Local Headlines

A husband who killed his wife at their Sandwell home after she began divorce proceedings against him has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years.

Dudley borough is aiming high as Dudley, Brierley Hill and Stourbridge set their sights on becoming the UK’s first ever Town of Culture.

Passenger tram services are to start running to the Millennium Point stop from Easter Sunday, connecting even more parts of Birmingham city centre to the West Midlands Metro network.

A Reform UK big hitter will be standing for Dudley Council elections and aiming to unseat the current deputy mayor.

Dudley MP, Sonia Kumar, has welcomed Government action to reduce energy bills, after pressing Ministers in the House of Commons on the impact of fuel poverty across the borough.

To mark the thirtieth anniversary of Pokemon, Coseley Library in Dudley is launching a Pokemon Club on Thursday 9 April from 3.30pm.

Dudley Zoo and Castle is set to celebrate incredible people making a difference to wildlife.

Mike Wood MP will host his annual Jobs, Skills and Apprenticeship Fair on the 10th April, this year held at Wombourne Civic Centre.

Plans to re-open a long-closed petrol station in Wednesfield have been backed by a council’s planners.

A Conservative community campaigner is hoping to deliver a knockout blow to his political master in a head-to-head contest.

Councillors clashed in a row over selling empty homes after accusations of making excuses over ageing properties.

Police have arrested two men after another man was found seriously injured on Brierley Hill High Street yesterday.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is set to unveil Mission Critical, a powerful new public exhibition showcasing thought‑provoking stories from crews, and the supporters who help keep them flying.

The Severn Valley Railway is inviting enthusiastic new volunteers to join its catering team and become part of the warm, welcoming community that keeps the much-loved heritage line on track.

More than 90 residents took part in a community fun run at Swan Pool Park in Stourbridge.

Learners at The Link Academy recently celebrated their much-anticipated annual Cultural Week, a vibrant event that celebrates the many cultures that make up the school.

A council has submitted plans to transform a patch of gravel into a new greener public space in Bilston.

Dudley’s Liberal Democrats are campaigning for a rethink on the installation of an outdoor gym paid for by Aldi.

Plans to replace the roof at Stourbridge’s Crystal Leisure moved a step closer this week.

A dinosaur, giant dragonflies and primeval plants are set to take centre stage at BBC Gardeners’ World Live this summer.

Dudley Zoo and Castle is excited to launch ‘The Festival of Change’ as it looks to inspire visitors into committing to make a difference for local wildlife.

A new artist’s impression has been released showing a £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.

Walsall residents will notice some key changes at this year’s Local Elections taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026.

A former police officer and West Mercia Police Federation treasurer has been jailed after using members' funds to pay for family holidays, alcohol, and entertainment.

Birmingham Rep today announce the eight young people who will be the first participants in its new acting training programme, 'Rep Studio 8'.

Plans to replace the roof at Stourbridge’s Crystal Leisure moved a step closer this week.

A team at Birmingham City University is leading a major UK-wide initiative to bring student voices into the national debate on BBC Charter Renewal.

UK street food specialists, Digbeth Dining Club have announced a 25-date Summer Tour taking in 24 locations across the English Midlands.

A family living in a mould-infested house have spoken about the nightmare of a home they believe is killing them.

Two councillors who deny affray and assault charges over an incident in Cradley Heath will not stand trial until 2029.

Dudley councillors welcomed a proposal to spread the authority’s resources around five townships in the council.

The leader of Dudley Council has hailed the start an exciting new era for education in Dudley, as the construction phase of a new £26 million university campus concludes.

People who live in Dudley borough are being reminded that the deadline to request a postal vote for the forthcoming local elections is 5pm on 21 April.

People in Dudley borough will be able to benefit from new pop-up tip dates and extended enhanced opening hours of at the Stourbridge recycling site from next month.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic is taking on an incredible month-long running challenge in memory of a much-loved colleague, one year on from his passing.

Parents looking to keep the kids entertained this Easter are spoiled for choice with a packed programme of low cost and free activities taking place across Dudley borough.

Dudley Council’s two hours’ free parking is returning to all council‑owned pay and display car parks from 1 April.

Pens Meadow school was officially opened yesterday by a party including the leader of the council, the Mayor of Dudley and staff and students from the new school.

Walsall Council has outlined proposals to introduce a managed flag display at Brownhills Miner Island.

A young Sandwell leisure enthusiast has quickly landed a job teaching the latest fast-growing fitness trend after completing her apprenticeship.

Shops and businesses in Dudley are to benefit from a new funding package to help them make the most of the new West Midlands Metro extension and Dudley Interchange opening this year.

Dudley MP, Sonia Kumar has welcomed new government plans to crack down on fly-tipping and illegal waste dumping, warning that waste crime blights communities like Dudley and must be tackled head-on.

Dudley Council made £14m from selling-off vacant homes which were deemed too expensive to bring back into use.

Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has said there are still many reasons to be optimistic about Birmingham’s future despite recent turmoil ‘crippling’ the city’s reputation.

A Dudley councillor took his concerns about support for parents of special needs children to the heart of the authority.

Couples planning their big day are invited to explore the charm and character of Priory Hall at a special Wedding Open Day taking place next Saturday.

The director and a manager of Top UKs Fried Chicken Halal Ltd were ordered to pay a combined sum of more than £7,000, following a hearing at Dudley Magistrates Court last week.

Less than half of people who responded to a survey from Dudley Council feel the borough is a safe place to live.

Dudley’s Liberal Democrats launched their local election manifesto with a pledge to offer zero-interest loans to make homes greener.

The first passengers got a sneak peak of how services to new Birmingham railway stations will operate during a test run.

Former West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street has condemned Reform’s ‘divisive nature’ as he pushes ahead with a new movement for the ‘politically homeless’.

The West Midlands Combined Authority is keen to see more developers take advantage of the financial support on offer to help build the affordable homes needed to tackle the region’s housing crisis. 

Sandwell Council has been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Local Government Chronicle Awards for its impactful men’s mental health campaign; 'You ok, mate?'

The YOU West Midlands Youth Award is open to children and young people up to the age of 18.

As Dudley Council gets tough on antisocial behaviour, yobs continue to run riot with one area blighted by drug abuse, vandalism and petty crime is Brewery Fields, a housing estate near the town centre.

Dudley’s record on the number of staff taking sick leave left a councillor wondering why anyone would want to work for the council.

Sandwell Council is delighted to announce it has been awarded nearly £300,000 from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Cultural and Creative Investment Programme.

Sandwell council refused to let a vulnerable mother have her representative present at an important meeting and made serious and unsubstantiated allegations about both of them during an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

A 20 year-old man’s been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in Bartley Green on Sunday.