Local Headlines from Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
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Industry training helps new street food businesses prepare for UK debut
A 34-strong cohort of new street food traders will be the latest additions to the UK’s hospitality ecosystem following the completion of an industry training initiative in March 2026.
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‘Urgently needed’ dentist expansion rejected
A bid to extend a dental surgery to address a ‘significant’ shortage of appointments has been rejected.
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Waterfront road to close for Metro works
A main road at the Waterfront will close for eight weeks next month as part of work on the Metro extension to Brierley Hill.




