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Stolen cars recovered and suspected chop shop uncovered near Hagley
POLICE have recovered four stolen cars and uncovered a suspected chop shop in the Hagley/Halesowen area. Two car key burglaries in the Marlbrook area on Wednesday March 13 led officers from West Mercia Police to the site on the border with West
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MP welcomes minister's letter to broadband firms putting up telegraph poles
STOURBRIDGE’S MP Suzanne Webb has welcomed Government plans to issue new guidance limiting telegraph broadband pole installation following a raft of complaints and concerns raised by residents across the area. The MP said she asked ministers to
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West Midlands Police commissioner wins legal challenge against powers transfer
THE police and crime commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands has won a High Court challenge against Government plans to transfer his powers to the region's mayor. Simon Foster, a Labour politician, took legal action against the Home Office's move
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Former Stourbridge bank to become chicken restaurant
STOURBRIDGE looks set for another restaurant and takeaway after planners approved conversion of the former Nat West bank. The eatery, on High Street, will have seating for around 45 diners and is expected to provide 12 full-time and five part-time
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Three men arrested after pick-up truck stolen near Enville
THREE men have been arrested after a pick-up truck was stolen near Enville, South Staffordshire. Police said they received a call at 10am on Thursday March 14 reporting a Toyota Hilux had been stolen from near the A458, near Enville. The truck
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West Midlands Fire Service confirms former Royal Marine appointed as interim CEO
WEST Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has appointed an interim new chief executive to oversee the running of the fire service following the sad death of chief fire officer Wayne Brown. Oliver Lee OBE has been appointed as CEO for a period of
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Busy road in Wordsley re-opens after serious crash
A BUSY road in Wordsley has now reopened after a car hit a wall in the early hours of this morning (Monday March 18) injuring two adults and three children. Camp Hill (A491) was taped off by police after the incident, which happened just after
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Stourbridge restaurant given new food hygiene rating
A STOURBRIDGE restaurant has been handed a new four-out-of-five food hygiene rating. Cellars Indian Cuisine Limited, in Lower High Street, was given the score after assessment on February 8, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. It means
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Woman seriously hurt after car hits wall in Wordsley
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with "potentially serious injuries" after a car hit a wall in Wordsley in the early hours of this morning (Monday March 18). Three children and one other woman were taken to hospital after the crash, which happened
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Library to host book sale with titles available for just 25p
STOURBRIDGE Library will be hosting a two-week book sale over the Easter holidays, with all titles available for just 25p. The event will run from Saturday March 23 to Sunday April 7 at the library in the Crown Centre and will see a range of books