Stunning snaps on showJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 am
A STUNNING selection of photographs taken by amateur members of Dudley Camera Club have gone on display to the public.
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Jewellery stolen in Kingswinford burglaryJan 28, 2012 | 1:03 am A TREASURED gold locket and a ?300 gold Rotary watch were among items taken in a Kingswinford burglary.
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Police launch crime crackdown at Clent HillsJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 am
POLICE are warning walkers not to let thieves bag their valuables a part of a new crackdown on vehicle crime at a beauty spot near Stourbridge.
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Hundreds turn out for funeral of Stourbridge Jan 26, 2012 | 10:00 am
MORE than 300 people turned out to pay their last respects to much-loved Stourbridge glass expert and historian John Sanders.
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Stourbridge MPs back government benefit cap pJan 26, 2012 | 9:30 am MPs for the Stourbridge region have thrown their weight behind government plans to limit household's benefit claims to ?26,000.
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King Edward's college scores top marks in perJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 am STOURBRIDGE'S King Edward VI College has once again topped the tables - latest A level league tables released today (Thursday) show.
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Villa winger gunning for Arsenal with revengeJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amBacked by a travelling claret and blue army numbering 5,000, Marc Albrighton is one of Villa's reliable foot soldiers ready to lead the 'revenge mission' against Arsenal.
Rivals united in chasing Olympic dreamJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amWolves and Albion look set to fly the flag at the London Olympics after Mick McCarthy and Roy Hodgson today backed their players for Team GB.
Emile Heskey ordered to earn a new dealJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amEmile Heskey was today told he is playing for his Villa future and must deliver on the pitch to earn a new deal in the summer.
Greg Hancock is heading back ?home?Jan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amWorld speedway champion Greg Hancock is making an emotional return to see the Heathens fans in March.
Busy West Brom aim to bag two signingsJan 28, 2012 | 1:30 amWest Brom are braced for a frantic end to the transfer window after boss Roy Hodgson confirmed they are in talks to sign Hungary winger Szabolcs Huszti.
Wolves eye move for Newcastle pairJan 28, 2012 | 1:30 amWolves are this weekend weighing up a loan raid on Newcastle to freshen up their attack before the transfer deadline shuts.
Transfer rumours ? January 28Jan 28, 2012 | 1:30 amExpressandstar.com brings you the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.
Simon Cox aiming to rekindle FA Cup love affaJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 amAlbion striker Simon Cox hopes to rekindle his love affair with cup goals tomorrow - and breathe life into his Premier League career into the bargain.
Dave Edwards aims to hit the goal trailJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 amDave Edwards today vowed to become more prolific for Wolves after tasting mixed fortunes in front of goal in recent games.
Stunning snaps on showJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 am
A STUNNING selection of photographs taken by amateur members of Dudley Camera Club have gone on display to the public.
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Jewellery stolen in Kingswinford burglaryJan 28, 2012 | 1:03 am A TREASURED gold locket and a ?300 gold Rotary watch were among items taken in a Kingswinford burglary.
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Police launch crime crackdown at Clent HillsJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 am
POLICE are warning walkers not to let thieves bag their valuables a part of a new crackdown on vehicle crime at a beauty spot near Stourbridge.
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Hundreds turn out for funeral of Stourbridge Jan 26, 2012 | 10:00 am
MORE than 300 people turned out to pay their last respects to much-loved Stourbridge glass expert and historian John Sanders.
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Stourbridge MPs back government benefit cap pJan 26, 2012 | 9:30 am MPs for the Stourbridge region have thrown their weight behind government plans to limit household's benefit claims to ?26,000.
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King Edward's college scores top marks in perJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 am STOURBRIDGE'S King Edward VI College has once again topped the tables - latest A level league tables released today (Thursday) show.
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Stoneleigh plans take precedence over HS2 oneJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amHIGH Speed Two rail plans will not deter development at Stoneleigh Park despite the threat that the train line could cut straight through it.
Information and funding neededJan 28, 2012 | 1:03 amKENILWORTH Stop HS2 campaign is making an appeal for information and funding to take forward a legal challenge against HS2. .
League tables show across the board improvemeJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 amWARWICKSHIRE pupils? exam results improved last year for the fourth year running, annual performance tables have shown.
'Better value' health if hospitals join togetJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 amWARWICK Hospital expects to be involved in the running of the George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton, which will have to close unless it changes its management within the next two years.
