Local Headlines from Thursday, July 10th, 2025

Merry Hill will unveil its biggest ever summer event later this month, as the centre is transformed into a free, interactive treasure hunt with more than 4,000 prizes up for grabs.

Celebrated Birmingham pub The Anchor Digbeth is to reopen mid-to-late August 2025, with the new proprietor pledging to ‘restore the city gem to its original glory’.

This week, Halesowen College hosted its annual Freshers Festival, a vibrant and exciting event designed to welcome new learners in preparation for the new academic year.

Amazon has launched the Regional Creatives Fund, offering multiple grants of up to £30,000 for charities in Walsall which focus on upskilling people for careers in creative industries  

A talented local singer has met the Mayor of Dudley after inspiring his decision to introduce the regular playing of the national anthem before council meetings.

The planned transformation of a major Birmingham attraction has taken a crucial step forward after it secured millions in funding.