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From rugs to riches!
Rowley Regis-born hairdresser turned councillor Janice Boswell has proved she's a cut above after being made chairman of Bromsgrove District Council. After seven years as a district councillor, the 64-year-old - who left school at 15 with no qualifications
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Beware of cold calling traders
Halesowen residents have been urged to be wary of traders knocking at the door after complaints were filed with trading standards. Residents are urged to go by recommendations from friends, family or neighbours and get quotes from more than one trader
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Gym backs £32k Africa bid
A gym is backing a Halesowen man's bid to raise £32,000 to build a maternity hospital in poverty stricken Kenya. Fitness First branches in Hagley Road, Birmingham and Pershore Road, Stirchley, will collect cash for Aaron Edwards' appeal to build the
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Armed robber sentenced for prison van break out
A dangerous armed robber who escaped from a prision van prompting a nationwide man hunt has been sentenced to three and a half years behind bars for his attempt at freedom. Craig Hickinbottom, formerly of Oldbury, remained at large for nine days after
