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Work together

I READ in the local press an elderly couple had been forced to make a choice who would go blind because the Dudley Primary Care Trust refused to pay the cost of the drugs. I wonder if people connected with the NHS work together. I have a copy letter

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Brierley Hill pensioner murdered

WEST MIDLANDS police have launched a murder enquiry after an 81-year-old Brierley Hill man and was found dead at his home. Police were alerted to the house in Mill Street, Brierley Hill after an ambulance was called just after 6pm on Wednesday March

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Matt Morris continues his impressive form

Golf Belbroughton's Matt Morris continued his impressive form to claim second place in the latest round of the Hamshaws Winter Series. Morris shot a level-par 72 at Warwickshire's Forest of Arden course, five strokes behind winner Cameron Clark, of

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Home sweet home

D-K 25 Dunstablians 14 DK's cruised clear of third placed "Dees" to secure second position at least in Midlands Division One and are now certain of at least a play off spot as they push for promotion. DK had two enforced changes to their side, Layton

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Mysterious ghost photo..?

Hi, having lived in Stourbridge for 60+ years and watched the ring road being built I have never seen a crossing like the one portrayed in Stourbridge news on the site shown, there was acrossing outside John Newnhams shop at the end of new road before

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Learn the Brazilian way

Budding borough football stars will have the chance to learn the Brazilian way this Easter. Brazilian Soccer Schools Stourbridge is holding a special training course at The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Brierley Hill from Monday April 2 to Thursday April

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Panthers pounce

Junior football round-up Pensnett Panthers U9s were on top of their game to defeat Black Country Rangers 6-1. The goals were scored by man of the match Thomas Griffiths (2), Ben Shaw (2) and Courtney Noakes (2). The U10s East were defeated 1-0 by

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Stour slip up

Blackheath 32 Stourbridge 21 Stourbridge paid the price for gifting Blackheath a 15 point lead despite a spirited second half fightback. A tortuous coach journey to South London meant the kick off was delayed by 15 minutes and Stour side minus an

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So simple to end pension row

WHAT a wonderfully enlightening letter in your editorial of 15/3/07 from Mr Eric Skelding of Pedmore entitled "It's a raw deal for British Pensioners". And it would have been even more enraging' if actual cash figures had been supplied. One suspects

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‘Illiterate tirade’

I am prompted to write in response to Fred Tye's letter "Pitt the younger needs lesson," printed in last week's paper. Rarely have I encountered such an ill-conceived and appallingly illiterate tirade. Perhaps Mr Tye could write again and explain what

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Kinver Moto-cross riders

Moto-cross A group of Kinver riders put the icy winds and heavy sleet showers to one side when they travelled to South Wales for a meeting hosted by the Raglan & District MCC. It was a disappointing day all round though with only Dan Hill in the experts

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Kidderminster League results and fixtures

Kidderminster and District Football League Results Week Ending March 18 Saturday: Premier: Albron 5, Gemini 2; Blackheath Town 3, Oldswinford Harriers 1; Cradley Heath 1, Areley Kings 1; Dudley Town 6, Kinver 0; KS Athletic 1, Quarry Bank 4; Tolladine

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Ada celebrates

A FIESTY' Stourbridge great-grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday in style. Ada Worton raised her glass to mark the milestone at a party at Abele View residential home near Norton, where she has lived for two years. Born on March 10 1907 in Flood

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Don’t let it happen

AS a local person from the surrounding area of Clent Hills and Romsley, I oppose the idea of a redevelopment, ie, a pursuit course on Nimmings Wood, the car park end of the Clent Hills, we will lose the car park and an acre of woodland. The peace and

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Soroptimist International

On March 8 this year Soroptimist International Stourbridge got together with a number of other organisations, agencies and individuals at the Black Country Museum in Dudley to mark International Women's Day for which this year's theme was Ending Impunity

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Brandhall ‘A’ move to top

Snooker In-form Brandhall Labour A won their match in hand to move back to the top of the Premier Division and close in on the title. Jamie Brown's 84 break the highlight of their 5-0 maximum against Wombourne A. With one round of matches left Brandhall

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Wallheath Wives Group

At our February meeting we were pleased to welcome Gabriella who kept us entertained and amused with her talk about ukuleles. On March 5 Marion Canning gave a talk entitled "An unusual job for a lady". For the last four years she has been a toast master

