THE borough's walk-in-centre based at Holly Hall is closing its doors for the final time tomorrow (Tuesday March 31) after campaigners lost their fight to keep it open. Politicians from across the political divide called for the centre to be kept
THE race for Westminster is on and the Stourbridge News will be covering the campaign in four constituencies. The Stourbridge constituency was won from Labour in 2010 by Conservative Margot James who took 42.7 per cent of the vote to gain a majority
TOP Stourbridge snappers will be showcasing their work in a new exhibition at historic Himley Hall.The display by members of Stourbridge Photographic Society will run from Saturday April 4 to Sunday September 6 and will feature images ranging from flamenco
CRICKET sessions are being held for disabled people in Dudley borough. The lessons, run by coach Dan Such, are being held on Mondays, between 5.30pm and 6.30pm at Crestwood School and on Tuesdays, from 7.30pm until 8.30pm at Thorns Community College
WOLLASTON Bakery has closed its two stores in Stourbridge and Wollaston after the business ceased trading. Signs have been put up in the shop windows and shutters have been drawn on the stores, which were previously owned by baking firm Firkins
I belong to the Wollaston Townswomen’s Guild bowling section. For many years we have paid an annual fee for the use of the bowling green in Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge. We realise that some of our fee is used for maintenance of the green
A 48-YEAR-OLD man armed with a 12” long kitchen knife savagely attacked two Stourbridge sisters leaving them both needing emergency surgery, a court heard. Jessica Brookes suffered a stab wound to her throat and sustained a serious hand injury
A STOURBRIDGE student is reaching out to the public to help him fund his latest film-making project. Max Tobin, 17, needs to raise £1,300 to produce a dark comedy about recreational drug use entitled ‘Enrichment’. The King Edward VI pupil,
BLACK Country stage stars brought that 'summer holiday' feeling to Brierley Hill Civic Hall when they put on their 'dancing shoes' for their latest musical.Tab Operatic Society members brought to life with gusto the lively musical based on the 1963 film
BLACK Country armed forces veteran John Deane, who was recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours, was joined by distinguished guests when he was officially presented with his Royal accolade. John Deane, from the Dudley branch of the RAF association
A BRIERLEY Hill call assessor has been honoured for helping to save a nine-year-old boy's life.Jacqueline Chase was one of many West Midlands Ambulance Service workers, volunteers and members of the public to be recognised at the Long Service and Excellence
TODAY marks the end of the Project Gambia journey for the first of the two groups on this year's trip. Throughout their week in West Africa the first group has experienced what life is like for those living in a developing country. But the
RECENTLY reformed Caledonia Residents Association has been going from strength to strength. More than 20 residents turned out to a recent litter pick and collected 27 bags of rubbish. Chairman David Adams, who lives in Winding Mill South, said
STEVE Pemberton has teased there could be a revival of hit show The League of Gentlemen, if they can get all the team back together. Steve, who is currently appearing with fellow League of Gentleman creator Reece Shearsmith in the second series
HERE’S what’s been happening this weekend across the Black Country and North Worcestershire. THREE teenagers were injured in a horror smash in Alcester on Friday night. They were taken to hospital after their car overturned. West Midlands
A STAGGERING £90,000 in cash was reportedly found under a bed at a derelict property in Christchurch – the day before firefighters torched the site during a training exercise. According to our sister paper, The Bournemouth Echo, firefighters discovered
THE weather throughout today will be a mixture of sunny spells with light showers. This morning there are clear spells with but moving into this afternoon the area should see some cloud and light showers. The showers do not plan to stop heading
AN incident involving a car and a lorry on the M6 southbound between J5 (Castle Bromwich) and J4A (M42) has caused one lane to be closed and heavy traffic. Good morning. Apart from the incident on the M6 the roads across the Black Country and North
