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legionella under microscope

Legionella warning as businesses prepare for life after lockdown

Businesses set to re-open next month have been urged to check their water systems to prevent the risk of Legionella.

Stourbridge Town Hall

Buildings to go purple for Census 2021

Dudley Council House and Stourbridge Town Hall are to be lit up purple this weekend to mark Census day on Sunday (March 21).

Mayor of Dudley, Cllr David Stanley

Mayor opens online book of condolence for those lost to Covid

The Mayor of Dudley is to open an online book of condolence for borough residents, a year after the country first went into lockdown due to coronavirus.

Councillor Harley with picture of Duncan Edwards

New £18m leisure centre to be named after Duncan Edwards

Dudley’s new £18m leisure centre will be named after Duncan Edwards, it was revealed today.

Older person with friend

Innovative dementia project in line for another national award

An innovative project to help dementia sufferers in the borough has been shortlisted for another national award.

Vaccine vial

“No evidence” to link vaccine to blood clots, say health chiefs

There is “no evidence” to link the coronavirus vaccine to blood clots, Dudley borough’s health chief said today.

Cllr Simon Phipps

Reward for frontline staff

Frontline staff including care workers and refuse collectors are set to receive a financial reward in recognition of their dedication and service during the course of the pandemic.

Candle in hand

Candle lit vigil marks one year since first Covid lockdown

A candle lit vigil is being held in the borough to mark the passing of a year since the country first went into lockdown due to coronavirus.

Court gavel

Council tenant banned from home following court ruling

A council tenant has been ordered to leave her Stourbridge home following complaints of serious anti-social behaviour and suspected criminal activity.

Lateral flow tests

Businesses able to test workforce

Businesses across the borough can now apply to test employees in the workplace to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Couple with young child near blossom tree

Protect your loved ones this Easter

Health bosses in Dudley are reminding residents of the need to continue to follow Covid restrictions, with the borough recording a slight increase in Covid-19 cases compared with last week.

Lab coat vaccines

Dudley Council to join National Day of Reflection

Dudley Council’s chief executive is encouraging people to support a National Day of Reflection tomorrow (23 March) - 12 months to the day when the country went into its first national lockdown due to Covid-19.