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Three jailed for burglary and vehicle thefts
THREE men who carried out a series of burglaries at homes in Worcestershire and the West Midlands have been jailed. The trio, who pleaded guilty to a number offences at Worcester Crown Court on July 29, were sentenced to a total of more than 14
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Dudley to be all shook up with Elvis tribute show
A FORMER Dudley student will bring the hits of The King, Elvis Presley, to the town next month. Richard Griffin returns to the Banqueting Suite at Dudley Town Hall on September 6, following on from last year's smash hit debut performance at the
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Motorcyclists turn out for Ryan Passey motorbike ride
MOTORCYCLISTS turned out in force for the second annual Ryan Passey motorbike ride yesterday (Sunday August 4). The event saw bikers ride out to Bridgnorth from The Widders Pub in Halesowen which also hosted a family fun day with a barbecue, bouncy
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Police on the hunt for Stourbridge man Kieran Taplin
POLICE are on the hunt for Stourbridge man Kieran Taplin. The 31-year-old is wanted for making threats in public with a bladed weapon in Stourbridge last month. Dudley Police have today (Monday August 5) issued an appeal for information about
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Stourbridge Theatre Company to host evening of comedy
STOURBRIDGE Theatre Company is hosting an evening of comedy next month. The Last Tango In Stourbridge, by Quarry Bank born playwright, film-maker and novelist David Tristram, creator of comedy character Doreen, and Hum Drum by Stourbridge playwright
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Mike Wood MP honoured to be appointed PPS to Home Secretary
DUDLEY South MP Mike Wood has told of his delight at being appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Home Secretary. Conservative MP Mr Wood, who was elected in 2015, will work closely with new Home Secretary Priti Patel. He said of the
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Missing Stourbridge woman found
A STOURBRIDGE woman who was reported missing has been found safe and well. Police said they were concerned for the safety of Jill Cooper, aged 63, from Wollaston, after she went missing yesterday morning (Sunday) and an appeal to find her was launched
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Worcestershire County League: Leaders Stourbridge hit back with victory
THE Worcestershire County League Premier Division reverted back to type as a full programme of matches was played in the final week of the win/lose format. At the top of the table leaders Stourbridge made the trip to Norton Barracks and walked away
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Pensnett singer wins Miss Eco 2019 thanks to 'green' dress
A PENSNETT singer vowed Miss England judges with her handmade eco dress to bag the title of Miss Eco 2019. Charlie Jones, aged 25, took to the stage in the grand final of Miss England contest in Newcastle on July 31, after battling it out against
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West Midlands Premier League: Impressive start for Black Country Rangers
BLACK Country Rangers made a barnstorming start to their West Midlands League Premier campaign after pulling off a compelling 5-1 win at Shropshire side Wem Town, writes Nick Pullen. Former Stourbridge midfield star Sean Geddes has taken charge
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YOUR PICTURES: Who made it into this week's Camera Club gallery..?
WELCOME to our latest gallery of pictures selected from the many stunning images uploaded this week to our News Group Camera Club from Facebook. We now have more than 1,100 club members, with in excess of 23,000 photos uploaded since we launched
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Unfaithful lover left partner bruised after drunken beating
AN Oldbury man who left his partner battered and bruised when he rained punches on her face has been put behind bars for nine months. At Wolverhampton Crown Court, Judge Peter Barrie told "unfaithful" John Fumagali: "This was an outburst of serious