The CPS has authorised a charge of manslaughter following the death of a toddler at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley in 2022.

Halesowen is missing out on regeneration despite millions being spent around Dudley borough according to a leading councillor.

A new pedestrian walkway connecting Brierley Hill High Street to the planned Midland Metro terminus in the town will open this week.

Residents have expressed relief that Birmingham’s huge backlog of rubbish has begun to be cleared – but anger towards the city council remains.