One in eight Dudley homes do not meet Decent Homes Standard: ONE in eight homes in Dudley failed to meet decent standards, new figures show.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24214661.one-eight-dudley-homes-not-meet-decent-homes-standard/
Dudley hospital's Memory Tree honours lost patients, staff: A hospital in Dudley has unveiled a Memory Tree in tribute to patients and staff who have passed away ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24218168.dudley-hospitals-memory-tree-honours-lost-patients-staff/
Happy Easter from the Bishop of Dudley Rt Rev Martin Gorick: We live in a time of division. We are passionate about what we believe in, but all too easily ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24214412.happy-easter-bishop-dudley-rt-rev-martin-gorick/
Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow to leave the cobbles: A Coronation Street legend is to leave the cobbles after 47 years on the ITV soap opera.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24213649.coronation-streets-tracy-barlow-leave-cobbles/
CAMRA angry over news of appeal in Crooked House pub saga: THE Campaign for Real Ale has slammed the decision by the owners of the Crooked House to appeal ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24218911.camra-angry-news-appeal-crooked-house-pub-saga/
Aurman Singh: Black Country men found guilty of murder: FOUR men from the Black Country have been found guilty of the murder of Aurman Singh.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24218659.aurman-singh-black-country-men-found-guilty-murder/
Keir Starmer launches Labour election campaign in Dudley: IT is "unforgivable" that the Tories did not follow through on their pledge to level up ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24217993.keir-starmer-launches-labour-election-campaign-dudley/
Who received Maundy Money from Queen Camilla at Worcester Cathedral?: These are the 40 Maundy Money recipients from the diocese to be honoured at Worcester ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24215004.received-maundy-money-queen-camilla-worcester-cathedral/
Thousands of Dudley people on benefits due to mental health: Thousands of people are receiving benefits due to mental and behavioural disorders, figures show.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24211308.thousands-dudley-people-benefits-due-mental-health/
MP welcomes Stourbridge police base news in latest column: Wonderful news for Stourbridge last week when it was finally announced we are to have a new police ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24212888.mp-welcomes-stourbridge-police-base-news-latest-column/
Fire at Chemix/Protyre in Wordsley started accidentally: FIRE service bosses have said a blaze at a Stourbridge car repair and tyre centre “started accidentally” ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24215315.fire-chemix-protyre-wordsley-started-accidentally/
New play area being created at Lawyer's Field, Brierley Hill: WORK has got underway on the installation of new play equipment at Lawyers Field in Brierley Hill ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24212775.new-play-area-created-lawyers-field-brierley-hill/
Network Rail reveal near misses at level crossings: A compilation of CCTV footage from Network Rail has caught a number of '"reckless" drivers and ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24214336.network-rail-reveal-near-misses-level-crossings/
New rules introduced for postal voting in Dudley elections: People can register for a postal vote to have their say in this year’s elections but need to be aware ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24211551.new-rules-introduced-postal-voting-dudley-elections/
One year on: Armed police cordon off Hereford city centre: ARMED police were called out as Hereford's High Town was cordoned off this afternoon (March 27).
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24209307.know-armed-police-called-hereford-high-town/
Free Easter trail among fun activities in Dudley towns: entertained during the school holidays.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24212929.free-easter-trail-among-fun-activities-dudley-towns/
Birmingham Street, Stourbridge: Man died at scene: A MAN has died after he was found collapsed on land in Stourbridge.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24213549.birmingham-street-stourbridge-man-died-scene/
British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus smart meter customers warned: A warning has been issued to four million British Gas, OVO, Octopus, EDF smart meter energy ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24211567.british-gas-edf-ovo-octopus-smart-meter-customers-warned/
Quick Glance: Checking Faulty Smart Meters: 4 Million Affected
- Energy ministers call for accountable regulation after discovering nearly four million smart meters in the UK are not functioning properly.
- The number of meters not operating in smart mode increased from 2.7 million in June 2023 to 3.98 million in December. Ofgem intervention is urged to ensure consumers and small businesses receive the full benefits of smart metering.
- Customers can verify the functionality of their smart meters by checking their meter readings online, via apps, or paper statements. If issues arise, they should contact their provider and temporarily submit manual readings.
