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Halesowen defender Jamie Ashmore snubs rivals Stourbridge
STOURBRIDGE’S search for a right-back on the eve of the new season hit another snag with Halesowen’s Jamie Ashmore rejecting a move to Amblecote. Stour boss Ian Long had also tried to bag Josh Ezewele from former club Alvechurch before turning
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The Retreat at Oldswinford bounces back with five-star food rating
FOOD hygiene inspectors have given Oldswinford eaterie The Retreat a five-star rating following their latest inspection of the premises. The popular Hagley Road bar and bistro received a zero rating when it was inspected previously in July 2018
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New tea to be launched in honour of football hero Duncan Edwards
A NEW brew in honour of Dudley footballing legend Duncan Edwards will be launched this month. ‘Brew Number 6’, named after the number six shirt the Busby Babe wore for England and Manchester United, will be unveiled on Friday August 16 by the Mayor
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Public spending watchdog to look into BMet's finances
THE head of the UK's public spending watchdog has pledged to look closely at the management of BMet's finances which have led to the demise of Stourbridge College. Comptroller and Auditor General Gareth Davies, who heads up the National Audit Office
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Stourbridge man charged following disorder in Halesowen town centre
A STOURBRIDGE man has been charged following reports of disorderly behaviour in the centre of Halesowen. Tony Hughes, aged 34 of Coventry Street, Stourbridge has been charged with being drunk and disorderly in a public place. Police were called
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Alvechurch turn down bids from Stourbridge for defender Josh Ezewele
ALVECHURCH have fought off approaches from rivals Stourbridge to keep defender Josh Ezewele. The right-back is under contract at Lye Meadow but has been the subject of bids from the Glassboys, who are now managed by former Church boss Ian Long.
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Sadness at death of inspirational running club coach
RUNNING club members have been mourning the death of an inspirational coach. Dudley Kingswinford Running Club stalwart John Glover died on July 28, after a battle with cancer. The much-loved club member, who was 71, was known far and wide for
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Council chiefs keen to get people cycling
COUNCIL bosses in the Black Country have been trumpeting the benefits of cycling following the release of latest statistics on activity levels. New figures released by the Department for Transport on walking and cycling show the number of people
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Brave Lydia Wilkinson graduates from university
BRAVE Lydia Wilkinson, whose mother and brother were killed in an horrific attack at their home, has graduated from university. Lydia, who lost her mum Tracey and younger brother Pierce when they were stabbed to death at their home in Greyhound
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Stourbridge closing in on striker signing ahead of season opener
STOURBRIDGE boss Ian Long is confident his search another striker will finally come to a successful conclusion this week. The Glassboys kick off the new campaign when they go to Hitchin this Saturday. Long is keen for his Southern League Central
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Residents on opposing side of sports field
RESIDENTS living next to a Dudley school are at loggerheads over a plan to provide a new games area for pupils. Neighbours of Bishop Milner Catholic College on Burton Rd have split into two camps opposing and supporting the upgrading of sports
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Before the courts: the latest from Dudley Magistrates' Court
A HALESOWEN man admitted stealing over £400 worth of clothes from Merry Hill and six tubs of baby milk from Wilkinsons. Marcus Henry, aged 28, of Parkside Road, Halesowen, pleaded guilty to stealing £410 worth of clothes from JD Sports in Merry