Local Headlines from Thursday, February 26th, 2026
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Colleges unite to put the pride in the West Midlands
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.
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Ozzy Osbourne to be honoured with BRITs lifetime achievement award
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.
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Labour councillor quits and joins Advance UK
Sandwell councillor David Wilkes has quit Labour and joined new right-wing party Advance UK.
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Tackling anti-social behaviour with new orders
A new order has come into force this week to tackle street racing, motor stunts and other dangerous and obstructive driving across Dudley borough.
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Residents reminded to register to vote in local elections
People across Dudley borough are being urged to register to vote in advance of local elections which will take place on 7 May.




