CASES of coronavirus in Dudley have risen sharply in the last week, latest figures show. According to Dudley’s Covid-19 Dashboard, 160 cases have been reported in the last seven days – compared to 110 cases recorded in the previous seven days.
POLICE are warning Halesowen residents to be on their guard after men on a motorbike attempted to break into a string of garages in the area. The two men wearing helmets were seen trying to force their way into garages on Mucklow Hill and Halesowen
A SENIOR West Midlands Police chief, who is battling motor neurone disease, has said a fond farewell to colleagues in the force after almost 30 years of service – but not before completing one final challenge. Assistant Chief Constable Chris Johnson
HOMES in Oldbury and Halesowen smashed their guide prices when they went to auction. A three-bed semi in Windsor Road, Oldbury and a house in Stourdell Road, Halesowen, went to auction earlier this month. The Oldbury home, (pictured at top
AN OLDBURY primary school is inviting parents to its open evenings this week. Perryfields Primary is holding open evenings for parents of reception age pupils today (Monday September 28) and on Thursday (October 1) from 4pm till 6pm. A 30-minute
POLICE are out and about in Blackheath checking on whether shoppers are wearing face masks. The Rowley Police team tweeted this morning (Monday September 28) that they were on their way to Blackheath town centre to begin Covid-19 patrols. They
A HALESOWEN pet rescue is full to the brim after taking in 21 cats from an elderly hoarder. Pepper's Pet Rescue was called to the hoarder's property by concerned neighbours after he had become overwhelmed with a growing number of cats. Sophie
BEWDLEY Town managed to miss a string of scoring chances before snatching a slender 1-0 win at Tividale based Smethwick Rangers in the West Midlands Premier Division. Thankfully Matt Kerby finally managed to pierce Smethwick's rearguard action
HUNDREDS of pupils at a Cradley Heath primary school have been sent home to self-isolate after a confirmed COVID-19 case. Four year groups at Reddal Hill Primary in Trinity Street have been sent home after the confirmed case of coronavirus.
THE NEW chief of police in Dudley is a former special constable who has risen through the ranks. Mum-of-two Kim Madill has served with West Midlands Police for 23 years. She has taken on her "dream job" as the new Chief Superintendent of Dudley
