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  • Towns set for Christmas lights switch-ons

    STOURBRIDGE and Brierley Hill will have their Christmas lights switched on next week. Switch-on events will be held in Brierley Hill on Friday November 29 and in Stourbridge on Saturday November 30. The lights will be switched on at 5pm at

  • Himley Hall to host winter antiques fair this weekend

    A WINTER antiques fair arrives at Himley Hall this weekend. The antiques and collector fair takes place on Sunday, November 24, and promises to showcase a selection of unique Christmas gifts. The event, which runs from 9am to 4pm, follows the

  • Burglars steal cash from Dudley chemist

    BURGLARS raided and stole cash from a chemist in Dudley. Jhoots Pharmacy on Milking Bank was targeted during the early hours of this morning (Thursday, November 21). Money was taken in the raid, but police confirmed no drugs were taken.

  • Tiled House rated good by care watchdogs

    A PENSNETT care facility which helps rehabilitate people to return home from hospital has been rated as 'good' by care inspectors. Tiled House, which is run by Dudley Council, was found to be performing well in all areas of assessment by the Care

  • Mary Stevens Hospice to host Tree of Light service

    THE Tree of Light service in memory of lost loved ones is set to return to Mary Stevens Hospice. The events at the Oldswinford hospice offer the chance for quiet reflection with the lighting of candles, music and poetry. This year's event will

  • EE launches 5G service in Dudley

    FAST 5G coverage has arrived in Dudley as its spread across the UK gains pace. Phone operator EE has switched on 5G in Dudley as part of a roll out of the service to the Black Country, following its launch in Birmingham earlier this year. 5G

  • Hundreds turn out to meeting to save the green belt in Gornal

    HUNDREDS of people packed out a public meeting vowing to protect green belt land around Gornal. The meeting, at the Royal British Legion on Ruiton Street, saw the community unite to save the green belt's classification to protect it from potential