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This Week in Oldbury

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Image released of woman, 24, brutally murdered in Dexter-style ‘kill room’ near Oldbury

Police release tragic image of woman murdered by killer who later flagged down officers

Birmingham World·5d ago
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Unassuming Oldbury building hiding very cool secret is up for sale

The site has a guide price of £400,000 plus

Birmingham Mail·2 Oct
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Teenage girl rushed to Birmingham Children's Hospital after Oldbury crash

West Midlands Ambulance Service responded to reports of a road traffic collision involving a van and pedestrian earlier today (October 1)

Birmingham Mail·1 Oct
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Lane on Oldbury A-road closed for National Grid works - here's when it will reopen

The road is set to be closed for two weeks.

Birmingham World·1 Oct
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Family's desperate appeal for answers 26 years after father was murdered in his Oldbury home

No one has been brought to justice for the murder

Birmingham World·25 Sept
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Decision due on new primary school at Oldbury's former Brandhall golf course

The new school would be built as part of the huge Brandhall Village development in Oldbury which includes 190 new homes and a 67-acre public park

Birmingham Mail·12 Sept
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Masked thugs threaten Oldbury shopworker with crowbar in 'frightening' raid

Police are asking for the public's help to identify two men wanted in connection with a 'frightening' shop robbery

Birmingham Mail·9 Sept
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Crowe takes on 96 new trainees as it invests in next generation of talent

Nearly one third of the new recruits will work in Crowe’s Birmingham, Oldbury and Cheltenham offices

Birmingham World·9 Sept
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Sex beast jailed after blackmailing young girls into sending indecent pictures

Arun Wilding, 22, from Oldbury,

Birmingham Mail·8 Sept
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Police reassure community as three remain under investigation over Oldbury rape

The attack sparked protests and vigils in the area

Birmingham World·25 Aug
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Move to open club in empty Oldbury building after Windrush museum plan rejected

A new private members’ club could be built in an empty Oldbury building after plans to open a museum dedicated to the Windrush generation were blocked.

Birmingham World·25 Aug
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The West Midlands town ranked happier than Birmingham

ONS figures show happiness levels in Oldbury are above the national average - but for those sleeping rough on its streets, life tells a very different story

Birmingham Mail·24 Aug
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Dark shadow of fear remains as police admit 'no breakthrough' in Oldbury rape, a year on

A racially aggravated attack on a young Sikh woman in Oldbury caused fear and anger. Nearly 12 months on, police appear no closer to bringing charges, with two dangerous men on the loose. How have tho

Birmingham Mail·23 Aug
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Official fire service update after Oldbury golf course blaze

Fire crews rushed to Brandhall Golf Course in Oldbury in the morning of Friday (August 14).

Birmingham World·18 Aug
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Oldbury man jailed after Birmingham hit and run that left man suffering with serious leg injuries

The 26-year-old man was handed a 16-month jail sentence.

Birmingham World·18 Aug
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Praise for 'proud' Oldbury neighbourhood as homes destroyed during golf course fire

'We had neighbours that don’t talk to each other who were out helping and making sure that everybody was out and everybody was safe'

Birmingham Mail·14 Aug
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Oldbury driver mounted pavement and sent pedestrian flying, then said: 'I'm sorry, I didn't see you'

Sheikh Manneh briefly spoke to the victim before leaving him screaming in pain in the road

Birmingham Mail·13 Aug
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Oldbury Co-op worker stole £72k with 'void transaction' cash scam

The 34-year-old's deceit 'made the till seem balanced', and 'only presented as a stock loss'

Birmingham Mail·20 Jul
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Oldbury pensioner with 'over 100 sex offences on record' caught watching porn in library

Indecent images of children were found on serial sex offender Robert Hicks' laptop

Birmingham Mail·13 Jul
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Oldbury nursery 'unsafe' with children 'at risk of choking', Ofsted report finds

Ofsted inspectors were left alarmed after witnessing practices they considered unsafe during an inspection of Minee Monkeys nursery in Oldbury, with the report concluding children were at risk of chok

Birmingham Mail·9 Jul
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Three remanded to custody charged with attempted murder following Oldbury stabbing

One man and two boys have been remanded to custody.