- Some customers face massive bills due to faulty meters. Many providers are slow to refund overpayments. Complaints can be made to the providers and escalated to the ombudsman if issues remain unresolved.
Papa Johns closing 43 UK restaurants - see the full list: Pizza chain Papa Johns has revealed it will close 43 “underperforming" restaurants in the UK in ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24211543.papa-johns-closing-43-uk-restaurants---see-full-list/
Brian Bottley jailed for historic sex abuse in Dudley: A 61-year-old man has been jailed for historic sex offences in Dudley during the late 1970s and early ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24212829.brian-bottley-jailed-historic-sex-abuse-dudley/
Easter chocolates hit by 12.6% price rise and shrinkflation: Easter chocolates have seen a 12.6 price increase in the past year, while also being impacted by ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24210549.easter-chocolates-hit-12-6-price-rise-shrinkflation/
Metal firm fined £12k after worker injured: A METAL processing company has been fined £12,000 after an employee sustained life-changing injuries in an incident.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24211417.oldbury-metal-firm-fined-12k-worker-injured/
Stourbridge teacher appears on BBC TV show The Bidding Room: A STOURBRIDGE teacher has told of her pride at representing her school and the Black Country on ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24212403.stourbridge-teacher-appears-bbc-tv-show-bidding-room/
Police cordon off Birmingham Street, Stourbridge: POLICE have cordoned off an area of woodland in Stourbridge.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24213239.police-cordon-off-birmingham-street-stourbridge/
New food hygiene ratings handed to Kingswinford venues: New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Dudley’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24211024.new-food-hygiene-ratings-handed-kingswinford-venues/
Free return visit offer at Dudley Zoo and Castle this Easter: Dudley Zoo and Castle is offering its Easter holiday guests a free return visit.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24210335.free-return-visit-offer-dudley-zoo-castle-easter/
Police will never understand why Cody Fisher was murdered: THE lead detective in the Cody Fisher murder case has said it will never be understood why the popular ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24210376.police-will-never-understand-cody-fisher-murdered/
Cobden Street, Wollaston, closed due to water leak: HIGHWAYS bosses have issued a temporary road closure notice for Cobden Street in Wollaston due to a water ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24209881.cobden-street-wollaston-closed-due-water-leak/
Clent Connect community hub celebrates first anniversary: A VILLAGE hub in Clent forged out of tough Covid times when community-spirited villagers rallied to ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24205739.clent-connect-community-hub-celebrates-first-anniversary/
New chief nurse takes up role at Dudley Group of hospitals: THE Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed a new chief nurse Martina Morris to their trust ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24205178.new-chief-nurse-takes-role-dudley-group-hospitals/
GLL to continue running Dudley borough's library service: THE borough’s libraries and archives service will continue to be managed by the current provider until ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24204986.gll-continue-running-dudley-boroughs-library-service/
West Midlands STEM education grants available for community groups: West Midlands community groups have just a week left to take advantage of funding available ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24202294.west-midlands-stem-education-grants-available-community-groups/
Semi-detached homes in Dudley for sale at property auction: TRADITIONAL semi-detached homes in Dudley and Kingswinford are among properties going to auction in a ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24199742.semi-detached-homes-dudley-sale-property-auction/
DWP PIP payments to increase from April - what you'll get: PIP, Universal Credit and Pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are all set ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24204500.dwp-pip-payments-increase-april---get/
Planning round-up; HMO certificate granted in Amblecote: A 14-BEDROOM house of multiple occupancy (HMO) has been retrospectively approved by Dudley Council ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24205352.planning-round-up-hmo-certificate-granted-amblecote/
Breaking - the Princess of Wales has announced she has cancer
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, will be closed due to road works: BROMLEY Lane in Kingswinford will be closed to traffic for a couple of days due to road works.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24196425.bromley-lane-kingswinford-will-closed-due-road-works/
Concerns raised as trailers found abandoned in Lye streets: A COMMUNITY campaigner has raised concerns after finding two large trailers abandoned on roads in Lye ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24205694.concerns-raised-trailers-found-abandoned-lye-streets/
