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Dated Stourbridge public square could be revamped with £120k from developers
STOURBRIDGE’S dated Fountain Square at the Ryemarket is to be allocated £120,000 in funding for a revamp. Plans are also afoot to spend £84,344 on improving the footpath and installing a cycle route along Lowndes Road in Wollaston, Stourbridge.
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Knife-point robbery suspect and suspected car thief arrested by Brierley Hill police
A KNIFE-POINT robbery suspect and a suspected car thief have been arrested by Brierley Hill police today. The team said officers went to an address and found the suspect who is wanted for a knife-point robbery early this morning (Tuesday March
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What are the most effective ways to quit smoking and is vaping better?
In recent years, people all across the country have attempted to shake off the habit of smoking amid concerns over pricing and the health impacts. However, cigarettes are highly addictive, making it nearly impossible for some to quit. If you
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Firm fined after worker crushed to death
A FIRM has been fined £18k after a worker died after being crushed by granite slabs. Robert Czachracz was crushed by two granite slabs while working for Graniteland Limited in Halesowen. The 46-year-old, who was from Poland, had been unpacking
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Second reuse and recycling event set to take place in Dudley
PEOPLE planning a spring clear out will be able to gift household items at a community sharing event next month. Dudley Council is holding its second ‘Too Good to Throw Away’ event on Tuesday April 9 following the success of one held earlier this
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Kingswinford bank building to be sold at auction
THIS Kingswinford property that is currently home to a High Street bank is to be sold at auction as a potential investment. The single-storey commercial property in Kingswinford High Street, which is currently let to Lloyds Bank, is among the lots
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New food hygiene ratings given to two Dudley establishments
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Dudley’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Mayflower Chinese, a takeaway at 5 High Street, Sedgley, Dudley, was given a score of four-out-of-five after assessment on
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Election candidate admits campaign launch picture was photoshopped
A FORMER Conservative councillor making a bid to stand as an independent candidate in the local election has come under fire for publishing a photoshopped picture kicking off his campaign. Community champion Shaz Saleem issued a press release and
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Kingswinford woman crowned 'musical mastermind' on Radio 4
A Kingswinford resident has been crowned a 'musical mastermind champion' after winning a Radio 4 quiz. Annie Hodkinson, President of the Gentlemen Songsters Male Voice Choir, outshone her competitors to claim victory in the 37th Counterpoint music