Two young boys who stabbed Shawn Seesahai to death in a Wolverhampton park a year ago have today had their sentences increased.

A senior management restructure which will save Dudley Council £1.2 million in wages has been approved by council chiefs.

Sandwell Council has introduced ‘Welcoming Spaces’ in some libraries that are open over the holidays.

Age Concern Stourbridge and Halesowen, the charity helping and supporting older people in the area has said a big thank you to the Mayor of Dudley.

A historic agreement between Birmingham City Council and two unions to settle equal pay claims has been approved – but there are warnings the authority still has several hurdles to cross.

A plan to build homes next to a Wednesbury pub has been approved.