Local Headlines from Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

The Mayor of Walsall opened a new purpose-built care home in Brownhills this week, marking a significant investment in high-quality care for older residents across the borough.

Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome have announced the performance programme for the city’s annual Chinese New Year celebrations on Sunday 22 February in Southside.

Forget chandeliers and red velvet seats, the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is taking opera out to the streets of Birmingham.

Following Brierley Hill’s successful costume swaps for World Book Day last year, four Dudley libraries are offering fancy dress options for the same event in 2026.