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Clent Mothers’ Union

The March meeting was opened by usual by leader Jenny Edwards. Jenny gave out a number of apologies from members as a result of illness and then gave notice of several events taking place during March. Our speaker for the afternoon, Pauline Bird, was

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Lye and Wollescote Historical Society

At the Society's latest meeting which was held on Thursday 15th February historian and author Don Cochrane presented "A Brief History of Lye & Wollescote - Part 2". This illustrated talk was the second in a series of two which tell the history of the

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Hagley Historical Society

On Tuesday March 6 the meeting opened with chairman Irene Oliver, announcing that Viscount Cobham had agreed to become our honorary president. The members present met the news with unanimous approval. The speaker this month was Mr R Harris who talked

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West Midland Bird Club

Graham Harrison, the club's chairman and editor and co-author of club publications, presented a talk on the changing habitat and birds of the West Midlands. The rain arrived at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, just as the monthly field meeting

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Clent Hills Singers

Clent Hills Singers present Stainer's The Crucifixion' on Saturday, March 24 in St Saviour's church, Hagley, starting at 7.30 pm and are pleased to announce that Michael Jones will be at the organ. There will be a collection during the interval to support

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Stourbridge Bridge Club

Results: Thursday March 8, Alan Brownstone and Marion Perks; Wendy Packwood and Claude Noble Friday March 9, Fred Parkin and Peter Edwards; Mike Heard and Edna Baker Monday March 12, Georgina Lineker and Audrey Smallwood; Ian Lineker and Derek Ryder

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Stourbridge HF Ramblers

One of the appeals of country walking is that, during the course of a year, the same route can offer at least eight variations. Each of the seasons presents a very different scene and by simply reversing the route four alternative views and walks may

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Stourbridge Ladies Society

At our meeting held on February 27 the chairman Mrs C Woodridge welcomed the members and a new member Kathleeen Weaver. As we didn't have a speaker we held a bring and buy to raise money for our local charity. Doreen Cooke gave details of our first

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Wallheath Horticultural Guild

On Tuesday March 6 the Annual General Meeting was held for the Wall Heath Horticultural Guild at the Community Centre. Shirley Evans chaired the meeting. Carol Jones the guild secretary gave her annual report . Jeff Jones the treasurer gave a financial

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Holy Trinity Ladies Society

Our meeting in March was opened by our chairman Betty Taylor who led us in prayer. The proceeds of our sales table this year are being given to mercy ships in Africa so everyone was encouraged to support it. Our summer evening out in June will be to

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Heyday Stourbridge - Active Retirement

At the February meeting the members enjoyed a talk from René Evans, West Midland Police Partnership Officer. The next meeting is on Wednesday 28 March when Brian Draper will talk about the River Avon Future activities are: March 21 - Visit to Moseley

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Fantastic four

Earls Gymnastics Club are celebrating after four of their up and coming stars claimed West Midlands titles and will now go on to represent the region in National Championships. Harry Caulwell claimed the over eights and and under 9 category. Dom Harris

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Wordsley History Society

The March meeting of the society took place on the 8. The chairman welcomed 40 members and 43 visitors. The sad news was announced of the death of past chairman and president Fred Willetts and a minute's silence was held as a mark of respect. It was

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Kingswinford Townswomen's Guild

The meeting took place at Kingswinford Community Centre at 7.30 pm on Monday March 12. This meeting was the 45th AGM. Chairman Sylvia Taylor opened the meeting. She went on to state that the next meeting in April will not take place as it falls on an

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Kingswinford Ladies Social Circle

Audrey Phipps, chairman, welcomed the speaker Maureen Hart to our 20th Annual General Meeting. Secretary Pam Ingham read the minutes of the 2006-year AGM, these were accepted. The chairman stated it had been a successful year mainly due to team spirit

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Promotion shot secured

DK are celebrating after victory over third placed "Dees" guaranteed them second position and at least a play off spot as they push for promotion back to National Division Three Dudley-K's 25-14 win over Dunstblains in front of a big Heathbrook crowd

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Enville Athletic

Football Enville Athletic notched up an impressive 3-0 victory over Continental Star to keep their good run of form going. Gareth Fowkes, substitute David McKenzie and Kevin Hadlington scored the all important goals.

