Changes Agreed for Historic Buildings in Dudley and Stourbridge Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dudley stourbridge heritage conservation architecture planning restoration listedbuildings community housing Significant changes have been approved for two historic buildings in the Dudley borough, ensuring their preservation while adapting them to modern needs. At Dudley’s former police station on New Street, council planners have … Read More
Stourbridge Pub Licence Changes Approved Despite Local Objections Sunday, May 24, 2026 stourbridge dudley pub licence marstons noise privacy outdoor bar film An application to amend the licence of The Gigmill pub on South Road, Stourbridge, was approved by Dudley Council’s Licensing Sub-committee on May 19, despite objections from nearby residents. The proposed changes include the … Read More
Outdoor Screen Proposal at Stourbridge Pub Provokes Resident Opposition Saturday, May 16, 2026 stourbridge marstons gigmill outdoorscreen noisepollution childsafety licensing sportsbar community publicobjections sport An application by Marston’s PLC to expand activities at The Gigmill pub in Stourbridge has met with strong opposition from local residents. The company has requested permission from Dudley Council to amend the pub’s … Read More
New Midland Store Admits Major Mistake Days After Opening Thursday, May 14, 2026 midland staystainless jewellery stourbridge festival downloadfestival graspop storehours business retail Stay Stainless, a new jewellery store in Midland, has openly admitted a major misstep just days after its grand opening. The shop, known for its steel rings, chains, bracelets, and more, launched its doors in Stourbridge on … Read More
Ofsted Confirms Outstanding Rating for Prestigious Old Swinford Hospital School in Stourbridge Tuesday, May 12, 2026 ofsted boarding education inspection excellence stourbridge school pupils mentoring leadership Ofsted has completed a fresh inspection of Old Swinford Hospital School, one of the West Midlands’ most esteemed and academically accomplished institutions. Located in Stourbridge, this fee-paying boarding school draws some … Read More
Stourbridge Teacher Permanently Banned After Admitting Sexual Offences Involving a Child Thursday, April 9, 2026 stourbridge teacher ban sexoffences childabuse teachingregulation communityorder scienceteacher professionalmisconduct criminalconviction Nicholas Saxon, a former science teacher at The Wordsley School in Stourbridge, has been permanently banned from teaching after admitting to sex offences involving a child. Saxon, aged 29, was arrested by West Midlands Police … Read More