Halesowen News

2 days ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.

4 days ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

Missing 14-year-old Kevin (Image: Sandwell Police) POLICE have issued an appeal to find a missing teenager from the Black Country. Officers have said that 14-year-old Kevin has gone missing from Sandwell and police are "concerned for his welfare". He was last seen wearing his black school blazer, grey trousers, black shoes, and a grey hoodie. He also has an Adidas rucksack with him, along with an e-bike. Sandwell Police said he is known to visit the Rowley Regis area.

4 days ago | halesowennews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

4 1/1 FIRE crews rushed out to a blaze at an industrial estate in Cradley Heath on Tuesday morning (June 3). Firefighters from Haden Cross, Brierley Hill and Dudley were called out to Westminster Industrial Estate, where a skip fire had spread to cars and a factory. A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We had the call at 5.37am this morning.

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

Almost £50,000 will be spent improving the children’s play equipment at Bernard Oakley Memorial Gardens in the coming months. The improvements will include a new slide and swings and have a woodland theme, with springy animals and a rope crossing challenge. Dudley Council said that, weather permitting, the works are set to be completed this summer.

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

The Dudley Local Access Forum was launched to gather feedback from users of the borough's parks, green spaces and public open areas. From people who enjoy a quiet afternoon stroll in the park, to weekend joggers to horse riders, to people who use their bike to get around the borough, anyone who uses green spaces is welcome to share their views. The forum, meeting biannually, addresses concerns regarding footpaths and rights of way in the borough's parks, nature reserves and green spaces.