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Politicians back Fish Fight
BLACK Country Euro MP Liz Lynne is backing the growing Fish Fight campaign to change EU laws which mean thousands of tonnes of fish are thrown back dead into the sea. Ms Lynne, Lib Dem MEP for the West Midlands, joined top chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
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Kasabian aim for intimate vibes at Wolvo Civic
KASABIAN are warming up for summer festival headline slots with a short British tour of intimate venues. It is a sign of the band’s stature that their idea of intimate includes the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, a major date in many performers’ tour
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Campaign calls for community action in Wall Heath quarry row
A CAMPAIGN group is calling for community action to block controversial quarry plans in Wall Heath. The Quarries Fighting Fund say a scheme to open a new 10.4 hectare sand and gravel extraction site at Mile Flat is filling residents with dread
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Residents gear up for Race For Life
DESPITE being unable to walk, gutsy senior citizens from a Clent care home will be taking part in the Race For Life this weekend. Marjorie Pugh, Pearl Mellings, Minnie Auden, Audrey Taylor, Joyce Bishop, Joan Roden, all residents at Foresters
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Cops promise summertime blues for drink/drug drivers
DRINK and drug drivers are set to get the summertime blues from cops planning a month-long roadside blitz. West Midlands Police today (June 1) kicked off their campaign to stamp out people driving under the influence. The initiative
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Blood donors sought
THE National Blood Service is appealing for volunteers to attend donor sessions at Stourbridge Town Hall on Wednesday June 8. They will be held from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and from 4.30pm to 7pm. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to call 0300 123 23 23 to
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Enville run up triple success
ENVILLE enjoyed a super weekend as all three teams recorded big wins. The first team were indebted to their long batting line up and some good bowling and catching as they beat Himbleton by 79 runs. Enville were asked to bat on a pitch offering some
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Arsonist behind bars for Amblecote school fire
AN arsonist has been thrown behind bars after he admitted setting fire to Amblecote Primary School. Michael Maxwell, aged 19 of Vale Street, Amblecote, was sentenced to 12-months in a young offenders institution after he pleaded guilty to the
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Pals set for charity trek in memory of much-loved mum
SIX friends are gearing up for a gruelling 103-mile five-day trek to raise money for Mary Stevens Hospice in memory of a much-loved Halesowen mum. Windsor High School receptionist Kim Ralph died on May 11 just six months after being diagnosed as having
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Stourbridge Diamonds hope their gems turn to gold
A STOURBRIDGE band are hoping their musical gems will turn to gold after signing a new record deal. Diamonds, who describe their style as dance punk powerviolence, recently signed to independent label Allegiance Records and their new mini-album
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Young Ones seeks stars for Cinderella
CRADLEY Heath's Young Ones theatre company is holding open auditions for its forthcoming production of Cinderella. The group, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, is staging the popular pantomime at Netherton Arts Centre from January 21 to
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Joggers invited to Wordsley Fun Run
JOGGERS, runners and walkers are invited to take part in Wordsley’s traditional fun run taking place later this month. The popular race, which starts and finishes in King George V Park in Bells Lane, is taking place on Wednesday June 15 - ahead of the
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Labour slams latest Dudley job losses
THE most vulnerable members of society will suffer under Dudley Council cuts according to the authority’s Labour group. A total of 52 compulsory redundancies were announced last month with many of the axed positions in the children’s services
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Footballer's ex-girlfriend jailed for attacking innocent woman
THE lovesick girlfriend of a former Wolves footballer has been jailed for an attack on an innocent woman. Dudley Council worker Debra Tomlinson has been caged for a year after she admitted smashing a glass over the head of a woman who was sat
