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Ned’s to headline celebration of Stourbridge indie era
NINETIES chart stars Ned’s Atomic Dustbin are to headline a new event celebrating a golden era of indie music in Stourbridge. The indie icons, who still have a strong following, will perform at Stourbridge Town Hall on Saturday May 25 as part of
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School community "shocked" as head jailed for illegal online streaming business
THE jailing of a Stourbridge headteacher who ran an illegal online streaming business, ripping off the likes of Sky and BT, has left a school community “deeply shocked”. Paul Merrell, school lead at Elmfield Rudolph Steiner School in Oldswinford
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Plumes of smoke seen for miles as large fire breaks out
A number of fire crews have responded to a large blaze that has broken out in Tipton with smoke spotted in areas across Dudley. West Midlands Fire Service has responded to a fire in Danks Way, Great Bridge this afternoon (Wednesday, February).
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Former News Group photographer's images showcased in new book and exhibition
PHOTOGRAPHS of the Black Country taken by award-winning former News Group press photographer Phil Loach are to be displayed at a prestigious Birmingham gallery. An exhibition of 60 photographs capturing the free-spirited days of the 1970s and 80s
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Man wanted on suspicion of burglary and assault
Police have launched an appeal to help find a man who is wanted on suspicion of assault. Harry Gamble, aged 21, from Lye, is wanted by West Midlands Police on suspicion of burglary and assault in Lower Gornal. A spokesperson for West Midlands
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New editor joins Stourbridge News
A NEW editor has taken the helm at the Stourbridge News. Alicia Kelly has taken responsibility for the paper, along with its sister titles Bromsgrove Advertiser, Redditch Advertiser, Stourbridge News and the Halesowen and Dudley News. Alicia
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Police identify potential witness in Ryan Passey stabbing
Detectives re-investigating the murder of Ryan Passey, who was stabbed at a nightclub in Stourbridge in 2017, have renewed their appeal for help in finding a potential witness. In an appeal on Monday (February 5), police said they had identified
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College celebrates success of Oxbridge bound students
KING Edward VI College, Stourbridge, has celebrated the success of 24 of its students who have secured offers at Oxford and Cambridge universities. The high-flying students have worked with the college’s Aspire team to work towards getting accepted
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Inquest opened into death of West Midlands fire chief
AN inquest has been opened into the death of West Midlands Fire Service’s chief fire officer Wayne Brown. Mr Brown was found deceased at his home address in Birmingham on January 24, aged 54. An inquest into his death was opened at Birmingham
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Dudley care home turns Covid visiting pod into micro library
A DUDLEY care home has converted its Covid visiting pod into a micro library for residents. Netherton Green Care Home in Bowling Green Road, Netherton, created the pod during the pandemic so residents could have loved ones visit. But with lockdowns