A simulated training exercise of a mock explosion, involving fire crews from Brierley Hill and Stourbridge, was organised. Maria Smith and Gary Coopey from Brierley Hill Fire Station are quoted.

The part-time station held an open day, including an appearance from Fireman Sam and demonstrations on how the station operated. The photograph shows Matthew Clarke dressed in a fire officer’s uniform.

The animals were moved to a new enclosure with artificial burrows, after their continual burrowing had nearly caused their old home to collapse. Chris Round is quoted. The photograph shows Graham Chilton with one of the meerkats.

Money raised by Littlewoods, Market Place, Dudley, was given to Karl Falk of the Dudley branch of the RNLI, by assistant manageress, Mrs Sue Chamberlain. They were pictured with Pat Lloyd and Maureen Phillips of the RNLI and Bea Davey of Littlewoods.

Shoppers had the opportunity to go back in time with a Victorian Christmas themed festival. The photograph shows Glenis Jones guiding Roseanna the horse into a Sedgley Community Association

Neil Corbett won first prize. The photograph shows James French with his design.

The firm was thriving after 12 years in business. The photograph shows (left to right) Noel Redmond, Carl Hawkins, Mike Phillips and Barry Williams.

Around 50 people from the estate appeared before Dudley Magistrates Court to fight liability orders after they failed to pay poll tax. The photograph shows Michael Hollies of Laurel Road dressed as a skeleton

Presentation of long service awards to Bob Ganner (left) and Brian Rowe. David Breese is mentioned.

Workers meeting in church. This photograph shows them in the cemetery.