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Council backs vision for a smoke free generation

Chiefs at Dudley Council have welcomed Government plans to create a smoke free generation in England and they have pledged that the local authority will play its part.

Young, male black dancer performing in Island Movements

Windrush inspired ballet performance at Halesowen Library

A new ballet 'Island Movements' will be performed at Halesowen Library on Tuesday 10 October at 11.30am as part of Black History Month.

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Rogue gardener took £9k from customers

A rogue landscape gardener from Kingswinford took more than £9,000 from two customers for work he never carried out, a court heard.

Dogs found in poor and cramped conditions at the Robinson family home

Illegal dog breeder ordered to pay almost £8k

A Dudley resident has been sentenced for illegally breeding and selling dogs and was ordered to pay £7,928 in costs.

Councillor Matt Rogers, cabinet member for adult social care, and David Harbach, chair of Age Concern Stourbridge, with members of the indoor bowls club during their taster session at the Ageing Well Festival.

Residents enjoy Dudley’s first Ageing Well Festival

Dudley’s first Ageing Well Festival is in full swing with many activities and events still to enjoy before the end of the week.

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Rogue car dealer sold “death trap” car TWICE

A rogue motor trader convicted for selling a “death trap” car patched it up before taking thousands from another unsuspecting customer for it, a court heard.

The Mercedes sold by rogue trader Bukhari, who has been ordered to pay nearly £20,000 by a court

Rogue car dealer hit with £20,000 court bill

A Stourbridge car dealer who sold a “dangerous and unroadworthy” vehicle has been ordered to pay nearly £20,000 by a court.

Dudley council house lit up pink for Organ Donation Week

Buildings go pink for Organ Donation Week 2023

Russell’s Hall Hospital and Dudley Council House have been lit up this week to help raise awareness about organ donation.

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Celebrate later life at Dudley's Ageing Well Festival

Older people in Dudley borough will be able to enjoy a series of fun and helpful events next week dedicated to celebrating later life.

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Halesowen library careers fair

There’s an opportunity for young people to meet with representatives from colleges, universities and employers at a careers fair this month.

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Holy water conman ordered to pay more than £190,000

A rogue trader who grossly overcharged four vulnerable and elderly women to pocket nearly £130,000 has been ordered to pay a confiscation order.

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New dual-language picture book launching at Dudley library

A book by new author Jesse Kaur will launch at Dudley library on 31 August.