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             Trading standards team hailed for rumbling £175k care home fraud Trading standards team hailed for rumbling £175k care home fraudA council chief has hailed the authority’s “superb” trading standards team after its latest high-profile court victory. 
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             Pub bombing families react to public inquiry announcement Pub bombing families react to public inquiry announcementDevastated Birmingham Pub Bombings campaigners have “no intention” of taking part in an independent commission to look into the attacks. 
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             New images show Dudley Interchange New images show Dudley InterchangeAerial footage has been released showing significant progress on the new Dudley Interchange, which is set to transform public transport services in the town centre. 
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             Labour ‘sneering’ at voters with Neanderthal asylum image Labour ‘sneering’ at voters with Neanderthal asylum imageKingswinford Labour Party has apologised after an image depicting hotel protestors as Neanderthals appeared on its social media. 
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             Join the Molineux Sleepout from anywhere this year Join the Molineux Sleepout from anywhere this yearThe Molineux Sleepout returns on Friday November 14th, offering supporters an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for two charities - but this year you don’t have to be at the stadium to take part. 
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             £1.3 million investment brings new life to Wednesbury Hub £1.3 million investment brings new life to Wednesbury HubThe ribbon has officially been cut on the newly refurbished Wednesbury Hub thanks to a cash injection from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. 
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             Man charged with racially aggravated rape of woman Man charged with racially aggravated rape of womanThe Crown Prosecution Service has announced charges against a man in connection with a racially aggravated rape in Walsall. 
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             Woman dies after collision in Sandwell Woman dies after collision in SandwellA woman has died from her injuries sustained in a road traffic collision in Oldbury. 
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             ‘Very special building’ to be converted into shop and HMO ‘Very special building’ to be converted into shop and HMOAn empty and boarded-up former pub will be converted into shops and flats under new plans. 
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             Primary school set for academy status Primary school set for academy statusA Stourbridge primary school is set for a new era when it joins the Dudley Academies Trust. 
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             Beverley Knight announced as first Patron of Wolverhampton Grand Beverley Knight announced as first Patron of Wolverhampton GrandWolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced acclaimed singer and actress Beverley Knight as its first ever Patron. 
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             Home workers should get back to the ‘real world’ Home workers should get back to the ‘real world’Workers must get back to the ‘real world’ by returning to the office according to Dudley Council leader, Patrick Harley. 
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             Call for stalled Eton plan to be scrapped Call for stalled Eton plan to be scrappedStalled plans for an Eton college in Dudley have prompted calls from a leading councillor for the scheme to be scrapped. 
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             Woman charged with Dudley burglary and assaulting officers Woman charged with Dudley burglary and assaulting officersPolice have been investigating after a property in Netherton was broken into last month, and a sound bar was taken along with a games console, controller, and games. 
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             Man arrested over racially aggravated rape of woman in Walsall Man arrested over racially aggravated rape of woman in WalsallWest Midlands Police have arrested a man after a woman was raped in Walsall in what they are treating as a racially aggravated attack. 
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             Halesowen Mini Market & Butchers owner prosecuted for food safety breaches Halesowen Mini Market & Butchers owner prosecuted for food safety breachesThe owner of Halesowen Mini Market & Butchers pleaded guilty to six offences under food hygiene and safety legislation at Dudley Magistrates’ Court last week. 
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             D-Day veteran awarded Freedom of Dudley Borough D-Day veteran awarded Freedom of Dudley BoroughA 100-year-old D-Day veteran has been officially presented with the freedom of Dudley borough. 
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             Council rejects bid for more homes on ‘landslide’ Black Country estate Council rejects bid for more homes on ‘landslide’ Black Country estateAn attempt to build more homes on a new-build estate ‘cut off’ after landslides has been blocked by Sandwell Council. 
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             Big savings planned with SEND changes across Dudley Big savings planned with SEND changes across DudleyDudley Council is planning to save big money by cutting back on placing children with special needs in independent schools. 
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             Major roadworks suspended to help Merry Hill ahead of Christmas Major roadworks suspended to help Merry Hill ahead of ChristmasMajor roadworks being carried out as part of the new Metro tram route to Merry Hill shopping centre will be suspended to support shoppers and businesses in the run up to Christmas. 
