The Israel-Hamas Conflict Wednesday, 8 May, 2024 The narrative below explains my position, but to be clear: I want to ensure that this conflict, which has cost so many lives already, can be brought to a halt. Recent acts of extreme violence in Israel have raised concerns about the tactics employed by Hamas, and the question of how Israel should respond is not easy. Hamas leaders have publicly stated that "...we will repeat the October 7th attack... Articles
Heritage Pub Revived in Sedgley 8th January 2024 With so many heritage pubs closing down across the country - never to reopen - I thought it of upmost importance to share a success story here in Sedgley. This... Local News
The delights of Christmas in Concord Market, Sedgley 24th December 2023 One of my favourite visits, just before Christmas day, was to Concord Market in Sedgley. The friendly, vibrant community made for a welcoming and delightful... Local News
CHRISTMAS BIG BANG at Beacon Hill Academy 23rd December 2023 Thank you Beacon Hill Academy for inviting me to your Christmas Big Bang. I felt fortunate to attend and participate in the exciting build-up to Christmas. It... Local News
Results of the Dudley Schools Christmas Card Competition 22nd December 2023 I had the pleasure of visiting primary schools all over Dudley to wrap up my Christmas Card Competition. It was lovely to see the effort and thought that went... Local News
It's Time to Take Action Against Potholes 20th December 2023 You hate them, I hate them. Potholes are a real issue on our roads - an inconvenience we all deal with day to day as we travel from A to B. And just as it is a... Local News
Got a Blocked Drain? Contact Me! 19th December 2023 While delivering my newsletter to residents near Oakham Road, I came across blocked drains on View Drive and Oakham Road. These have been reported. Other issues... Local News
Still Trying to Pull a Pint... 17th December 2023 It was nice to visit the newly refurbished The Chapel House in Gornal. James Stevens and his team do an excellent job. This pub is a great heritage pub. I don’t... Local News
Amazing Match at Dudley Town FC Today 16th December 2023 I witnessed an amazing match today between Dudley Town FC and Studley FC. Dudley Town put up a good fight and drew the match 0-0. Despite Studley FC being 4th... Local News
Visiting Blacks Vets 16th December 2023 It was a huge pleasure to be opening the newly refurbished Blacks Vets veterinary care hospital on Hall Street and to meet the brilliant team there. The love... Local News