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The REAL reasons?

LIKE Ron Julian (letters 15/3/07) I and many other Kingswinford residents was dismayed at the destruction by Dudley Council of the 400-year-old oak tree that stood in Stream Road. Ron is rightly concerned about Dudley Council's policy regarding trees

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Tackle triumph for youngsters

Dudley Kingswinford's budding rugby stars will be packing plenty of power in the tackle after they were donated some new equipment. The Wall Heath based club were donated some tackle bags thanks to Waldrons Solicitors. Coach Tim Stitt said: "The coaching

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Easy win

Stourbridge U17s brushed aside local rivals Kidderminster 22-5 at home to keep up their run of form since the turn of the year. Despite a poor start Stour's stars of the future defended bravely. This paid dividends when after 10 minutes Stourbridge

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Tirades are not needed

IN a daily paper this week I read an article about books only being half read by readers and it mentioned one or two titles of books that fell into this category. No specific reasons were given why they were not finished. But by the simple expedient

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Shocked by clamping sign

I AM writing in response to Rebecca Womer's letter about her car being clamped. I have parked behind Adams (I used to work there) for over 15 years. and I can confirm that when i worked there, the centre managment said that anyone was entitled to park

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Penalty pain for Tivi

Tividale dropped two vital promotion points as a twice missed penalty denied them at Bewdley Town. Second-placed Tivi had come from behind to take the lead in the game and missed a golden chance to secure the win, when first Nick Dodds then Luke Reynolds

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Pagett ready for prestigious final

Bowls by Mike Wakelam The White Horse BC's Quarry Bank galloped into the finals of the Tony Pagett Memorial Open after winning his qualifying games 21-13,21-19 and 21-16. Also through to the finals is double Warwick and Worcester Champion John Evans

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Dudley Civic Awards 2007

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Dudley Civic Awards 2007

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Dudley Civic Awards 2007

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See the light

ON a recent visit to the Severn Valley Railway at Arley I could not help but notice that while there was a steam engine at the station huffing and puffing there was a low energy light bulb in use in the waiting room. Token gesture? Or great sense of

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Solly saves the day

Glassboys 1 Yeltz1 Glassboys won 4-3 on penalties The Glassboys took the borough bragging rights after beating rivals Halesowen on penalties thanks to three saves from Lewis Solly in the semi-final of the Worcestershire Senior Cup. The semi-final

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Dudley Civic Awards 2007

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Dudley Civic Awards 2007

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TONKS GLADYS

TONKS GLADYS 24th March 1999 Memories are a gift to treasure, mine of you will last forever. God Bless Love sister Vera. Remembered with love Dad March 29th 1972 Mom December 20th 1951 Published in paper 22/03/2007

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CARTWRIGHT JUNE CLARISSA

CARTWRIGHT JUNE CLARISSA 20.03.98 Always in our thoughts forever in our hearts. Love Johnny and family. Published in paper 22/03/2007

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PENN OLIVE

PENN OLIVE 1 year on 21st Wife and Mother Words cannot express how much we miss you. Every day you are thought of with love and happiness. You are in our hearts now and forever. God bless Norman and Elizabeth Published in paper 22/03/2007

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COOKE GLADYS

COOKE GLADYS Of Wollaston passed away on 17th March 2007 aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley, loving mother of Roderick and grandmother of Ian and Jonathan. Funeral service will take place at St James Church, Wollaston on Tuesday 27th

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DAVEY NEE WOOD

DAVEY NEE WOOD Mike and Louise are delighted to announce the safe arrival of baby Matthew Rowan on 5th March 2007, weighing 9lb 6oz. He's beautiful. Published in paper 22/03/2007

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RUSSELL HUGHES

RUSSELL HUGHES This young lad is still sporty at 40. Have a great day. Love Mum & Dad. Published in paper 22/03/2007

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WHITEHOUSE DAVID

WHITEHOUSE DAVID 86 - 23rd March also remembering our 57th Wedding Anniversary 24th March. When I think about the happiness that you and I have shared the things you did and said to show how much you cared, although we seldom mentioned it we both

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LEES HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JO LEES 24.3.86 Daughter, Sister, Aunty and Friend to many HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY! No more gifts can we buy you now that you have gone to heaven above, the only gift we can send now is love, we know you are resting peacefully in a kingdom far

