Cradley news


Steven Pearce will be a ‘bodysnatcher’

Stourbridge’s Steven Pearce today warned Liam Griffiths he’s a ‘bodysnatcher’ as the two get set to go toe-to-toe at Walsall Town Hall.


Sites chosen for fire station to cover Cradley Heath and Halesowen

Fire chiefs have earmarked four potential sites for the new fire station to cover the Cradley Heath and Halesowen area.


Fire plans examined at school meeting

Plans for a controversial new fire station in the Black Country have come under the spotlight at a special community consultation event.


Wooden pallets go up in flames

A fire ripped through 150 wooden pallets in a factory yard in Cradley Heath sending flames up 50ft.


Shaun Cooper’s camp have company

Shaun Cooper’s gym in Dudley has welcomed its latest illustrious guests as the trainer looks to show his fighters the ‘lighter side’ of boxing.


Choir to mark its centenary

They’ve been delighting audiences in the Midlands for 100 years – and now a male voice choir is planning to mark the historic occasion.


Chris Male won’t give up English title

Cradley’s Chris Male was today refusing to give up on his dream of becoming the English featherweight champion – but the title may move on without him.


Chris Male pulls out of Murray fight

Cradley’s Chris Male has pulled out of his English featherweight title fight against Joe Murray next week with a suspected torn rotator cuff.


Everyday heroes enjoy Honours for dedication

From a bobby to a boxing coach, people from all walks of life in the Black Country and Staffordshire have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.


Life goes on for Darren McDermott

Dudley’s Darren McDermott is looking to the future after opening his own amateur boxing club – but Gerald McClellan’s plight made him realise how lucky he is.

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