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An acclaimed touring exhibition which is a vibrant showcase of contemporary stained glass art that pays homage to William Morris is coming to the Red House Glass Cone

Celebrated stained glass exhibition comes to the Red House Glass Cone

An acclaimed touring exhibition which is a vibrant showcase of contemporary stained glass art that pays homage to William Morris is coming to the Red House Glass Cone.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 3h

Dudley councillors’ claims they have no say on how many asylum seekers the borough takes have been questioned

Doubts about council claims on asylum seekers

Dudley councillors’ claims they have no say on how many asylum seekers the borough takes have been questioned by an MP.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 5h

A man has been charged with more than a dozen shop theft offences in Dudley

Man charged after more than a dozen Dudley shop thefts

A man has been charged with more than a dozen shop theft offences in Dudley.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 7h

REVIEW: The incredible, 2:22 A Ghost Story has opened at The Alexandra ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

REVIEW: 2:22 A Ghost Story at The Alexandra

Some shows generate hype when they arrive in a city or perform in the capital and, on occasion, the reality can be less exciting. However 2:22 A Ghost Story is the epitome of a hyped-up stage-show…

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 10h

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has welcomed the Government’s announcement that maintenance grants will be reinstated — helping thousands of working-class students access higher and further education without being held back by financial barriers

Dudley MP welcomes return of maintenance grants

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has welcomed the Government’s announcement that maintenance grants will be reinstated — helping thousands of working-class students access higher and further education without…

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 1d

Dudley Council’s plan for 5,000 more trees in Brierley Hill got pruned during an enquiry into the proposal

Plan for thousands more trees cut back by inspector

Dudley Council’s plan for 5,000 more trees in Brierley Hill got pruned during an enquiry into the proposal.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 1d

The Deputy Mayor of Dudley received his flu vaccine at a borough clinic and is urging others to have theirs too

Deputy Mayor calls on others to get flu jab

The Deputy Mayor of Dudley received his flu vaccine at a borough clinic and is urging others to have theirs too.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 1d

A man who neglected dogs in his care has been banned from keeping animals for ten years

Ten year ban after dogs and puppies neglected

A man who neglected dogs in his care has been banned from keeping animals for ten years.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 1d

🚨 The Brsk Password Challenge is LIVE! 🚨

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The Brsk Wi-Fi Password Challenge

Fancy yourself as a codebreaker? Well, in the run up to Christmas, we’re putting your brain to the test with the Brsk Wi-Fi Password Challenge!

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 1d

Dudley’s MP says politicians need to act more quickly to tackle misinformation about where asylum seekers are living in the borough

MP urges politicians to be quicker in busting asylum myths

Dudley’s MP says politicians need to act more quickly to tackle misinformation about where asylum seekers are living in the borough.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 2d

An Irish start-up is hoping to have the UK's first food drone delivery pilot scheme operating in 2026, subject to regulatory approval www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/busines...

Food delivery drones could soon take off in UK - but what do people think about them?

An Irish start-up is hoping to have the UK's first food drone delivery pilot scheme operating in 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 2d

As the British weather turns colder and wetter, many children will be spending less time outdoors www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

Simple joy of jumping in puddles or climbing trees is out of reach for millions of children

As the British weather turns colder and wetter, many children will be spending less time outdoors. But for some, it's not just the rain that's keeping them indoors, it's poverty.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 2d

Answer: Neither they both weigh a pound!

Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 2d

This week’s #WilsonsBigQuestions goes like this:

What weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of stones?

Let Simon know your answer before, lines close at 7:50!

Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 2d

Paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in prison www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies after attack in prison

Paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in prison.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 2d

Catch @simonw-dj.bsky.social from 6pm, with two classics from #RoysBig80sPlaylist and and one of the (many) new ones from Taylor Swift 🎶

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 3d

British nationals may face longer waits at border control when visiting a number of EU countries thanks to a new digital system that is being introduced tomorrow www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

New EU Entry/Exit system: All you need to know about digital border changes

British nationals may face longer waits at border control when visiting a number of EU countries thanks to a new digital system that is being introduced tomorrow.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 3d

It’s Dan with you until 2pm, on the way...

- the importance of discussing mental health with the team at St Michaels C of E High School in Rowley Regis
- Diversity legends Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely tell us about their new dance studio in Birmingham

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 3d

A military horse that bolted through London after being startled by construction work has retired www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

Horse that bolted through London retires

A military horse that bolted through London after being startled by construction work has retired.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 3d

Whether it’s changes to bin collections, parking charges or parish councils, we want your questions.

Belle Vale councillor and Cabinet Member for Economy and Infrastructure, Simon Phipps joins Paul on Black Country Week from 10am.

What do YOU want to know? 💭

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 3d

The King's coat of arms will be on the front of all new British passports from December, the Home Office has announced www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

'New era' for British passports as King's coat of arms appears on cover

The King's coat of arms will be on the front of all new British passports from December, the Home Office has announced.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 4d

The local community turned out in force on Saturday to cheer on the brave fire walkers at St James’ C of E Primary School in Stourbridge

Stourbridge community raises over £12k for school improvements

The local community turned out in force on Saturday to cheer on the brave fire walkers at St James’ C of E Primary School in Stourbridge.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 4d

An empty pub in Oldbury could be demolished to make way for new homes

Plans to demolish former pub for homes

An empty pub in Oldbury could be demolished to make way for new homes.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 4d

Stourbridge’s MP called upon a planning inspector to hear voices from history and protect a much-loved green space from developers

Inspector urged to hear voices and save green space

Stourbridge’s MP called upon a planning inspector to hear voices from history and protect a much-loved green space from developers.

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Black Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 4d

The Canal & River Trust and Brindleyplace are honouring the contributions, cultures, and stories of Black communities that have helped shape the region’s waterways

Charity celebrating Black History Month on Birmingham’s canals

The Canal & River Trust and Brindleyplace are honouring the contributions, cultures, and stories of Black communities that have helped shape the region’s waterways

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