New parking charges cause trouble in townJan 27, 2012 | 2:01 amDRIVERS who have been fined for not paying the new overnight parking charges in Kenilworth will be dealt with ?sympathetically? if they wish to appeal.
Mother's heartfelt campaigning wins her natioJan 26, 2012 | 3:30 amA BEREAVED mother from Butlers Marston who lost her child in a road crash has been named as the volunteer of the year of a national road safety charity.
Kenilworth Weekly News reporter's office openJan 26, 2012 | 1:34 amKENILWORTH reporter Carrie Catterall will be at her office in Kenilworth library every Tuesday and Friday to hear your stories.
Senior Citizens PartyJan 26, 2012 | 1:02 amKENILWORTH Round Table?s Senior Citizens? Party 2012 will take place at Kenilworth Sports and Social Club on Monday March 5 and Tuesday March 6. .
'Final curtain' is no more for Spa CentreJan 25, 2012 | 4:00 amTwo years after its councillors cast doubt over the Spa Centre?s future, it has beaten its own record of pantomime sales, looks forward to hosting famous acts such as Jimmy Carr and may soon get a new name.
Strong start for cupJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 am
TRIVIA: The Wyre Forest League Cup kicked off, with all the guest teams winning their first-leg matches in the cup.
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Bad week for Kidderminster teamJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 am
CHESS: It was a bad week for Kidderminster teams in the Wolverhampton and District League.
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First for Amazing Feet duoJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 am CROSS-COUNTRY: Amazing Feet achieved a club first at the County Championships in Droitwich, when two members qualified to represent Worcestershire at the
Inter-Counties in March.
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Vincent strikes to seal successJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 am
STOURPORT Hockey Club's Ladies returned to action with a 2-1 friendly win over Kettering at home.
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Future is bright for Samurai after work startJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 am
THE head coach of Samurai Judo Club believes its new ?250,000 building will lay the foundations for the long-term future.
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Mortimer reach the last-eightJan 27, 2012 | 12:00 am CLEOBURY Mortimer Golf Club's scratch team continued their defence of the Droitwich Shield with a home win over the Worcestershire.
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Claire targets London 2012 GamesJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 am KIDDERMINSTER'S disabled swimming star Claire Cashmore believes the chance of competing at the biggest Paralympic Games ever will only give her extra
motivation to book a place on the Great Britain.
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Boars are too strong for KCsJan 26, 2012 | 6:00 amKidderminster Carolians 12, Bromsgrove II 48
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians were given a good friendly work out as they found a strong Bromsgrove second team too hot to handle.
Payton praying for break in rainJan 26, 2012 | 2:31 amBEWDLEY Town will be hoping the wet weather holds off so they can resume their season.
Suspect in court over Willenhall murderJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amA man has been charged with the murder of a 33-year-old from the Black Country, whose battered body was found lying on park land.
Car gang is jailed over sophisticated ?1.1m cJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amA criminal gang that sold stolen luxury cars in a ?1.1 million "highly-sophisticated and well-planned" con was today starting prison sentences totalling 32 years.
Street drug dealer is jailed for two yearsJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amA drug dealer who peddled crack cocaine and heroin from his Fiat car was today beginning a two-year custodial sentence.
Hauliers defiant as M6 Toll fees to riseJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amHaulage companies today hit out at the latest price rises on the M6 Toll and insisted they will carry on avoiding it when charges go up.
Fears on jobs for 300 NHS workersJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amUp to 300 frontline staff at NHS Direct could lose their jobs as the service tries to cut costs, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned.
Work to start on ?126m M6 traffic relief scheJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amWork on a ?126.4 million jam-busting project to open up the hard shoulder on a section of the M6 will start within days.
2am licence with karaoke is applied for by biJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amA bingo hall in Oldbury would open until the early hours of the morning, under plans to change the conditions of its licence and allow it to stage live music and karaoke events.
Titanic date is the right setting for new cutJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amIt supplied cutlery for first-class passengers on the Titanic and now, 100 years on, the same Midland firm has brought out a 21st Century version of the iconic tableware.
Kerry is on target to lose two stoneJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amOne enthusiastic slimmer is thrashing the competition in the Midlands Biggest Loser contest, as she is on track to lose double her target weight loss.
NCT antenatal classes in KidderminsterJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 am ANTENATAL classes offered by a parenting charity in Kidderminster have increased in popularity, amid fears of NHS sessions being axed by Government spending cuts.
