Halesowen Post Offices could get the chop

12:07pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Controversial proposals to axe two popular Halesowen Post Offices have been announced this morning (Wednesday) as part of plans to close 2,500 branches across the country.

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War collector spared jail for banned guns

3:17pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

A 45-year-old Oldbury man who had a number of banned guns in his "vast" collection of World War II memorabilia has been spared time behind bars.

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Man spared jail after growing cannabis

2:54pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

A 37-year-old Oldbury man who opted to grow his own cannabis because it was too expensive to buy has been spared time behind bars.

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Midlands drivers unlikely to help broken down motorists

2:56pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Drivers in the Midlands are unlikely to help a broken down motorist on the side of the road, according to a recent survey.

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Business breakfast fit for Olympians

2:56pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

The Beijing Olympics may be over but a breakfast meeting in Sandwell is aiming to help local firms get a head start on the action prior to London 2012.

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Funding opportunity for Sandwell's young people

2:57pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Young people in Sandwell have the opportunity to apply for up to £150,000 worth of funding to create projects that will benefit them and others across the borough.

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Take care when composting

2:59pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Sandwell councillors are reminding residents not to include non-compostable materials in garden waste collections which may affect the recycling process.

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Council warms to success

3:00pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

Sandwell Council is officially one of the most energy efficient local authorities in the West Midlands, after handing out more than £3.5m to residents.

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