Local Headlines
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Free school meal vouchers for this half-term holiday
Free school meal vouchers will again be distributed to eligible families in Sandwell this half-term holiday.
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Grants on offer from local Charity Trust
A local charitable trust is ready to offer grants to Halesowen based groups and individuals and are calling on people to apply.
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Dudley venues get set to welcome Queen’s Baton Relay
Top tourist attractions in Dudley borough are gearing up to welcome the prestigious Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.
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Police renew 23-year-old missing person appeal
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a Sandwell teenager nearly 23 years ago, have issued forensic artist images to renew the appeal for information.
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Eco-health centre plan for Amblecote meadow aims to preserve site for future generations
An eco-friendly health and wellbeing centre could take pride of place on ancient meadowland in Amblecote earmarked for housing, if campaigners fighting to save the space get their way.
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Stourbridge MP discusses environmental issues with local pupils
Stourbridge MP, Suzanne Webb has visited Greenfield Primary School in Stourbridge to tour the school, meet pupils and talk about their work to help the environment.
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Parents urged to make sure teens get to prom night safely
Dudley’s deputy leader is urging parents to think carefully when making transport arrangements for their child’s prom night
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Patriotic borough set to mark Queen’s Jubilee
People from across Dudley borough are preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Nightmare neighbour moved on
A nuisance neighbour who plagued her community with anti-social behaviour has been turned out from her property.
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Acorns dedicates week of appreciation to supporters across the Black Country
A charity that provides vital care to local children is dedicating a week of appreciation to express gratitude to its supporters across the Black Country.
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Heinz celebrates 50 years of Spaghetti Junction
Pasta masters at Heinz have released 500 limited edition ‘Spaghetti Junction’ cans of Heinz Spaghetti, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Spaghetti Junction.
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Guided walk around Saltwells Nature Reserve
People can take in the wonder of Saltwells National Nature Reserve in a guided walk later this month.
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Local nurse attends royal celebration at Buckingham Palace
A nurse from the Black Country attended the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace this week in recognition of her hard work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dudley Zoo will be celebrating Love Your Zoo Week this half term
Love Your Zoo Week, which is organised by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, starts on 28 May.
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Commonwelath Games venues on track as first public test events held
Birmingham 2022 has passed a significant milestone on the journey towards the Commonwealth Games this summer, as it successfully delivered its first official public test events.
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Drug dealer jailed after police find £150k stash in car
A drug dealer has been jailed after police found him with more than £150,000 cash in his car plus cocaine valued at £90,000 in another vehicle.
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Dudley fails in bid for city status in Platinum Jubilee civic honours
Dudley's bid for city status has been unsuccessful as eight new 'jubilee cities' are named across the UK.
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in RTC
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Tipton on Wednesday evening.
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New Mayor of Dudley pledges to help three charities
The new Mayor of Dudley will be raising money for three charities during her year in office.
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New faces in Dudley Council’s cabinet
A new look cabinet team has been unveiled by the leader of Dudley Council who has hailed it as key to building on the borough’s successes.
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Burglar facing life in jail for murder of Halesowen pensioner
A burglar who tied up a pensioner and left him for dead before going on a £550 spending spree with his stolen cash card has been found guilty of his murder.
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Youngsters invited to Jubilee celebrations at Dudley Zoo
Under-fives are cordially invited to a royal party in the castle courtyard at Dudley Zoo and Castle next month.
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Innovative scheme to tackle accident blackspot wins award
An innovative project which has wiped out collisions at an accident blackspot in the borough has won an award.
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Frontline heroes granted Freedom of the Borough
Frontline heroes who risked their lives to save others during the coronavirus pandemic have been granted the Freedom of Dudley Borough.
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Stourbridge MP judges best in show competition
Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb visited 'Bark In The Park' at the weekend and helped judge the Best in Show dog competition.
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Council launches new agency to reduce temporary staff spend
A new agency will be set up to help recruit talented people and reduce the cost of temporary staff at Dudley Council.
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Mayor of Dudley thanks the public as they turn out to support IDAHOTB
More than 100 people turned out yesterday to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in Dudley Town Centre.
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Manor Way improvements pave the way for more walking and cycling
Cyclists and pedestrians in Halesowen have welcomed Dudley Council’s installation of a new toucan crossing and road markings on Manor Way.
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Police arrest offenders minutes after Oldbury robbery
Police in Oldbury arrested a group of teenagers at the weekend, just minutes after it’s alleged they robbed a boy at knifepoint in the town.
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Details announced for album described as 'sonic love letter to Birmingham'
Details have been announced for a concept album described as a 'sonic love letter to Birmingham'.
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Buses set to return to Birmingham's Broad Street and Brindleyplace
Buses are set to return to calling at stops on Broad Street and Brindleyplace in Birmingham’ from June, following successful infrastructure tests which took place earlier this week.
