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Traders call meeting over High Street closure plans
TRADERS in Stourbridge have called a meeting to discuss controversial plans to make the town's High Street and Market Street traffic free on Saturdays. New town centre manager Hannah Rogers has come up with the idea to pedestrianise the main road into
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Sports face tough home tests
Dudley Sports are set for two tough home tests in the space of four days. Sports are struggling near the bottom of the table after having a host of fixtures postponed due to the weather and games against league leaders Darlaston Town on Saturday (3pm
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Pirate fun at Stourbridge Library
YOUNG children and families can look forward to a swashbuckling day of family fun tomorrow (Friday October 10) to celebrate National Bookstart Day. Organised as part of Children’s Book Week, National Bookstart Day aims to help every child develop
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Causeway set to travel
CAUSEWAY UNITED have been drawn away to Stratford Town in the second round of the FA Vase. The tie, to be played on Saturday November 15th, pits them against one of the title favourites and was earned with a 3-1 extra time victory at Alvechurch in the
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Building society bucks trend
A BLACK Country building society is bucking credit crunch gloom with plans to move into bigger premises. Increased customer demand has helped persuade Dudley Building Society to take new offices in Brierley Hill High Street as its existing
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Whitewash
Norton Social A eased into the share of the lead at the top of the Premier Division after they overwhelmed Harts Hill Social 5-0. Ashley Aston, Rob Pitt, Neil Rollinson, Dominic Allen and Graham Tomkins all won decisively, but they owed Pockets SC
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Performers set for enchanting centenary celebration
CENTENARY celebrations for the Black Country’s longest running amateur operatic society will hit a high note when the curtain rises on its production of South Pacific. To prepare for the mood of this Polynesian love story, principal performers from Cradley
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Ladies put up brave fight
Stourbridge Ladies travelled to Tewkesbury for their first ever away match in RFUW League rugby and despite being ravaged by injury they put in a spirited showing. The ladies were forced to play the whole game with one less player than there hosts so
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CHAMP GERALD
CHAMP GERALD 1929 - 1987 Memories of you are so precious. You were a wonderful loving husband and father. Our love for you goes on till the end of time. Wife June, son Paul Published in paper 09/10/2008
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JEAN TAYLOR
JEAN TAYLOR 10th October 2002 What would I give to see you smile. To sit and talk with you awhile. To be together in the same old way would be my dearest wish today. Lots of love Dennis - - - - - - - You were my Mom. Now you
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SAVAGE HILDA
SAVAGE HILDA 12 years October 14th Words are few but thoughts are deep, memories of you I will always keep. God Bless Mom Love Margaret Published in paper 09/10/2008
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LANDER ERIC
LANDER ERIC Sadly missed by wife Kath, Daughter Ray and grandchildren. Died 19th September at home aged 91 years. Thanks for everyone's support during Eric's illness. Thanks also to Mr Hickton funeral director and Mr Ganner minister. Donations to Kidney
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FOWLER BEATRICE JOYCE STOURBRIDGE
FOWLER BEATRICE, JOYCE OF STOURBRIDGE Passed away peacefully on 27th September 2008, aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Heath, dearest mother of Audrey, Valerie, Heather and Susan, she will be sadly missed by her daughters, sons-in-law
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WINFIELD BERYL
WINFIELD BERYL Passed away peacefully on October 6th 2008, she will be very sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place in St. James Church, Wollaston on Tuesday 14th October at 11.00am followed by cremation at Stourbridge
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GARDENER NORA NORTON STOURBRIDGE
GARDENER NORA OF NORTON STOURBRIDGE Passed away peacefully at Himley Mill Nursing Home on 5th October 2008. A loving mom and nan to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral service will take place at Stourbridge
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JOYCE PAYNE
JOYCE PAYNE nee Forrest 1943 - 2005 6.10.1943 Always on my mind. Especially so today on what would have been your 65th birthday. Your no. 1 Arthur Loved you then - now - forever Published in paper 09/10/2008
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PERRY TRISSIE BERTHA
PERRY TRISSIE BERTHA Enid and Reg would like to thank relatives and friends for their kindness and support in their loss. Also for the numerous donations to the Air Ambulance Service. Thanks also to staff at Prestwood Nursing Home, Doctor Annable and
