ONE of the most difficult jobs in Sandwell Council has a new incumbent - director of the under-fire children’s services department. Matthew Sampson has been lured from the same job at Sheffied Council and has been charged with improving the department
CRADLEY Town clinched a cracking 3-1 win over high-flying Pegasus Juniors this week. The prolific partnership of Scott Devlin and Chris Bladen both struck against, taking their total tally this season to 20 already while Alex Mallen made it three
A FIRE-hit convenience store in Cradley has re-opened more than two months after flames destroyed thousands of pounds worth of stock and electrical equipment. Raf and Nazma Ali were forced to close the Safebuys store, Colley Lane, while repairs
WHETHER passengers have ants in their pants or want to shake a leg Saga Holidays offers unrivalled access to the dancefloor on their cruises. From Motown to Glen Miller and classical to jazz there is plenty to choose from on Saga’s Ruby and Pearl
IMPENDING sewerage work in Cradley Heath is set to give motorists a headache for at least two weeks . Drivers are being warned to expect delays when sewer work starts at the new fire station on the site of the former municipal building. Temporary
NEXT year’s Victorian Fair in Halesowen is to be moved from June to July in the hope of better weather after this year’s downpour. Although the rain at the fair on June 15 failed to dampen spirits, organisers hope the move to July will make sunshine
Dudley Council tenants who live in high rise properties have been invited to discuss issues relating to their estates. Dudley Council actively supports tenants and leaseholders to become involved in the running of their high rise blocks. To
A GRANDMOTHER, whose life was blighted by cancer and the death of her daughters’ unborn babies, worked through her demons by writing her autobiography, which has just been published. Patricia Parkes, from Oldbury, was angry at the pain her two
OLD Halesonians had a shock to the system this week when they suffered a 28-22 defeat at home to Sandbach in National Three Midlands. It was Hales first reverse of the season, although not quite enough to knock them off top spot. Team boss
EARLS Gymnastic Club were basking in the glory of 24-year-old member Kristian Thomas this week after he claimed a bronze medal at the World Gymnastic Championships in Belgium. Thomas followed up his Olympic bronze by becoming the first-ever British
YOUNGSTER Nigel Penney has given Halesowen Town boss John Hill a selection dilemma ahead of the eagerly awaited FA Third Qualifying Round tie at Marske United on Saturday. Hill was delighted with former Blackheath and Tipton striker’s display against