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Latest £17m boost cements region’s cycling and walking ambitions
Transport for West Midlands has been awarded a £17 million Government grant to boost active travel and make it safer for people to cycle, walk and wheel.
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Gornal Townswomen’s Guild mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a tree
Gornal Townswomen’s Guild chose a sweet chestnut to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy campaign which aims to plant thousands of trees across the country.
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Sandwell Council named as West Midlands Council of the Year at Energy Efficiency Awards
Sandwell Council has been named as the Regional Council/Local Authority Body of the Year at the West Midlands Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2022.
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Blind and visually impaired people in Sandwell are getting active
Blind and visually impaired people in Sandwell have been cycling, rowing, swimming and dancing their way to better health.
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Sandwell Primary School students and Sandwell Council raise the banner for road safety
Sandwell Council’s Road Safety team has helped reduce accidents in the borough by 16% from 2017 to 2019. There was a reduction in casualties in all areas and significantly the number of child accident/casualties was reduced by 30%.
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The Mary Stevens Hospice 'No Barriers Here' finalists in national NHS Improvement Award
The Mary Stevens Hospice are celebrating following the news that their No Barriers Here programme was shortlisted for an NHS Quality Improvement Award.
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Achievements of children in care honoured at awards
The achievements of children in care and care leavers in the borough were honoured at an awards ceremony.
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People urged to support Commonwealth Games cycling event
People are being urged to come out and support a cycling event which will go through the borough in August as part of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Gary Barlow announces dates at Wolverhampton Grand
Singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Gary Barlow has announced his theatrical one man stage show, A Different Stage, will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in November.
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Student paramedic chosen as Commonwealth Games batonbearer
A student paramedic with West Midlands Ambulance Service has been chosen as a batonbearer for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games after overcoming a number of hurdles in her life.
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Development to be named in Councillor’s honour
A new housing development will be named in honour of a “highly respected” Dudley Councillor who sadly died earlier this year, it was revealed this week.
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Police search for missing Quarry Bank man
Police are appealing for help after a Quarry Bank man was reported missing.
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Birmingham 2022 reveal Queen’s Baton Relay route
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has unveiled stop off's across the Black Country as part of the highly-anticipated Queen’s Baton Relay route this summer.
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Mamma Mia! stars get real taste of Greece
There was no need for an SOS when Mamma Mia! cast members paid a visit to Southside’s Mythos Greek Taverna last week during the show's run at Birmingham Hippodrome.
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BBC Gardeners' World Live and BBC Good Food Show return to Birmingham
The duo of shows will return to Birmingham’s NEC for four days, packed with the latest garden ideas, plants, products and trends, alongside inspirational tips, advice and a whole host of famous faces.
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Stourbridge MP visits community service scheme
Stourbridge MP, Suzanne Webb has visited a community service scheme where offenders undertake work instead of a prison sentence.
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Musical comedy duo to perform in Stourbridge
Multi-award-winning musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are stopping off in Stourbridge later this month as part of a nationwide tour.
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West Midlands tribute to a great British icon
The National Spitfire Project has launched its public fundraising appeal to construct a national monument to a great British icon – the Supermarine Spitfire.
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Free car park to help Wednesbury shoppers
Sandwell Council has announced that a free car park will be provided to help shoppers and visitors, and to boost trade in Wednesbury town centre while works take place in and around Market Place.
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Pop-up shops set to help young people
School pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) will take part in a series of pop-up shops in Dudley during May, June and July.
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Survey aims to look at local pharmacies
People who live and work in Dudley borough are being invited to have their say on local pharmacies and could win £50 in shopping vouchers for taking part.
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Conservatives retain control of Dudley Council
The Conservative group have retained control of Dudley Council, however Labour gained councillors in three wards across the borough.
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Investigation into attempted abduction in Quarry Bank
Police are investigating an attempted abduction in Quarry Bank earlier this week.
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Prestigious Midlands Air Ambulance charity ball lands in Birmingham
Places are now limited for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s prestigious Recognition Awards and Charity Ball 2022, which promises to be a spectacular evening.
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Two men arrested after incident in Lye
Two men have been arrested following a disorder involving weapons in Lye.
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Fundraising football final to kick off this month
The final of a fundraising football competition that’s been raising money for the Beacon Centre for the Blind for 96 years kicks off this month.
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Virtual drop-in session for would-be foster carers
People interested in fostering are being encouraged to take the first step towards transforming a child’s life by attending an online drop-in session as part of national Foster Care Fortnight.
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Sandwell Council makes serious and unsubstantiated allegations during Ombudsman investigation
Sandwell council refused to let a vulnerable mother have her representative present at an important meeting and made serious and unsubstantiated allegations about both of them during an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
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Man Arrested Over Bartley Green Shooting
A 20 year-old man’s been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in Bartley Green on Sunday.