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Rogue car dealer convicted after selling dangerous car twice

A rogue car dealer who was convicted for selling the same “death trap” car twice has been sentenced to 13 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work.

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Library becomes first Makaton Aware library in the country

Brierley Hill Library,  has officially been recognised as a the country's first Makaton Aware library.

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Brierley Hill store ordered to close for a further three months

A Brierley Hill shop, which was ordered to close for selling illegal tobacco products, is to remain shut for a further three months over concerns its owners were not making the changes needed.

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Rogue trader jailed for three years

A rogue roofer has been jailed for three years after targeting elderly and vulnerable residents.

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Flight Ticket Scammer sentenced

A scammer who sold bogus flight tickets has been sentenced at Dudley Magistrates Court after pleading guilty.

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Rogue mini market shut for 3 months

A rogue mini-Market in Halesowen has been ordered to close for three months for flagrantly selling illegal cigarettes and vapes despite repeated warnings.

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Pensnett takeaway former owner fined for significant rodent activity and food safety violations.

Suba Kiran, former owner of Ken’s takeaway, 1 Broad Street, Brierley Hill was in court on 19 June 2024 for a series of food hygiene violations.

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Rogue trader back in court

A rogue trader who was previously hit with a court bill of more than £7,000 was back in court and given a criminal behaviour order thanks to the work of Trading Standards.

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Tennis champ celebrated in play at Dudley Library

In her 90th anniversary year, Dudley’s triumphant Wimbledon tennis champion, Dorothy Round, takes centre stage at Dudley Library on Thursday 13 June.

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Dudley hosts its first ever Writer’s Festival

Celebrate the award-winning writing talents of the west midlands at Dudley borough libraries this June.