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Weapons and drugs found when car stopped by police in Brierley Hill
POLICE found a combat knife and a machete when they stopped a car in Brierley Hill as part of Operation Advance. Officers also found bags of cannabis and a quantity of cash when they searched a large rucksack during the stop on Friday afternoon
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Former top councillor honoured with freewoman title for service to the community
A FORMER Dudley borough councillor has received a top honour for her community service. Karen Shakespeare, who served on the council’s cabinet for many years and as a councillor for Halesowen North then Norton between 2000 and 2023, was made an
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Illegal cigarettes and vapes seized from stores in Lye
POLICE have seized thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes from stores in Lye High Street. Officers from West Midlands Police joined forces with Dudley Council’s Trading Standards team, targeting three shops identified as being
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Cyclist hit by car in Dudley dies, aged 20
A CYCLIST hit by a car in Dudley has died, police have confirmed this evening. A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was knocked down on the A461 Duncan Edwards Way at around 10pm on Sunday (June 23). Tragically
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Air weapons and cannabis seized in early morning police raid in Norton
POLICE have seized air weapons and cannabis in an early morning raid on a property in Stourbridge. Officers from the Priority Crime Team based at Brierley Hill executed a firearms’ warrant early this morning (Friday June 28) on The Broadway, in
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Black Country Duck Race and Family Festival returns this weekend
A QUACKING start to the summer is promised at The Waterfront this weekend when The Black Country Duck Race and Family Festival takes place. The event, to raise money for The Mary Stevens Hospice, will be held on Sunday June 30, with fun and activities
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Benefit support for anxiety and depression in Dudley trebles
THE number of people in Dudley receiving benefit support for anxiety and depression has trebled since before the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show. It comes as the Conservatives announced they would tackle rising welfare costs and reform the
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Takeaway plan approved for former travel shop in Stourbridge
PLANS have been approved to turn a former travel agent shop in Stourbridge into a takeaway. Dudley Council’s planners have given the go-ahead for a change of use at 68 High Street which was formerly occupied by Co-op Travel. The application