Stourbridge News

The Stourbridge News is a free local newspaper that caters to the Stourbridge region in the West Midlands, England. Initially named The Country Express, it has been delivering news to readers since February 1985. In addition to Stourbridge, the newspaper also reaches homes in nearby areas like Wordsley, Hagley, Amblecote, Pedmore, and Lye. Currently, it boasts a readership of around 55,000 people.

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Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

2 days ago | stourbridgenews.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.
Residents hit out at decision to close public path next to primary school

3 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

The Ridge Primary School off Gregory Street in Wollaston has a public footpath running through its grounds, leading to Dunsley Road and Ridgewood High School.
3 Britons could face death penalty in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling charges

3 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Carlo Simone

Jonathan Christopher Collyer, 28, and Lisa Ellen Stocker, 29, were arrested on February 1. Prosecutor I Made Dipa Umbara said customs officers halted them at the X-ray machine after finding suspicious items in their luggage disguised as food packages. Mr Umbara told the District Court in Denpasar that packets of Angel Delight powdered dessert mix in their luggage contained 993.56 grams of cocaine, worth an estimated six billion rupiah (£272,000).
Krispy Kreme to give away free doughnuts this week (but there's a twist)

3 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Carlo Simone

Krispy Kreme will be giving away original glazed doughnuts on Friday, June 6 (Image: Krispy Kreme) Krispy Kreme will be giving away free original glazed doughnuts to mark National Doughnut Day (Friday, June 6), but there's a twist. The company wants to reclaim their title "as the OG of the glazed doughnut". Therefore, they are encouraging customers to bring “Faux-G doughnuts” into a Krispy Kreme store, which they can "upgrade" to an original glazed doughnut for free.
The Glassboys announce former player and academy boss new first team manager

4 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

The club announced on Sunday (June 1) that Liam McDonald would be stepping down from the role after 13 months, a decision the board of directors said it had "no choice" but to make after the situation with “the ground, financial issues and the long-term uncertainty” has worsened.
Popular pub set for new lease of life, as new owners announce re-opening

4 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

The New Wellington on Brettell Lane was officially closed in 2022, however, will reopen this summer after new managers at the pub have poured blood, sweat and tears into revamping the boozer. Posting on Facebook, they said: “We’ve been working hard behind the scenes here at the Welly, making sure that everything is up to standard and as we envisioned.
‘Community-focused’ pub in heart of town looking for new operator

4 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

The Stonegate Group is looking for a new operator to take over at The Lawnswood in Lawnswood Road – a popular pub in the heart of Wordsley. Advertised on Stonegate Group Pub Partners, The Lawnswood is described as having a “welcoming atmosphere with a variety of amenities and services to cater to diverse customer needs”. The description continues: “Supporting the local community, The Lawnswood has a fantastic daytime trade, serving lunch to shoppers and the residents of Stourbridge.
Glass Museum wins coveted accolade considered 'Oscars of museums world'

5 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

The Wordsley-based museum has been named joint winner of the Sustainable Project of the Year at the prestigious Museums + Heritage Awards 2025. Dubbed the “Oscars of the museums world,” the ceremony took place on Thursday, May 15, at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London, and was hosted by National Geographic Explorer, evolutionary biologist and stand-up comic Ella Al-Shamahi.
Bus operator announces ticket price hike for second time this year

5 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

The bus operator announced the price of a single adult ticket will go up 10p to £3, after already having been raised to £2.90 in January. An all day ticket will be going up 40p from, £4.80 to £5.20, and a week bus pass will be £20, changing from £18 currently. Children’s tickets will also be seeing an increase, with a child day ticket going up from £2.40 to £2.60 and a child week pass being increased from £9 to £10. However, a child single ticket fare has been frozen at £1.50.
Singer and Strictly star heading to Dudley for intimate evening

5 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

Huey Morgan – frontman of Fun Lovin’ Criminals and host of The Huey Show on BBC Radio 6 – will bring his show, The Fun Lovin’ Criminal: An Evening of Music and Conversation, to Dudley Town Hall in 2026. Coming to prominence as a driving force of the eclectic American Rap/Rock outfit Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Morgan led the band from 1993 untill 2021, best known for their hit record Scooby Snacks.