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Loads of laughs on the cards from Fizzog

Black Country humour will be top of the bill as a theatre group embarks on one of its biggest comedy tours to date.


Rubbish queues build up at tips

After the rush for the sales, today brought another annual tradition – the long queue for the tip.


‘Dudley Dorito’ UFO re-appears in sky

A mysterious triangular UFO dubbed the ‘Dudley Dorito’ has re-appeared in the region’s skies with the latest sighting reported near to a Midlands beauty spot.


Three admit selling on stolen metal from Brierley Hill firm

Three men were caught offloading £1,600 worth of stolen aluminium bronze to a scrap dealer after buying it for just £50, a court heard.


Trapped cats prompt appeal to crush cans

A bizarre spate of cats getting their heads stuck in food tins has broken out in an area of Dudley today prompting calls for householders to crush cans before putting them out for recycling.


Accident victim Tom Grove defies doctors

Teenager Tom Grove has defied doctors’ predictions by triumphing at his school’s sports day – less than a year after he suffered two badly broken legs in a crash with a car as he cycled home.


Libraries could be used to help plug public toilet gap

Toilets in shops and other buildings across Dudley could be opened up for use by the public under plans being considered by council chiefs.


Jo sheds eight stone to keep up with daughter

Black Country teaching assistant Jo Webster has shed eight stone – the equivalent of a small woman – in just over a year.


Landmark pub is forced to close

A landmark Black Country pub famed for its award-winning carvery has closed due to declining trade and spiralling costs.


Inspector Drake film is no tall order for Alan

Artist Alan Birch has landed his dream role as a detective in a new film – 25 years after first bringing the character to life on stage.

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