Local Headlines from Sunday, May 17th, 2026
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Police publish Victim Support Strategy
West Midlands Police have formally set their plan for how they will support victims of crime over the next three years.
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Walsall Tory leader wishes new Reform council ‘success’
The Conservative group leader in Walsall has congratulated the new Reform administration and wished them success.
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Outdoor screen application sparks backlash
An application by a pub in Norton to show films and sport on an outside screen has sparked a backlash from residents.
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Tories set to stay in control of Dudley council
Dudley Council looks set to remain a Conservative-run authority in the wake of a dramatic local election night.
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Mayor tells tourism heroes to enter West Midlands Tourism Awards 2027
Applications for the 2027 West Midlands Tourism Awards are now open, with businesses and organisations encouraged to put themselves forward and showcase their achievements.