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DERBYSHIRE MARGARET JEAN RNLI

DERBYSHIRE MARGARET JEAN Alwyn would like to thank all Margaret's friends and neighbours for the messages of sympathy received following her recent sad loss. Thank you to all who attended the Thanksgiving Service and for the generous donations received

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WRIGHT ETHEL

WRIGHT ETHEL Nee James Fell asleep 6th March. Jean and Barney would like to thank family and friends for kindness shown in their sad loss. Also donations received for Stourbridge Blind in Mom's memory. Published in paper 22/03/2007

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POOLE

POOLE Esther Of Pedmore passed away peacefully on 14th March 2007. Beloved wife of the late Horace, much loved mum, grandma and great grandma. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St. Peter's

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SAUNDERS MARY

SAUNDERS MARY Of Wollaston passed away peacefully on 15th March 2007 aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, dear mom of Robert and Julie and much loved nan. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place

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WAUGH BESSIE

WAUGH BESSIE Of Pedmore, passed away peacefully on Sunday 18th March 2007, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Don, much loved mother to Vicky, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at St. Thomas's

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CAROLINE WESTWOOD

CAROLINE WESTWOOD Happy 21st Love Mum, Dad and Rach xx Published in paper 22/03/2007

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JOHN TAYLOR

JOHN TAYLOR 60th Birthday 21.03.47 It's your 60th birthday we haven't forgot. Loved and remembered From Margi, Neil, Glen, Linsey and Stan x Published in paper 22/03/2007

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MILDRED BARNES

MILDRED BARNES The family would like to thank friends and relatives for their kindness and support. Thank you to all who attended the service at St. Peter's Church, Pedmore and for the donations for Cancer Research UK received by

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HOMER LES

HOMER LES Wife Betty would like to thank all family and friends who attended Les's funeral at Stourbridge Crematorium on Friday 16th March 2007. Also for all the beautiful floral tributes received. special thanks to Graham, Jean and Nigel for their help

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BOB JACOMB HUSBAND

BOB JACOMB 24.3.05 HUSBAND My heart still aches, my tears still fall but living without you is the hardest part of all. All my love always Mo xx Published in paper 22/03/2007

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WATERFALL JAYNE YEARS MARCH

WATERFALL JAYNE 10 YEARS 21ST MARCH You're loved always, remembered every day. Missed so very much. Love Mom, Carol & Barry xxx Published in paper 22/03/2007

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JOYNER OLIVE

JOYNER OLIVE 22nd March 2005 Missing you is the heartache that never leaves us. We love you so much. Gwen and Isobel Published in paper 22/03/2007

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Dudley Civic Awards 2007

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Dudley Civic Awards 2007

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Dudley Civic Awards 2007

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The Hasbury Inn

"There's something for everyone at The Hasbury Inn and Beehive Bar," promises landlord Wayne Kenny who is proud to run the thriving pub situated on the Hagley Road in Halesowen. He added, "It's really two venues in one - customers of all ages find it

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Runners keep busy

Members from Dudley Kingswinford Running Club have had a busy couple of weeks right across the UK. On March 11, Brian Russell and Colin Downey made the journey down south to Gloucestershire to take part in the Hogweed Hilly Half, finishing 59th in 1.41.03

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Comment is an insult to people

I NOTE from the latest tirade from R Bartlett that he is now not concerned about the subjects he complained of in his first tirade he is of the opinion I accused him of being homophobic and at the same time makes an extremely offensive and homophobic

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Bikers’ tributes to ‘hero’ dad, 54

AROUND 200 motorcyclists are expected to turn out for the funeral of well-known Wordsley biker Paul Bradley, who has lost his brave battle against cancer. Members of Stourbridge MCC, together with bikers from as far away as London and Exeter, will be

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Market crippled in name of ‘progress’

PRIOR to my letter in the Stourbridge News of 1 March, some stalls in the market are already closed, this is a shame, and to what cost, will these stalls ever come back, I doubt it, I now hear the haberdashery stall will be closing on May 12, the nearest

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Sick of this racial scaremongering

PERSONALLY I am neutral on the mosque issue, however I am appalled and saddened by Malcolm Merchant of Doom' Davis's dirty politics and stirring of racial hatred. Why are your scaremongering amongst the peace-loving residents of our market town? I'm

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Shootout success

Final awaits Glassboys after penalty joy against theYeltz Report by Greg Shelton greg.shelton @midlands .newsquest.co.uk 01384 358231 Glassboys boss, Gary Hackett, is relishing a crack at Evesham in the Worcestershire Senior Cup after his

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Say it with flowers...

