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Czech man seeks compensation - tribunal hears
A STOURBRIDGE house parent caring for people suffering from ’challenging behaviour’ disorders is seeking compensation after alleging he was working to the point of exhaustion. Vladimir Havrda, who is still employed by Ruskin Mill Educational trust at
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Armed robbers strike in Hagley
RUTHLESS robbers armed with a hammer and a knife stole a man’s luxury car after walking into his Hagley home. Two men in hoodys drove off in the man’s silver Mercedes convertible and £150 cash after raiding his School Lane home at around 8.30pm
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Cricket match to help heroes
TEAM of cricketers from Ye Olde Horseshoe Inn in Belbroughton will be taking on village cricket club players in a charity match this weekend. The event takes place at Belbroughton Cricket Club on Sunday September 21 - and it will raise cash for the Help
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Dart match in memory of tragic teen
FUNDRAISING darts tournament is being held this weekend at an Amblecote pub in memory of a tragic teen. Up to 50 players are expected to take part in the event at The Old Dial at Audnam on Saturday September 20, which is now in its 15th year. Stephen
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See The Shell Seekers on stage
WORDSLEY’S Amateur Dramatic Society (WADS) will be staging moving drama The Shell Seekers next week. The play - based on Rosamund Pilcher’s novel and adapated from the stage by Terence Brady and Charlotte Bingham - is being staged at Kingswinford Methodist
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Reunion planned for Old Eds
STOURBRIDGE Old Edwardian Club is planning a reunion for former pupils who attended King Edward VI Grammar School between January 1950 and December 1959. The reunion, hosted by the club President Paul Thatcher, will be held at the club in Drury Lane
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GENNER MARGARET
GENNER MARGARET 19th September 2007 Memories of happier days I will treasure always. Your lovely face, your beautiful smile, your infectious grin, your beautiful nature. I keep them all in my mind and heart forever. Your ever loving Gordon Published
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GARBETT TONIA
GARBETT TONIA Nee Dodd Of Kinver Passed away peacefully on the 8th September 2008. Very much loved Daughter, Sister and Auntie who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Private funeral was held in Wales on the 8th September 2008. Published
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MASON JOHN
MASON JOHN Of Wollaston, Stourbridge Suddenly and peacefully at Russells Hall Hospital on September 6th 2008. Beloved Husband of Freda, loved and admired Dad of Tim and Daughter In Law Pam and dear Brother of Betty Taylor. Funeral service will take place
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JOHN HENRY MORELAND SPENCE
JOHN HENRY MORELAND "Mole" SPENCE Of Norton, Stourbridge, passed away peacefully on 8th September 2008 aged 54 years. Beloved husband of Kersti and daughters Shelly and Traci. Loving son of the late James and Dorothy, brother to Sinton and sister
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JAN BAYLEY
JAN BAYLEY 50 today Lots of love All the family Published in paper 18/09/2008
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MISSING SINCE FRIDAY PLEASE CALL
MISSING SINCE FRIDAY 29.8.08 From Cedar Close He is wearing a pink collar with a heart design. If you have seen him PLEASE CALL 07789 870194 Published in paper 18/09/2008
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CARTWRIGHT SIENNA ELIZABETH GEMMA MATTHEW
CARTWRIGHT nee Watkins Announcing the birth of SIENNA ELIZABETH born 2nd September weighing 8lb 3oz GEMMA Thank you for our first child A precious daughter Love you for the rest of my life. Matt x GEMMA and MATTHEW We are so very proud of our
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MASON ADAM CCU
MASON ADAM Died August 26th Brian and Sharon and his brother David would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness, sympathy and support. Thanks also for so many beautiful cards and letters sent
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HUGHES DAVID
HUGHES DAVID Dorothy and family wish to thank relatives and friends for their cards, generous donations and kind thoughts in their sad loss. Special thanks to Margaret, Lesley and Carers Published in paper 18/09/2008
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TONKS PAULINE
TONKS PAULINE 18th September 2007 God came and took you by the hand and said 'It's time to rest'.We knew you could not stay. He only takes the very best. A loving wife, mother and nana too. Every day we think of you. Your loving husband Keith, daughter
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BARKER DENNIS AUBREY
BARKER DENNIS AUBREY Of Norton, passed away on 9th September 2008 aged 83 years. Beloved Husband of the late Christine, dearest brother of Eileen and Marjorie and who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place
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Top Hagley doc quizzes Cameron on NHS