Dudley councillor slams council for "dire" communication: DUDLEY people are missing out on vital information about new charges according to councillors ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24203993.dudley-councillor-slams-council-dire-communication/
Burger restaurant Boo set to open at Merry Hill this spring: MERRY Hill is to welcome Midlands-founded burger joint Boo to the mall this spring.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24202668.burger-restaurant-boo-set-open-merry-hill-spring/
Work aims to create new link route to Metro in Brierley Hill: WORK to create a ‘vital’ pedestrian link off Brierley Hill High Street to the forthcoming Metro ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24203379.work-aims-create-new-link-route-metro-brierley-hill/
Lye would be no go area without litter picks, volunteer says: A LYE community campaigner who has taken it upon himself to keep the town’s streets tidy claims the ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24204115.lye-no-go-area-without-litter-picks-volunteer-says/
Car seized after being stopped by police in Dudley: A CAR has been seized and driver reported to court after being pulled over by police in Dudley.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24203194.car-seized-stopped-police-dudley/
Three generations of Harrisons at Kingswinford family vets: Three generations of Harrisons at Kingswinford veterinary practice KINGSWINFORD based Harrison Family ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24201256.three-generations-harrisons-kingswinford-family-vets/
New police base for 60 officers to open in Stourbridge: STOURBRIDGE is set to see 60 police officers move into a new town centre police base later this year ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24201963.new-police-base-60-officers-open-stourbridge/
Roof works delayed at Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge: USERS of a Dudley borough leisure centre will have to wait for a new roof after councillors agreed to ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24202463.roof-works-delayed-crystal-leisure-centre-stourbridge/
Is M5 shut? M5 reopens near M6 link after police close road: A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after an incident that brought the M5 to a standstill.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24202390.woman-taken-hospital-police-incident-saw-m5-closed/
New M5 emergency areas for Worcestershire's motorway: The M5 between 4a and 6 is due to get 10 new emergency areas for drivers
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24199345.new-m5-emergency-areas-worcestershires-motorway/
Coronation Street: Julie Goodyear health update from husband: Julie Goodyear who played the iconic role of Bet Lynch on Coronation Street is 'slowly fading away' ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24200241.coronation-street-julie-goodyear-health-update-husband/
INQUEST: Shay Kang, 10, died from stab wounds to her chest: A 10-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl whose mother is accused of murder died from stab wounds to her chest ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24201005.inquest-shay-kang-10-died-stab-wounds-chest/
Letter from Westminster: Dudley South MP Mike Wood: AFTER clearing the huge backlog caused by the Covid pandemic, NHS waiting lists have started to come down ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24198013.letter-westminster-dudley-south-mp-mike-wood/
Cycling: plan for West Midlands' velodrome to be progressed: HALESOWEN Cycling Club’s chairman has welcomed a major announcement confirming plans to bring ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24199115.cycling-plan-west-midlands-velodrome-progressed/
View works at Wordsley's Red House Glass Cone at open day: The Red House Glass Cone in Wordsley is inviting people to a restoration works open day on Saturday 23 ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24198257.view-works-wordsleys-red-house-glass-cone-open-day/
Five jailed after police expose West Midlands drug ring: Five men have been jailed after West Midlands Police detectives smashed a wholesale drug supply ring ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24199510.five-jailed-police-expose-west-midlands-drug-ring/
Tesco loses Clubcard ruling over similarities to Lidl logo: Lidl accused Tesco of trying to “deliberately to ride on the coattails of Lidl’s reputation” with the ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24195646.tesco-loses-clubcard-ruling-similarities-lidl-logo/
Quick Glance: Tesco's Defeat in Trademark Dispute with Lidl over Yellow Circle Branding
- In a dispute over the use of a yellow circle on a blue background in its Clubcard branding, Tesco lost an appeal against discount rival Lidl.
- The Court of Appeal upheld that Lidl's trademark was infringed but reversed a decision on copyright in favor of Tesco.
- Following the launch of the discount scheme by Tesco to complement its existing Clubcard offer, Lidl brought the case to court.
- The High Court's decision last year stated that Tesco had taken advantage of the Germany-based firm's reputation for low prices when introducing the Clubcard Prices discount scheme.
