Local Headlines from Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

West Midlands Ambulance Service is celebrating the success of a youngster from Smethwick after impressing them so much during a year-long placement scheme that he’s now been offered an apprenticeship in the service.

The Severn Valley Railway’s O Gauge Get Together returns to The Engine House at Highley over the weekend of 18–19 October.

West End actress Lara Denning will take over the role of Caz, in the Steps musical, 'Here & Now' for its run at Wolverhampton Grand in March 2026.

A new podcast that promotes the voices of Walsall residents has officially launched, with the first episode now available to stream on Spotify and YouTube.