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Dudley councillors will finally debate flying the Black Country flag next week

A debate on whether the Black Country flag should be flown from public buildings will finally take place next week, after time ran out at a meeting last month.

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Dudley|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Dudley councillors will finally debate flying the Black Country flag next week
Supporting image for story: Market stalls, street entertainers, face painting and funfair for fun day events in Brierley Hill and Sedgley
Market stalls, street entertainers, face painting and funfair for fun day events in Brierley Hill and Sedgley
Dudley entertainment|Jul 24
Supporting image for story: Want a proper delicacy to celebrate Black Country Day? Everything you need to know about the region's famous orange chips - including the best places to buy them
Want a proper delicacy to celebrate Black Country Day? Everything you need to know about the region's famous orange chips - including the best places to buy them
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News|Jul 14
Supporting image for story: Having a Black Country accent doesn't make me stupid - there are enough other things that do that
Having a Black Country accent doesn't make me stupid - there are enough other things that do that
Black Country Festival|Jul 14
Supporting image for story: 16 bostin phrases in Black Country dialect
16 bostin phrases in Black Country dialect
Black Country Festival|Jul 14
Supporting image for story: We look at 9 of the best Desi pubs in the Black Country, what makes them great and how they've changed the region's food scene
We look at 9 of the best Desi pubs in the Black Country, what makes them great and how they've changed the region's food scene
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News|Jul 13
Supporting image for story: 'We're a community and we love to celebrate that': Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory gets into Black Country Day spirit with a special creation you won't want to miss
'We're a community and we love to celebrate that': Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory gets into Black Country Day spirit with a special creation you won't want to miss
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News|Jul 12

More Black Country Festival stories

Supporting image for story: The Black Country hangman: How a petty criminal found fame as the 'Dudley Higgler'
The Black Country hangman: How a petty criminal found fame as the 'Dudley Higgler'
Dudley|Jul 9
Supporting image for story: Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell
Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell
News|Jul 8
Supporting image for story: Black Country Day: From Jumping Joe Darby to the first working steam engine, 13 reasons why our area is bostin'
Black Country Day: From Jumping Joe Darby to the first working steam engine, 13 reasons why our area is bostin'
Black Country Festival|Jul 7
Supporting image for story: The classic Wolverhampton pub that was demolished but now revived and become a timewarp
The classic Wolverhampton pub that was demolished but now revived and become a timewarp
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Food and Drink|Jul 14, 2024
Supporting image for story: Landmark former chip shop rebuilt at museum is a nod to the culinary past of the Black Country
Landmark former chip shop rebuilt at museum is a nod to the culinary past of the Black Country
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Food and Drink|Jul 12, 2024
Supporting image for story: We took a look inside a family-run pork scratchings factory in Walsall – here's what happened
We took a look inside a family-run pork scratchings factory in Walsall – here's what happened
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Food and Drink|Jul 11, 2024
Supporting image for story: Tradition and quality are what makes brewery a part of Black Country history
Tradition and quality are what makes brewery a part of Black Country history
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Food and Drink|Jul 10, 2024
Supporting image for story: 15 totally bostin’ Black Country Festival events you won’t want to miss
15 totally bostin’ Black Country Festival events you won’t want to miss
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What's On|Jul 9, 2024
Supporting image for story: We visit Teddy Grays in Dudley & discover a familiar, special and traditional sweet taste of the Black Country
We visit Teddy Grays in Dudley & discover a familiar, special and traditional sweet taste of the Black Country
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Food and Drink|Jul 9, 2024
Supporting image for story: New tasty treat at museum after chocolate bar launched
New tasty treat at museum after chocolate bar launched
Food and Drink|Jul 8, 2024

UK News

Supporting image for story: Extremely fortunate no-one hurt after sinkhole swallows boats, fire chief says
Extremely fortunate no-one hurt after sinkhole swallows boats, fire chief says
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife
Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Banksy claims Bayswater artwork that shows two figures lying down
Banksy claims Bayswater artwork that shows two figures lying down
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Fact check: Fake stories about curbs on personal freedoms and bogus taxes
Fact check: Fake stories about curbs on personal freedoms and bogus taxes
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Stretch of canal dammed off after ‘sinkhole’ leaves 10 needing rescue
Stretch of canal dammed off after ‘sinkhole’ leaves 10 needing rescue
UK News|2 hours ago
Chris Rea
Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea dies at 74
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
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Supporting image for story: Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
World News|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
World News|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’
US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’
World News|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
World News|Dec 21
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