It's been a busy month on Halesowennews.co.uk with plenty happening to keep our reporters busy.

In case you missed anything, here are five of our most read stories in January so far.

Foxhunt Harvester restaurant handed new food hygiene rating

Halesowen dad 'cheated death' after huge sinkhole appeared

Heartbreaking end to Halesowen horse rescue attempt

WATCH: Motorists drive wrong way on Bassano Road, Blackheath

Plans for new Costa Coffee with drive-thru in Blackheath

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