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Pensioners step out for anniversary waltz in Halesowen
THIRTY years of tea dances in Halesowen had pensioners in an anniversary waltz at the Cornbow Hall. The popular twice-monthly event regularly attracts up to 90 senior citizens and last week’s was an anniversary special. Run by 86-year-old Joyce
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Youngsters in a whirl at Cradley Heath school
TALENTED youngsters showed off their best moves as part of a dance festival at a Cradley Heath school. The festival was held at Temple Meadow Primary School, but also featured pupils from the four other primary schools in the Rowley Learning Trust
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Rowley councillor to be Sandwell's new deputy mayor
A LONG-serving Labour councillor is to be Sandwell’s new mayor and her deputy will be Rowley Regis stalwart Barbara Price. Councillor Linda Horton, who has served on the council for 19 years, is to be the borough’s first citizen. She has been a
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World Church celebrations in Cradley
A COLOURFUL African-themed service will be held at a Cradley church to celebrate World Church Sunday this weekend. Overend Methodist Mission, Banners Lane, will host the service on Sunday (April 28) at 6pm, led by African church members. The
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Have your say on live web chat with Sandwell's top cop
A TOP cop in Sandwell is inviting the public to talk to him about policing in the borough. tomorrow. Superintendent Bas Javid is inviting the public to send him questions or raise any issues that affect them or their family as part of a live online
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Oldbury scrap metal dealer jailed
AN Oldbury scrap metal dealer has been jailied for two years after a tip off to police searching for £81,000 of stolen steel found half the load in his yard. Lee Stanley, who ran Oldbury Metal Recycling, Parsonage Street, was part of a gang of
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Cradley Heath man accused of attacking ex-lover
A MOTHER-of-one claims she was attacked by her ex-lover from Cradley Heath, who punched, bit and cut her with a knife, a court heard. Lloyd Parker, aged 23, denies wounding and assaulting Leanne Jackson on two separate occasions. A jury at
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Sandwell Ofsted row continues as blasted councillor hits back
A WHISTLEBLOWING councillor has hit back at after being publicly blasted during a Sandwell Council meeting by leader Councillor Darren Cooper. Langley Independent Socialist Cllr Mick Davies was on the end of an unprecedented personal attack by
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Arthritis Research UK gearing up for Blackheath spring fair
THE Halesowen and Blackheath branch of Arthritis Research UK is holding its spring fair this weekend. On Saturday from 2pm the spring fair will be held Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Blackheath and everyone is invited. Chairman Pat Taylor is looking
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Sandwell Council salutes snow champions
More than 300 Snow Champions and council workers attended a “thank you” event for their hard work during the snowy weather. Members of the public and staff were invited to meet the Mayor of Sandwell, the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive
