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  • Live music moves to new venue

    Halesowen landlord Chris Gormley has left the Olde Queen's Head after establishing it as a regular live music venue. Chris is joining forces with John Marshall to run Benjamins where he will continue organising events. The Old Queen's head, Birmingham

  • Nothing to wine about

    Wine lovers are in for a treat in Cradley Heath and Halesowen as two pubs stage their first-ever wine festival. The Moon under Water, High Street, Cradley Heath, and The William Shenstone, Queensway, Halesowen, are offering 14 wines from Monday November

  • Strangers thriller

    Oldbury rep is staging the thriller Strangers on a Train which was famously filmed in the 1950s by Alfred Hitchcock. The production sees two strangers meet on a train and agree that "some people are better off dead". Only later does the chilling realisation

  • In harmony

    Halesowen Orchestra, which has players from teenaged years to their 80s, is appealing for people to join its ranks. The amateur group is staging Elgar's cello concerto at Cornbow Hall in Halesowen town centre on Saturday December 9. It is appealing

  • ‘Support the lads’

    The chairman along with caretaker boss Colin Brookes were also hoping for a large backing from the terraces this Saturday when they hope to put an end to three defeats on the trot. Saturday's 1-0 defeat away to Mangotsfield United followed by a 2-0 defeat

  • Boss pleads with fans to be patient

    Yeltz chairman Nigel Pitt has pleaded with fans to stay patient over the appointment of a new boss after the surprise sacking of Paul Holleran. Since the club supremo and his fellow board members decided to relinquish the former boss from his position

  • I shed a tear over sack says Holleran

    The decision to sack Paul Holleran after two and a half years in the job left a tear in the eye of the former boss. Holleran was left shocked by his dismissal last Thursday only a day after he was given the go-ahead to bring in two signings. A week

  • Crisis time

    Dudley Sports injury crisis went from bad to worse in their 1-0 defeat to Wednesfield on Saturday after having two players rushed to hospital in the same ambulance after a freak collision. The West Midlands Prem home match was held up for more half

  • Stour march on

    Stourbridge powered to their fourth consecutive win away to Cambridge to cement their position in third place of National Division Two. Stour made only two changes from the side which had so soundly beaten Blackheath the previous week with Ally Muldowney

  • Stour in classic

    A Bromsgrove equaliser five minutes into injury time broke Stourbridge hearts in a cracker jack derby at the War Memorial. A tremendous crowd of 544 - The Glassboys biggest league crowd for more than 10 years and the largest in the entire league this

  • Grandstand finish

    A determined DK battled back from being 27-5 down at half time to beat league leaders Luton in a tremendous table topping clash. The Lutonians who took a 0-3 lead on 10 minutes with a penalty from former Bedford Blues fly half Mark Gray. DK then suffered

  • Ryan bags seven in 16-goal spree

    Pensnett Panthers went goal crazy with an inspired 16-0 victory against Hasbury Rangers Juniors. Man of the match Ryan Willetts notched no less than seven times in the big win. Other goalscorers on the day were Moize Aziza(3), Ryan Noakes(3), Scott

  • Joy for swimmers

    A YOUNG squad of Stourbridge B' swimmers have been celebrating after they gained promotion. The 32-strong team gained promotion at the Nuneaton Junior Swimming League Division three final in Wolverhampton. In total more than 90 per cent of all Stourbridge

  • Crowds flock to Stourbridge

    Glassboys boss Gary Hackett was left with a mix of emotions after his side were denied three points by a last minute equaliser in their midweek derby encounter with Bromsgrove but was delighted to see more than 500 fans flock through the gates. The top

  • Village all set for a brighter Christmas

    KINVER villagers are gearing up for the festive season with a host of traditional events including upgraded Christmas lights. The High Street and Potters Cross will be illuminated by the regular array of lighting plus an extra four star sprays, new for

  • Fair’s traditional twist

    GREENFIELD Primary School's festive fair will be themed around the Twelve Days of Christmas. Staff and pupils have been busy decking the halls with pears and partridges in preparation for for the event - taking place on Friday November 24 from 6pm until

  • Annual show for artists

    HAGLEY Art club are holding their annual Art Exhibition this weekend at Hagley Community Centre, Worcester road. The 17th annual exhibition will be opened by Bob Elcock on Friday November 17 at 7.30pm. Over 150 paintings will be on display on Saturday

  • Musclebound trio eye titles

    TEEN bodybuilders Ehtisham Manzoor, Ross Shaw and Scott Cartwright are getting set to flex their muscles this weekend at the NABBA Allsports International Bodbybuilding Championships in Brierley Hill. Ehtisham, aged 16, from Lye, Ross, aged 17 from Stourbridge

