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Hagley return to top
HAGLEY returned to the top of Worcester League Division Two with another nail-biting win. Chasing 222 for victory at Worcester Dominies, Hagley looked in trouble at 64-5 but recovered to win in the final over. Having won the toss and chosen to bowl
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Stour hold nerve to record derby win
STOURBRIDGE maintained their healthy lead at the top of Worcester League Division One with a seven wicket derby win over Oldswinford. The result means Stour have a 20 point lead over Worcester Nomads, ahead of this week’s home clash with Bromyard. Oldswinford
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Thanks to shop for £1k
I WOULD like to express our sincere thanks to all the management, staff and customers at Sainsburys Ablecote whohelpedStambermill St Marks Scout Groupachieveastaggering £1,014ontheir bag packing day on Saturday, April 23. This was a great
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Griffiths: We won't let up
WES Griffiths says his Halesowen side must not lose focus as the prepare to mount a promotion charge. A superb month of June has catapulted Hales to fourth in Birmingham League Division Two and well placed to make an assault on the top two. Griffiths
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Heathens make rider changes
HEATHENS have made two team changes in time for their trip to the Isle of Wight next Tuesday. Richard Franklin has been told to sit out the next month at least with a torn ligament in his knee after aggravating it in his opening ride at King’s Lynn.
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Wychbury WI
OUR secretary Angela Joyce welcomed members and visitors to the June meeting. The minutes were read and the correspondence dealt with. We were reminded of forthcoming events. On July 11, there will be another garden visit to The Elms at Seisdon
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Burgess out to restore Robins wings
NEW Dudley Town boss Andy Burgess says he is determined to give the club its identity back. Burgess, who joined the Robins as assistant earlier in the summer, was named manager at the weekend following Neil Perks’ decision to stand down for personal
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Help needed to trace missing Wordsley teen
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a 15-year-old girl who has been missing from her Wordsley home for four days. Charlotte Ford left her home in Oak Park Road on Sunday afternoon (June 26) and has not been seen since. She had told
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Glassboys increase entry price
STOURBRIDGE FC have announced a slight increase in admission and season ticket prices for the upcoming Southern League campaign. After holding admission rates since 2008, the Glassboys have decided to increase admission for adults and senior citizens
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Rising star Ben set for summer album success
SINGER/songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich is being tipped for summer success with his debut album. The Yorkshire 21-year-old, who will be releasing his ten-track album Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm on Monday July 4, took time out for a
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NUT - nine out of ten borough teachers on strike
DUDLEY teachers’ union leaders say support for today’s industrial action is solid with 90 per cent of their staff on strike. Members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) in the borough have joined a nationwide one-day walkout to demand changes
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Final call for Stourbridge princesses
A FINAL call has gone out to aspiring princesses who are being invited to enter this year’s Stourbridge Carnival Princess competition. Organiser David Harcourt is hoping this year’s competition will prove just as popular as last year’s pageant
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Potter Mick defends world title
BOROUGH pool star Mick Hill expects a tough challenge as he bids to retain his world title next week. The Dudley cue star is one of the game's greatest ever players and he can confirm that tag by retaining his WEPF World 8-Ball men’s singles title on
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Stourbridge children's respite centre closes due to 'clinical risks'
A Stourbridge respite centre for ill children has been closed after an outbreak of sickness and diarrhoea ‘posed a clinical risk’ to patients. Families of the 17 children who regularly use The Willows, Amblecote, now face being forced to find alternative
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Dudley borough hit by public sector walkouts
STRIKE action has begun around the region as the biggest public sector walkout in 30 years gets under way. Dudley Council is reporting around 40 schools are completely closed and a similar number partially shut as teachers take action protest
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Author pens exclusive tale for town carnival
RISING Stourbridge literary star Miranda Dickinson has penned an exclusive tale for youngsters as part of this year’s town carnival celebrations. The Fairytale of New York and Welcome to My World author, who lives in Wollaston, will be guest
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Builder Steve meets daughter he never knew he had
A BRIERLEY Hill builder has been united with the daughter he never knew he had after a search resembling the plot of hit musical Mamma Mia revealed surprise family ties. Steve Phillips, aged 47, already had a daughter and a son with wife Tracie
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Yo ho, a pirate's coin for you
PIRATE enthusiasts can get their hands on a chunk of the ‘rich stuff’ when a genuine piece of treasure goes under the hammer at a Stourbridge auction this weekend. A real silver piece of eight is among a collection of coins being auctioned
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Stourbridge councillors clash on city status bid
STOURBRIDGE councillors have clashed over the borough’s bid for city status after cuts cover up claims. Members of the town’s area committee were told by council leader Cllr Les Jones if Dudley was granted city status there was “no way” councillors
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Kingswinford bike hero saddles up for 'copter cash
A KINGSWINFORD cycling hero has joined the campaign to support a lifesaving charity which fell victim to heartless crooks. Triple world masters champion Roger Iddles, aged 67, is raising money for Midlands Air Ambulance (MAA) by riding from
