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Free swimming scheme relaunches for borough youngsters

School’s out for summer – and youngsters looking to stay cool are being offered the chance to swim for free again at borough leisure centres.

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New pictures as Woodside Library work almost complete

Work to take Woodside Library down brick by brick ahead of a move to Black Country Living Museum will be completed by the end of the month, it has been revealed.

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New pictures reveal Very Light Rail project firmly on track

New pictures released today show Dudley’s pioneering Very Light Rail project remains firmly on track.

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Testing in schools “critical” to bring down rates, council bosses say

Twice-weekly testing for children in schools is “critical” in bringing down fast-rising rates of Covid in the borough, council bosses said today.

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Businessman ordered to pay £25k after security fraud

A businessman took more than £600 a week from Dudley Council to provide security at one of the borough’s oldest buildings – but was caught out on “numerous occasions” with no staff actually on site.

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Black Country Plan under scrutiny

People can ask questions and make comments on a major plan for housing and employment land across Dudley borough at a special meeting next week.

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Extra term time disability swimming sessions

The Crystal leisure centre is hosting new term time disability swimming sessions following the successful expansion of the project over the summer.

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Mayor encourages people to take up their flu jab

The Mayor of Dudley had her flu jab at a Dudley pharmacy today, and she is encouraging others in the borough to get theirs too.

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Bike to School Week 2021

Children are being encouraged to bike or scoot to school this Bike to School Week (27 September to 1 October 2021).

Himley Bonfire

Pallets wanted for circus themed bonfire

People are being urged to donate their unwanted pallets to help build a huge bonfire at Himley Park for Saturday November 6.

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£40k to support activities for kids

Voluntary and community groups can bid for funding as part of a £40k pot to help children with disabilities enjoy activities outside of school hours.

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Positive changes for children and young people

Plans to bring about positive change to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be outlined at an online event later this month.