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Plan to build flats next to Rowley Regis quarry
A PLAN to build more flats next to a huge estate at a former quarry has been put forward to Sandwell Council. The planning application asks for permission to build 14 one-and-two-bed flats off Portway Road next to the former Edwin Richards Quarry
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Sandwell man jailed for rape and sexual abuse
A man from Sandwell has been jailed for 15 years for rape and sexual abuse. Dalvir Singh, aged 48, from West Bromwich, was found guilty of rape at an earlier hearing and was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on February 6. Detectives
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Halesowen garage in bid to trace man who didn't pay for fuel
A HALESOWEN garage wants to trace a man who left without paying. The man filled up a white van with £107 worth of diesel at the Esso garage on Bromsgrove Road. A spokesman for the garage said it happened on Monday February 12, at around 12.54pm
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Dad rebuilds Crooked House pub brick-by-brick - out of 8,000 pieces of Lego
A DAD who was left heartbroken following The Crooked House fire has rebuilt Britain's wonkiest pub - out of LEGO. Chris Weaver, aged 39, used 8,000 bricks to create the incredible miniature model of the iconic boozer to mark the six month anniversary
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of rape at Netherton Reservoir
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 17-year-old girl at Netherton Reservoir. The 17-year-old boy has been arrested after the alleged incident happened at the reservoir, off Highbridge Road, overnight on Saturday (February 10).
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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New food hygiene ratings handed to three Dudley establishments
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three Dudley eateries, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The following ratings have been given to two restaurants, cafes or canteens: Jimmy Macks, Queensway, Halesowen, was rated 2 on January
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Police issue warning following large fuel spillage on main road
Police have issued a warning following a large fuel spillage on the road between Halesowen and Kidderminster today (Wednesday, February 14). The West Mercia Police Operations and Communications team told drivers to "take care" after receiving
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Dudley hospital trust top of local lottery on cancer treatment
DUDLEY is top of the local postcode lottery for cancer treatment waiting times despite falling well short of national standards. A report presented to January’s board meeting of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust revealed 67.1 percent of patients