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Halesowen College hosts joyful Big Lunch with local community guests

1 week ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Matty Airey

4 1/1 COMMUNITY groups were treated to afternoon tea at a college event on Tuesday, June 10. Halesowen College hosted the event as part of the UK's nationwide Big Lunch 2025 celebrations, aimed at fostering friendship, food and fun within communities. Deputy Lieutenant Elizabeth Foster, representing the Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Derrick Anderson CBE, was among the attendees.
Developer’s plans to build more homes on estate 'cut off' by landslide met with anger

1 week ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

2 1/1 PLANS submitted to Sandwell Council to build more homes near a new estate in Cradley Heath where residents say they have been “plagued” by problems have sparked concerns. Dunedin Homes, the developer behind the 53-home estate off Halesowen Road in Cradley Heath, wants to add six new houses to the development on a patch of land at the rear of the site.
Families invited for first look at new outreach family hub facility

1 week ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

The Spoke is located inside Halesowen Leisure Centre and will operate as an outreach resource for families with children who live in the area. Running from 9.30am to 12pm, the informal drop in event will give people the chance to learn more about the resource, see the leisure centre-based space and meet the team.
Five of the best independent coffee shops to grab a cuppa and a sweet treat

2 weeks ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

Stock image of coffee art (Image: Ihor Pukhnatyy) THE LOCAL area is somewhat spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a spot to grab a coffee and a bite to eat. Whether you’re on the go, need to get some work done or are meeting some friends for an overdue catch-up, coffee shops are the perfect place for any number of events. Now more than ever, it is important to champion the town’s independent haunts.
Bank announces closure, leaving just one location open in borough

2 weeks ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

NatWest announced it will be closing its Halesowen store in September, citing a “dramatic” change in the population’s banking habits in recent years as the reason why. The branch in Hagley Road will be one of over 50 closing across the country.
Revolver found in Quinton car sparked investigation that brought down gun sale gang

2 weeks ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

West Midlands Police officers swooped on a black Ford Fiesta parked on Rennie Grove, Quinton on October 13, 2023, recovering a revolver and ammunition and arresting occupant Jade Slater and Keoin Headley, who was nearby. The arrests sparked a major investigation and analysis of the pair’s mobile phones uncovered evidence of a conspiracy to supply guns and ammunition involving the pair and other criminals.
Paralympic star officially opens doors to new supermarket

2 weeks ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

3 1/1 A NEW supermarket has officially opened its doors, with a gold-medal winning Paralympian cutting the red ribbon. Supermarket giant Aldi opened its brand new store in Oldbury today (June 12), with ParalympicsGB triathlete star, Megan Richter, marking the opening with pupils from Rounds Green Primary School.
Council chiefs to consider agreement to drive town centre improvements

2 weeks ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

The authority’s ruling cabinet will be asked to back proposals which would see the Dudley Council sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). It would commit both parties to press ahead together with improvement plans for Halesowen Town Centre and Brierley Hill Town Centre. Both Brierley Hill and Halesowen have secured £20 million each through the Levelling Up Fund.
More kids in Halesowen to receive free school meals from 2026

2 weeks ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

Last week, the government made a landmark decision to expand free school meals to include families who are on Universal Credit as part of its Plan for Change to break down barriers to opportunity and tackle child poverty. From September 2026, all children in Halesowen whose families receive Universal Credit will become eligible for a free school meal every day, with Alex Ballinger MP saying this will help to put £500 back into the pockets of working parents each year.
The Olde Queens Head pub, Halesowen, up for £275k

3 weeks ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Helen Attwood

The Olde Queens Head, on Birmingham Street, is being marketed by Everard Cole and has been for sale since 2024, when it closed. Sales notes state that the "substantial semi-detached public house" has two bars, a function room, commercial kitchen and two bedrooms.