Halesowen Flower Club thanked shoppers in Halesowen who helped raise £500 for charity by supporting its sale of flowers for Mothering Sunday weekend. The cash will go to Dudley Dialysis Patients' Support Group. Club spokeswoman, Sheila Brookes, said

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Runners keep busy

Members from Dudley Kingswinford Running Club have had a busy couple of weeks right across the UK. On March 11, Brian Russell and Colin Downey made the journey down south to Gloucestershire to take part in the Hogweed Hilly Half, finishing 59th in 1.41.03

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Brierley boss left fuming

Brierley and Hagley returned to league action after nearly a month off but manager Tony Gore was left wondering if the players realised the break was over. A depleted B and H slipped into the relegation scrap after crashing to a 2-1 home defeat against

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Town celebrate good week

Dudley Town have consolidated their position in the top three of the West Midland Premier League after recording their first ever win over Shawbury United. A single Scott Foster goal was enough to secure the win and capped a memorable week for The Robins

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Tackle triumph for youngsters

Dudley Kingswinford's budding rugby stars will be packing plenty of power in the tackle after they were donated some new equipment. The Wall Heath based club were donated some tackle bags thanks to Waldrons Solicitors. Coach Tim Stitt said: "The coaching

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D-K secure promotion

DK are celebrating after victory over third placed "Dees" guaranteed them second position and at least a play off spot as they push for promotion back to National Division Three Dudley-K's 25-14 win over Dunstblains in front of a big Heathbrook crowd

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Brierley boss left fuming

Brierley and Hagley returned to league action after nearly a month off but manager Tony Gore was left wondering if the players realised the break was over. A depleted B and H slipped into the relegation scrap after crashing to a 2-1 home defeat against

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Pagett ready for prestigious final

The White Horse BC's Quarry Bank galloped into the finals of the Tony Pagett Memorial Open after winning his qualifying games 21-13,21-19 and 21-16. Also through to the finals is double Warwick and Worcester Champion John Evans, Andy Haddock from the

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Brandhall ‘A’ move to top

In-form Brandhall Labour A won their match in hand to move back to the top of the Premier Division and close in on the title. Jamie Brown's 84 break the highlight of their 5-0 maximum against Wombourne A. With one round of matches left Brandhall have

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Charity tie sale

Halesowen Town FC is encouraging fans to buy a tie and help raise money for charity. The club have joined with the rest of the British Gas Southern Football League in selling official league ties priced £7.50. All proceeds go to the Sebastian Action

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Penalty pain for Tivi

Tividale dropped two vital promotion points as a twice missed penalty denied them at Bewdley Town. Second-placed Tivi had come from behind to take the lead in the game and missed a golden chance to secure the win, when first Nick Dodds then Luke Reynolds

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Panthers pounce

Pensnett Panthers U9s were on top of there game to defeat Black Country Rangers 6-1. The goals were scored by man of the match Thomas Griffiths (2), Ben Shaw (2) and Courtney Noakes (2). The U10s East were beaten 1-0 by Rowley Rhinos with Ryan Law winning

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Daff thief caught yellow-handed...

TO the person who was in Worcester Lane, Pedmore on a bike with a carrier bag picking daffodils on Mothering Sunday - you were spotted! I would like to tell the whole of Stourbridge. I hope you have a conscience. From a Pedmore resident out walking

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Acorns joins eBay @uction

A Halesowen charity shop has teamed up with an internet auctioneer to start selling its valuable donations on eBay. Acorns charity shops often receive valuable items from its kind-hearted donors and they have decided to take advantage of the online auction

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Fantastic four

Earls Gymnastics Club are celebrating after four of their up and coming stars claimed West Midlands titles and will now go on to represent the region in the National Championships. Harry Caulwell claimed the over eights and and under 9 category. Dom

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Messed-up country needs a revolution!