A HAGLEY doctor turned reporter to quiz Tory leader David Cameron on the NHS for a BBC TV program. David Nicholl, from Woodlands Avenue, was invited interview the man many believe will be the next Prime Minister for an edition of Panorama set
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Les Dennis to star in Black Country flick
BOROUGH businesses are invited to sponsor a short film being created for charity by a Black Country director and featuring a host of famous faces. Halesowen film director Kevin Powis, who shot his first feature The Golden Sphere in Stourbridge
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Benefit cheat gets suspended jail term
A BELBROUGHTON man was given an eight-week suspended jail term for dishonestly obtaining more than £18,000 in housing and council tax benefits. Reginald Purrier, of Drayton Road, admitted six charges of dishonestly making false statements to
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Rider's raise £8,500
A BIG-HEARTED teacher and his pals hope to give seriously ill kids a boost after raising £8,500 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Adam Smith, aged 33, a keen triathlete and sports teacher, and his friends took part in a 160-mile sponsored cycle from
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Stourbridge skipper
STOURBRIDGE Golf Club are celebrating after up and coming star Redford Healey was named Worcestershire County Golf Union Junior Captain. At the start of 2007 the youngster played off a handicap of 14 which he had reduced to seven at the beginning of
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Sports hope to be back in action
Dudley Sports are keeping their fingers crossed they will finally be able to play their first game in September on Saturday after having their last five fixtures postponed. Sports last played on Saturday, August 31 when they defeated Shawbury, but the
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Tranter triple seals win
A terrific hat-trick from Jordan Tranter helped Oldswinford run-out 5-3 winners over Dudley Sports East. Joining man of the match Tranter on the scoresheet were Lewis Dickens and Jess Smith. The U12s went down 5-4 to Brierley Hill Bullets East. Goals
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Bowlers move indoors
Many years ago a large percentage of crown green bowlers put away their bowls at the end of October and muscles were not again flexed until early April but that has now all changed. Over the past 20 years many crown green bowlers have purchased bowls
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Hill enjoy cup relief
Dudley and Cradley Football League. Hurst Hill Tavern put their terrible start to the league to one-side as they claimed a 5-3 in over Coseley Jockey in the Butler Cup. Monty’s edged through thanks to a 2-0 win over Park Inn. Lodge Farm and Gornal
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Boss questions key decisions
CAUSEWAY United could consider themselves unlucky to come away from previously unbeaten league leaders Market Drayton with a 1-1 draw. They were pegged back in the sixth minute of injury time after a defensive mistake, having led through Hugh Sproston
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Rutter rues missed opportunity
KINGSWINFORD'S Michael Rutter failed to make the most of a stunning display in qualifying for round ten of the British Superbikes Championships at Croft. The veteran speedster shrugged off two technical problems and a crash to qualify in second place
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Industry answers to Carlo's damning allegations
THE Stourbridge News put Dr Carlo’s views on phone mast safety to Mike Dolan, executive director of the Mobile Operators Association who represent all the major mobile networks. These are Mr Dolan’s answers in full. • Dr Carlo says people
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Glassboys get job done
STOURBRIDGE FC boss Gary Hackett described his injury-hit side’s 3-1 win at Rainworth Welfare Miners in Tuesday night’s FA Cup replay as a “job well done”. The Glassboys played out a 0-0 draw at Amblecote against their Northern Counties East League
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DK start with stunning win
WHITCHURCH 5, DUDLEY KINGSWINFORD 33. DUDLEY Kingswinford RFC followed on from their fine pre-season with a convincing win in their first league game of the season away at old rivals Whitchurch. For the first 15 minutes the hosts put DK under pressure
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MP says no proof on health scare
DUDLEY South MP Ian Pearson dismissed health concerns about the High Acres masts while supporting calls to scrap the tower. Mr Pearson, the government’s science minister, says he is angry the site was sold without any consultation with the public, Dudley
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Kingswinford mast slammed as "world's worst"
A RADIATION expert has ordered urgent medical surveys after branding a Kingswinford phone mast site the worst in the world. American scientist Dr George Carlo delivered a chilling verdict on the intensity of beams near the High Acres base station
