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Man injured in floorboard fall
A MAN had to be rescued by paramedics after falling through floorboards in a disused shop in Lye today (Thursday). Ambulance crews were called to the property on Stourbridge Road, shortly before 12.55pm. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman
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Kinver artist hopes lifeboat painting will raise funds to save lives at sea
KINVER artist Mo Awkati enjoyed a labour of love when painting Aberdovey lifeboat while out at sea.He presented his picture to the lifeboat station earlier this year during its annual dinner which also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the station re-opening.The
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Brierley Hill men jailed after raid on pensioner's home
TWO Brierley Hill men who raided the home of an 83-year-old widow and stole treasured jewellery valued at £1,200, have both been jailed for eight months. Ioan Varga and Vasile Botu who had travelled to the United Kingdom to try and find work, shattered
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Stour B claim narrow first leg lead over A team
STOURBRIDGE B claimed a narrow first leg advantage over their A team in the Worcester Inter-League semi-final. There was some top quality snooker on display at Norton Social in the first leg of this semi-final with Alan Hooper opening with a fine 52 break
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Brave Kelly smashes Stourbridge fun day fundraising target
KIND-hearted Kelly Mullings exceeded all expectations after organising a sponsored fun day in Stourbridge.She smashed her proposed target of £2,000 after over 100 family and friends descended on the Crystal Leisure Centre to support her 'Tri-ing
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Wordsley charity walkers to face toughest challenge yet
INTREPID Wordsley charity walkers Hughie McCooey and partner Lisa Wright will face up to their toughest challenge later this month by embarking on the Valleys 100 Challenge.Starting at Pontypool on Saturday May 24, the couple will attempt to complete
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Wordsley hit and run driver killed himself after leaving a great-granddad for dead, inquest hears
A HIT and run driver from Wordsley, who left a great granddad for dead, later killed himself, an inquest was told.Bernard Betts from Cradley Heath had been walking his dog, faithful companion Jack, in Haden Hill Park when he was struck by Citroen car
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Walker takes on top junior riders
TALENTED Stourbridge cyclist Charles Walker rode the race of his life against the UK's top junior riders last weekend.The 16-year-old, who rides for Halesowen A & CC road team, took part in the 58 mile CiCLE Classic road race on Sunday.He finishing
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Stour runner takes part in 100th marathon
STOURBRIDGE Running Club member Joan Clarke completed her 100th marathon at the weekend. Her milestone marathon was the Shakespeare Marathon at Stratford-Upon-Avon last Sunday. She finished in a time of 3 hours 58 minutes, just behind fellow team member
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Kingswinford teacher visits Google headquarters
A KINGSWINFORD teacher was invited to Google headquarters in California to receive a prestigious award. The Google Roots in Science and Engineering (RISE) award was presented CAS#include, a national organisation formed by teachers, academics and
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Stourbridge youngsters reach cup final
STOURBRIDGE under 12s went to the prestigious Anglo Welsh Cup at Luctonians Rugby Club in Herefordshire aiming to defend the trophy they won in 2013, having also run out as winners in 2011 and 2009. The tournament pits more than 1,100 young rugby players
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Arsonists target former Wordsley glass factory
ARSONISTS set fire to a pile of rubbish at a former glass factory in Wordsley yesterday (Wednesday) evening. Fire crews from Brierley Hill and Stourbridge were called to the site of the old Stuart Crystal Works, High Street, at 4.54pm. A West
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Mitchell more determined than ever after last gasp heartache
DIRECTOR of rugby Neil Mitchell has vowed Stourbridge will put final game heartache behind them as they prepare to mount another title challenge next season.Stour suffered promotion disappointment in the final seconds of the season for the second year
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Borough GPs to discuss options available to those nearing death
DUDLEY GPs will hold a public meeting to discuss the support and options available to those nearing the end of life. Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will host a Dying Matters forum at Brierley Hill Civic Hall, Bank Street, on Thursday
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Hackett optimistic for club's future despite play-off agony
STOURBRIDGE'S promotion charge came to a shuddering halt after they suffered play-off agony for the second season running. The Glassboys had battled hard in recent weeks to secure a top five finish to keep their promotion dream alive, but once
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Bodybuilders set to descend on Brierley Hill
BODYBUILDERS from across the borough and beyond will be striking a pose at Brierley Hill Civic Hall this weekend. The Bank Street venue is hosting the Midlands qualifier for the NABBA Britain final - the International Pro-Am Oscar Awards - on Sunday