Birmingham World·7 Jul
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Children at 'unsafe' Oldbury nursery 'left at risk of choking'

Managers have been told they must make urgent improvements to ensure children are safe

Birmingham Mail·3 Jul
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Teen fighting for life after Oldbury stabbing as cordon placed outside Wetherspoon pub - updates

The road is closed and buses are currently being diverted

Birmingham Mail·2 Jul
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Councillor 'tried to stop bleeding' as he was first to help teen stabbed in Oldbury

Reform councillor Tuli Zefi stayed with the 19-year-old after he was stabbed in a disorder

Birmingham Mail·2 Jul
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Oldbury school handed new 'exceptional' Ofsted grade for attendance and behaviour

Inspectors were impressed by what they saw during visit to school

Birmingham Mail·29 Jun
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Child checked over by medics after two-car Oldbury crash

Medics were called tot he scene just before 8.30am

Birmingham Mail·8 Jun
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Man was beaten to death in Oldbury street in 'motiveless' murder - his killer was never found

Detectives were left frustrated in their attempts to find Paul Normansell's killer

Birmingham Mail·28 May
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Meet Oldbury mum-of-two providing vital skills for next generation

Camilla Nevin, 39, is working hard to support the next generation of little ones - in the battle against food insecurity

Birmingham Mail·25 May
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Oldbury fire aftermath: Factory destroyed in blaze, residents must still avoid area one day on

Oldbury fire update: majority of Total Plastics factory destroyed, residents advised to avoid area but can open windows.

Birmingham World·24 May
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Oldbury factory blaze: 13 dramatic photos reveal devastation

A massive fire at an Oldbury windows factory has shocked locals.

Birmingham World·23 May
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Nigel Farage issues Sandwell message as Reform UK eyes election win

The Reform UK leader visited Oldbury on Monday as the party campaigns ahead of next month's Sandwell council elections

Birmingham Mail·25 Apr
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Empty teaching block to be demolished in major Oldbury school regeneration

Most of the school buildings have 'come to the end of their serviceable life' and are being primed for demolition

Birmingham Mail·10 Apr
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Oldbury pub reopens with a fresh look and renewed welcome

Oldbury pub reopens with a fresh look and renewed welcome  Express and Star

Express and Star·31 Mar
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Bakery chain owner thrilled at success of new Oldbury shop

Bakery chain owner thrilled at success of new Oldbury shop  Express and Star

Express and Star·29 Mar
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Lanes reopen on M5 after fairground lorry overturned between West Bromwich and Oldbury

Lanes reopen on M5 after fairground lorry overturned between West Bromwich and Oldbury  Express and Star

Express and Star·26 Mar
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Couple banned from keeping animals after two dogs neglected at Oldbury home had to be put down

Couple banned from keeping animals after two dogs neglected at Oldbury home had to be put down  Express and Star

Express and Star·25 Mar
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Man arrested after police seize class A and B drugs in Oldbury

Man arrested after police seize class A and B drugs in Oldbury  Halesowen News

Halesowen News·25 Mar
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Husband convicted after killing wife in Oldbury home

Husband convicted after killing wife in Oldbury home  West Midlands Police

West Midlands Police·24 Mar
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Oldbury man guilty of murdering wife as she sought divorce

Oldbury man guilty of murdering wife as she sought divorce  BBC

BBC·24 Mar
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Police update on Oldbury crash as appeal issued for information

Police update on Oldbury crash as appeal issued for information  Yahoo News UK

Yahoo News UK·22 Mar
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Date set to decide fate of Oldbury pub Bulls Head after double stabbing

Date set to decide fate of Oldbury pub Bulls Head after double stabbing  Birmingham Live

Birmingham Live·22 Mar
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Person freed from Oldbury car crash before being taken to hospital

Person freed from Oldbury car crash before being taken to hospital  Yahoo News UK

Yahoo News UK·21 Mar
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Oldbury residents react after a Ford Fiesta crashed into a lamppost on their street and a man is taken to hospital

Oldbury residents react after a Ford Fiesta crashed into a lamppost on their street and a man is taken to hospital  Express and Star

Express and Star·21 Mar
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Oldbury driving arrest after man left with serious injuries

Oldbury driving arrest after man left with serious injuries  BBC

BBC·21 Mar
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Oldbury shop theft and knife threat sparks police appeal

Oldbury shop theft and knife threat sparks police appeal  Birmingham Live

Birmingham Live·20 Mar
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Appeal following shop theft and threats with knife in Oldbury

Appeal following shop theft and threats with knife in Oldbury  West Midlands Police

West Midlands Police·20 Mar
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Ofsted success for Oldbury primary with new school on the way

Ofsted success for Oldbury primary with new school on the way  Halesowen News

Halesowen News·20 Mar
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'Too often, we've had to say no - but not anymore' - Oldbury primary school shares 'delight' over new £12,000 minibus

'Too often, we've had to say no - but not anymore' - Oldbury primary school shares 'delight' over new £12,000 minibus  Express and Star

Express and Star·16 Mar
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Woman killed in Oldbury home had filed for divorce from accused after 'relationship broke down', court told

Woman killed in Oldbury home had filed for divorce from accused after 'relationship broke down', court told  Express and Star

Express and Star·16 Mar