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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Firm with shops in Kingswinford and Oldswinford opens new store

1 day ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Helen Attwood

Picture from Left To right. Greg Walters, Ben Harper, Ava Beedles, Naomi Mason, Amy Passmore at the new shop in Halesowen (Image: Handout) PEOPLE were queuing to get into a new Halesowen store which has opened at the former Dancers unit. Totally Uniform has completely refurbished the shop on the corner of Peckingham Street and Hagley Street. It opened for the first time this morning (Wednesday April 23) to the welcome sight of people waiting to get in to have a look around.
Hagley Road Tesco Esso petrol station woman hit by car dies

1 day ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Helen Attwood

Police at the scene of the crash (Image: NQ/Lauren Chaloner) A woman who was hit by a car in Oldswinford has died, police have confirmed. The woman, in her 70s, sustained serious injuries after being struck by a red Vauxhall Corsa on Hagley Road. She was taken to hospital following the crash at just before 4pm last Thursday (17 April) but has since died. The crash happened near the Tesco Esso petrol station. It is believed the woman was walking her dog at the time.
Man, 60, in custody after arrest on Stourbridge High Street

2 days ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Helen Attwood

A 60-year-old man was detained in Stourbridge High Street yesterday. (Image: Google) A 60-year-old man detained in Stourbridge High Street is one of dozens of suspects in custody today. The man was stopped yesterday (Monday April 21) in connection with theft from a vehicle. He is one of the 35 people in police cells as West Midlands Police investigate crimes around Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. These range from burglary and assault to possessing drugs and theft.
King George V Park, Wordsley to get £25,000 improvements

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

The Friends of Wordsley Parks group pictured in 2024 (Image: Cllr Kerry Lewis) A park in Wordsley is set to benefit from tens of thousands of pounds of extra funding. Volunteers at the King George V Park have welcomed section 106 funding for improvements totalling almost £25,000. Working with Dudley Council, the Friends of Wordsley Park have identified several priorities for the park, including access to the play area and tarmac works around the MUGA.
Swanfield Road: Update as teens threatened with knife in Stourbridge

1 week ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

Swanfield Road (Image: Google Maps) A MAN is set to appear at Crown Court after two teenagers were assaulted and threatened with a knife in Stourbridge. West Midlands Police were called to open space near Swanfield Road around 6.15pm on Sunday (April 13). The boys were injured and a bag containing items including a phone and a coat were also taken from them. Ryan Hand, aged 36, of Lindsey Place, Brierley Hill, has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article.
Residents and business voice disgust at overflowing bins around high street

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

An overflowing bin on Queen Street behind Revival Fitness (Image: Olivia Warburton) RESIDENTS and businesses have voiced their disgust at overflowing bins cluttering the town’s high street. Concerns have been raised about two bins in the area, including one on Queen Street behind Revival Fitness, and another on the main High Street. On Queen Street, burst bags were pictured spilling out of a commercial bin, with food waste, packaging and used nappies littering the floor.
Woman hit on golf course by van being pursued by police dies in hospital

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

A view of a police cordon at Aston Wood Golf Club in Birmingham (Image: Jacob King) A woman who was hit at a golf club by a van that was being pursued by police has died. The woman, in her sixties, suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision at Aston Wood Golf Club in Little Aston, near Sutton Coldfield, on Friday (April 11), and was airlifted to hospital. She remained in a critical condition until she died in hospital on Tuesday (April 15), Staffordshire Police said.
Mum calls for change after cancer symptoms were falsely dismissed as an STI

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

Steph Washington with her granddaughter (Image: Talbots Law) A MUM is taking action against her GP surgery after repeated “failings” have left her battling a terminal cancer diagnosis. Steph Washington has been left feeling angry and frustrated that, despite displaying “classic” cervical cancer symptoms, numerous medical specialists failed to ensure that the appropriate examinations and tests were carried out to rule out a serious condition.
Brierley Hill: Road blocked after three-car crash at Waterfront

1 week ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

A ROAD is reportedly blocked after a three-car crash at The Waterfront in Brierley Hill. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said they were called to the incident just after 5pm this afternoon (Tuesday, April 15). Police officers have been managing traffic at the scene after reports of a car blocking the road.
Swanfield Road: Arrests after boy threatened with knife in Stourbridge

1 week ago | stourbridgenews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

The assault happened in open space near Swanfield Road in Stourbridge (Image: Google Maps) TWO arrests have been made after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted and threatened with a knife in Stourbridge. The boy suffered injuries which are not life-threatening, and a bag containing items, including his phone, was taken from him. Police were called to an open space near Swanfield Road at around 6.15pm on Sunday (April 13).