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TREVIS HORACE
TREVIS HORACE Joan and family of the late Horace, would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for cards, letters, expressions of sympathy and donations to the Mary Stevens Hospice, which totalled £549. Also many thanks to Pastor Jill Berry for
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BINNS DEREK
BINNS DEREK Many thanks to everyone who supported Derek and the family during his illness: for cards, flowers and generous donations and the wonderful attendance at his service. Published in paper 09/10/2008
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KAREN WITHERS
KAREN WITHERS nee Willetts 12.10.58 Happy 50th birthday Love from Mum, Dad and all the family Published in paper 09/10/2008
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SMITH BARBARA YEARS OCTOBER
SMITH BARBARA 2 YEARS 10TH OCTOBER Thinking of you is easy We do it everyday It's the sadness of not seeing you That never goes away Love Reg, Pat, Viv, Dave, Chris, Jane and Grandchildren. Published in paper 09/10/2008
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HARTGROVES
HARTGROVES Kath and Fred Mom 14-10-06 Dad 30-10-06 Those special years will not return when we were all together, but with the love that's on our hearts you'll stay with us forever. Loved and remembered everyday. Sue, Paul, Clive and families Xx
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HOUGH REX
HOUGH REX 2 years October 12th If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Forever in our hearts Ever loving Wife Sheila, Children and Grandchildren Published in paper 09/10/2008
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SUSAN MCGRATH
SUSAN MCGRATH 12.10.1986 Loved and missed every day by Mom and Jane Published in paper 09/10/2008
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NICKLIN PHILIP
NICKLIN PHILIP 13.10.2000 As you rest in peaceful sleep, memories are ours for us to keep. Also a dear Mom and Dad God bless John, Ida, David, Anita and Sheryl xxxxx Published in paper 09/10/2008
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BANKS GLADYS
BANKS GLADYS 12th October Five years have passed since that sad day. The one we loved was called away. The blow was hard. The shock severe. To part with one we loved so dear. Loving husband, children and grandchildren Published
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ALEXANDRA JONATHAN
ALEXANDRA AND JONATHAN are engaged! With love and congratulations from all the Dudbridge and Heslop families and friends Published in paper 09/10/2008
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WOOD
WOOD Betty Irene Passed peacefully away on 2nd October 2008 aged 76 years. Dearly loved Wife of Derek, loving Mother of Marilyn and Christopher, much loved Grandmother of Jennifer, Andrew, Rosalyn and Rhiannon. Funeral service on Tuesday 14th October
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Starlets strike back
t was back to winning ways for Stourbridge RFC U17s on Sunday. Following a 44-5 defeat by Shrewsbury, the youngsters bounced back with a 22 -12 win over Warley. Stour scored first with a pick up and drive by James Bills before Warley levelled the score
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Clts trounce Telford
Old Halesonians Colts 41 Telford Colts 0. Old Hales Colts travelled to Telford for their second consecutive away game and came away with a comprehensivee victory. The scrummaging from Old Hales was very impressive with props Sam Ward and in particular
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Two men injured in crash
TWO men were left critically injured after a car smashed into a wall in Amblecote last night (Wednesday October 8). The crash, involving a silver Subaru, happened just before midnight in Brettell Lane at the junction of Harrison Road. The two men -
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Brilliant Bullets win again
The brilliant Brierley Hill Bullets U16s East stretched their winning streak to four games thanks to a superb 3-0 win over Kewford Eagles North. Goals from Brad Sharp and two from Aarron Wall sealed the win. The U12s West won 2-1 against
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Coach hails seven-try success as best ever
Stourbridge RFC’s savage seven-try slaying of Wharfedale at Stourton Park on Saturday has been described as the best ever by director of rugby, Neil Mitchell. The head coach was ecstatic with his side’s all round showing both in defence and attack as
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Hill ease through
Harts Hill Laurel trounced Wollaston Greyhound Athletic 9-0 as they eased through to the third round of the AM2PM Dudley Guest Hospital Cup. Laurel led 4-0 at the break with Paul Newell bagging a hat-trick and Mark Lamb also on target. Five second half
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Back to basics
A BACK to basics plea has been issued by Stourbridge boss Gary Hackett after suffering what he described as his “worst week in football management.” The Glassboys manager chilling comments followed his side’s 6-1 hammering at home to Hemel
