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Dudley people needing a care review could be waiting more than two years according to a government watchdog.

Reform councillors have rejected a call to sack a cabinet member over the alleged posting offensive social media posts.

A council leader has refused to meet with striking teachers and staff to discuss problems at a struggling SEND school.

Local friendship group Birmingham Oddfellows wants to remind retirees that its community meet-up's can help them explore new interests, build lasting friendships, and make the most of this stage of life.

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England goalkeeper, Hannah Hampton has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Sports Science by the University of Wolverhampton.

Walsall residents are being encouraged to use a trusted approved trader scheme when looking for businesses to carry out work in their homes.

The Mayor of Dudley has officially unveiled new seating at Stourbridge Town Hall, thanks to investment from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, today pledged to use his share of the millions paid in income tax and business rates by local people to provide the things that matter most to them.

University College Birmingham has revealed a £15m investment in the future of hospitality in Birmingham.

A councillor in Walsall has spoken out about the intimidation and abuse that women were subjected to when heading to the polling stations in May.

Plans for a new house in multiple occupation in Dudley have been thrown out by councillors worried about high crime.

Police in Sandwell have discovered a suspected Class A drugs production lab and made a series of arrests in Smethwick.

The outstanding work of healthcare professionals across the Black Country is being celebrated at a series of events this Autumn, with people across the region encouraged to get involved.

Residents can relive the soundtrack of the 90s and 00s when 'Boyband in the Buff' comes to Dudley Town Hall on Saturday 24 October.

Parents and carers of eligible young adults are encouraged to make sure they don't miss out on a free Meningitis B vaccination this summer, ahead of starting university or college.

International Day of Birmingham, the major annual celebration of the second city and its namesakes across the world, returns for a third edition on Thursday 24 September.

A much-loved family festival is returning to Birmingham city centre in August, bringing with it live DJs, hundreds of shimmering mirror balls and a packed programme of free family friendly events.

A recruiter from Bilston is in with a chance of scooping a national award at a ceremony in London.

A man and a woman have been disqualified from keeping animals for 15 years after an RSPCA investigation into the conditions they kept four dogs and four puppies.

Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Sandwell are enjoying fulfilling work placements, with extra support from the Richardson Brothers Foundation.

Tipton Town libraries local history group will be launching their new heritage calendar at Dudley Archives on 5th September.

Police have arrested and charged a man after a woman was assaulted on Broad Street in Birmingham.

Work on the next phase of the Metro tram extension in Dudley town centre is set to start next month.

The Mayor of Dudley has welcomed winners of the WeLoveCarers Awards 2026 to the Mayor's Parlour to recognise their outstanding contribution to supporting others across the borough.

More than 900 patients have been referred to specialist stop smoking support through Walsall Manor Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) Smoking Cessation Pathway during its first year.

Lead campaigners in the Leather Museum fight say questions still loom over the relocation saga. 

As Birmingham marked Ozzy Day, uncertainty continues to linger over The Crown pub in Station Street, known as the place where Black Sabbath performed their first gig.

Dudley CVS is hosting its annual Community Action Awards, celebrating the amazing contributions that volunteers and community organisations make to communities across Dudley borough.

Sandwell Council's Cabinet has approved more than £2.5 million of investment to help create more specialist support for children and young people with SEND across the borough.

Sandwell Council has won a national road safety award for its work to make the A4030 in Smethwick and Bearwood safer for everyone.

The Severn Valley Railway has joined forces with West Midlands Rail Executive and West Midlands Railway to launch a unique eight-week trial that will test the feasibility of extending regular passenger rail services from Birmingham to Bewdley.

A coordinated operation has cleared a privately owned car park in Walsall town centre that had become associated with anti-social behaviour, drug misuse and rough sleeping.  

A man has been arrested after police recovered a firearm from a vehicle in Lye.

Vibrant colour, music and celebration filled Stone Street Square on Saturday as around 2,500 people throughout the day enjoyed Dudley Pride.

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to appoint a dedicated Minister for the Night-Time Economy.

Residents, researchers and history enthusiasts can now explore Walsall's rich heritage online, as the borough's new digital archive portal officially launches.

A number of new animals have arrived at Dudley Zoo and Castle just in time for the school holidays, but these ones are made out of toy bricks!

West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker has shown his support for Scouts and Cadets as a way to secure young people's job prospects.

Cat Eccles MP welcomed the Minister for Industry to Stourbridge to visit two local industries and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sectors.

Plans to convert a closed-down library into housing have been refused by Walsall Council.

Dudley Council has approved the first phase of a £10m plan to improve transport links into Stourbridge town centre.

Children at Crocketts Community Primary School enjoyed an exciting day of learning when the school hosted a sustainability-themed Careers Fair, introducing pupils to the green jobs and industries that could shape their futures.

The Red House Glass Cone has graced the Black Country flag since 2012 — now the landmark has inspired West Bromwich Albion’s new away kit.

Police in Halesowen have arrested multiple teenagers following large-scale disorder in the town centre.

Dudley Council has formally adopted its new local plan despite the ‘crying shame’ of housing targets making it instantly out of date.

West Midlands Police are making positive progress and continuous improvements according to His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, underlining the trust and confidence people can have in the force.

A shop involved in a ‘missing’ £920 lottery prize has been stripped of its licence.

Walsall Council has officially been awarded the prestigious Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme.

A fourth shop in Cradley Heath has been ordered to close as Sandwell Council continues to tackle the sale of illegal goods.

Strategic investment in the Midlands' defence sector could create up to 38,000 high-value jobs and add almost £3 billion to the regional economy over the next decade, according to a new prospectus launched in Parliament.

Dudley Adult and Community Learning is celebrating a double success after winning a prestigious regional award and seeing one of its learners shortlisted among the best in the West Midlands.

Dudley Council has welcomed confirmation that the Best Value Notice issued to the authority in July 2025 has been lifted - recognising the significant progress made by the council.

Sandwell Council has been officially recognised as the 48th Top Apprentice Employer in the UK in this year’s national rankings.

Dudley Zoo and Castle has won a top industry award for its Reindeer Ravine.

A Stourbridge brewery has teamed up with the Mayor of Dudley to create a special charity ale celebrating the borough and raising funds for a range of good causes.

Dudley’s finance chief has ruled out a council tax refund for people whose bins are not being collected on time.

Just For One Day, the musical based on Live Aid, has announced a further continuation of its UK tour, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre next October.

Three new sites, including Walsall's first Green Flag Award-winning allotments, have helped the borough achieve its highest-ever number of internationally recognised Green Flag Awards.

Residents in the north of the borough will benefit from more pop-up tip sessions, following Dudley Council’s announcement that it is investing an additional £150,000 to improve waste services.

As the country counts down to England’s World Cup semi-final, Dudley Council has added local football heroes Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers to its Freedom of the Borough honours list.

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.