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Robbery suspect found hiding behind sofa
A ROBBERY suspect was found hiding behind a sofa by police. The 38-year-old man who was wanted on suspicion of eight counts of robbery, six counts of theft, one count of burglary and an assault was arrested today (Tuesday February 13). The
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Four teenagers found guilty of murdering 16-year-old in town centre
FOUR teenagers have been found guilty of murdering a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed with a machete. Dray Simmonds and Joshua Edgington, both aged 19, and two 16-year-olds who cannot be named due to their ages, were found guilty of the murder of
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New blow for Dudley Council's perilous financial position
DUDLEY Council’s perilous financial situation has been dealt another blow after auditors stepped in to force a public debate on cuts. External auditors Grant Thornton say the council’s finances are weak and the authority is in danger of effectively
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Planners say homes move for wildlife corridor should go ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL move to build a new housing estate on much-loved green space looks set to go ahead, after council planners backed it. The green light could now be given to destroy a wildlife corridor in Oldbury to make way for 60 homes. Sandwell
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Bosses react as hospital strike action looms in Dudley
BOSSES say they are disappointed about an escalation of strike action at Russells Hall hospital by non-medical staff. Trade union Unison announced on Friday (February 9) that its members would be joining Unite workers on the picket line for twice
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Former Royal Marine standing to become Halesowen MP
A FORMER Royal Marine who served in Afghanistan wants to become MP for Halesowen. Alex Ballinger has been chosen by the Labour party to be its candidate for the Halesowen seat at the next General Election. Alex served eight years with the Royal
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Halesowen businesses unite to help toddler battling cancer
COMMUNITY-SPIRITED Halesowen businesses have joined forces to help a one-year-old girl who is fighting cancer. Into the Dragon Vape Shop, Carly's Café, Options Barbershop, Lola's Loft, Dancer's, and Something Quirky are rallying behind Summer Barber