The costs of monthly and annual bus passes in the West Midlands are to remain among the lowest in the country despite an 8.6% increase from 15th June 2025 as a result of rising costs faced by bus operators.

Dudley Council chiefs have pledged to work together with the newly formed Stourbridge BID on improvement plans for the town centre.

Dudley councillors will be asked to show support for local pubs by giving them official community asset status.

A new political party is launching in Dudley to disrupt a system they say is dominated by the national agenda.

Stourbridge FC have announced that, following mutual discussions, first team manager Liam McDonald will be stepping down from his role.