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Prolific thief jailed for shoplifting while on suspended sentence
A PROLIFIC thief has been jailed after carrying out a shoplifting spree whilst serving a suspended sentence for similar offences. Marcus Henry stole from stores in Halesowen and Stourbridge throughout January this year. The 32-year-old was
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Life expectancy for children born in Dudley fell following Covid-19 pandemic
AVERAGE life expectancy for children recently born in Dudley has decreased following the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures show. On average, life expectancy for those born between 2020 and 2022 was lower than in 2017 to 2019 in England, Northern Ireland
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Sandwell Council cabinet backs £5.5m IT security upgrade
A COUNCIL will award a £4.7 million contract to a firm to upgrade the security of its IT system. Sandwell Council is planning to spend £5.5 million on “enhanced” security updates for its entire IT system and is set to award a £4.7 million three-year
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Last few days to have a say on Dudley Council's budget plans
JUST a few days remain for residents across the borough to have their say on Dudley Council’s budget proposals. The plans include increasing council tax rate by 4.99 per cent, with both main political party leaders in agreement on the proposed