Highley8 hrs agoQuestions on 1975 kidnap case 'have never stopped'Former police officer Phil Maskery says the Lesley Whittle case is one he will "never, ever forget".8 hrs ago27 May 2026Swimmers making the most of the hot weatherHighley's outdoor pool has been popular during the half-term heatwave in Shropshire.27 May 20269 Dec 2025Kidnap and murder of girl explored 50 years onA new BBC podcast explores the events surrounding a harrowing murder case.9 Dec 20253 Dec 2025At-risk library service is 'a lifeline'Headteacher Tom Plim says if the library service closes, "it'll be the children who lose out".3 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Kidnap and murder of girl explored 50 years onA new BBC Sounds podcast looks at what happened to Lesley Whittle - and how her killer was caught.2 Dec 20257 Jun 2025Pub's wooden chalet destroyed in fireFire crews are called to tackle the blaze involving a wooden chalet behind the Malt Shovel pub.7 Jun 20257 Mar 2025Calls for memorial to girl murdered 50 years agoA historian says a memorial garden or bench could be created in Lesley Whittle's memory. 7 Mar 202517 Feb 2025Appeal to keep 'only bus route linking two towns'Stourbridge MP Cat Eccles leads calls for the continuation of a bus service which is set to end. 17 Feb 202524 Dec 2024Christmas joy for boy after stem cell transplantFive-year-old Gunner is spending Christmas with his family after six months in isolation.24 Dec 2024...
