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Scoutmaster caught with child porn pics

3:49pm Thursday 4th September 2008

A Rowley Regis scoutmaster who collected thousands of sickening indecent images and films of children has been jailed.

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Group’s shock at ‘disgusting’ offences

3:50pm Thursday 4th September 2008

Members of 1st Rowley Regis Scouts have reacted with “shock” and “horror” at news of Grisswell's imprisonment on sickening child pornography charges.

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Screen debut for Quinton landmark

Quinton's REEL cinema

5:02pm Thursday 4th September 2008

A landmark Quinton cinema is set to make its big screen debut disguised as “the best disco in the world.”

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Bus station delayed by one month

Bus station delayed by one month

3:51pm Thursday 4th September 2008

It looks like Halesowen's new multi-million pound bus station will not open until Christmas – a full month after the rest of the town's redevelopment is completed leaving the centre in disarray.

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Mayor to hit streets for charity

2:40pm Thursday 4th September 2008

The Mayor Of Dudley will swap chains for a tin can to help raise cash for charity in Halesowen.

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US author visits Halesowen

12:11pm Thursday 4th September 2008

Young Halesowen bookworms are in for a treat when an American author visits the town.

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Avoid the post-holiday sinking feeling with Xtra

Settle for more as the summer ends

7:00am Thursday 4th September 2008

Touching down on the tarmac after your summer holiday can be a horrible moment. With your tan already fading and a growing awareness that your trousers feel a bit tight, it can feel like the end of the world. But is there a way to avoid that post-holiday sinking feeling?

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Gas works in Old Hill

4:43pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

A £200,000 scheme to improve the gas network in Old Hill is due to begin this month. Work will begin on September 22 to replace the old metal medium pressure main running along Halesowen Road, Barrs Road and Beauty Bank with a new hard-wearing plastic pipe. The project, which is expected to be completed within six weeks, has been planned in cooperation with Railtrack to take advantage of the closure of Beauty Bank to allow for repairs to the rail bridge.

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Firm's scoops college contract

4:03pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

A Halesowen firm is celebrating after scooping a deal to provide health and safety courses at Halesowen College.

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Inquest opened into death of Cradley Heath man

3:33pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

An inquest has begun into the death of a 39-year-old Cradley Heath man who collapsed on his driveway.

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National Sport News

O'Loughlin blow for England

Sean O' Loughlin

Updated 10:56pm Thursday 4th September 2008

England's Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin has been ruled out of the World Cup after failing to recover from a shoulder injury.


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Your Say Your Halesowen

In response to Mrs T Andrews of Romsley. Yes all have the right to enjoy our village, even the children! I assume you are one of those people who believe children should be seen and not heard. If you could be bothered to actually talk to some of these kids, instead of moaning about them, you will find they are not louts hanging about, causing trouble. They are academically gifted, sportsmen, musicians, involved with scouting and fundraising. We regularly have up to half a dozen of them playing in our house and small garden. Yes they make noise but children are supposed to make noise. As for ‘No Ball Games’ signs, I think a sign saying ‘No Moaning’ would be better.  − Eddie Humphrys, Proud Father, Romsley Village

What about ‘no moaning’? »

Having just read your article about the Children's Home in Corngreaves Road Cradley Heath I feel I need to make contact. I am the MD of Voices In Harmony choir, and until a month ago the choir was based at Four Ways Baptist Church right next door to the home. When the home was opened choir members were warned we may expect some disturbance to our weekly rehearsals and even damage to our cars parked on the adjoining road and car park. However we decided from day one to introduce ourselves to the young folk at the home, to tell them who we were and even invite them into our rehearsals. Since the opening of the home choir members have not had a single complaint against the home or, more to the point, the children who have been residents. feel that far too often far too many people pre judge situations and in particular are far too committed in “trashing” reputations of young people.  − Stephen J.D. Bradley, Halesowen

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