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New managers for agency
A leading figure behind redevelopment projects in Dudley and Halesowen has been appointed to a key post for Advantage West Midlands. Ivan Kite joins the group as a Development Manager after working for Dudley Council. He previously worked on the Dudley
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Outgoing Mayor ‘glad of support’
Outgoing mayor Halesowen South councillor John Woodall thanked the borough for a "fantastic" year and the support he received during his health problems. The Halesowen South councillor bowed out as Mayor of Dudley last Thursday (May 17) after his 12-
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David’s pride at Mayoral honour
New Mayor of Dudley Councillor David Stanley has revealed his "pride and honour" at taking on the role. The Gornal councillor, first elected in the town in 1987, is also looking forward to finding out more about the southern half of the borough while
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Put rubbish out on time
Re: the letter from Stuart Box regarding his view the £60 on the spot fines may be a stealth tax. While there may be some truth in that, to help councils raise extra money, cutting the weekly domestic waste collection to every two weeks may well increase
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Cleaning issue
In response to M. Cave's reply to my recent letter regarding Halesowen Leisure Centre. May I point out that I did not in any way criticise either the efficiency or friendliness of the staff, who do an excellent job sometimes under difficult circumstances
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Vote of confidence
I wish to thank the electors of Blackheath Ward for their vote of confidence in me at the recent local elections. I am proud to have represented Blackheath for the past 17 years and will do my best for all residents irrespective of party allegiance.
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Local councillor for local people
I wish to record my thanks to the electors of Rowley for returning me as their local councillor at the local elections on May 3 2007. My Conservative opponent never revealed that he lived at Claverley, Shropshire, and I do believe that local people need
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Be heard on college site closure
I am writing to express my concern over the proposed closure of the Horticultural Unit run by Stourbridge College within the Leasowes Park. It is understood a lack of government funding for environmental based NVQ courses in favour of IT and the Performing
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Sincere thanks to voters
May I extend my most sincere thanks to readers for their tremendous support in the election of May 4th. It was most gratifying to receive in excess of 50% of the voting electorate, a clear mandate to continue my efforts to support you all. To the 1890
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Delays in town centre
Delays are expected in Halesowen town centre next month as work takes place to resurface the roundabout on the Queensway. Large machines will be manouvered into the site for work which will take place on June 2 and 3 and June 9 and 10, on the junction
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Wacky performance poet visits library
Young Quinton bookworms are in for a treat when a potty poet comes to visit. Writer and cartoonist Chris White will be appearing at Quinton library as part of the annual book festival for children on Wednesday May 30. Renowned for his wacky performances
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Edwardian windows smashed at church
An Oldbury church has hit the fundraising trail after being landed with a repair bill of nearly £1,000. Causeway Green Methodist Church, on Penncricket Lane, has been left counting the cost after a pair of one hundred-year-old leaded windows were smashed
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Fit club gets lotto £345k
A borough health education and fitness project which helps ethnic minority groups can expand after receiving a £345,000 lottery grant. The Tandrusti Project, which helps residents across Dudley brorough, has secured £345,457 from the BIG Lottery Fund's
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Cradley Heath teenager dies in motorbike accident
A 17-year-old Cradley Heath man has died in a motorbike accident. The victim had been riding with a friend when he crashed and hit a kerb. The accident happened at Station Drive, Merry Hill Centre, Brierley Hill, lat night at 10.48pm. The teenager
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Canal boat gutted in blaze
A canal boat was destroyed after catching fire on a stretch of Oldbury waterway. Firefighters from Oldbury and Smethwick were called to tackle the blaze on a stretch of canal adjacent to Engine Street shortly before 1.45am on Sunday May 20, but the privately
