Media Releases

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illegal vapes and activities on High Streets

Residents may have seen media coverage relating to illegal vapes and activities on High Streets across the country, including Dudley borough.

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Rogue trader sent to jail following multiple fraud offences

Rogue trader Anthony Millward was handed a 32-month prison sentence and has been ordered to pay £16,000 following sentencing at Wolverhampton Crown Court earlier this month (April 10).

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Serious gas and hygiene breaches found at Dudley food outlet

The director and a manager of Top UKs Fried Chicken Halal Ltd were ordered to pay a combined sum of more than £7,000, following a hearing at Dudley Magistrates Court last week.

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Ice rink plans set to get the green light

Plans to build an ice rink in Dudley town centre are expected to take a major step forward tomorrow.

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Care home bosses jailed for £175,000 pensioner fraud

A married couple have been jailed for three years each for their involvement in the execution of a fraudulent £175,000 will for a pensioner in their care.

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Leader hails “superb” deal for Ladies Walk

A proposal for Dudley Council to buy Ladies Walk in Sedgley - securing the future of library and health facilities in the town - has been given the green light.

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Dudley Council agrees deal for Ladies Walk

Dudley Council has agreed a deal in principle for Ladies Walk in Sedgley, the leader of the authority has revealed.

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Trading standards team hailed by judge after care home fraud exposed

A crown court judge hailed Dudley Council trading standards officers after they exposed a £175,000 fraud that led to a former borough care home manager being put behind bars.

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Record-breaking trading standards team wins national award

Dudley Council’s trading standards team has won a national award for its record-breaking work in shutting down shops linked to organised crime.

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Butchers in Lye shut down after officers find evidence of rats

A butcher in Lye was temporarily shut down after environmental health officers discovered evidence rats were in the shop, a court was told.

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Trading standards team hailed for rumbling £175k care home fraud

A council chief has hailed the authority’s “superb” trading standards team after its latest high-profile court victory.