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In the week I did my annual Hay Festival jaunt, this Facebook memory from 9 years shows what used to be on the Shuttle service. Operator was Herdman.

In the week I did my annual Hay Festival jaunt, this Facebook memory from 9 years shows what used to be on the Shuttle service. Operator was Herdman.
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FB memory from 7 years ago, when my "Tonks" column (yes, I know...) discussed not bus franchising, but full municipalisation....👀

FB memory from 7 years ago, when my "Tonks" column (yes, I know...) discussed not bus franchising, but full municipalisation....👀
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#SoulMixdown is back on Black Country Radio from 8pm Sun with the best Contemporary Cool & Classic Cuts! New releases, remixes and classic 90s from the world of Soul music. Get Us On from 8pm! DAB | 102.5 | 92.2 | blackcountryradio.co.uk | Alexa | App | Listen Again ❤️📻

#SoulMixdown is back on <a href="/WeAreBCR/">Black Country Radio</a> from 8pm Sun with the best Contemporary Cool &amp; Classic Cuts! New releases, remixes and classic 90s from the world of Soul music.
Get Us On from 8pm! DAB | 102.5 | 92.2 | blackcountryradio.co.uk | Alexa | App | Listen Again ❤️📻
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Facebook memories reminding me of our little project to celebrate the town of Stourbridge on board the Stourbridge Shuttle. Both railcars still carry these cove panels today 😁🚋

Facebook memories reminding me of our little project to celebrate the town of Stourbridge on board the Stourbridge Shuttle. Both railcars still carry these cove panels today 😁🚋
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Facebook memories from 7 years ago. "Sapphire" was Arriva's attempt at upmarket bus travel. Today, there's no trace of Arriva or "Sapphire" in Cannock...

Facebook memories from 7 years ago. "Sapphire" was Arriva's attempt at upmarket bus travel. Today, there's no trace of Arriva or "Sapphire" in Cannock...
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Bus ticket prices are changing on June 15. Adult: 1 Day: £5.20 1 Week: £20 4 Weeks: £70 Monthly: £64 Child: 1 Day: £ 2.60 1 Week: £10 4 Weeks: £35 Monthly: £33 Find out more here: bit.ly/3HmAZxf

Bus ticket prices are changing on June 15.
 
Adult:
1 Day:  £5.20
1 Week: £20
4 Weeks: £70
Monthly:  £64
 
Child:
1 Day: £ 2.60
1 Week: £10
4 Weeks: £35
Monthly: £33

Find out more here:
bit.ly/3HmAZxf
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🚉 New images of the Dudley Interchange Connecting bus and Metro services, improving travel for everyone in Dudley and the wider region. Opening Spring 2026 as part of the £1bn regeneration - supporting businesses and improving access to jobs, leisure and education.

🚉 New images of the Dudley Interchange

Connecting bus and Metro services, improving travel for everyone in Dudley and the wider region.

Opening Spring 2026 as part of the £1bn regeneration - supporting businesses and improving access to jobs, leisure and education.
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Sunday evenings are made for The #SoulMixdown on Black Country Radio This week: NEW Ms Monet NEW Opaz CLASSIC Les Nubians CLASSIC Chaka Khan AND .... the 90s Rewinds! Get Us On from 8pm! DAB | FM | Alexa Launch Black Country Radio | blackcountryradio.co.uk | app | Listen Again

Sunday evenings are made for The #SoulMixdown on Black Country Radio 
This week:
NEW Ms Monet
NEW Opaz
CLASSIC Les Nubians
CLASSIC Chaka Khan
AND .... the 90s Rewinds! 
Get Us On from 8pm! 
DAB | FM | Alexa Launch Black Country Radio | blackcountryradio.co.uk | app | Listen Again
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Find out what happened when I went "bus-mooching" around the Queen of Welsh Resorts.... #OnThisBusBlog #Llandudno onthisbus.wordpress.com/2025/06/09/lla…

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Never see many pics of Kev's services, so I thought I'd snap this Mellor in Halesowen on the 147 service to Bromsgrove. The 2-hourly service is the only route serving Romsley. The previous incarnation of the route was operated by First and ran through to Worcester.

Never see many pics of Kev's services, so I thought I'd snap this Mellor in Halesowen on the 147 service to Bromsgrove. 
The 2-hourly service is the only route serving Romsley. The previous incarnation of the route was operated by First and ran through to Worcester.
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A fascinating evening tour of Dudley Zoo, learning about the history of the site and in particular the wonderful 1930s Tecton structures that were created for the Zoo's opening. Great news that some are to be restored!

A fascinating evening tour of <a href="/dudleyzoo/">Dudley Zoo</a>, learning about the history of the site and in particular the wonderful 1930s Tecton structures that were created for the Zoo's opening. Great news that some are to be restored!