New Wyre Forest leisure centres proposal to bJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 am
PLANS to close the Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre in Kidderminster and build a new ?10.1 million sports complex in the district look set to get the go-ahead.
New system aims to reduce stress when reportiJan 27, 2012 | 11:34 pm KIDDERMINSTER Registration Office has launched a new system intended to reduce stress for Kidderminster residents when they register a death or birth.
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Wyre Forest schools and colleges below A-leveJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 am
WYRE Forest's schools and colleges failed to meet the national average for A-level results according to data released by the Department for Education this week.
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Wyre Forest schools below national average inJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 am WYRE Forest schools have improved their GCSE results but remain below the national average according to school performance table figures released yesterday.
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Cleobury Mortimer school beats national averaJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 am
THE Lacon Childe School in Cleobury Mortimer saw its GCSE results improve in 2011 according to school performance tables results released this week.
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Car seen near Betty Yates' cottage on night oJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 am A CAR was seen near Betty Yates' cottage on the night of her murder, Police were told following last night's Crimewatch appeal.
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Kidderminster man Charles Boraston 'killed hiJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 am A KIDDERMINSTER man found hanging from a tree at his farm after an argument with his wife killed himself a coroner has ruled.
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Kirks hope to star in sidecarJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 am
FOR Mike and Martin Kirk, racing is very much a family affair.
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Stour swimmers fifth in Midlands finalJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 am
STOURBRIDGE Swimming Club finished a superb fifth in the Midlands final of the National Arena League.
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Family success for fencing clubJan 27, 2012 | 2:01 am
STOURBRIDGE Fencing Club kicked off 2012 with plenty of family success.
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Brierley Hill cling on to top spotJan 26, 2012 | 1:30 pm
BRIERLEY Hill Pool and Snooker A lead the Stourbridge and District Snooker League Premier Division by one point after a 3-2 win at Bearwood Cons.
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Kings fall to home defeatJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 am
KINGSWINFORD Hockey Club fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Whitchurch.
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Police investigating rugby brawlJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 am
STOURBRIDGE Lions controversial clash at Uttoxeter is the subject of a police investigation, the club has claimed.
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Lions appealing for new membersJan 26, 2012 | 5:30 amSANDWELL Lions are on the lookout for new members to help drive the club forward.
Old Halesonians have mixed weekendJan 26, 2012 | 2:31 amOLD Halesonians Hockey Club had a mixed weekend as they picked up a draw and a win.
Jan O: I knew I'd be backJan 26, 2012 | 1:02 amJAN O Pedersen says he always felt he would return to the Black Country one day.
Male forced to pull out of Murray fightJan 24, 2012 | 8:00 amCHRIS Male has been forced to pull out of his English featherweight title fight after suffering a shoulder injury.
NCT antenatal classes in KidderminsterJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 am ANTENATAL classes offered by a parenting charity in Kidderminster have increased in popularity, amid fears of NHS sessions being axed by Government spending cuts.
New Wyre Forest leisure centres proposal to bJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 am
PLANS to close the Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre in Kidderminster and build a new ?10.1 million sports complex in the district look set to get the go-ahead.
New system aims to reduce stress when reportiJan 27, 2012 | 11:34 pm KIDDERMINSTER Registration Office has launched a new system intended to reduce stress for Kidderminster residents when they register a death or birth.
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Wyre Forest schools and colleges below A-leveJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 am
WYRE Forest's schools and colleges failed to meet the national average for A-level results according to data released by the Department for Education this week.
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Wyre Forest schools below national average inJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 am WYRE Forest schools have improved their GCSE results but remain below the national average according to school performance table figures released yesterday.
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Cleobury Mortimer school beats national averaJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 am
THE Lacon Childe School in Cleobury Mortimer saw its GCSE results improve in 2011 according to school performance tables results released this week.
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Car seen near Betty Yates' cottage on night oJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 am A CAR was seen near Betty Yates' cottage on the night of her murder, Police were told following last night's Crimewatch appeal.
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Win the chance to take part in Disney On IceJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amDisney On Ice Princesses & Heroes is set to take over Birmingham's NIA this March, and we've teamed up with the venue to give your little ones the chance to appear in the show.
Hiddleston and Whedon's adventureJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmTom Hiddleston enjoyed spending time with The Avengers director Joss Whedon, he has revealed.
