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  • Vehicles seized in Halesowen police operation

    FIVE vehicles have been impounded by Halesowen police during an operation to clamp down on motoring offences because the drivers did not have adequate tax or insurance. Officers also issued fixed penalty notices to three motorists for a

  • U-turns expected on Halesowen parking ban plans

    CONTROVERSIAL plans to cover scores of Halesowen roads in double yellow lines are to be revised following a storm of protest. Traders and residents have until August 27 to submit comments to Dudley Council on a raft of draft orders for parking bans affecting

  • Kids can book in for library fun

    A DALEK invasion is taking place at three libraries this week as part of the Space Hop Summer programme. Dr Who's sworn enemy will be at Oldbury library tomorrow between 10.30am and 12.30pm, before moving on toCradley Heath Library from 2.30pm until

  • Top marks for Halesowen nursery

    STAFF and tots at a Halesowen nursery are celebrating after being judged outstanding in all areas by OFSTED inspectors. They concluded that the youngsters, aged two to five, were happy and thrived at the Kids Korner Day Nursery. Their

  • Halesowen women bare almost all for charity calendar

    TWO Halesowen women bared all, but kept their modesty discreetly covered, when they found themselves in the frame for a revealing fundraising venture – a nude calendar. Following in the wake of the famous WI ladies, Jackie Robinson, Elaine Bourne and

  • Side roads to close in Rowley Regis for resurfacing

    SEVERAL Rowley Regis side roads will be temporarily closed so that Dudley Road can be resurfaced next week. Wendover Road, Springfield Lane, Springfield Close, Dudley Road (cul-de-sac), St James Avenue and Doulton Road, will be closed at the point of

  • Musicians needed for Haden Hill concert in the park

    MUSICIANS are being sought to hit the right note for a free "concert in the park" in Cradley Heath. The concert is taking place in Haden Hill Park on Sunday August 22. It is being organised by staff at the nearby Haden Hill House who are looking