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Watch: Suspected Peaky Blinders film crew spotted in Netherton
Eagle-eye fans have taken to social media, sharing videos of a production crew that are suspected to have been filming for the highly anticipated Peaky Blinders movie in Dudley. Camera crews were spotted over the weekend near Bumble Hole, Netherton
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Angry scenes as protestors storm out of Dudley Council debate
PROTESTORS shouted ‘shame on you’ as they stormed out of a Dudley Council meeting following an angry exchange with the mayor. The group, which is campaigning against the introduction of parking charges in the borough, packed the public gallery
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Ian Paterson refuses to attend first patient inquest despite court order
The rogue former breast surgeon, Ian Paterson has refused to attend the first of 62 inquests into his patient’s deaths today. The 66-year-old, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted of multiple counts of wounding
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Council celebrates women chainmakers of Cradley Heath
THE anniversary of the end of a pivotal strike by the women chainmakers of Cradley Heath in 1910 has been celebrated. To mark the occasion, the Leader of Sandwell Council, councillor Kerrie Carmichael visited the permanent monument to the women
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New food hygiene ratings awarded to two of Dudley’s takeaways
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Dudley’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Four Seasons, at 5a Enville Road, Wall Heath, was handed a three-out-of-five rating after assessment on September 11. And Pizza
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Man and woman charged after police car rammed in Oldbury
A MAN and a woman have been charged with a string of offences after a police car was rammed in Oldbury. Wayne Greene, aged 41, of no fixed abode has been charged with several driving offences, possession of drugs with intent to supply, robbery
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Inquest begins into 62 patient deaths of rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson
The inquests into the deaths of 62 patients treated by rogue breast surgeon, Ian Paterson are set to begin today. The 66-year-old is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted of multiple counts of wounding in 2017 for carrying
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Fans given warning as three major football matches on same night spark travel fears
The Champions League, League One and League Two are all coming to the West Midlands today, causing public transport providers to issue a warning to commuters to “check before they travel” amidst fears of congestion. Bologna vs Aston Villa, Bolton
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Police issue update on crash which killed woman in 40s
TWO men who were arrested after a crash in which a woman in her 40s was killed have been released on bail. The men, aged 25 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving
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Peaky Blinders movie: Huge stars spotted filming at West Midlands locations
FILM and TV stars Cillian Murphy and Stephen Graham have been spotted around the West Midlands, as production crews are in town filming the highly anticipated Peaky Blinders movie. Parking suspensions were in place across several roads in Birmingham
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Teen charged with attempted murder following incident that closed Bescot Station
A teenager has been charged with attempted murder following a “serious assault” that closed a railway station in Walsall yesterday. 18-year-old Deng Cholmajek was arrested and later charged following the incident which closed Bescot Stadium Station
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Town centre road to close for three days
A MAIN road in Halesowen town centre is set to close for three days. New Road will close from Saturday October 26 until Monday October 28 while work is carried out by a crane to remove telecoms equipment from rooftops. It will be closed from
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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Model railway exhibition at St Paul's Church hall in Blackheath
Blackheath will host a model railway exhibition. The exhibition will be at St Paul's Church hall on Saturday, November 2, from 10am to 4pm, and will feature 18 layouts. Visitors will have the chance to admire the displays, as well as work,