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  • Survey shows one in three workers prefer online doctors

    ALMOST a third of employees in the West Midlands said they would rather use telemedicine services than visit their GP practice. A study of 2,000 UK workers by Willis Towers Watson found that 30 per cent of workers in the region would rather go online

  • Man denies murdering Halesowen hairdresser

    A 57-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a Halesowen hairdresser and will stand trial later this year. The case of Martyn Turley was listed for a plea and trial preparation hearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday (February

  • Stourbridge film maker scoops BAFTA award

    A FILM MAKER from Stourbridge scooped a BAFTA award for his latest film, alongside giants of British cinema. Alex Lockwood and his team won 'Best British Short Film' at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards on Sunday for '73 Cows', which

  • Halesowen CC strengthen top order with double deal

    HALESOWEN CC's winter recruitment has seen the club boost its top order with the capture of two left-handed batsmen. Hales have secured Jamie Harrison from Barnt Green and raided rivals Old Hill for youngster Harry Baddams. Both Baddams and Harrison

  • Steve Eling resigns as Sandwell Council leader

    THE Labour leader of Sandwell Council has stepped down from his role rather than face a vote of no confidence in March. Cllr Steve Eling’s decision comes after his party’s councillors chose Steve Trow to head their group following Cllr Eling’s suspension

  • Sand wedding ceremonies on the way to Dudley

    LOVED-up couples in the borough can be among the first in the country to enjoy a sand ceremony at their wedding or civil partnership. The personalised sand ceremony service option will be launched at the borough's grade-II listed register offices