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Man charged over several robberies and knife possession
A MAN has been charged in connection with several robberies in Oldbury and Smethwick. Eugene Donovan, aged 38, of no fixed abode, has been charged with seven robberies and four counts of possession of a knife. He has been remanded in custody
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Old bank building in Blackheath could be turned into flats
A FORMER bank building in Blackheath in Sandwell is set to be converted into flats for ‘young professionals’ under new plans. The new proposals would see the former Barclays branch in Birmingham Road converted into six two-bedroom flats. The
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Dudley Council chief executive in line for £6k pay rise
DESPITE being close to effective bankruptcy Dudley Council is planning to award its top bosses big pay rises. The authority’s chief executive, Kevin O’Keefe, who has been on sick leave since before Christmas, is in line for a whopping £6,460 extra
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Large Halesowen pothole bursts grandma's tyre on school run
A HALESOWEN grandmother has hit out at the state of the town's roads after her tyre burst when she hit a large pothole, leaving her stranded. Mary Hadley's tyre burst and the rim of her wheel was damaged by the pothole on Belle Vale on Thursday
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Food hygiene ratings given to two Dudley restaurants
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Dudley’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Yangtze Express, at Eat Central, Merry Hill, Brierley Hill, was given a score of three after assessment on
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Dudley taxi fee increase sparks row
A RISE in Dudley’s taxi licence fees, which are already hundreds of pounds more than neighbouring authorities, has sparked a row with drivers. The council’s service has been slammed as ‘appalling’ after a 2.3 percent increase in charges for licences
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Dudley nurse consultant given top honourary role at Aston University
THE first nurse consultant at a Dudley hospital Trust has been appointed honorary associate professor at Aston University. Dr Gail Parsons, nurse consultant in trauma and orthopaedics at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed