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Stories for 22 May 2008

Hales News Letters

I am no scrounger

You have obviously not read any of my previous letters, otherwise you would have probably not written your letter.  more...

Thanks for caring

I just want to say thanks to the paramedic who responded so quickly and for the care I received at Russells Hall Hospital during my recent illness.  more...

No campaigning equals no voice!

I am writing in response to the letter from Hilary Bills (15th May) bemoaning the lack of a Labour voice on Dudley Council.  more...

Club better than building work

I am writing in response to the two letters, concerning the redevelopement of the land of Coombeswood Social Club, Halesowen.  more...

Leave club alone!

I am writing to say I think you should not knock down the cricket club.  more...

Halesn Tourism Holidays

I Love Lucy’s...

FOR somewhere as geared up for tourism as Ambleside, it's surprisingly difficult to seek out decent quality grub.  more...

Round-Up

89-year-old man burgled by two teens

POLICE are appealing for information after an 89-year-old Dudley man was burgled by two teenagers.  more...

Repeat offender jailed

A 45-YEAR-OLD Dudley man has been jailed after he admitted his fourteenth violent offence.  more...

Sailor fund helps young tennis star

A fund set up in memory of a popular Halesowen sailor who died in a tragic accident while serving his country has given £2,500 to a talented tennis player.  more...

Super Bob kicks off birthday bout

A Black Country footballing hero will take the field as part of an amateur Cradley team's 120th birthday celebrations.  more...

50-mile feat nets charity £5,000

A former Halesowen College student has completed a mammoth 50-mile run to raise cash for a cancer charity.  more...

‘Purse bells’ bid to deter thieves

Shoppers in Cradley Heath and Oldbury are to be given bells to attach to their purses as part of a police initiative.  more...

Tot’s 1st birthday without 'adoring mummy'

For the Moore family their beautiful granddaughter Sophie's first birthday was tinged with sadness as her beloved mum Leanne could not be there to help her celebrate.  more...

Manager set to reveal all on stage

A WORDSLEY man's naked ambition is set to be realised this week when he reveals all in a stage production of The Full Monty.  more...

Tribute to Wordsley stalwart Joyce

A COURAGEOUS Wordsley woman who revolutionised maternity ward rules to allow men to be at their partner's bedside during childbirth has died.  more...

Footy match to boost cancer charities

A KINGSWINFORD councillor is urging people to turn out and support a charity football match this weekend - to raise money for cancer organisations.  more...

Top mark for Kingswinford school

YOUNGSTERS in Kingswinford are celebrating after their school scooped official recognition for leading the way in hi-tech learning.  more...

Top mark for Kingswinford school

YOUNGSTERS in Kingswinford are celebrating after their school scooped official recognition for leading the way in hi-tech learning.  more...

New friends for Stourbridge park

CAMPAIGNERS are hoping to raise the profile of a Stourbridge open space at a public meeting later this month.  more...

Council to decide on landmark name

DUDLEY Council is to have the final say on plans to name a new landmark building after two Stourbridge stalwarts.  more...

Council to decide on landmark name

DUDLEY Council is to have the final say on plans to name a new landmark building after two Stourbridge stalwarts.  more...

Council to decide on landmark name

DUDLEY Council is to have the final say on plans to name a new landmark building after two Stourbridge stalwarts.  more...