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             Dudley Rainbow unveiled at Russells Hall Hospital Dudley Rainbow unveiled at Russells Hall HospitalA stunning rainbow sculpture made of steel and hundreds of colourful glass hearts has been officially unveiled at the entrance to Russells Hall Hospital. 
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             Bring a beautiful border to life at BBC Gardeners’ World Live Bring a beautiful border to life at BBC Gardeners’ World LiveIf you've got a great idea for a garden, applications for the 2026 Beautiful Borders competition are now open for BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC Birmingham. 
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             Frighteningly good fun at Dudley Zoo Frighteningly good fun at Dudley ZooThere’s set to be frighteningly good fun at Dudley Zoo and Castle this Halloween half term with its ‘Frights, feathers and fur’ event. 
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             Council to consider banning cancer-linked chemical Council to consider banning cancer-linked chemicalDudley Council is to consider banning the use of a pesticide linked to cancer in parks and open spaces. 
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             Parking wardens swear and belittle people MP claims Parking wardens swear and belittle people MP claimsDudley Council parking wardens swear, belittle people and ignore the rules they enforce according to an MP. 
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             Views sought on proposed plans to tackle anti-social behaviour Views sought on proposed plans to tackle anti-social behaviourPeople are being invited to have their say on plans to create Public Space Protection Orders to tackle anti-social behaviour in two borough town centres. 
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             Parents urged to park responsibly outside schools as nights draw in Parents urged to park responsibly outside schools as nights draw inParents are being urged to park responsibly around schools to lessen the risk of accidents as the dark nights draw in. 
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             Christmas magic in the making at the Severn Valley Railway Christmas magic in the making at the Severn Valley RailwayExcitement is building at the Severn Valley Railway as behind-the-scenes photos reveal a tantalising glimpse of 'The Great Christmas Train Rescue', part of this year’s Santa Steam Special. 
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             80 trees to mark 80 years since the end of World War II 80 trees to mark 80 years since the end of World War IISandwell is set to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War by planting 80 native trees across six local parks. 
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             Nearly £5 million pledged to support vulnerable residents Nearly £5 million pledged to support vulnerable residentsNearly £5 million is being spent by Dudley Council to support borough residents who are struggling to make ends meet. 
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             Plan to build more homes and drive-thru opposite Cradley train station Plan to build more homes and drive-thru opposite Cradley train stationUp to 37 homes and a drive-thru coffee shop could be built opposite Cradley Heath train station according to new plans. 
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             Man and woman bailed after rape investigations continues Man and woman bailed after rape investigations continuesA 49-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman were arrested on Friday on suspicion of two counts of rape and have now been bailed with conditions pending further enquiries. 
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             Have your say on Sandwell budget proposals Have your say on Sandwell budget proposalsA consultation is now open to give residents, businesses and voluntary organisations the chance to have their say on proposals and what their priorities are for 2026/27. 
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             Refurb of grade II listed Greggs next to West Brom’s Hawthorns approved Refurb of grade II listed Greggs next to West Brom’s Hawthorns approvedThe refurbishment of a grade II listed Greggs next to West Bromwich Albion’s home ground The Hawthorns has been approved by council planners. 
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             Dudley school proposal to lease park for new sports pitch Dudley school proposal to lease park for new sports pitchA section of public park in Stourbridge could be leased by a nearby school to provide room for an all-weather sports pitch. 
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             More time granted to question two people in connection with rapes in Halesowen and Oldbury More time granted to question two people in connection with rapes in Halesowen and OldburyTwo people remain in custody as part of Police investigations into a rape in Hurst Green Park, Halesowen on Thursday and another rape on Tame Road, Oldbury on 9 September. 
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             Future secured for “much-loved” Dudley play centre Future secured for “much-loved” Dudley play centreThe future of the “much-loved” Sycamore Adventure Centre has been secured, after Dudley Academies Trust was selected as the successful bidder to take over the operation of the site following a competitive tender process. 
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             Asylum petition to be debated by Dudley Council Asylum petition to be debated by Dudley CouncilCalls for tough action to control housing illegal immigrants and asylum seekers are set to be debated by Dudley Council. 
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             Mayor announces £75m training package to tackle construction worker shortage Mayor announces £75m training package to tackle construction worker shortageMayor Richard Parker has announced a £75m skills package to train more than 12,000 people over the next three years to help tackle the region’s shortage of construction workers. 
