Here's what voters had to say about the upcoming elections in one of the key political battlegrounds
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Dudley Archive
Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Stourbridge
'I need to even the field!' West Midlands youths spell out in their own words why they carry blades
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Black Country runners come together to rack up a double marathon for Samaritans
Dudley borough's unsung heroes recognised in annual awards ceremony
Flashback to 2008: A lifesaving friend, success for girls' teams and a day at the zoo
Woman, 93, rescued from Quarry Bank home after fire starts in microwave
Police arrest three men and seize weapon after 'disturbance' at shop in Brierley Hill
Four people taken to hospital after three-car crash at junction in Netherton
Police want to speak to these men in connection with assault outside Halesowen pub
Black Country team take on huge abseil to raise thousands for Birmingham Children's Hospital
Alleged drug driver arrested after crash
Former Halesowen Town boss facing drug and weapons charges
We took a sneak peek inside historic hotel and restaurant set to reopen after major refurb
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26 of the best pub gardens in the Black Country and beyond according to Express & Star readers
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Appeal for interests and claims to estate of dead woman
Trio of mums win two awards after inspirational memorial campaign for beloved teacher
Veterans and committee members in pledge to fight for future of historic Stourbridge club
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The long-standing chip shop that's overcome adversity to keep going and become well-loved
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Fashion pop-up event returns for fashion-loving visitors to Merry Hill
Woman and child injured and Brierley Hill road closed after bus hits bus stop
State-of-the-art music complex at Brierley Hill on sale for £4m
Man left fighting for life following 'single vehicle crash' near to Merry Hill shopping centre
We explored a venue known as the 'heart of music and comedy in Stourbridge' - and it has some incredible history
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Campaigners: New site appeal for Crooked House is 'outrageous'
'I lost 11 stone in one year and kept it off – this is how it's changed my life'
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Stourbridge real ale pub has three brewery tap takeovers planned
More work to be done for Andy Street as election manifesto launched
Cash-strapped hospice relieved charity shop saved from flames after arson
Dramatic footage shows suspects fleeing scene after suspected stolen car smashes into city home
Stourbridge Royal British Legion's home under threat unless it can raise 'significant' funds
Green & Bloom chooses Lye for a regional hub
Merry Hill centre tea room which had mouse infestation cleaning up act as 'shocked' owners are fined
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Black Country brewery launches beer-to-home delivery service
More tours at Victorian brewery in Lower Gornal
Private hire driver who illegally picked up two police officers in sting operation is fined
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Police appeal for missing 72-year-old from Dudley
Region encouraged to scour area to find wildlife as part of nature challenge
Latest roll-out of Covid vaccination set to take place
Rally for independent pro-Palestine Mayoral candidate attracts over 600 in Dudley
Firefighters battling blaze at Black Country industrial estate
'My son died at 16 days old and now I'm running the London Marathon in his memory'
Madonna leads the way at civic hall
Buses diverted after crash reported on Dudley road
Primary school offer day: Families learn where their children will be starting their school journeys
Meet Dudley Zoo's tiny new arrival with big role to play in protecting species from extinction
Clearing social housing waiting lists in the West Midlands 'could take almost five years'
