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Leaping at the chance to celebrate real birthday

They may have a combined age of 256, but between them they have had just 67 official birthday celebrations.


Tragic club violence victim named as Darren Jones

A man who was killed after violence broke out at a social club was today named locally as Darren Jones.


Historic arts group relocates to a new home

An arts and education group has held its final meeting at its home of more than 125 years – but its future has been secured.


Sandwell libraries face cuts to hours

Libraries in Sandwell borough face having their hours slashed as part of cost-cuttting measures announced today.


Fire crews save Hill Top woman in arson attack

A woman was rescued from her home in Hill Top by fire crews after arsonists threw lighting paper through her letter box early today.

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