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Stories for 8 February 2007

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Bosworth bashed

DK's Yo-Yo form continued when they hammered Market Bosworth by five tries to nil, making a mockery of their cup exit at Whitchurch in the North Midlands Cup the week before.  more...

News

Poor form continues

Stourbridge were made to pay for a lack-lustre first half performance away to Nuneaton as they slipped down to the sixth in the table after the 26-16 loss.  more...

four goal blitz

An explosive first-half performance saw Kingswinford 2nd XI sweep aside relegation rivals Stone with a four goal blitz.  more...

Away day draw

The Glassboys picked up their fifth draw from their last six league matches as they earned themselves a thoroughly deserved point away at Chasetown to hold on to third place in the BGB Midlands Division.  more...

Round-Up

Borough schools shut due to snow

DUDLEY Council have decided to shut all borough schools today (Thursday February 7) due to the predicted heavy snow.  more...

Borough schools shut due to snow

DUDLEY Council have decided to shut all borough schools today (Thursday February 7) due to the heavy snow.  more...

Borough schools re-open after snow shutdown

Dudley borough schools will re-open tomorrow (Friday) after closing due to the snow.  more...

On the move

Dudley Council's student finance service has a new home after moving to King's House in King Street.  more...

Making Spanish pals

A group of Halesowen school pupils gained a taste for foreign culture after taking part in a Spanish-themed week.  more...

Artist boxes clever

A Timbertree Primary School pupil is celebrating after her art competition entry was chosen as one of the best in the county by TV's Art Attack presenter Neil Buchanan.  more...

Lawyer Nick goes back to his roots

Cradley Heath law firm has appointed a local man as its new senior associate.  more...

Forget racing – build a bike!

Colley Gate teenagers could soon get an introduction to the region’s proud engineering tradition if a gang of middle-aged bikers get their way.  more...

Brothers guilty of hammer attack murder

Two brothers have been found guilty of murdering a Blackheath dad in an horrific hammer attack in a Dudley nature reserve.  more...

Giving blood saved my life

A kind-hearted Halesowen dad had been saving lives by giving blood for more than 20 years - then the National Blood Service repaid the favour by saving his life.  more...

Medics swamped by cold calls

Bad weather is causing an increase in emergency calls as people slip and fall in icy conditions.  more...

Medics swamped by cold calls

Bad weather is causing an increase in emergency calls as people slip and fall in icy conditions.  more...

Council workers battle bad weather

Council workers have been battling extreme weather to keep traffic moving by laying over 275 tonnes of salt on roads.  more...

Council workers battle bad weather

Council workers have been battling extreme weather to keep traffic moving by laying over 275 tonnes of salt on roads.  more...

Sledges fly out of Halesowen charity shop

Halesowen's Acorns Children's Hospice shop cashed in on the snowfall after a bumper load of sledges sold out within half an hour.  more...

Schools will decide tomorrow morning whether to open

Dudley borough schools will decide tomorrow (Friday) whether they will be open depending on the weather.  more...

Schools will decide tomorrow morning whether to open

Dudley borough schools will decide tomorrow (Friday) whether they will be open depending on the weather.  more...

£20m plan for Centre

THIS is the first glimpse of how Stourbridge's ailing Crown Centre could soon look if multi-million redevelopment plans get the go-ahead.  more...

Back to school!

BORED borough kids can be sent back to the past during half term with the help of the Black Country Museum.  more...

Tributes to Harry

TRIBUTES have poured in to a much-loved football physio who has died aged 68.  more...

Waxing lyrical...

A KINGSWINFORD student is rallying up support as he prepares to have his legs waxed for charity.  more...

College bid put on hold

A DECISION over the former Brierley Hill Baths site is still yet to be determined after councillors requested further information.  more...

Tributes to Harry

TRIBUTES have poured in to a much-loved football physio who has died aged 68.  more...

Firms sign up for challenge

SHOPS and businesses in Wollaston are encouraging shoppers to get romantic in time for Valentine's Day to help raise money for the British Heart Foundation.  more...

Site plan gets nod

COUNCILLORS have given the go-head for a new housing development to built on the site of The Former Brierley Crystal glass works.  more...

Schools join up for studies

A STOURBRIDGE school is teaming up with a Dudley sixth form to offer a wider choice of subjects for study.  more...

Union appeal

A GROUP which helps to train medics is making an emergency call of its own.  more...

Cops are mobile thanks to garage

STOURBRIDGE community cops have a new tool to help tackle crime after a garage donated a £13,000 car.  more...

‘We’ll keep on skating’

A KINVER woman who completed an epic skateboard trek across Australia has vowed to stay on the fundraising road.  more...

Lynda shows heart!

STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho is to set hearts racing when she launches British Heart Foundation Valentine appeal.  more...

Top marks

BOROUGH residents who call the council's repairs centre can expect a first class service after it scored highly in an annual inspection.  more...

Council workers battle bad weather

COUNCIL workers have been battling extreme weather to keep traffic moving by laying over 275 tonnes of salt on roads.  more...

Medics swamped by cold calls

BAD weather is causing an increase in emergency calls as people slip and fall in icy conditions.  more...

Medics swamped by cold calls

BAD weather is causing an increase in emergency calls as people slip and fall in icy conditions.  more...

Medics swamped by cold calls

BAD weather is causing an increase in emergency calls as people slip and fall in icy conditions.  more...

Medics swamped by cold calls

BAD weather is causing an increase in emergency calls as people slip and fall in icy conditions.  more...

Medics swamped by cold calls

BAD weather is causing an increase in emergency calls as people slip and fall in icy conditions.  more...

Winter fun in the park

SCHOOLKIDS across Stourbridge enjoyed fun in the park today (Thursday February 8) after the town was transformed into a winter wonderland overnight.  more...

Schools to choose on opening

INDIVIDUAL Dudley schools will decide for themselves whether to open tomorrow (Friday) after snow forced closure today.  more...

Stourb News Charities Events

Charity biker’s new challenge

A kind-hearted Rowley Regis woman, who cycled 500 miles across Cambodia for charity is getting set for a new adventure – despite still recovering from salmonella picked up from her previous trip.  more...

Stourb Sport Juniorfootball

Glassboys hit form

Stourbridge Glassboys U7's East continued their recent good form with a 3-2 victory against Withymoor Colts West thanks to two goals from Joshua Worrall and one from man of the match Brooke Price.  more...

Glassboys hit form

Stourbridge Glassboys U7's East continued their recent good form with a 3-2 victory against Withymoor Colts West thanks to two goals from Joshua Worrall and one from man of the match Brooke Price.  more...

  
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