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Stories for 20 July 2005

News

New name, new conceert

The former Halesowen Chamber Orchestra is launching its new name by putting on a popular opera.   more...

Now it's Dr Stan

A STOURBRIDGE academic has been made a professor in recognition of his youth work.   more...

MPs fight for cash for Dudley

DUDLEY'S MPs have mounted a campaign to ensure the borough continues to get its share of government funds.   more...

`Abominable' flats plan thrown out

CONTROVERSIAL proposals for an "abominable" apartment block in Pedmore have been thrown out after protests from residents.   more...

Caretakers clean up at awards time

SCHOOL caretakers in Stourbridge are celebrating after scooping awards for their work in a borough competition.   more...

Chris's `Hog' contest raises £500

WORDSLEY fundraising queen Chris Charles has coined £500 for charity by getting Merry Hill shoppers to guess the weight of a Harley Davidson.   more...

Twister hits town

RESIDENTS of Wordsley got the wind beneath their windows after a bizarre weather event on Sunday July 16.   more...

MPs fight for cash for Dudley

DUDLEY'S MPs have mounted a campaign to ensure the borough continues to get its share of government funds.   more...

Porcelain stolen in house raid

BURGLARS stole eight Royal Doulton ornaments worth £400 from a house in Hagley.   more...

Sport

Town beat Albion

Halesowen Town won a thriller at The Grove last night, beating West Bromwich Albion 4-3, with new signing Howard Forinton hitting a hat-trick.   more...