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Lucky couple from Dudley to tie the knot after winning free wedding
A LUCKY couple from Dudley will be tying the knot at an historic venue next year after winning a free wedding ceremony. Every couple who attended a recent open day at the Dudley Council-run Thomas Robinson building in Lye was given the opportunity
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Joy as Wollaston Village Hall awarded £18,000 lottery funding for repairs
VOLUNTEERS are celebrating the news that Wollaston Village Hall has been awarded £18,000 of National Lottery funding to carry out vital repairs. The money will be used to complete repairs required by the fire service to ensure the safety of the
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Council planning move to fortnightly bin collections
A council is planning to move to fortnightly waste collections from next year. Sandwell Council wants to move household waste collections across the borough from weekly to fortnightly as part of plans to save money. The changes would see household
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Man admits offensive Hillsborough post after death of West Brom fan
A man has admitted to posting an offensive social media message that referenced the Hillsborough disaster in the wake of the death of a West Bromwich Albion fan during a match. Sheffield Wednesday fan, Richard Crisp, appeared at Sheffield magistrates
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Emergency closure for Kingswinford street
AN emergency road closure has been issued for a Kingswinford road after a gas escape was found. Back Road is closed today (Tuesday October 15) and is expected to remain closed until Monday October 21 while workmen repair the gas leak. It
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Stourbridge
THE MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning because heavy rain is set to hit parts of the country. The warnings cover today (Tuesday October 15) and tomorrow and cover most of the southwest and some of the West Midlands including Stourbridge
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Councillors could get cash to promote tourism and equality – to each other
Dudley councillors could pocket £2,500 each to promote subjects like equality and tourism – to other councillors. The councillors, called member champions, would collect a Special Responsibility Allowance from taxpayers if the payments are approved
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Brierley Hill takeaway gets new hygiene rating
A takeaway in Brierley Hill has been handed a new food hygiene rating. Napoli Pizza and Grill, on Dudley Road, was given a three-out-of-five score after an assessment on September 6, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. The takeaway