Amy Shaw

Nov 15, 2024 | expressandstar.com | Amy Shaw

Starting at either 10.30am or 12.30pm, Murder in the Arctic challenges teams of up to five people to solve a terrible crime. Clues and information are provided and those taking part are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite detective from books, film or TV. It’s the second time that the library has invited teams of investigators to put their little grey cells to use with a whodunnit workout.

Nov 15, 2024 | expressandstar.com | Amy Shaw

The library is remaining open whilst the new lift is installed, and staff are always happy to help anyone who needs assistance. Operating under the Better brand, Brierley Hill Library is run by not-for-profit social enterprise GLL on behalf of Dudley Council. “The lift stopped functioning about two weeks after the library reopened following refurbishment earlier this year,” said Annette Templar, GLL’s Sector Library Manager.

Sep 28, 2024 | yoursun.com | Amy Shaw

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Sep 21, 2024 | yoursun.com | Amy Shaw

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Sep 18, 2024 | expressandstar.com | Amy Shaw

‘Cyrille Regis – Working Class Hero’ tells the story of the local, much-admired footballer who died aged 59 in 2018. During his stellar career, Cyrille was centre-forward for West Bromwich Albion, Coventry and England in the 1970s and 80s – becoming one of the first black players to make a real impact on British football. Laurie Rampling was a West Brom photographer and long-term friend of the footballing star.