Halesowen College students are once again gearing up for a festival of music and entertainment as its Mayfly festival returns this year.

A freedom of information request has revealed that Dudley Council was one of the top 10 worst UK councils by percentage increase in rat and mice removal last year.

The Mayor of Dudley has congratulated six borough community organisations honoured by His Majesty the King.

A ‘giant rat’ has praised Birmingham City Council for the huge amount of uncollected rubbish continuing to blight the streets.