AN ULTRA fit Halesowen firefigher completed the challenge of a lifetime which saw him run 102 miles in just over 24 hours. James Grove, of Wassell Road, joined explorer Ed Stafford to complete the gruelling feat dubbed the Century Ultra Marathon which is the equivalent of four marathons back to back. The married father, who • Read More »
Table top sale for Brierley Hill karate squad (From Halesowen News). A BRIERLEY Hill karate squad is holding a fundraising table top sale on Saturday to raise funds for their worldwide competitions. PC Karate Academy, based at Inspire at 14 Canal Street, will be holding the event from 1pm until 7pm. As well as a • Read More »
A fantastic musical concert is taking place at St Michael’s Church, Brierley Hill this Saturday at 7.30 pm. Viva Musica will be performing variety of popular, classical, and modern songs. Since its formation 20 years ago, Viva Musica has established itself as one of the leading chores in the West Midlands. With over 70 mixed • Read More »
A DARING Brierley Hill mum-of-three is gearing up to take part in a charity skydive this weekend to help pull in the pounds for Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust. Caroline Beech will be leaping out of a plane at 10,000 feet in a tandem skydive this Saturday (June 4) to help the cause which she has • Read More »
As a footballer, Richard Sneekes was all about excitement. But the former Albion playmaker is urging a measured approach by the Baggies as they look to end their yo-yo years once and for all. After watching with joy as Roy Hodgson kept the club in the Premier League this year, Sneekes is optimistic about • Read More »
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Stourbridge College’s Foundation Art & Design Exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday 7th June until Saturday 11th June. Its new location at The Waterfront Upper Deckhouse, Brierley Hill, means its accessible for anyone visiting the Merry Hill Centre and just down the road from the new Art & Design Centre in Venture • Read More »
Pam Smith’s exciting botanical walk guide in now available to download from the Opal website. http://www.opalwestmidlands.org/assets/Brierley%20Hill%20Brochure%20.pdf
Lord Sugar needs to do his homework, says borough businessman A LEADING borough businessman says Lord Alan Sugar needs to do his homework after last night’s episode of The Apprentice, filmed at Merry Hill, badged the mall as an out of town, Birmingham based, shopping complex. The show, which aired on BBC1, saw Lord Sugar • Read More »
Mall scoops digital accolade From Stourbridge News.