Local Headlines from Friday, May 8th, 2026

Victory for Reform in Walsall as Tory control brought to an end

Reform UK has taken Walsall Council by storm in a historic victory for the party with Nigel Farage’s party winning 40 seats out of 60.
‘Rampant’ Reform claim 12 seats in Wolverhampton

Labour suffered crushing losses in Wolverhampton as rampant Reform UK claimed 12 of the 21 seats up for grabs in the city to become the majority opposition group on the council.
Man charged after loaded gun seized in Tipton

West Midlands Police have charged a man with firearms offences after a gun was recovered following disorder in Tipton.
Reform take 22 seats in Dudley taking seats from political rivals

Reform UK delivered hammer blows to their political rivals in the Dudley local election night beyond their wildest dreams.