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Josh Horritt

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April 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Former police station in Birmingham could become a Domino’s

Former police station in Birmingham could become a Domino’s

March 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Walsall nursery where children learn to cycle and rock climb showered with praise by Ofsted

Walsall nursery where children learn to cycle and rock climb showered with praise by Ofsted

March 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Homes plan for Dudley pub where shots were once fired

Homes plan for Dudley pub where shots were once fired

Supporting image for story: Alcohol licence granted to Dudley restaurant despite anti-social behaviour complaints

Alcohol licence granted to Dudley restaurant despite anti-social behaviour complaints

March 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Broken leisure centre equipment described as a 'joke' ahead of membership fee rise

Broken leisure centre equipment described as a 'joke' ahead of membership fee rise

Supporting image for story: Former nightclub where footballer was stabbed to become cinema

Former nightclub where footballer was stabbed to become cinema

March 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Decision for new BBC base in Birmingham expected next week

Decision for new BBC base in Birmingham expected next week

March 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Council tax to rise in Dudley by almost five per cent

Council tax to rise in Dudley by almost five per cent

February 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Residents push back against Dudley greenbelt plans over wildlife concerns

Residents push back against Dudley greenbelt plans over wildlife concerns

February 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shop in Halesowen caught with £20,000 in illegal vapes

Shop in Halesowen caught with £20,000 in illegal vapes

January 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Christmas spike in motorcyclist pests in Dudley, councillor claims

Christmas spike in motorcyclist pests in Dudley, councillor claims

January 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: MP requests meeting with Prime Minister saying 'Dudley High Street is on its knees'

MP requests meeting with Prime Minister saying 'Dudley High Street is on its knees'

Supporting image for story: Much-loved Gornal pub with top reviews could become apartments

Much-loved Gornal pub with top reviews could become apartments

Supporting image for story: Retirement community in Kingswinford could make 'residents' lives unbearable'

Retirement community in Kingswinford could make 'residents' lives unbearable'

January 23, 2023

Dudley Zoo to build brand new visitor’s centre as part of huge redevelopment plan

January 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Parents criticise school transport policy changes

Parents criticise school transport policy changes

January 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plans for 650 homes in Kingswinford would be 'devastating'

Plans for 650 homes in Kingswinford would be 'devastating'

December 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Plan to demolish McDonald's at entertainment venue to make way for industrial complex

Plan to demolish McDonald's at entertainment venue to make way for industrial complex

December 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Thousands of new homes, shops, schools and facilities given go-ahead for site

Thousands of new homes, shops, schools and facilities given go-ahead for site

December 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Green light for controversial travellers camp in Coseley

Green light for controversial travellers camp in Coseley

December 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Part of Dudley Zoo could be demolished to create higher education facility

Part of Dudley Zoo could be demolished to create higher education facility

December 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Vulnerable children in Dudley 'could be in danger of being exploited or abused'

Vulnerable children in Dudley 'could be in danger of being exploited or abused'

December 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bowling alley and with bar and video game arcade planned next to city railway station

Bowling alley and with bar and video game arcade planned next to city railway station

November 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dudley soup kitchen plan opposed by police who fear increase in crime

Dudley soup kitchen plan opposed by police who fear increase in crime

Supporting image for story: Dudley shop facing licence review after underage booze sale by illegal worker

Dudley shop facing licence review after underage booze sale by illegal worker

November 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Former Netherton pub closed down after machete attack set for demolition in supermarket plans

Former Netherton pub closed down after machete attack set for demolition in supermarket plans

November 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Over £4 million being spent on revamp of Dudley Council House

Over £4 million being spent on revamp of Dudley Council House

November 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Apartments plan for crumbling Dudley car park

Apartments plan for crumbling Dudley car park

November 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Three-bedroom house to be transformed into care home for children awaiting permanent home

Three-bedroom house to be transformed into care home for children awaiting permanent home

Supporting image for story: 'Total disgrace' as controversial car park approved on Dudley green space

'Total disgrace' as controversial car park approved on Dudley green space

Supporting image for story: Dozens of new homes planned on brownfield site in Quarry Bank

Dozens of new homes planned on brownfield site in Quarry Bank

November 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge in line for new adventure golf with rock climbing wall, zip line and small amusement park

Stourbridge in line for new adventure golf with rock climbing wall, zip line and small amusement park

November 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Residents oppose plans to downsize former B&Q in Halesowen

Residents oppose plans to downsize former B&Q in Halesowen

November 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Nuisance' Walsall bar dogged by violence won't be missed if licence is revoked, say neighbours

'Nuisance' Walsall bar dogged by violence won't be missed if licence is revoked, say neighbours

October 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dudley's mayor calls for people who 'hounded Boris out of office' to be 'thrown in the Tower'

Dudley's mayor calls for people who 'hounded Boris out of office' to be 'thrown in the Tower'

October 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Residents opposing controversial travellers' site feel 'completely ignored'

Residents opposing controversial travellers' site feel 'completely ignored'

October 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Overgrown alleyways in Dudley branded 'dangerous'

Overgrown alleyways in Dudley branded 'dangerous'

Supporting image for story: 'Nauseating' Stourbridge dog poo bins left full and overflowing for weeks

'Nauseating' Stourbridge dog poo bins left full and overflowing for weeks

Supporting image for story: Dudley Council finances rated as 'extreme' - with £13.5 million shortfall forecast

Dudley Council finances rated as 'extreme' - with £13.5 million shortfall forecast

October 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: ‘Pop-up’ recycling scheme is 'totally useless', say Black Country residents denied access to nearby tip

‘Pop-up’ recycling scheme is 'totally useless', say Black Country residents denied access to nearby tip

October 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Pathetic!' - Anger over Dudley district’s 60m cycle lane

'Pathetic!' - Anger over Dudley district’s 60m cycle lane

October 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Apartment conversion stokes traffic collision fears

Apartment conversion stokes traffic collision fears

October 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Tempers flare at Dudley council meeting as long-standing row over tip rumbles on

Tempers flare at Dudley council meeting as long-standing row over tip rumbles on

October 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dudley cocktail bar has licence suspended after complaints

Dudley cocktail bar has licence suspended after complaints

October 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Residents rage over plan to redevelop rundown pub that is magnet for 'late night raves'

Residents rage over plan to redevelop rundown pub that is magnet for 'late night raves'

Supporting image for story: Whole of historic Dudley police station including old cells to be turned into apartments

Whole of historic Dudley police station including old cells to be turned into apartments

October 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dudley Council says it 'can't win' over scheme to curb pesticides

Dudley Council says it 'can't win' over scheme to curb pesticides

September 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: New crackdown could be approved to tackle substandard HMOs in Dudley

New crackdown could be approved to tackle substandard HMOs in Dudley

September 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Councillor to open craft beer bar in medieval Stourbridge building

Councillor to open craft beer bar in medieval Stourbridge building

Supporting image for story: Dudley residents fear rats and asbestos fumes from new housing estate

Dudley residents fear rats and asbestos fumes from new housing estate