Archive - Thursday, 20 September 2018

National news: Nearly 4,000 breast cancer screening invitations missed in 2016
ALMOST 4,000 women were identified in 2016 as not having been sent routine invitations for breast screening, an MSP has highlighted.
Thursday evening forecast
IT will be a windy evening across north Worcestershire and the Black Country, with heavy rain moving in.
Charity swimmer ends up in hospital after 21-mile challenge
WHEN taking on a 21-mile swim for charity, the last thing you want is to end up in hospital – but that is what happened to Black Country man Damian Campbell.
Charity coffee morning
A MACMILLAN Coffee Morning will take place at a Stourbridge church this weekend.
Alzheimers Memory Walk to take place at Himley Hall
ANOTHER Alzheimers Memory Walk is set to take place at Himley Hall later this month following the success of last year's event.
Dudley and Stourbridge most expensive in West Midlands for funeral
DUDLEY and Stourbridge have been named the most expensive places in the West Midlands for a funeral, according to a study.
Former Halesowen Town owner Steve Lynch hit with another FA banning order
FORMER Halesowen Town owner Steve Lynch has been banned from all football activity for a further five years.
Celebrity MasterChef cooks up a feast at Black Country Living Museum
CELEBRITY MasterChef contestants will face their toughest challenge yet in tonight’s episode - cooking a feast for 90 staff and volunteers at Black Country Living Museum.
Council busy with fallen trees as winds lash region
WITH heavy winds and rain continuing to lash the region - Dudley's environmental team has been busy dealing with fallen trees.
Davies ready to bounce back from first defeat
TIVIDALE'S Ryan ‘Stewart’ Davies will begin the rebuilding job towards another title title this Saturday.
Receptionist to brave the shave for Macmillan
A RECEPTIONIST at a Halesowen wholesalers will brave the shave to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Niron Parker-Lee trial: stabbed man "screamed" in pain
A MAN who witnessed the fatal stabbing of Mansoor Mahmood said the father-of-two “cried and screamed” in pain as he staggered along Brierley Hill High Street.
Comedy star raises over £1,000 for air ambulance
BLACK Country comedy star Jacky Fellows of The Fizzogs has raised more than £1,000 for charity after completing her first triathlon.
Assistant head teacher jailed for 'disgusting' chat room sex talk with young girls
A PERVERT assistant head teacher from Halesowen who was caught with indecent images of children after luring young girls into "filthy" chat room conversations about sex has been jailed.
Wrestlers ready to rumble for CALM
A BLACK Country wrestler is hosting a charity show in Halesowen.
This week's Camera Club pictures
WELCOME to this week's selection of pictures you have submitted to our News Group Camera Club on Facebook.
Museum seeks memories of Woodside Library
THE Black Country Living Museum wants people to share their memories of Woodside Library.
Georgina SHERIFF
SHERIFF Georgina (Gina) of Pedmore. Passed peacefully on 7th September 2018 aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Tim, loving mom of Julie and David and a dearest nan of Alex. The funeral service will take place at Stourbridge Crematorium Chapel on Friday 28th…
Anthony SHINNER
SHINNER Anthony of Norton Passed peacefully away on 27th August 2018, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Betty, devoted Dad of Ann and Debbie, and a loving Grandad and Great Grandad. The funeral service will take place at Stourbridge Crematorium Chapel…
Fred WILLETTS
WILLETTS Fred of Norton. Died peacefully at home on 3rd September 2018, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Anna, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Church on Monday 24th…
Joan KENT
KENT Joan (nee Knight) of Norton and formerly of Wordsley. A previous teaching assistant at Beauty Bank School. Passed away peacefully on 5th September 2018, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Neville, loving mom of Martina, dearest gran of…
Dave HANKOCKS
HANCOCKS Dave "Hank" On the 3rd September 2018 our strong brave hero was taken too soon. Beloved husband to Jean, adored dad to Stewart and Fiona, "the best" grandad to Jack, Maise, Harrison, Millie, Freya and Harry. Funeral to be held at Gigmill…
Bryan Leslie Smith
SMITH Bryan Leslie Margaret and all the family would like to thank everyone for their attendance at the funeral service for Bryan. Special thanks to Reverend David Hoskin for the lovely service at Stourbridge Crematorium. Thank you all for the…
Sheila Betty WOOD
WOOD Sheila Betty Michael and Val wish to thank relatives, neighbours and friends for messages in their sad loss. Thank you to all who attended the funeral; all your support has been much appreciated. We extend thanks to special carers, Ann and…
Alan BONEHAM
BONEHAM Alan of Pedmore Passed away suddenly whilst fishing at Martley on Thursday 30th August 2018, shortly before his 72nd birthday. Devoted husband of Mary for almost 46 years. Much loved dad of Rachael and Shelly and dear father in law of Martin.…
Harold David GEACH
GEACH Harold David of Kingswinford. Passed peacefully away at home on 12th September 2018. Beloved Husband of Mavis, loving Father of Edwin, Roslyn & Karen, adored Papa to Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass will take place at Our…
Dave "HANK" Hancocks
HANCOCKS Dave "HANK" On the 3rd September 2018 our strong brave hero was taken too soon. Beloved husband to Jean, adored dad to Stewart and Fiona, "the best" grandad to Jack, Maise, Harrison, Millie, Freya and Harry. Funeral to be held at Gigmill Church…
Joan Collins
COLLINS Joan Formerly of St. Georges Road, Norton. Passed away peacefully on 3rd September aged 95 years. Dearly loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 26th September at Stourbridge Crematorium at…
Catherine Fletcher
FLETCHER Catherine Passed away peacefully at home on 6th September aged 61 years. Dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Amy and Cathy, Grandmother to Sofia. Funeral service to take place on Friday 28th September at Our Lady and All Saints Roman…
Elaine Busby
BUSBY Elaine Sadly passed away at Compton Hospice on Tuesday 11th September 2018, aged 71 years Very much loved she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends The funeral service is to take place at Gornal Wood Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd…
Mary Dorothy TURNBULL
TURNBULL Mary Dorothy Formally of Dudley Wood and Hagley Passed away peacefully on Monday 3rd September 2018 aged 89 years Mary will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Friday 28th September 2018 at Gornal…
Brian Tony Thompson
THOMPSON Brian Tony Sadly passed away on August 31st, 2018, aged 75 years. Loving Partner to Pat. Loved and missed by all, it broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, a part of us went with you, the day God took you home. If tears could…
John (Jack) Bennett
BENNETT John (Jack) Formerly of the Broadway, Norton. Passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2018, aged 85 years. Much loved Husband of Pat, Loving Father of Jon and Ian (Bob). Father in Law to Anna and Lisa. Grandfather to Russell, Phoebe,…
jackie Hubble
HUBBLE Jackie Happy birthday my love. Miss you loads. Love always your husband. Dave xxx
Ray Attwood
ATTWOOD Ray Of Belmont Road Wollescote. Passed away on 11th September 2018, aged 69 years. Beloved Husband of Maureen much loved Father of Jane and Ian and a devoted Grandad and Great Grandad who will be very sadly missed by all family and friends.…
Tyler Denny targeting national honours
TYLER Denny is ready to build on his last Town Hall outing when he goes in search of national honours on Saturday.

