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Play-off disappointment for Glassboys
Chesham United 2, Stourbridge 1 By David Lawrence (Write Angle Media) ONCE again it was play-off agony for the Glassboys as they lost out in the semi-finals at Calor Premier League runners-up Chesham. A brilliant Kayelden Brown strike had
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Stourbridge card shop in running for top award
CELEBRATIONS of Stourbridge is in the running for another award. The card and gift shop in the town’s High Street has been selected as a finalist in The Greats gift retailer awards. Now in their 12th year – the Greats awards were launched by
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Brierley Hill Samaritans appeal for donations
A BLACK Country charity that offers a sympathetic ear to people in distress is finding it "increasingly difficult" to find the cash to stay afloat. The Brierley Hill Samaritans opened in 1973 and since then volunteers have received thousands of
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Stourbridge drama group to showcase their talents in Dudley
STOURBRIDGE based Dramaworkshop Arts School are set to display their theatrical skills at Dudley's Evolve Theatre next month. They will feature in a Spring Showcase which takes place with two performances on Sunday, May 11 at 1-30pm and 5pm.
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Bear Grylls recognises achievements of Stourbridge scouts
THREE Stourbridge scouts have been branded "amazing" by TV adventurer Bear Grylls. George Cole, Stewart Watson and Jack Welling recently achieved the Queen's Scout Award for completing a range of challenges including service to their community,
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Local & Live's latest concert takes place this Saturday in Stourbridge
OLDSWINFORD Hospital School music teachers Steven Swindells, Anna Downs and Helen Foster are bringing the Vellen Ensemble and the Chameleon Ensemble to play a matinee concert in Stourbridge this weekend.The event, organised by the not-for-profit group
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Fashion show in aid of Mary Stevens Hospice
LADIES will strut their stuff at a fashion show in aid of Mary Stevens Hospice. The event will take place at Hagley Golf Club on Thursday (May 8) from 7.30pm. Organised by the Oldswinford hospice's Kinver fundraising group, the show will feature
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Dudley Little Theatre to bring to life TV sitcom Blackadder
DUDLEY thespians will be bringing to life TV sitcom Blackadder later this month. Blackadder Goes Forth will run at Netherton Arts Centre, Northfield Road, Netherton, from Wednesday May 14 to Saturday May 17 Under the direction of Rebecca Clee
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Glassboys ready for play-off clash
STOURBRIDGE boss Gary Hackett says his side is fully prepared for tonight's play-off challenge at Chesham United. The Glassboys now travel to take on the Southern Premier League's second place finishers in the semi-finals after securing a top five
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Stourbridge woodwork wizard hopes to impress Grand Designs presenter
WOODWORKING wizard Jamie Hubbard is keeping his fingers crossed some of his creations will soon be showcased on Channel 4's spin-off show Grand Designs Live.Jamie has teamed up with rising young horticulturist and garden designer Ben Harrison to
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Sir Trevor Brooking kicks off opening celebrations at new Kewford Eagles football facility in Wall Heath
SOCCER celebrity Sir Trevor Brooking got the ball rolling when he officially opened Kewford Eagles new state-of-the-art football facilities in Wall Heath last Saturday.Huge crowds descended on the Swindon Road site where celebrations went on throughout
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Wall Heath set to host biggest mid-week road race in the West Midlands
UP to 1,000 runners from across the country are set to descend on Wall Heath which is hosting one of the biggest mid-week road races in the West Midlands next week. Dudley Kingswinford Running Club will host the DK10K race on Wednesday May 7.
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Black Country blues star Ian Parker to play at Walter Trout benefit concert
STOURBRIDGE singer-songwriter Ian Parker is among musicians taking part in a benefit concert for blues star Walter Trout this Sunday (May 4) in London. The gig, taking place at Shepherd's Bush Empire, has been organised to help raise money to pay
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Stourbridge VC winners to be honoured with commemorative paving stones
STOURBRIDGE is expected to qualify for two commemorative paving stones in honour of two town born men who were awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War. Edward Felix Baxter and Thomas Bryan are among VC recipients from the First World War set
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Youngsters put skills into practice at Kingswinford food store
KINGSWINFORD schoolchildren have been learning how to apply their maths skills to everyday situations. A group of year five pupils from Fairhaven Primary School visited the Kingswinford Co-operative Food store recently to take part in the Stores
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Where there's a will...
Mary Stevens Hospice is joining forces with a local legal firm to offer a convenient way of making a will. Here at Mary Stevens Hospice we have designated May as Wills Month and have partnered with West Midlands solicitors Benson-Williams to offer
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High-tech disabled changing facility at Stourbridge supermarket
STOURBRIDGE'S Tesco store has become the second supermarket in the country to install a new changing facility for customers with disabilities. The Changing Places facility is designed for users who need additional space and lifting assistance when
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20TH CENTURY BOY - THEATRE REVIEW
20TH CENTURY BOY AT THE BIRMINGHAM NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE Theatre Run: Monday 28 April - Saturday 03 May 2014 Performance Reviewed: Monday 28 April 2014 Reviewed by Kyle Pedley In decidedly meta fashion, the life and times of T-Rex frontman