WE are a nation that has always been kept under control by politicians who I say are put there by the rich people of this country. The very same thing that goes on in the Far Eastern countries where the rich get richer and the poor are still the same

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Disabled, not privileged

Well I would just like to make a small point to the person who wrote in with regards to the lady who had parked in the disabled space without a badge. Just because you have a disabled badge does not give you the right to think that you can park anywhere

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Wines are divine

CHOOSING the right wine for the right occasion is an art so we've hand-picked wines from all four corners of the earth to perfectly match your social calendar. Carino Sparkling Pinot Grigio NV (Italy) This is a fantastic fizz. A fragrance of exotic

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Quite correct, but leave off teachers

I READ with some amusement, the letter entitled The changing face of Britain' published in the March 15th edition. While the author is quite correct in many of his comments about the current situation with our society, he couldn't resist having a dig

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£400K badly spent!

NO wonder our council tax keeps on rising year upon year. Now we know how it is spent. It is my opinion that £400,000 could be better spent than using Council Tax Payers money on a "new and innovative" ring road crossing. Why not plough this money

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You’ve no right to park in OUR parent places...

I'M writing in reply to the letter addressed wrong to park in it'. Can I just say, what gives disabled people the right to park in spaces allocated for parents and toddlers? I have lost count on the times I've shopped at my local supermarket on Withymoor

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Roadworks the real cause of the problem

WITH reference to the letter regarding problems with the 257 bus service, I too am aware of delays. I believe this is because of the ongoing roadworks in Wordsley, which causes significant problems to bus reliability especially in the peak hours. To

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Raymond Blanc’s Provencal best end of lamb, crushed peas with marjoram and mint

'This is a marvellous dish that will not take up too much of your time. Quality best end of lamb, French trimmed, is now available in most supermarkets. Marjoram, mint and extra virgin olive oil pack an enormous amount of flavour into the crushed peas

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Spring recipe ideas

Spring time again and a good time to think of some new and tasty ideas of what you could eat with your spring roast lamb. Why not try these ideas all which use seasonal veg and are quick and easy to prepare. Potatoes - why not swap your new potatoes

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Speeding drivers, spare a thought!

I CANNOT stress to you enough about the cars racing down our road. We have lived at our address for the past 11 years now and over the years it has got gradually worse, especially while all of these roadworks have taken place at the bottom of Wordsley

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Call council for clean footpaths

DID you know that the only way to have the footpaths cleaned is to telephone Dudley Council and request it. They come round every eight weeks to clean the roads, (If you believe that) and the footpaths are never cleaned unless requested. So I suggest

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AMERICAN shock punk band Wednesday 13

AMERICAN shock punk band Wednesday 13 take inspiration from horror movies to create a show packed with morbid humour. Formed in 2004 from the remains of glam metal group Murderdolls their frontman, who also uses the name Wednesday 13, moulded the group

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Happy now...

DUDLEY has just been voted one of the happiest towns in the country. Well done Dudley. But is the smile going to be wiped off their faces, by a council who do as a rule backtrack. I like the way Dudley people defended their heritage, it's a wonderful

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Fan Chris wins chance to meet stars

A WORDSLEY man is getting ready to rock after scooping top spot in the News Group Diamond Head competition. Chris Aston from Ascot Gardens was chosen at random by the band's lead guitarist, Brian Tatler, from the list of correct entries. Chris will

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Trio’s dash for fundraiser

HALESOWEN band Miccoli helped pull in the pounds for Comic Relief through record sales and an action-packed gig-a-thon. The melodic three-piece, comprising brothers Adriano and Alessandro and their younger sister Francesca, ran from gig to gig at seven

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Ignorant teens need exercise!

YESTERDAY I witnessed what must have been the height of rudeness. Walking past the bus shelter on the Stourbridge Ring Road (opposite the skate park) I noticed a heavily pregnant woman laden with shopping bags standing, whilst all of the seats in the

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Festival boys are home and rockin!

