fixture again this Saturday and manager Tony Gore was frustrated by the lack of
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Waterfront seeks title
BRIERLEY Hill's Waterfront has been shortlisted for a national award due to how it has been regenerated and developed. The Waterway Renaissance Awards are organised by The Waterways Trust and The British Urban Regeneration Association. Brierley Hill's
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We’re making history
LYE Historical Society met with members at Ghosia Mosque to promote the idea of joining communities together. The meeting was organised by Mohammed Hanif following the success of the Lye's first Mela festival. Lye Historical Society set up a stall to
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‘Get the ball rolling’
A STOURBRIDGE church minister has launched an impassioned plea to football fans to help raise £20,000 to build tsunami-surviving kids in Phuket a new football pitch. Children in the beachside resort of Kamala have been back at their desks for almost
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Book fun...
PUPILS at Quarry Bank Primary school dressed up as their favourite book characters to celebrate World Book Day. The whole school joined in to dress up on Thursday March 1 and received £1 book tokens to encourage them to read. Josh Garbett, aged ten,
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Artist Rob talks
LYE and Wollescote Historical Society are to hold a talk by well known Wordsley artist Rob Perry at Christ Church, High Street. He will talk about his lifestyle and locations such as Oldnall, Lye and the First World War Somme Battlefields, The talk
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Store to open ‘within a year’
STOURBRIDGE is to get a Tesco store within 12 months as the supermarket giant makes a move into the town centre. Following council rejection of controversial plans for a massive shop on the Angel Triangle Tesco moved quickly to acquire the old Morrisons
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Tributes for tragic Chris
30ft plunge to death A BRIERLEY Hill family have paid tribute to their teenage son who died after falling 30 feet down a cliff face. Christopher Kevin Miller plunged to his death in woodland at the rear of St Mark's Church, High Street, Pensnett,
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Kitchen cash
A COMMUNITY centre in Brierley Hill have been awarded a £5,679 grant from the Awards for All lottery fund. Nine Locks Community Centre, Hill Street is a voluntarily run, self-supporting centre which rely on grants to help for refurbishments. The money
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Songsters celebrate
THE Gentlemen Songsters Male Voice Choir is hold a 50th year concert at Dudley Concert Hall. Professor Carl Chinn will be compere for the evening and MBE poet and comedienne Pam Ayres will be making a celebrity appearance. It is on Saturday March
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Live Wyres for Social Singles
We meet at each venue at 8.45pm approximately. Anyone interested in attending can just come along to the venue, phone Beryl on 01384 273004, or use our web site at www.livewyres.org.uk Tuesday March 6: Queens Head, Wolverley Wednesday: March 7, New
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Kinver Rotary Club
The brains of Kinver Rotary Club are continuing with their winning streak in the Rotary District 1060 general knowledge quiz. The four-man team has won its way through to the quarter finals of the competition with a victory against the Rotary Club of
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Pedmore WI
Twenty seven members and one visitor were welcomed to the February meeting by the president Miss V Waugh. Members voted on the competition entry for the Pancake lunch to which 12 members will be going, nine members will attend the Group Spring meeting
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Stourton Women’s Institute
Vice president, Gillian Ellwell, welcomed everyone to our February Meeting. President, Diane Jones, was seated with the members. It was her 80th birthday and the committee decided that she should enjoy a night off on this very special day. The president's
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Brierley Hill Society of Artists
Having been founded in 1947, 2007 is the society's 60th anniversary year. The new year began with a swing with an exhibition in the Red House Glass Cone, Wordsley from the January 6 until the February 2. The society was invited to use a small room