Welch wins Celebrity Big BrotherJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmLoose Women star Denise Welch has been crowned the winner of Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother.
Demi Moore emergency call revealedJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 amDemi Moore might have "smoked something" and was convulsing and burning up before being rushed to hospital, a caller on an emergency recording released by Los Angeles fire officials said.
Watson: I'm still scared of horses!Jan 27, 2012 | 10:30 amEmily Watson has revealed she is still fearful of horses - despite starring opposite them in War Horse.
No George Clooney mania in HawaiiJan 27, 2012 | 10:30 amShailene Woodley has revealed how the Hawaiian set of The Descendants was relatively free from George Clooney fans.
Ruth is Loose Women's spare womanJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 amThis Morning presenter Ruth Langsford put in a double shift to save the day by stepping in as a last-minute guest host of Loose Women.
Parker replacing Moore in Lovelace?Jan 27, 2012 | 9:00 amDemi Moore is apparently being replaced by Mary Louise Parker in the movie Lovelace.
Heigl: I should have bared allJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 amKatherine Heigl has revealed she felt so awkward filming a nude scene in her new movie, she might as well have stripped off completely.
Behind the scenes of 'Sherlock'Jan 27, 2012 | 2:31 amIt's been the television hit of the year so far with millions tuning in to watch the BBC's fantastic series 'Sherlock'.
Dog survives after owner gets into lift holdiJan 27, 2012 | 2:31 amHead in his hands, a snapped dog's lead on the floor, this astonishing footage captures the moment a man believed he had killed his pet after it got trapped on the wrong side of a lift door.
Gabrielle Giffords Steps Down from CongressJan 27, 2012 | 2:31 amRepublican congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords must be one of the most inspirational women in American politics.
Lottery lifeline for vulnerable childrenJan 26, 2012 | 8:30 amThe Big Lottery Fund is announcing awards totalling ?15.2m for projects aimed at transforming the lives of young children, including ?900,000 for Wolverhampton Improving Futures.
Interview with Downton Abbey cast after winniJan 26, 2012 | 1:34 amWatch this video interview with the cast of Downton Abbey after they win best Drama at the National Television Awards.
Circus skills made in ChinaJan 24, 2012 | 8:00 amThe Chinese State Circus was bringing its eye-popping show to Wolverhampton's Civic Hall today - as millions of people around the world welcome in the new year of the dragon.
Theatre evacuated after pantomime fairy's smoJan 24, 2012 | 4:30 amWhen pantomime fairy Lusia Gallagher appeared on stage accompanied by a bang, a puff of smoke and a flash of lights - there was an extra sound effect she hadn't rehearsed.
Stoke City 1 West Brom 2 - video highlightsJan 23, 2012 | 1:30 amCheck out the best of the action and the goals as West Brom notch up a 2-1 Premier League success against Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.
2711, 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Club at Review BarUrban Chic.
Romeo ...in Bed, 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Club at GatecrasherHeadline acts: Romeo, 3Style (Choice FM).
Elegance , 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Club at SenceElegance goes from strength to strength as we continue to be the Midlands most exclusive monthly event!
Each and every month we bring you the biggest artists at Birmingham's most sought after late night venue, Sence Bar & Club.
Desi Room: Bhangra:Bollywood:Asian Influences.
Raw, 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Club at The Conservatory @ MuthersFREE Blistering Dnb, Dubstep, Electro, Breaks, Garage & Moombahton, 8pm til 6am FREE ENTRY.
Ghost Town, 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Rock & Pop at The YardbirdFREE Hip Hop on the 28th Jan 2012 at the Yardbird. Live D.
The So & So's, 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Rock & Pop at The Bell InnFREE Good time soul & rock and roll live six piece band.
Burlusconi's, 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Club at The VictoriaDJs Ray Vaughan and Greg Bird bring you a night of camp and sleazy dry-humping classics, from classic house to italo, disco, electric boogie and more! 9pm, free Entry until 11pm, ?1 after.
Garry Dean , 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Rock & Pop at Bournbrook & Selly Oak Social Club .
Night Down, 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Club at Deja Vu BarDJs playing the best of R & B, hip-hop, Bhasment, funky & chart.
Mr Ben, 28 JanuaryJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm28 January - Rock & Pop at The Slug and Lettuce, SolihullA Four piece band comprising of Bass guitar, guitar, vocals and Drums.