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             Red House Glass Cone shortlisted for Midlands Museum Awards Red House Glass Cone shortlisted for Midlands Museum AwardsThe Red House Glass Cone has been shortlisted in the Creative Collections Award category in the Power of Place: Midlands Museum Awards. 
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             Halesowen play area transformed Halesowen play area transformedA play area at The Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens has undergone a major transformation, following a successful funding bid to the Enovert Community Fund. 
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             UK’s largest heritage funder chooses Dudley for local transformation UK’s largest heritage funder chooses Dudley for local transformationDudley borough has been named as a new Heritage Place, following an announcement from National Lottery Heritage Fund and Dudley Council. 
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             Park friends slam council for ‘lower class’ treatment Park friends slam council for ‘lower class’ treatmentDudley Council has been told it treats parks friends groups like a lower class and does not value volunteers. 
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             Drivers targeted for a number of traffic offences as part of police operation Drivers targeted for a number of traffic offences as part of police operationDudley officers joined forces with Staffordshire Police’s traffic and neighbourhood officers to conduct a Multi-Agency Road Safety Operation in Kingswinford last Thursday. 
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             New UK tour of Cats to visit Birmingham Hippodrome New UK tour of Cats to visit Birmingham HippodromeA brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global sensation, CATS, will visit Birmingham Hippodrome in October 2026. 
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             Birmingham City Council to settle equal pay claims Birmingham City Council to settle equal pay claimsBirmingham City Council has reached a landmark agreement to settle historic equal pay claims, ending a four year campaign led by the GMB union. 
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             Dudley preparing to fall silent for fallen heroes Dudley preparing to fall silent for fallen heroesDudley borough is preparing to pay tribute to its fallen heroes next month, when the country marks Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. 
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             Wombourne tandoori chef honoured at prestigious curry awards Wombourne tandoori chef honoured at prestigious curry awardsA Wombourne tandoori chef is celebratIng after being crowned Chef of the Year at the prestigious Curry Life Awards. 
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             Doubts about council claims on asylum seekers Doubts about council claims on asylum seekersDudley councillors’ claims they have no say on how many asylum seekers the borough takes have been questioned by an MP. 
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             Dudley MP welcomes return of maintenance grants Dudley MP welcomes return of maintenance grantsDudley MP Sonia Kumar has welcomed the Government’s announcement that maintenance grants will be reinstated — helping thousands of working-class students access higher and further education without being held back by financial barriers. 
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             Man charged after more than a dozen Dudley shop thefts Man charged after more than a dozen Dudley shop theftsA man has been charged with more than a dozen shop theft offences in Dudley. 
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             Celebrated stained glass exhibition comes to the Red House Glass Cone Celebrated stained glass exhibition comes to the Red House Glass ConeAn acclaimed touring exhibition which is a vibrant showcase of contemporary stained glass art that pays homage to William Morris is coming to the Red House Glass Cone. 
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             Deputy Mayor calls on others to get flu jab Deputy Mayor calls on others to get flu jabThe Deputy Mayor of Dudley received his flu vaccine at a borough clinic and is urging others to have theirs too. 
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             Ten year ban after dogs and puppies neglected Ten year ban after dogs and puppies neglectedA man who neglected dogs in his care has been banned from keeping animals for ten years. 
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             MP urges politicians to be quicker in busting asylum myths MP urges politicians to be quicker in busting asylum mythsDudley’s MP says politicians need to act more quickly to tackle misinformation about where asylum seekers are living in the borough. 
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             Plan for thousands more trees cut back by inspector Plan for thousands more trees cut back by inspectorDudley Council’s plan for 5,000 more trees in Brierley Hill got pruned during an enquiry into the proposal. 
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             Black Country girl bags national radio show Black Country girl bags national radio showA Black Country Radio presenter has landed a daytime show on a national BBC radio station. 
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             Sandwell Council makes serious and unsubstantiated allegations during Ombudsman investigation Sandwell Council makes serious and unsubstantiated allegations during Ombudsman investigationSandwell council refused to let a vulnerable mother have her representative present at an important meeting and made serious and unsubstantiated allegations about both of them during an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. 
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             Man Arrested Over Bartley Green Shooting Man Arrested Over Bartley Green ShootingA 20 year-old man’s been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in Bartley Green on Sunday. 

 
                             
                             
                                     
                                     
                                    



 
                