STOURBRIDGE secured a rare victory at Wharfedale as their preparations for the new season gathered pace. They claimed a 17-12 away win against opposition playing at a high level.Early pressure from the hosts saw a ball carrier a held up over the line
STOURBRIDGE'S efforts to claim second spot in Division Two of the Birmingham and District League were hit by bad weather at the weekend.Saturday’s clash between promotion contenders Stourbridge and Penkridge was abandoned after the third shower
OFFICIALS have been counting the cost following the election of new West Midlands Police and Crime Commisioner David Jamieson. Just over 10 per cent of the electorate bothered to turn out and vote last Thursday (August 21) amidst heavy criticism
BEN Boleyn completed the trip of a lifetime when he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. The 18-year-old from Wall Heath spent four weeks working as a volunteer at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, before taking on the epic climb. He said
A HIRSUTE Wordsley man will face the razor to raise funds for two charities that support people with multiple sclerosis. MS Society and MS Trust are causes close to Richard Cradock's heart as a close friend has suffered with the condition for more
RESIDENTS in Hagley, Clent and Belbroughton are advised to check bus timetables ahead of a number of changes to services set to take place from Monday September 1. Worcestershire county councillors voted at a cabinet meeting earlier this year to
MICHAEL Rutter’s efforts to compete in this year’s Isle of Man Classic TT were rewarded in part this week when he led the Bennetts 500cc Classic TT race last Saturday.Riding for Ripley Land on a Matchless G50, KIngswinford's Rutter moved
AFTER a busy 12 hour night shift, staff at West Midland Ambulance Service’s emergency operations centre in Brierley Hill faced the ice bucket challenge. The team of 24 clocked off at 7am this morning (Thursday) and were led by duty manager, Rob
EXHIBITIONS, events and entertainment will be on offer across the borough to celebrate the Black Country’s manufacturing creativity and innovation. Activities form part of the Black Country Echoes Project - a joint initiative between the four Black
THE world has become a far more violent place than I remember. Growing up in the 70s, it was not uncommon to hear of a bomb attack in Ireland or mainland Britain. But then a terrorist would do his work on the basis that he wanted to escape. Today
The monthly meeting of the guild was held at the Stourbridge Institute on August 18 at 7.30pm. The Chairman, John Knight welcomed everyone to the meeting and was especially proud to introduce the speaker, Adam Greathead who would talk on “Duck
On July 29, Chairman Hilda Cartwright welcomed everyone to the annual birthday tea. Previously on July 1, our trip to the Hop Pocket Shopping Village, near Hereford had been greatly enjoyed by members. The village consists of small shops and craft
STOURBRIDGE boss Gary Hackett thinks the return of striker Luke Benbow will give his side a massive boost as they look to continue their good start to the season. Benbow came off the bench against Rushall Olympic on Monday night and is now ready
DUDLEY’S deputy leader has defended claims he hijacked the Black Country Festival for political gain. Councillor Pete Lowe, a driving force behind the festival, has been accused by critics of using the celebratory event to boost his popularity