NEVER mind Red Nose Day, Stourbridge's very own Festivals Experience created some comic relief of their own with a top class performance at the Rock Cafe 2000. A sparse crowd doubtlessly thinned out by the nationwide fundraising fever were treated to

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Reporter turns zoo keeper... just for the day

WHEN I was sent to Dudley Zoo to find out what it is like to be a zoo keeper, I didn't know what to expect. Being an animal lover myself, I was really excited about getting close to the animals - but I didn't know how hands-on I would actually be allowed

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Warming conspiracy leaves me cold

Letter of the Week GLOBAL Warming - Fact or Fiction. Well just remember to be suspicious if governments get involved. They tell us Armageddon is coming, and already tax your car on CO2 emissions, a dustbin rubbish is to be taxed, they already tax

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Oscar funds£40K

OSCAR Fradgley's parents are overwhelmed by the support they have received after raising £40,000 towards their son's future. Donations are being made all the time to help Oscar's fund, with a string of events, gigs and individual fundraising. Most recently

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Revved up for show

PLANES, trains and automobiles will be on display at Wollaston's spring vintage show and craft fair this weekend. Taking place at Ridgewood High School in Park Road West on Saturday March 24, the event will feature an array of vintage cars and motorcycles

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Jail for harrassment

A KINGSWINFORD man who published photos of a woman on the internet has been hit with a suspended prison sentence. Adrian Jones, aged 38, from Alder Road, Kingswinford, admitted bombarding the young woman with text messages, emails and putting photos

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Marcus’ stateside trip

A QUARRY Bank hairdresser has returned home after jet setting around the world working with a top London stylist. Marcus Perkins from M&M Spa hairdressers, High Street, flew to Miami to help top London stylist, Anthony Mascolo with his new advert campaign

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OK to town revival bid

MAJOR regeneration plans to transform Dudley and Brierley Hill town centres have been given government approval. The Black Country Study recommends Brierley Hill becomes a new strategic centre for the Black Country alongside Wolverhampton, West Bromwich

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Slavery talk

A HISTORY of the slave trade will be remembered at a Brockmoor church on Saturday March 24. The service at St John's Church, which starts at 5pm, organised by all of the churches in Brierley Hill to mark 200 years since William Wilberforce's Parliamentary

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Ladies’ day is a winner

A GROUP of 1,200 borough females marked International Women's Week through a series of activities. International Women's Day on Thursday March 8 was marked at Black Country Living Museum with more than 800 girls and women attending a celebration day

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IVF mum’s double joy!

A BRIERLEY Hill woman had a Mother's Day to remember with her twin babies after seven years of trying. Helen Wilkinson and husband Adam spent last Sunday in the company of their twins William John and Elizabeth Hannah who were born six weeks early on

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Traders’ fury at roadworks

TRADERS have clashed with Kinver councillors over road closures in the village which they say have hit business hard. At a meeting of Kinver Parish Council on Wednesday March 7 shop owners claimed a consultation period about roadwork, to improve drainage

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Knee op boss off to China

A STOURBRIDGE businessman is training hard to take on the longest wall in the world after recovering from a knee operation. Gary James, joint owner of Alcomet Ltd in Kingswinford is doing the walk to raise money for the NSPCC. Last January Mr James

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Borough heroes awards honours

A PAIR of Dudley sporting superstars led the way as borough unsung heroes were honoured in Dudley Council's Civic Awards. Lower Gornal based Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Ryan Bradley picked up the Duncan Edwards award for sport. Ryan won bronze

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Roof jump man held

COPS closed parts of Stourbridge after a man threatened to jump from the top of Bell Street car park. New Street was shut from 7pm to 8pm on Tuesday March 20 while officers dealt with the incident. Nobody was hurt and a 26-year-old Stourbridge man was

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Canal plan nears

FOUR canal conservation areas on the Stourbridge and Dudley canals are a step closer after Dudley Council planners approved the publication of the finalised report. Following extensive public consultation, less than one per cent of the respondents opposed

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Garden competition opens

GREEN-FINGERED council tenants are invited to take part in Dudley's annual garden competition, which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Many prizes are up for grabs ranging from £10 to £75. There is also a new category for tenants who have never

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Garden cash sale

THE Friends of Amblecote Centre for people with severe learning difficulties are holding a sale to help raise funds for a new sensory garden. The group - which supports the people that use the centre situated between King William Street and Brettell

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Local Gig Guide

Thursday March 15 Don O' Lee - Pie Factory, Tipton Open Acoustic Night - The Garibaldi, Stourbridge Jam Night - The Moorings Tavern, Stourbridge Acoustic Open Night - Benjamin's, Halesowen Open Acoustic - The Windmill, Lye Ricky Gervais - NIA, Birmingham