People who have experience of being in the children’s social care system will now be recognised as a group to be protected from discrimination.

A £2 million investment has given the ward space at Bushey Fields Hospital in Dudley an upgrade as part of a programme to improve inpatient environments at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

People can still nominate those who go above and beyond for their community ahead of the 22nd annual Mayor’s Ball and Civic Awards.

A local young man has been praised for playing his part in work to develop the Dudley Interchange during his apprenticeship programme.