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• Big-hearted mum to help causes close to her heart

  A WORDSLEY widow hopes to raise cash for the charities that helped her through the devastation of losing her husband by taking part in a fancy dress pub crawl. read more

• Extra patrols after Merry Hill thefts

  SHOPPERS have been warned to be on guard after a spate of purse thefts at Merry Hill Shopping Centre. read more

• Oscar fund keeps going

  A SOUL and Motown evening has raised a remarkable £4,000 towards Oscar Fradgley's trust fund. read more

• Cops' warning after trailer thefts

  A RISE in thefts from small trailers in the Dudley South area has prompted a warning from cops. read more

• Families scoop cash

  MORE than £47,000 has been handed to borough families who have now scooped cash they are entitled to. read more

• Window comp entries rolling in

  THE launch of a window dressing competition has been embraced by Brierley Hill shops wanting to get involved. read more

• Blaze gran's death accidental

  A WORDSLEY grandmother died after being rescued from a smouldering fire at her home, an inquest heard. read more

• Top rating for maternity medics

  MEDICS at Russell's Hall Maternity Ward have received a top rating in a report by health watchdogs. read more

• Biker's death was accidental

  A 23-YEAR-OLD biker, described as a "fierce" rider, was killed after being in collision with two cars in Wordsley, an inquest heard. read more

• Thieves strike at centre for disabled kids

  HARD-hearted thieves smashed their way into a voluntary centre for disabled children in Lye leaving a trail of destruction estimated at £4,000. read more

• Love tokens on offer at Valentine fair

  Sweethearts can pick up a love token at this weekend's Red House Glass Cone craft fair - which will have a Valentines theme for the first time. read more

• Lynda backs Farepak bill

  A BILL is going through parliament which should pave the way for a pay back for savers who lost out when the Farepak Christmas club collapsed just over a year ago. read more

• Biker couple clock up a diamond date

  IT is 60 not out for diamond couple Harry and Doreen Abel who are still enjoying life in the fast lane. read more

• Pearson praise for falling figures

  UNEMPLOYMENT in Dudley South has fallen by 37 per cent in the last ten years, according to official statistics. read more

• Stourbridge jobless figures down

  UNEMPLOYMENT in Stourbridge has fallen by 43 per cent in the last 10 years from 2,022 to 1,155 and the number of people out of work for more than 18 months has dropped by 77 per cent, according to official statistics. read more

• Chippy frying high after award

  A FAMILY-run chippy is frying high after being hailed runner-up in this year's national fish and chip shop of the year awards. read more

• Customer care upgrade for Hagley villagers

  HAGLEY residents can expect improved customer care from Bromsgrove District Council with the launch of a new feedback system and leaflet. read more

• Fun day to launch new centre

  DIPPY the clown and a friendly dragon will be providing fun and laughter at the official opening of a new children and families centre in Stourbridge. read more

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