Local Headlines from Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

The UK Health Security Agency is urging all eligible people in the West Midlands region preparing for Diwali to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccination, to ensure a safe and healthy celebration.

A plan for a house of multiple occupation has been thrown out on appeal for not providing adequate accommodation.

Labour politicians in Birmingham have condemned remarks made by Robert Jenrick after he called the Handsworth area “one of the worst-integrated places” he had ever been to.

Dudley Council is to consider removing nearly 500 grit bins in a bid to cut spending on winter maintenance.