Brierley Hill Civic Society’s AGM is taking place on Monday, 17th February 2014 at St Michael’s Church, Bell Street South, starting 5.30pm. Ian Harvey, national director of Civic Voice will be talking about the Civic Movement past, present and future. Please feel free to come along, all welcome.
Dr Paul Collins spoke about the tank ‘Julian’ visiting Brierley Hill in 1918 during his recent talk to the Civic Society. A bit of online research resulted in this splendid footage from Pathé films. The first shot is of the tank at the junction of Church Street and Church Hill, next to St Michael’s Church.
Residents demonstrate before council meeting. Planning committee hears the pros and cons of development proposals. Proposal turned down by councillors.
Young chefs can cook up a storm in our exclusive Black Country tourism contest Written by Have a lovely time on July 16, 2013 Want to win a free family hotel break? Read on and get your kids stuck in! The Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill wants young food buffs to come up with a unique • Read More »
A Summer Fayre took place at Thorns Community College in Brierley Hill on Saturday 13 July. Attractions included tombola, raffle, stalls, games, music, birds of prey. Photo credit: Neighbours News
Twitter / DudleyPolice: Brierley Hill police officers ….
Jessie J, Ne-Yo JLS, McFly, The Wanted, The Saturdays & James Arthur All confirmed for Birmingham’s Brand New Fusion Festival August 31st & September 1st 2013 In support of youth charity The Prince’s Trust and in association with Capital FM Jessie J, Ne-Yo, JLS, The Wanted, McFly, The Saturdays and James Arthur are among the • Read More »
It is with great sadness and regret that we have decided to close Concord Market in Brierley Hill on 29th June 2013. Some traders wish to stop in the town so we will do our best to relocate them We must stress that this decision has not been made lightly but this will have no • Read More »
Brierley Hill Christmas lights switch on has been fixed for 30th November 2013. A christmas fair, Santa Run, lantern parade, pantomime hunt, choir and other musical sensations are in the feasibility/planning stage as the planning group gets to grips with the logistics of putting on an even bigger and better event than last year. A • Read More »
Stories about the history and people of Brierley Hill from the Black Country Bugle