Eyesore shops which blighted area finally gone: EYESORE shops which blighted Colley Gate for decades have finally disappeared from the horizon.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24199552.eyesore-shops-blighted-area-finally-gone/
Police hunt for woman with links to West Midlands: West Mercia Police are on the hunt for a wanted woman, Elaine Brooks, who has links to the West Midlands.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24198848.police-hunt-woman-links-west-midlands/
Metro works on Dudley's Parkhead Viaduct near completion: THE multi-million pound restoration of Dudley's historic Parkhead Viaduct is nearing completion ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24198175.metro-works-dudleys-parkhead-viaduct-near-completion/
Chemix, Wordsley, will be closed for a few days after fire: BOSSES at the Chemix/Protyre garage and tyre centre at Audnam, Wordsley, expect the autocentre to be ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24199515.chemix-wordsley-will-closed-days-fire/
More than 25,000 pay up for new garden waste service: MORE than 25,000 households have signed up for all year round garden waste collections in the first ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24196083.25-000-pay-new-garden-waste-service/
Stourbridge MP welcomes Italian restaurant to High Street: ONE of Stourbridge’s newest restaurants has been given the thumbs up by the town’s MP.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24195136.stourbridge-mp-welcomes-italian-pizza-parlour-high-street/
Wordsley Chemix garage "significantly affected" after fire: Crews attended in under 5 minutes 20 March 2024 Audnam, Wordsley, Stourbridge ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24197546.wordsley-chemix-garage-significantly-affected-fire/
West Midlands Police find stolen car during patrol in Dudley: West Midlands Police have found a wanted man during a pursuit of a stolen car in Dudley.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24198035.west-midlands-police-find-stolen-car-patrol-dudley/
Black Sheep Coffee to open new cafe at Merry Hill today: Merry Hill is welcoming innovative global café chain Black Sheep Coffee, which is opening its doors ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24195683.black-sheep-cafe-open-new-coffee-shop-merry-hill-today/
Fire that sparked Stourbridge power outage was accidental: FIRE chiefs have said an electrical fire at a sub-station which caused a power outage in Stourbridge ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24197954.fire-sparked-stourbridge-power-outage-accidental/
Man denies causing deaths of Liberty Charris and Ben Corfield: A TRIAL date has been set for a 55-year-old man accused of causing the deaths of two teenagers by ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24195262.man-denies-causing-deaths-liberty-charris-ben-corfield/
Wordsley couple fined after extending garden into green belt: A WORDSLEY couple have been ordered to pay £6,515 in fines and costs for failing to comply with an ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24196234.wordsley-couple-fined-extending-garden-green-belt/
New food hygiene rating given to Brierley Hill takeaway: A NEW food hygiene rating has been awarded to a Brierley Hill fish and chip shop ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24194654.new-food-hygiene-rating-given-brierley-hill-takeaway/
Peugeot driver told police 'insurance costs too much': A DRIVER who told police he chose to get behind the wheel without insurance because it "cost too ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24194955.peugeot-driver-told-police-insurance-costs-much/
Plan approved for Caledonia house build in place of caravan: PLANNERS have granted permission for a three-bedroom detached house to be built in place of an ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24193757.plan-approved-caledonia-house-build-place-caravan/
Marion Richardson collection sells four times its estimate: A personal collection of work by child art pioneer Marion Richardson fetched more than four times its ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24192018.marion-richardson-collection-sells-four-times-estimate/
West Midlands Police commissioner wins legal case for powers: THE police and crime commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands has won a High Court challenge ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24193940.west-midlands-police-commissioner-wins-legal-case-powers/
Stourbridge bank will be chicken restaurant as plan approved: STOURBRIDGE looks set for another restaurant and takeaway after planners approved conversion of the ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24192782.stourbridge-bank-will-chicken-restaurant-plan-approved/
DWP error leaves thousands owed £6,250 in back payments: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) owes £500m in back pay to more than 80 ...
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24191878.dwp-error-leaves-thousands-owed-6-250-back-payments/
Stolen cars and suspected chop shop found near Hagley: POLICE have recovered four stolen cars and uncovered a suspected chop shop in the Hagley/Halesowen area.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24194017.stolen-cars-suspected-chop-shop-found-near-hagley/
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