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Quarry Bank firm slapped with £125,000 bill after Legionnaire's scare
A QUARRY Bank automotive parts firm has been hit with a bill for £125,000 after workers and members of the public were put at risk from the potentially fatal Legionnaire's disease. Eaton Ltd failed to properly manage the water cooling systems used in
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Norton crossing patrol to go despite parents' fears
CAMPAIGNERS have lost their battle to save a school crossing patrol on a “dangerous” road in Norton. Councillors voted to recommend the end of the lollipop service on Heath Farm Road which covers pupils attending Gigmill School despite a campaign
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A Dad's Point-of-View, by Bruce Sallan - Hurt Feelings
Those four words -- “You hurt my feelings” -- are my least favorite words to hear from my wife. I’d rather hear, “I love you?” What’s most difficult about those four words is that you can’t deny them. Feelings are feelings and they’re not up for debate
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Stourbridge junkie jailed for raids to fuel his habit
A STOURBRIDGE junkie has been jailed for 28 months after he carried out three burglaries to fuel his habit. Heroin addict John Shillingford, aged 25, raided the home of a mother-of-four in Willenhall and stole property including a games console
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Fitness fanatics jump to it to help lifesaving charity
FUNDRAISING fitness queen Jean Hughes and her dedicated band of Wordsley keep fitters have also pledged to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance. The Jean Hughes Keep Fit Troupe have raised £8,000 for the charity through fundraisers in the past
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Wordsley man spared jail for attack on partner
A WORDSLEY man who attacked his pregnant partner in front of their children has been spared further jail time. Blane Williams struck Suzanne Dougherty 20 times about the head and body and bit her on the finger and wrist as one of their frightened small
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Flower power called on to support Stourbridge landmark
LOVERS of a landmark Stourbridge building are using flower power to help pay for restoration work on its historic ceiling. St Thomas’s Church is the only Grade I listed structure in the town and people are being urged to help upgrade work by
