Curiosity got the better of two teenage illegal bike riders when they got arrested after returning to see what was happening to their abandoned bike in the Black Country Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Residents alerted Stourbridge Police after seeing a bike being driven dangerously through Wordsley The bike was then abandoned but when the police office recovery team were waiting for a tow truck they noticed a pair of teenagers taking a keen interest in what was happening Brierley Hill Police posted on social media: "We responded to reports of an abandoned bike previously seen ridden dangerously in Wordsley." The police officers did get to have an unexpected chase The police added: "Whilst waiting for recovery the males came back on seeing us tried to run off and the 15 year old rider will be prosecuted for driving offences." A police investigation is underway after a man exposed himself at Stourbridge bus station West Midlands Police said the incident happened at around 9.30pm on April 21 and officers wanted to speak to a man suspected of the act Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletter They have been checking closed circuit television footage from the area and are appealing for the public's help to identify him Witnesses of anyone with information should contact the force via Live Chat on the website or by calling 101 quoting reference log 20/217790/25 Residents of a Stourbridge care home have spoken of their wartime memories as they get ready to mark the 80th anniversary of VE day Parkfield Grange, Hagley Road in Stourbridge, are marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a community day for residents with music refreshments and singing along with a minute's silence to mark the anniversary Many of the residents lived through the war as youngsters and although memories have faded a little bit they had no problem remembering the elation and party atmosphere of VE Day which marked Victory in Europe and the end She is a native of Wolverhampton and mixed with her recollection of the day is her memories of what a tough time everyone had during World War Two leading up to it She said: "I remember it feeling like the end of the war even though it wasn't and it went on for some time after that but there was such elation partying it felt like a weight had been lifted from our shoulders no fear of bombing or the soldiers who were fighting in the war being injured or killed as much as you got used to it you didn't want to "The rationing was tough as well I remember forgetting what a banana and orange was it sounds silly but they weren't freely available nothing was in the way it might have been before and it went on for years On Wednesday 7 May Stourbridge Library will be celebrating forty years in its current location Anyone who has been involved with the library over the last four decades is invited to come along from 2-4pm photo displays and plenty of opportunity to reminisce “We’d love to see former employees and reading group members,” said librarian Jodi Wray “It’s a great opportunity to share memories and we’re really looking forward to welcoming all those who come along for this milestone anniversary.” GLL is the not-for-profit social enterprise that runs Stourbridge Library on behalf of Dudley Council The library is situated in Crown Shopping Centre and offers a range of facilities including computers Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ An appeal for information has been launched to help find a 63-year-old who has gone missing from Stourbridge West Midlands Police are asking for help in locating 63-year-old Neville, who has gone missing from his home in Stourbridge Investigating officers said that Neville may be in Birmingham City centre A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Have you seen Neville The 63-year-old has gone missing from Stourbridge and we’re concerned for his welfare. Neville could be in Birmingham City centre When he was last seen he was wearing a black hoodie black tracksuit bottoms and dark glasses." Anyone who has seen Neville is asked to contact West Midlands Police immediately via their 999 number Bedford Town are celebrating a barely believable Southern League title after a 2-0 win against Stourbridge in front of a big crowd at The Eyrie on Saturday secured a promotion to step two of the non-league pyramid for the first time since 2006/07 Ryan Blake was added to by Jack Davies in the second period as Bedford Town held off Kettering Town to achieve promotion to what looks likely to be National League North After achieving promotion to this level via the play-offs last season many thought Bedford Town would be up against it to stay in the division but Lee Bircham and his men have completed the improbable and become champions The Eagles needed just a point to seal the title and would have done so regardless as Kettering Town drew 2-2 against Banbury United but it matters not as the Bedford Town party will go long into the night after a stunning title win While many Bedford breaths were held throughout the first half of the campaign the Eagles’ run of form in the second half of the season left very little to chance dropping just fourteen points from the end of December to now That consistency in the form book had left Bedford Town in pole position to clinch the title coming into the final day but a loss would have put their fate into the hands of Kettering Town: the only team in the division that had the propensity to leapfrog the Eagles prior to kick off Stourbridge were the side faced with the task of spoiling the party at the Eyrie The West Midlands side came into the game in 9th and had nothing to play for but pride after their play-off charge was stymied by a fateful string of poor results in February and March they were all but drowned out by the 2,000 plus Eagles fans packed into the Eyrie there was an overwhelmingly confident energy in the ground as you might expect in a game of such magnitude The roar from behind the goal for a Bedford corner awarded in the first minute was a sign of just how intense the support was for Bircham and his side on the day it was the visitors who almost drew first blood A corner from Alexander Bradley was lifted into a perfect position for EFL journeyman his header bounced just wide of Jonathan Macauley’s left post Eight minutes after a guilt-edge opportunity for Stourbridge at one end etching the first few letters of their name into the league trophy the Eagles’ opener came from a Sam Brown long throw in which has become a staple of Bircham-ball over the last nine months Brown’s original delivery was rebuffed by the Glassboys but it fell back to the Bedford’s number three who dug out a cross aimed at Bedford captain He acrobatically fired the ball past Lewis Benjamin to rouse the home crowd into a frenzy of flying beers chants of “Championes” rang through the home end as they sensed the job was almost done If they needed any proof that it wasn’t going to be that simple for their side Stourbridge asserted themselves in the game following Blake’s goal Jai Verma looked a bright spark for the away side creating chances for Freemantle and Barnett in attacking areas but the two up top were