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Boot camp call-up for Stourbridge snorers

Snorer Lynne Chadburn who took part in last year's boot camp

10:11am Friday 10th July 2009

STOURBRIDGE snorers are being called up for an army-style boot camp to help cut their nasal noisemaking.

Xtra reveals why sewing is so rewarding

Kate Hodal using a sewing machine to make a tote bag during a Learn to Sew workshop at a John Lewis store in London.

6:00am Friday 10th July 2009

With the recession kicking in, reports suggest that more women are taking up sewing.

Xtra looks at six of the best for a perfect picnic

Spork, £2.50 each from www.stanfords.co.uk.

6:00am Friday 10th July 2009

Picnics are among the finest outdoor pursuits ever invented - pack your essentials, find the perfect spot and enjoy the fine weather.

Stourbridge shop owner given community punishment

4:12pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A STOURBRIDGE shop owner caught with property taken in a robbery and a burglary has been ordered to carry out 100 hours community punishment.

Mayor's charities set to net cash

3:55pm Thursday 9th July 2009

THE Mayor of Dudley’s charities are set to net more cash when councillors and officers go head to head in a football match.

Jail warning for Brierley Hill burglar

3:56pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A BRIELEY Hill man has been warned he faces time behind bars after he admitted a string of burglaries.

Man jailed for manslaughter of Norton immigrant

2:33pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A MAN has been jailed for the manslaughter of a Norton immigrant after a night out turned to tragedy.

Stourbridge boutique is best in the biz

Victorious: From left, contest judge Ken Wigfield, Business Idol winner Laura Davies and judges Karen Tomalin and David Chill.

10:54am Thursday 9th July 2009

THE owner of a Stourbridge fashion boutique taking on the high street clothes chains at their own game has been voted Business Idol.

Wollescote family's plea to stay together

We want to stay together - Emily (4), Ellie (6) and Thomas (4) Farmer are appealing for a change of heart from council education bosses

10:21am Thursday 9th July 2009

INSEPARABLE Wollescote twins are pleading with education bosses to help keep their family together for the new school term.

Sentence expected today for Norton man's killing

9:53am Thursday 9th July 2009

A MAN will be sentenced today (Thursday) for manslaughter of a Stourbridge foreman found dying in a Kidderminster street.


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