LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If you followed professional basketball during any of Chris Dudley's 16 seasons in the NBA, you'll remember him as exceptional at rebounding and shot-blocking.

By Tony Deeley A NEW organisation which aims to improve mental health services in Dudley and Walsall is to be launched tomorrow under the slogan Better Together.

By Dale Williams MORE than 100 residents have pleaded with officials to take urgent action to avoid the devastation caused to their homes in recent floods. People living in Halesowen had their homes ravaged when rising waters left houses under four feet of water earlier this month.

By Dale Williams DUDLEY Council will be encouraging residents to have their say on how health and social care services are delivered. In a report going before cabinet on Wednesday, members will be asked to approve the establishment of a new local involvement network in Dudley called a Link.

YOUNGSTERS made the most of the last days of their summer holidays at Dudley Zoo where a new indoor activity centre kept them busy between showers. Dinosaur Dig is situated in the Tecton Tropical Birdhouse, on the zoo's upper level.