THERE have been 14 coronavirus related deaths in the community in the region, according to new figures. The ONS has today (March 31) released regional figures for deaths linked to COVID-19. Previously only hospital deaths linked to the virus
CORONAVIRUS contributed to the death of a 90-year-old man after he was hospitalised following a fall at his care home in Wordsley. Retired goods driver Herbert Jeynes passed away on March 24 at Russells Hall Hospital after undergoing an operation
PLANS have been submitted to convert a former Cradley Heath pub into a home. Proposals have been submitted to transform The Swan pub on Providence Street, at the junction with Foxoak Street, into a four-bedroom house. The pub, also formerly
WHICH areas have the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases? Updated for March 30. Below is a chart of all local authority areas (health board areas in Scotland and Wales) in the UK and how many people have tested positive. The
POLICE colleagues have been asking for prayers and positive thoughts for Dudley's former top cop Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby who has been hospitalised with suspected coronavirus. Chief Supt Dolby, Dudley's former police chief, told how there
A TOTAL of 30 patients being treated for coronavirus at Russells Hall Hospital have now died. Dudley hospital chiefs confirmed today (March 31) that a further four patients who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away. The patients were
THE team behind children's cartoon Calling Oscar India have introduced a new character whose first job is teaching kids how to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Black Country entrepreneur James Driscoll, known as Jim, who has teamed up with artist
REGISTERED paramedics who live in the region are being asked to re-join West Midlands Ambulance Service to help treat increasing numbers of patients as the country steps up the fight against coronavirus. The service has already significantly increased
A HALESOWEN pub has been recognised for having the best floral displays as part of the town's In Bloom awards. Halesowen In Bloom has just announced it selected the Edward VII on Stourbridge Road to be the winner of its 2019 awards. The Why
POLICE want to trace a man following a robbery in Lye. West Midlands Police want to find the man pictured after another man, aged in his 60s, was put in a headlock, pinned to the floor and robbed of his wallet and cash. The incident took place
Police forces have been told to be “consistent” over their handling of new powers to enforce the Covid-19 lockdown. It comes following criticism of how some have been applying the powers, which include fines and arrests, brought in after the Government
THE former bosses of a Stourton care home have been disqualified after they diverted council funds before abandoning elderly residents and staff. Husband and wife directors of Elysian Care Limited, Darren William Lloyd, aged 53, and Emma Lloyd,
AN appeal has been launched to help care for animals at Dudley Zoo during the attraction's coronavirus closure. Staff at the Castle Hill attraction are continuing to work to look after the animals who call the zoo home, but they now need financial
