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Kingswinford photographer hopes for another chance to see ‘comet of the century’
A BLACK Country photographer is hoping for another chance to see ‘the comet of the century’ after capturing it on camera as it put in an appearance in the skies over South Staffordshire. Joanna Noble, who lives in Kingswinford, captured C/2023
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Concerts; mental memory or ICloud impression?
Imagine the lights dimming, the speakers humming, the rising anticipation of the performance... then, the crowd hollers, the band walks on-stage…but you cannot see because someone’s phone is blocking your view. Nowadays, it is considered ridiculous
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Road set to be closed for emergency repairs
A road in Lye is set to be closed until Friday to repair a water leak. Dudley Council said Park Street will be closed from today (Wednesday, October 16) until Friday (October 18). The restriction will be in place outside number 31. There
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Record number of prosecutions for stalking in the West Midlands, figures show
THE number of prosecutions against stalking crimes in the West Midlands reached a record high last year, new figures show. The most recent figures from the Ministry of Justice show 102 stalking crimes – including breaches of stalking orders and
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Emergency road closure due to water leak
An emergency road closure is in place on a road in Wollescote. Dudley Council has announced that Oldnall Road will be closed to traffic today (Wednesday, October 16). The restriction will be in place outside number 14. The closure is
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Boy, 16, appears in court after stabbing in Brierley Hill
A BOY, aged 16, has been remanded in youth custody to await a crown court hearing after a stabbing in Brierley Hill. The teenager was arrested after an 18-year-old man was found with stab wounds in High Street at around 6.30pm on Thursday (October
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Eastenders star to appear in hospice pantomime in Stourbridge
FORMER Eastenders favourite Ricky Groves will be joining the cast of The Little Mermaid which will be performed at Stourbridge Town Hall to raise funds for The Mary Stevens Hospice. The actor, who played the unlucky in love Garry Hobbs in the popular
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Robert Plant and Ruben Neves pay tribute to Wolves fan and author at book launch
FOOTBALLING legends and rock star Robert Plant were among celebrities who paid tribute to a Wordsley Wolverhampton Wanderers fan and author whose latest book was launched posthumously following his sad death a few weeks ago. More than 250 people
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Teen charged Brierley Hill cannabis factory raided
AN 18-year-old man has been charged with cultivating cannabis and abstracting electricity after police raided a Brierley Hill home. Lulezim Cingare, of Columbus Avenue, appeared at court yesterday morning (Tuesday October 15) and has been remanded
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No impact on Dudley Eton academy with VAT on private schools
ETON College says plans to open an academy in Dudley have not been affected by the introduction of VAT on private schools. The Labour government will remove exemption from the tax for private schools from the start of 2025 and, while the fine details
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Stourbridge Military Vehicle Parade organiser launches shop window competition
THE organiser of the annual Stourbridge Military Vehicle Parade is inviting businesses to take part in a shop window display competition commemorating the Remembrance season. David Spruce is once again busy organising the parade, now in its third