Published: 23/12/2010 12:00 Celebrating Christmases past at a snowy Round Oak IT WAS only a generation or so ago that our part of the world boasted some of the true giants of heavy industry. A sign of just how big some of those firms were was the fact that they published their own company magazines; • Read More »
X Factor dream over for ‘unforgettable’ Wagner Dudley’s most-talked about entertainer Wagner has finally been booted off the X Factor after finding himself in the sing-off. The wacky 54-year-old from Pensnett was given his marching orders by the judges after facing fellow over 28s contestant Mary Byrne in the weekly vote-off. Wagner smiled his way • Read More »
Chart-topping singer Olly Murs brought festive cheer to Merry Hill last week when he switched on the shopping centre’s Christmas lights on Friday 12th November. The cheeky chappie, who hit the number one spot this year with single Please Don’t Let Me Go, sent hearts aflutter when he headlined the spectacular event. The sexy singer • Read More »
Children’s TV favourite Bob the Builder is set to visit Brierley Hill to switch on the town’s Christmas lights on Friday 26 November. The Dudley Council event, which runs at the Moor Shopping Centre from 4 to 6pm, is set to include free face painting, children’s rides and music, dance and entertainment, Santa’s grotto and • Read More »
The Leukaemia Unit Appeal Fund supporting Georgina Unit will be holding our “Carols by Candlelight” at Pensnett Church, Brierley Hill on 7th December at 7pm. This is open to everyone and anyone attending can collect a tree burble on entry complete, in memory of a loved one. These are collected and blessed at the service and then • Read More »
Tasty TV chef Gino D’Acampo was the star of the show as he hosted a special party to celebrate the first birthday of Merry Hill’s Eat Central food destination. Gino blew out the birthday candles before treating fans to two live cookery demonstrations in the popular dining destination, which opened 12 months ago. The birthday • Read More »
Female fans went ‘insania’ when Aussie heart-throb Peter Andre stopped off at Merry Hill to promote his new perfume. The 37-year-old singer sent hearts racing at The Perfume Store on Saturday 23 October as he signed autographs and posed for pictures as part of a promotional tour to the region to plug his new fragrance – • Read More »