Midlands Children 'Swapping Dummies for Vapes,' Councillor Warns as Calls Rise for Stronger Anti-Vaping Measures Wednesday, March 18, 2026 vaping dudley health youth smoking publichealth council prevention schools grants Concerns are mounting in Dudley as children increasingly replace pacifiers with vapes, prompting calls for more decisive action to prevent youth smoking and vaping. Cllr Sue Ridney expressed these worries during the Dudley … Read More
‘I wouldn’t move here now,’ say residents of estate overrun by drug dealing and theft Sunday, March 15, 2026 crime antisocial community dudley drugdealing theft vandalism youth policing housing Dudley Council is cracking down hard on antisocial behaviour, but residents of Brewery Fields, a housing estate near Dudley town centre, say the problem is far from solved. The area has been plagued by drug activity, … Read More
Rugby Coach Proud Despite Heartbreaking Last-Second Penalty Defeat in National Cup Semi-Final Tuesday, March 10, 2026 rugby schools cup semi-final warwick northampton youth development competition participation sport Warwick School coach Rob Wood expressed immense pride in his team despite their narrow defeat in the Continental Tyres Schools U15 Cup semi-final. The thrilling encounter, held at Aylesbury RFC, saw Northampton School for … Read More
Yobs and robbers drive shoppers away as Dudley town centre struggles with crime wave Saturday, March 7, 2026 crime dudley shoplifting antisocial police safety youth theft community council Traders in Dudley, West Midlands, are raising alarm over escalating crime that is keeping shoppers away and harming local businesses. Despite the recent opening of a new West Midlands Police headquarters nearby at Castlegate, … Read More
Adults Clash in Disturbing Brawl at U14 Football Match as Spectators Plead for Peace Tuesday, February 24, 2026 football violence youth brawl wales aberkenfigbgc trefelinbgc referee investigation apology sport A youth football match in Wales was overshadowed by a shocking altercation when adults stormed the pitch and engaged in a violent brawl, leaving spectators and players deeply unsettled. The incident occurred during a U14 … Read More
Tributes Pour In for 20-Year-Old Trainee Bricklayer Troy Bogle After Sudden Death from Blood Clot Tuesday, February 24, 2026 pulmonaryembolisim bloodclot schizophrenia mentalhealth tamrandcentre birmingham inquest tragicdeath youth tribute Heartfelt tributes have flooded in for Troy Bogle, a 20-year-old trainee bricklayer who tragically passed away after a sudden and fatal blood clot. Troy, who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, collapsed unexpectedly on … Read More