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• Admin girl named construction student of the year

  A STOURBRIDGE College student who swapped a car sales showroom for a building site has been named Student of the Year 2007 by Bromsgrove construction group Weaver. read more

• Councillor calls for review of hospital parking fees

  A CAMPAIGNING councillor has called for a review of parking charges at borough hospitals claiming new increased rates will cause more motorists to park on surrounding streets. read more

• Sex charge cop fails to clear his name

  A STOURBRIDGE man - jailed for six months for seducing and indecently assaulting a 15-year-old girl while he was working as a Hampshire policeman - has failed in a bid to overturn his conviction. read more

• MPs proud of borough pubs

  MPs showed their support for borough pubs as part of the national Proud of Pubs Week. read more

• Motorists with sat-navs warned to be vigilant following more thefts

  POLICE are warning motorists to be on their guard after two sat-nav systems were stolen from cars in Hagley on the same night. read more

• Sue's strawberry cakes raise £140 for RSPCA

  THE secretary of Stourbridge's RSPCA raised £140 for the branch by holding a strawberry cakes fair at her home. read more

• Borough tourist attractions feature in new trail

  FOUR of Dudleys main visitor attractions have been included in a new heritage trail to promote the region's industrial past. read more

• Butchers sizzle at bbq awards ceremony

  THREE feisty butchers from Stourbridge's Ryemarket centre hope their customers will get sizzling with their prize-winning burgers. read more

• MP wants better facilities for stroke victims

  STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has backed the Stroke Associations call for residents get involved and influence government policy on the future of stroke services in the West Midlands. read more

• Council repairs dept shortlisted for award

  A COUNCIL repairs department has used its grey matter after having its call centre nominated for a European award. read more

• Last glass set to dazzle at auction

  THE last piece of glass produced at Royal Brierley Crystal is set to go under the hammer in aid of charity. read more

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