impotent in front of goal The Eagles were somewhat fortunate to make it to half-time without conceding and were in need of a more imposing second half display to truly wrap up the race for the title No personnel changes were made by Bircham at half-time but his players did seem to come out for the second period in better stead Bedford were managing sustained and patient spells of possession knowing that one more goal would seal a memorable promotion at the first time of asking Bedford’s second and all-important goal came courtesy of another set piece Hilliard delivered a teasing ball to the back post which Benjamin could only flap half clear to the feet of Jack Davies Bedford’s number two finished on the swivel like a natural-born number nine to once again blow the roof off at the Eyrie The remainder of the game consisted of just two things game management and waiting patiently for the whistle Bedford had a few half-chances to add a third but no such goal came the Bedford players and staff swarmed into a bundle of jubilation on the pitch before celebrating with legions of fans around the ground as the announcer read out their title of champions of Southern League Premier Central.  celebrations for fans and players will go long into the night and while the weight of the achievement is unlikely to set in for some time yet Bedford Town are officially a part of step two going into the 2025/26 season Play in the Stourbridge Monday football league powered by Leisure Leagues In the latest week of the Stourbridge Monday 6-a-side Football league the spectators were treated to a fine display of skill The various divisions saw a thrilling mix of high-scoring games Pork Loin FC managed a resounding victory against Wheres Your Man FC Celta Allstars were equally impressive to come out winners over DY5 Bullets as we head into week three of the season The Division 1 matches were equally exciting The game between Big Stiff Chip Butty and Scran City ended in a 3-2 win for the former while Royals dominated Get Up FC with a 5-0 victory Fries.Bag.Now were the winners in the other game on the night as they ran out 3-1 winners over Yatesys VI Bunting Mental and Athletic Dildao engaged in a neck-and-neck match Bayern Neverlosen were 2-1 winners over Lads On Toure Baz Balll FC ran out 4-0 winners over Past Our Prime and Fill Her Wycombe finished the night with a good 2-1 win over Hwang Bang Some equally exciting contests were seen in Division 3 with Spignif Allstars winning 5-1 against Twinkle Toes Big Balls are sitting top of Division Three with a 1-0 win over Boca and Pique Blinders were 5-2 winners over Peter Larsen Kaffe in a very entertaining 7-goal game The division was rounded out with a goalless draw between Unathletic Madrid and Expected Toulouse FC Rios Friday FC defeated Bakers Barmy Army 3-1 thanks to an outstanding performance by the team The other three games were tight affairs as SPAFF It FC and Danny Gs Henchmen were 1-0 winners against This is Plough We Do It and Still Trying FC respectively and the other game ended in a 1-1 draw between Team Pending and Pathetico Madrid As we move into the next week of the Stourbridge Monday 6-a-side Football league the fans and players alike will be looking forward to more such exhilarating performances The spirit of competition is alive and well The league is now OFF for Bank Holiday Monday this week and will return Monday 12th May 2025 officials and there families a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend and see you all when we return Please also note that the league will be OFF for another bank holiday in May also on Monday 25th May 2025 so plan accordingly We have ONE SPACE left to fill the league in the PREMIER LEAGUE for the NEW SEASON that has just got underway Sign up today to get involved in the best leagues in your area Join the Stourbridge Monday 6 a-side league here or call us at 07484872791 for more information Dudley councillors voted to scrap the closure of a dementia care centre near Stourbridge described as a lifeline service At a meeting of Dudley Council on April 28, a notice of motion from Councillor Karl Denning, with an amendment from Councillor Andrea Goddard, Dudley cabinet member for Adult Social Care The decision to scrap the service to save £500,000 as part of cuts approved by the authority in March said: “I am absolutely delighted at the outcome our campaign spokesperson and to Councillor Denning for tabling the notice of motion “I’m particularly grateful to Councillor Goddard for hearing the voices of the vulnerable and committing to support dementia services in the borough.” The council also debated the future of the Brettell Lane centre after a petition with thousands of names was submitted Campaign spokesperson Lisa McDonnell made a passionate speech to councillors calling for the centre to be saved Ms McDonnell said: “My mum and I care for my dad who has Alziemers’ and we use the gateway multiple times a week “It is quite simply a lifeline for our family over 4,000 of them have signed the Save the Dementia Gateway petition to date “The Crystal Gateway is more than just a building It is a hub allowing carers and sufferers both time apart and support in time together it’s a support from specialist dementia advisers at home after the life-shattering diagnosis “Crustal Gateway gives carers the strength to continue with care at home and delay the heartbreaking decision of residential care Councillors agreed to retain the gateway as a community facility and establish a cross-party group to work with unions and service users to inform them how the facility can continue with dementia provision Play in the Stourbridge Sunday football league powered by Leisure Leagues SPORTS WEEKLY: STOURBRIDGE SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROUND UP Week eight of the Stourbridge Sunday Football League saw intense action across the Premier League and Division 1 fixtures With players battling fiercely for supremacy the matches were filled with spectacular goals Stourbridge Old Boys showcased their strength by defeating X FC with a score of 5-1 I Like That put up an impressive performance against Balotelli-Tubbies The match between Blackheath Unathletic and Stourbridge Olympic ended in a deadlock with both teams securing 4 goals each The action was equally captivating in Division 1 Hardly Athletic edged out Kewford Old Eagles with a 2-1 victory Gangsters Allardyce showed their finesse with a triumph over Graces All Stars Pique Blinders managed to beat Stourbridge Zebra 2-1 The thrilling action of week eight sets a promising tone for the rest of the season Fans and players alike will be eagerly looking forward to the next round of fixtures great sportsmanship and high-end football action The league is now OFF for Bank Holiday Sunday this week and will return Sunday 11th May 2025 officials and there families a wonderful Easter and see you all when we return Please also note that the league will be OFF for another bank holiday also on Sunday 25th May 2025 so plan accordingly We have a ONE SPACE available to join this league and plenty of time to influence the season Join the Stourbridge Sunday 6 a-side league here or call us at 07484872791 for more information.