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National news: Nearly 4,000 breast cancer screening invitations missed in 2016

Thursday evening forecast

Charity swimmer ends up in hospital after 21-mile challenge

Charity coffee morning

Alzheimers Memory Walk to take place at Himley Hall

Dudley and Stourbridge most expensive in West Midlands for funeral

Former Halesowen Town owner Steve Lynch hit with another FA banning order

Celebrity MasterChef cooks up a feast at Black Country Living Museum

Council busy with fallen trees as winds lash region

Davies ready to bounce back from first defeat

Receptionist to brave the shave for Macmillan

Niron Parker-Lee trial: stabbed man "screamed" in pain

Comedy star raises over £1,000 for air ambulance

Assistant head teacher jailed for 'disgusting' chat room sex talk with young girls

Wrestlers ready to rumble for CALM

This week's Camera Club pictures

Museum seeks memories of Woodside Library

Georgina SHERIFF

Anthony SHINNER

Fred WILLETTS

Joan KENT

Dave HANKOCKS

Bryan Leslie Smith

Sheila Betty WOOD

Alan BONEHAM

Harold David GEACH

Dave "HANK" Hancocks

Joan Collins

Catherine Fletcher

Elaine Busby

Mary Dorothy TURNBULL

Brian Tony Thompson

John (Jack) Bennett

jackie Hubble

Ray Attwood

Tyler Denny targeting national honours