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Stories for 9 May 2008

Hales News Letters

Hold the Tory council to account

Well, Halesowen still has no Labour voice on Dudley Council.  more...

All this disruption for a white elephant

I read with interest David Endens views on the cancellation of the 19 bus service (April 24).  more...

Garden fires are a menace

Is there anyone else out there living at the top of Rowley enjoying the hot, sunny weather only for it to be spoilt by some household having a garden fire again?  more...

It’s the lesser of two evils

Ref: Development of Combswood Cricket Club I was most surprised to read the letter on this subject from "a Lodgefield Road resident" supporting the building over of the cricket club.  more...

High vet’s fees lead to animal abandonment

Recently in the media there has been a lot of publicity regarding the abandonment of animals. I did notice that the RSPCA came up with several excuses.  more...

Apartments would be worse than club

I am writing in response to "Another Lodgefield Road Resident"! reference to the proposed re-development of Coombeswood Cricket Club.  more...

Referendum or get out, Gordon!

Gordon Brown says he is ready to listen to the electorate. Is this true or just a bit more spin?  more...

Axing hospital bus service is totally unfair

I am writing to express my dismay and to seek your reaction to the problems caused by residents of Hasbury and Hayley Green by the reorganisation by Centro of the local bus services, in particular the removal of a direct service to Russells Hall Hospital.  more...

Round-Up

‘Use it – or lose it!’

A rally cry has been issued by Cradley councillors over the area's community centre which they fear could be forced to close if more people don't get behind it.  more...

Doc faked 80 prescriptions

A 47-year-old Halesowen doctor who used a patient's name to make out over 80 prescriptions for himself after becoming hooked on opiate-based drugs has been spared a prison sentence.  more...

Hair today...

A Colley Gate salon helped a kind-hearted girl donate her hair to help kids with cancer.  more...

Cat carers

Halesowen animal lovers are being urged to become kitten fosterers by the RSPCA.  more...

Car on tracks

Commuters in Rowley Regis suffered travel chaos after a car crashed onto railway tracks this morning.  more...

Views to London

Halesowen and Rowley Regis MP Sylvia Heal has taken the views of her constituents on social care to Parliament.  more...

Brother's kindness ended in crime

A WORDSLEY man who repaid his brother's kindness by stealing property worth £9,500 has been jailed for 15 months.  more...

Brother's kindness ended in crime

A WORDSLEY man who repaid his brother's kindness by stealing property worth £9,500 has been jailed for 15 months.  more...

Refugee project scoops award

A REFUGEE mentoring project in Dudley has clinched a prestigious award for its work in the community.  more...

School to host national conference

SUNFIELD School in Clent is hosting a major national conference to consider the opportunities available to disabled children and their families.  more...

Pioneering eco-house listed for award

AN innovative eco-friendly Stourbridge home extension is in line for a prestigious national award for architectural excellence.  more...