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New women-led cricket and sports club in Dudley breaks boundaries and inspires the next generation

A newly-formed Dudley Cricket and Sports Club — formally constituted this season but informally active for a number of years — has announced its official launch with a fully women-led leadership team, sending a powerful message that there are no barriers to participation or leadership in sport.

Your World|Jan 15
Supporting image for story: New women-led cricket and sports club in Dudley breaks boundaries and inspires the next generation
Supporting image for story: Competitions take centre stage as Storm Goretti wipes out league programme - snooker round-up
Competitions take centre stage as Storm Goretti wipes out league programme - snooker round-up
Sport|Jan 13
Supporting image for story: Stourport Over 55s dominate Lichfield in national cup clash
Stourport Over 55s dominate Lichfield in national cup clash
Your World|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: Latest from Stourport Hockey Club
Latest from Stourport Hockey Club
Your World|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: Step 5/6 round-up: Dudley Town edge five-goal thriller against Tividale
Step 5/6 round-up: Dudley Town edge five-goal thriller against Tividale
Sport|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: Trainer's greyhounds battle it out to be top dog for 2025 at Wolverhampton track
Trainer's greyhounds battle it out to be top dog for 2025 at Wolverhampton track
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Sport|Dec 27, 2025
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Sunday league round-up: Division One chasers can only draw but big victory for Division Two contenders
Sport|Dec 24, 2025

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Your World|Dec 22, 2025
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Employers told to look at single-sex space policies after nurses’ tribunal
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All GP surgeries in England to advertise Jess’s Rule to prevent avoidable deaths
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NHS says it ‘absolutely recognises need’ for revised single-sex spaces guidance
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Sir Tony Blair chosen by Donald Trump for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
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Badenoch insists ‘Britain is not broken’ in rebuke of defector Jenrick
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Viral News

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Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
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Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
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Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
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John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
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Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

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It’s the Eye of the Tiger – Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition
World News|Jan 16
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