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Fire services reveal how blaze at Stourbridge car repair centre started
FIRE service bosses have said a blaze at a Stourbridge car repair and tyre centre “started accidentally”. More than 40 firefighters tackled the flames when a large fire broke out at Chemix Autocentre Stourbridge – Team Protyre last Tuesday (March
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Work underway to create new play area on forgotten field in Brierley Hill
WORK has got underway on the installation of new play equipment at Lawyers Field in Brierley Hill following a successful campaign. Once a popular play spot renowned for its tall slide, swings and even a paddling pool until all were removed around
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New rules introduced for postal votes in this year's elections
PEOPLE are urged to heed new rules introduced for postal votes in this year's elections. Residents will be heading to the polls on May 2 to vote in the local elections and the West Midlands Mayor and the Police Crime Commissioner. Voters can
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Crooked House owners lodge appeal after enforcement notice to rebuild issued
THE owners of the Crooked House pub near Dudley have lodged an appeal against the rebuilding of the historic pub that was demolished last year. The famously wonky old boozer at Himley was gutted by fire on August 5 and subsequently bulldozed two
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Young Reporter, Shrewsbury School Choir Takes Flight. Libby Hunt, Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury school choir takes flight. On the 25th of March, the Shrewsbury School choir returned from 4 days away in Vienna, performing at 3 prestigious venues over the trip. During the excursion
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Man died at scene cordoned off by police in Stourbridge
A MAN has died after he was found collapsed on land in Stourbridge. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was found on land off Birmingham Street yesterday (Tuesday March 26) at around 3.40pm. Police and medics attended, but sadly nothing could
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Free Easter trail among fun activities laid on in town centres across Dudley
A FREE Easter trail has been organised in town centres across the borough to keep little ones entertained during the school holidays. Children will be able to help Charlie the Chick to find his six missing friends around Dudley, Brierley Hill,
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Thousands of people in Dudley receiving benefits due to mental health problems
THOUSANDS of people are receiving benefits due to mental and behavioural disorders, figures show. The Employment and Support Allowance is provided to people who are struggling to work due to long term health conditions. It is available to those
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Young Reporter, Shaping Future Leaders: ShrewsMUN, Dason Tsoi, Shrewsbury School
ShrewsMUN VIII was successfully hosted last weekend at Shrewsbury School, embracing the theme of "Peace and Conflict." Over 100 student diplomats from 15 delegations participated in this two-day Model United Nations conference, engaging in fruitful