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  • Bones discovered by litter pick group

    MEMBERS of a community litter pick group found more than they bargained for when they discovered a collection of bones at a beauty spot. Skeletal remains were discovered at land off Blackbrook Road in Netherton by a member of the Saltwells Clean

  • Pub targeted by burglars

    FOUR men are sought by police after a Halesowen pub was burgled. The Huntingtree pub on Alexandra Road was broken into November 23 at 1.30am. The intruders stole alchohol and cash before smashing up a gambling machine and then running off.

  • Halesowen road to close for resurfacing works

    A Halesowen road which is home to a primary school is set to close for three days to enable carriageway resurfacing work to be carried out. Huntingtree Road, between Elizabeth Road and Briery Road, will be closed from Thursday February 28 until

  • Fear blood may contaminate land for homes

    FEARS over contaminated blood on the site of a former slaughterhouse have not stopped Dudley councillors granting outline planning permission for new homes. Members of Dudley Council’s development control committee have given the provisional green-light

  • Attempted carjacking leaves elderly Pedmore couple terrified

    AN elderly Pedmore couple were threatened by armed robbers with a machete in an attempted carjacking at their home. The terrifying incident happened in broad daylight in Stevens Road at around 3pm this afternoon (Tuesday February 11). A spokesman