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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Suspected motorbike thieves charged after Waterfront arrest

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

Police officers spotted a suspected stolen moped near the Merry Hill Centre at around 3pm on Tuesday (June 17) after responding the robbery reports. The bike failed to stop and was followed onto the Waterfront before two men got off the moped and fled on foot, via the canal. Two young men were arrested nearby and brought into police custody for questioning.
Stourbridge: Police reassure public no knife was used in robbery

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

Officers said they were called to reports of a robbery and assault in Victoria Passage on Saturday (June 14), just after 7pm. We previously reported that West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called to "reports of a stabbing on High Street" in the evening. A man was treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to hospital. Officers said that following an investigation and looking at CCTV, they found a man had been assaulted and that no knife was seen or used.
Friend duo take over the helm at bridal boutique after couple’s retirement

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

Abbi Blackford and Lucy Hobbins have been working at Georgina Scott Bridal for 10 and 12 years respectively and, after working their way up from the bottom, have taken over the reins from departing bosses Paul and Tracie Homer. The couple decided it was time for them to take a step back from the business but did not wish to sell it on, therefore chose to leave it in the capable hands of two dedicated longstanding employees.
Tearoom thriving after rebrand, but closure of sister boutique ‘bittersweet’

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

Truly Scrumptious Tea Room took over the former Stuffed by Cartwright unit in Victoria Passage in September last year, opening up next door to the boutique of the same name. Owner Charlie Mainprice said her vision was to knock through to create one large gift-shop-tearoom hybrid store, however, she was instead left with the difficult decision to choose which business to keep open when the plans fell through.
‘I thought I had an ulcer’: Cancer survivor talks of battle ahead of desert trek

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

Steve ‘Sport’ Griffiths from Quarry Bank decided to take on the epic Australian coast to coast challenge after a friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. But while planning the trip, which involves wild camping in the vicinity of deadly snakes and spiders, he was diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer, a type of head and neck cancer in October 2023.
Meet the best friends on a mission to bring beloved pub back to former glory

1 week 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, Rio Cheadle and Lisa Curtis, have poured blood, sweat and tears into revamping the boozer. This is the pair’s first time trying their hand had managing a pub, determined to create a “home from home” family-friendly pub. Ms Cheadle said: “We both used to come here a lot when it was open, and we’ve been saying how much we would like to have our own pub for ages.
New ‘wonkiest pub’ in Brittan with 0-star food hygiene rating up for sale

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

Ian Riaar bought The Tilted Barrel in Tipton for £186,000 in November 2023, before splashing another £100,000 doing up the Grade II-listed boozer. However, the businessman has now put the 200-year-old pub back on the market - blaming difficult trading conditions for failing to turn its fortunes around. Customers are now concerned it could suffer a similar fate to The Crooked House five miles down the road, which was notoriously destroyed in August 2023.
Prime Minister praises activists that saved Dementia Gateway

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

Last month, Member of Parliament for Stourbridge, Cat Eccles MP, spoke in the House of Commons at Prime Minister’s Questions and paid tribute to the amazing work of some local heroes who helped save a vital dementia service - the Crystal Gateway Dementia Hub. The Dementia Gateway was saved following an incredible campaign from local activists, who opposed the initial £42 million of cuts put forward earlier this year in the Conservative Dudley Council budget.
New food haunt set to be the latest addition to shopping centre

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

Burger & Sauce, a fast-growing Midlands-born brand, will open in the centre this summer. Known for its no-fuss menu and fresh, flavour-first approach, Burger & Sauce is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Whether it’s a quick lunch or a casual dinner, its arrival hopes to add another crowd-pleasing option to Merry Hill’s evolving food offer, opening a few doors down from the new Heavenly Desserts.
Competition launched to name new waste trucks – with cash up for grabs

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

It’s a chance for children across the borough to get their creative hats on to come up with the best name and be in with a chance of winning a £300 cash prize for their school. Entries must be in by Friday, June 20 and the winners will be selected by a panel led by the Mayor of Dudley. The new fleet of trucks is coming in as part of Dudley Council’s new household waste service set to launch next year. It will see separate collections for garden waste, recycling, general waste and food waste.