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Brierley Hill burglar handed three-year prison term
A BRIERLEY Hill burglar who broke into a home in Dudley and made off with the owner’s car and valuables has been jailed. John Nomikos, of Lower Derry Street, was sentenced to three years in prison at Wolverhampton Crown Court on February 2 for
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Santa's Black Country Toy Appeal couple cautioned after allegation of fraud made
A COUPLE running a Black Country Toy Appeal that dishes out Christmas gifts to underprivileged children have been cautioned after an allegation of fraud was made. Trevor and Eileen Fielding, joint trustees of Santa’s Black Country Toy Appeal, admitted
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Award-winning Stourbridge hair salon celebrates a decade of hair-dos
AWARD-WINNING hair salon boss Tim Scott-Wright has celebrated 10 years in business at The Hair Surgery in Wollaston. Tim opened the salon, located in a former GP surgery, in 2014, having already established himself as a leading name in hairdressing
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Huge escalation in hospital strike action in Dudley
RUSSELLS Hall Hospital is set for major disruption after Unison workers joined a dispute over unpaid Covid cash. Unite trade union workers have been walking out since December over a refusal by employer Mitie to pay a bonus to staff who worked
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Old Quarter street temporarily closed due to water leak
A STREET in Stourbridge’s Old Quarter has been temporarily closed to traffic for work to take place to repair a water leak. South Avenue will be part closed until Tuesday February 13 while repairs are carried out. The closure will run from
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Retro roller skating rink to open at shopping centre for half-term
VISITORS to Merry Hill can enjoy a roller boogie this half term as the shopping centre’s event space is transformed into a disco-themed roller-skating rink. Retro Roll complete with glittering mirror balls and a DJ will run from Saturday February
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Stourbridge charity seeks homes for special pairs of cats
PURRFECT homes are being sought by a Stourbridge charity for special pairs of cats "with lots of love to give." Stourbridge and District RSPCA, which is run by volunteers, has multiple pairs of bonded cats who have spent months in its care.