Local Headlines from Sunday, May 17th, 2026

West Midlands Police have formally set their plan for how they will support victims of crime over the next three years.

The Conservative group leader in Walsall has congratulated the new Reform administration and wished them success.

An application by a pub in Norton to show films and sport on an outside screen has sparked a backlash from residents.

Dudley Council looks set to remain a Conservative-run authority in the wake of a dramatic local election night.

Applications for the 2027 West Midlands Tourism Awards are now open, with businesses and organisations encouraged to put themselves forward and showcase their achievements.