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Stories for 16 January 2008

Bands

Making waves on Radio 1

STOURBRIDGE musician Rob Jones has been making waves on national radio with his one man band The Voluntary Butler Scheme.  more...

Round-Up

MP demands Himley road chaos answers

DUDLEY South MP Ian Pearson is demanding answers over the traffic chaos that has been caused by roadworks at Himley.  more...

Assault on police officer

A PENSNETT man has been jailed for 12 weeks for assault on a police officer.  more...

Funds rolling in for little Oscar

A FUNDRAISING Soul and Motown night in Upper Gornal has been organised to help Oscar Fragley, a borough youngster with no hands or feet.  more...

Husband took his life after marriage failed

A DUDLEY father hanged himself because he could not accept the breakdown of his marriage, an inquest heard.  more...

Husband took his life after marriage failed

A DUDLEY father hanged himself because he could not accept the breakdown of his marriage, an inquest heard.  more...

Funding bid to boost security

CONCERNED bosses at Netherton Cricket club are hoping for £3,500 worth of council cash to replace "eyesore" security fencing after fears over youngsters' safety.  more...

'Rabbit hutches' scheme refused

FURIOUS councillors have thrown out plans for 18 "rabbit hutch" flats in Pensnett.  more...

Memories of a legend

ENGLAND caps, photos and press cuttings are just some of the artefacts in a new town exhibition to mark 50 years since the death of Dudley's Duncan Edwards.  more...

GCSE results improvement

A PENSNETT school at the centre of a £200m radical revamp project has recorded the lowest GCSE results in the borough.  more...

Ex-mayor buys grave service

A FORMER Lord Mayor of London has signed up for the services of a unique Dudley-based business.  more...

Fans' book relives Wolves' golden era

"THOSE were the days" is a phrase often used by long-serving fans of football clubs harking back to previous eras but one borough man has taken this further by writing an account of his support.  more...

Choir concert to aid school

BOROUGH choir The Gentlemen Songsters will be staging another concert in aid of tsunami-hit Ban Kamala School in Phuket - following the News Group's successful appeal to rebuild it.  more...

'Vision' wins government backing

BOSSES are delighted after a radical multi-billion pound 30-year vision for the regeneration of Dudley and the Black Country received key government support.  more...

War breaks out over boxing ban

A FURIOUS war of words has broken out after a leading promoter was banned from staging boxing nights at Dudley Concert Hall over council crowd safety concerns.  more...

Suicide son said sorry to parents

AN academically gifted Dudley student, wrote letters apologising to his parents before taking his own life, an inquest heard.  more...

Firms benefit from 'Webinar'

A BOROUGH software firm are holding an innovative 'Live Online Webinar'.  more...

Quinton art show invitation

Keen craftsmen are being urged to show off their skills at a Quinton art show.  more...

College scoops £1.2m for library building

STOURBRIDGE College is richer by £1.2m after completing a deal for the sale of a landmark building in the town.  more...

College scoops £1.2m for library building

STOURBRIDGE College is richer by £1.2m after completing a deal for the sale of a landmark building in the town.  more...

Images from the air

ARCHITECT Keith Hodgkins will give an illustrated talk to the Black Country Society next week showing the Black Country from the air through the decades.  more...

Mayor launches RNLI fundraising day

THE Mayor of Dudley is urging people to support a dedicated day of fundraising for lifeboat campaigners.  more...

Dudley scoops cash for disabled kids

DUDLEY borough has become one of only two West Midlands areas to scoop £2.5m to support children with severe disabilities.  more...

Search continues for missing teen

FEARS are growing for the safety of a Wall Heath teenager missing from her home since before Christmas.  more...

Search continues for missing teen

FEARS are growing for the safety of a Wall Heath teenager missing from her home since before Christmas.  more...

Have your say on health issues

RESIDENTS across the borough are being encouraged to have their say on health and social care issues.  more...

Complaint upheld

A STOURBRIDGE man who complained about the treatment he received by the police has had his appeal upheld.  more...

Exhibition honours Dudley hero

ENGLAND caps, photos and press cuttings are just some of the artefacts in a new town exhibition to mark 50 years since the death of Dudley's Duncan Edwards.  more...

Civic Awards honour unsung stars

DUDLEY council's annual Civic Awards has been launched which gives people who are the heart of the community recognition for the work they do.  more...

Residents plea to slow down traffic

RESIDENTS in Wood Street in Wollaston are calling for traffic calming measures to stop speeding motorists whizzing down their narrow street.  more...

Vote for borough sports stars

SPORTY Dudley volunteers have been urged to put their name in the frame for a borough award.  more...

Car smash in Hagley

A CAR ended up on its roof outside burnt down Hagley pub The Lyttelton Arms this morning (Wednesday January 16).  more...

Pulpit swap

STOURBRIDGE vicars will be swapping services this weekend when they take to the pulpit at each other's churches.  more...

Ambitious regeneration plans on track

PLANS to extend the Midland metro are still on track now after the Black Country's regeneration received government support.  more...

Theatre

Poignant plays at The Glasshouse

AMBLECOTE'S Glasshouse Arts Centre has thought-provoking performances lined-up for February.  more...

Circus of Horrors date change

NEW Circus of Horrors show The Asylum - due to hit Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Hall on Wednesday February 20 - has been moved to Thursday February 28.  more...

What'S On

Images from the air

ARCHITECT Keith Hodgkins will give an illustrated talk to the Black Country Society next week showing the Black Country from the air through the decades.  more...

Athlete on track for the big time

ACCORDING to some critics London boys Athlete are set for stadiums so shows in smaller venues may become rare.  more...

  
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