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Football fan jailed for racially abusing TV pundit Rio Ferdinand at Wolves game
A FOOTBALL fan has been jailed after racially abusing TV pundit Rio Ferdinand at a Premier League game at Molineux. Jamie Arnold was convicted last month of making racist gestures towards the former England defender. The 33-year-old from Stone
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Fewer people in Dudley completing cervical screenings
FEWER people in Dudley completed cervical screenings last year, new figures show, as charities urge all those eligible to get tested. Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust said it will be challenging for the health service to achieve its goal of eliminating
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Men convicted after spate of burglaries linked to crossbow murders
SEVENTEEN men have been convicted for their parts in a string of burglaries which culminated with the murder of two men who were shot with a crossbow in Brierley Hill in February 2020. Three men were jailed for life in February 2021 after killing
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Police issue appeal to find missing Sandwell teenager
POLICE have appealed to the public for help to find a missing teenager from Sandwell who has gone missing from his home. Sandwell Police said they have become concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Jonah and they have urged anyone who sees him
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Merry maze is among the free festive fun offering for shoppers at Merry Hill
MERRY Hill is hosting Christmas-themed activities and community events throughout December to get shoppers into the Christmas spirit. The free family friendly activities launched with the unveiling of the Marvellous Merry Maze which invites participants
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Council to crackdown on dog fouling across Dudley borough
SURVEILLANCE is being carried out in Dudley dog fouling hot spot areas to catch and prosecute irresponsible pet owners. Dudley Council officers are visiting parks and open spaces with high numbers of reports of dog mess. The aim is to catch
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Mayor of the West Midlands defends reliability of bus services
MAYOR of the West Midlands Andy Street believes bus services across Birmingham and the Black Country are as good as anywhere in the country. Mr Street, who heads up public transport for the region, admits “traffic issues” remain a concern but stated
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Data shows how many children have sought help for mental health services
MORE than 15,000 children in the Black Country and West Birmingham were in contact with mental health services in the year to September, new figures show. It comes as more children than ever accessed mental health services across England, with
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Pub used as cannabis factory to become flats
AN empty pub that was used as a cannabis factory will be converted into new flats. The former Red Lion pub in Park Lane West, Tipton, will be transformed into six new flats after a planning application was given the thumbs up by planners at Sandwell