  • Mayor’s aid for hospital

    A BOROUGH hospital unit has been able to buy vital equipment to the tune of £11,232 thanks to a cash boost from the former mayor of Dudley Ian Kettle and a support group. The hardworking Pedmore and Stourbridge East councillor helped rake in the cash

  • Stacey’s top of the class

    A CORONATION Street celebrity called at Stourbridge College to meet a star student and present her with a VIP prize. Actor Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully in the TV soap, paid a visit to the Hagley Road campus to take part in the college's biggest

  • LITTLE DOROTHY IRENE

    LITTLE DOROTHY IRENE 14th November 1997 Quietly remembered and deeply missed Aunt Edith, Brian, Brynia and family Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • SIMMONDS WINIFRED KATE

    SIMMONDS WINIFRED KATE 19.11.1968 Time passes, memories stay, loved and remembered every day Good Night, God Bless Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • COMPSON ELSIE

    COMPSON ELSIE M. 12 years 19.11.94 I think about you always. I talk about you too. I have my lovely memories but I wish I still had you. Loving husband Ted & family Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • ETHEL HILL

    ETHEL HILL 17/11/02 Lovingly remembered Sadly missed Love Tony, Yvonne and family Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • BILLS JEAN

    BILLS JEAN 14.11.05 Always loved and remembered Brother Robert, sister in law Joan God bless Sis Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • GWINNETT

    GWINNETT Norma Edith Peacefully on 14th November 2006 aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of John, and much loved mother to Helen and Joy, and a special grandmother to Robin and Joseph. Funeral service to take place at Bournemouth Crematorium on Monday

  • BLOOMER JACK

    BLOOMER JACK Of Stourbridge passed peacefully away on 11th November 2006, aged 88 years Beloved Husband of Jean, dear Father of Stephen, Father In Law of Hilary, loving Grandad to Naomi and Adam and Great Grandad to Lily Funeral service will take place

  • MASON JEMMA

    MASON JEMMA Happy 18th 17.11.06 All our love, Mom, Nan & Grandad, Adrian & Julie xxxx Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • LEIGH COOPER

    LEIGH COOPER Happy 8th Birthday 13th November 1998 Love Mom, Dad & Troy xxxx Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • NICOLA BYWATER

    NICOLA BYWATER 14.11.90 Happy 16th birthday Love from all of us Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • LEE TURLEY

    LEE TURLEY 21st November Happy 18th Mom, Dad, Dan and family Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • JACOMB BOB

    JACOMB BOB 15.11.06 To heaven we send this birthday wish to a Dad and Grandad we love and miss. Loved always, Antony, Chris, Grandchildren Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • WYRE

    WYRE The family of the late PatriciaRitaWyre would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for cards and messages of sympathy in their sad loss. Also thanks to everyone who attended the service at Stourbridge Crematorium and for donations in lieu

  • SMITH

    SMITH John R. Passed peacefully away in Russells Hall Hospital, on 7th November 2006, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Irene, together at last. Adored, respected and much loved dad of, Sylvi, Trev and Jane, Grampsy to Vicki, Gabrielle, Dan,

  • PARTRIDGE SHONA HAPPY BIRTHDAY

    PARTRIDGE Happy birthday SHONA 18 18th November Love from Mom, Carl, Dad, Carol, Andy, Nan, David, Amanda HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHONA 18 18th November Lots of love Marc Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • MURIEL BALDWIN

    MURIEL BALDWIN Happy 70th birthday Muriel, from twin sister Maureen Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • TAYLOR BEN

    TAYLOR BEN The family of the late Ben would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their sympathy and kindness shown to them in their sad loss, and for all those who attended the funeral service, and for their floral tributes. Special thanks

  • JEAN BILLS

    JEAN BILLS 14.11.05 Forever loved Mother and Nan Miss you always Steph & Kieran Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • BATE JOHN

    BATE JOHN 14.11.2005 Loved and remembered always Daughter Josephine, Dennis & family Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • VANESSA CLULEY

    VANESSA CLULEY 19th November 2005 Still sadly missed, forever in our hearts From Sylvia, Nick and family Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • COOKSEY

    COOKSEY Alan 17.11.2005, 1 year Not a day do we forget you, in our hearts you are always near. Wife Jean, daughter Helen, son Neil, grandchildren Charlotte & Hollie & Families. xxx Published in paper 16/11/2006

  • JEAN FRAZIER

    JEAN FRAZIER Kevan, Ian and families wish to sincerely thank all relatives, kind friends and neighbours for their support, cards, letters and messages of sympathy received in the sad loss of a dearly loved Mother and Grandma A special thank you to the

  • Trust bid for brave Oscar

    WHEN beautiful blond haired Oscar plays with his little brother a tear trickles down mum Lisa's face because she knows he will never be able to do things the youngster can. Brave Oscar Fradgley, aged three, was born with no hands and feet and is the