New look for Dudley as borough leaders elected
8:13pm Thursday 17th May 2012
DUDLEY has a new look after the formal election by the borough council of councillors for its top jobs.
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Youth group in Blackheath cash raising bid for British Legion
3:49pm Thursday 17th May 2012
MEMBERS of a youth group will be out in force in Blackheath next Thursday (May 24) raising money for the Royal British Legion.
Oldbury headteacher wades into debate on special educational needs reform
12:32pm Thursday 17th May 2012
THE biggest shake-up for 30 years in how children with special educational needs are supported has won top marks from Halesowen and Rowley Regis MP James Morris, but an Oldbury headteacher fears it will mean a “raw deal” for parents and students.
A mother's heartfelt plea for criminal son to be sectioned
9:30am Thursday 17th May 2012
A DESPERATE mum is calling for drastic action from the authorities to halt her Colley Gate son's life of crime.
Exclusive: Under-fire Children's Department agency staff costing millions
8:30am Thursday 17th May 2012
Sandwell Council spent a whopping £201,000 in February alone on agency staff in its under-fire Children’s Services department.
Ex-DIY manager cooks up a bostin treat in Old Hill
7:50am Thursday 17th May 2012
A FORMER DIY manager is dishing up Black Country favourites in his new Old Hill cafe, due to be officially opened by deputy mayor of Sandwell Councillor Ann Shackleton today. (Thursday).
New interest in Halesowen open garden
5:44pm Thursday 17th May 2012
VISITORS to a popular Halesowen garden which opens regularly to raise money for charities are in for a surprise with some changes and additions to admire this year.
Fostering agency seeks new carers to help needy kids
3:00pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
AS part of Foster Care Fortnight running until May 27, a leading fostering agency is looking to recruit more carers to offer loving homes to needy youngsters.
Halesowen MP welcomes special educational needs reforms
2:19pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
THE biggest shake-up for 30 years in how children with special educational needs are supported has won top marks from Halesowen and Rowley Regis MP James Morris.
Cradley's jubilee boost from the Co-op
1:18pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
DIAMOND jubilee celebrations in Cradley are set to go with a swing after winning and extra boost from the Co-op.