Local Headlines from Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Colleges from across the West Midlands united for a day of celebration and awareness yesterday, hosting an LGBTQ+ conference entitled Putting the PRIDE in the West Midlands. 

West Midlands' rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, will be honoured at this year’s BRITs with a lifetime achievement award, in recognition and celebration of his 'inimitable impact and influence' on music worldwide.

Sandwell councillor David Wilkes has quit Labour and joined new right-wing party Advance UK.

A new order has come into force this week to tackle street racing, motor stunts and other dangerous and obstructive driving across Dudley borough.

People across Dudley borough are being urged to register to vote in advance of local elections which will take place on 7 May.