Local Headlines from Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

Andy Burnham’s pledge to push for a new railway link between Birmingham and Manchester has been welcomed by a former government minister.

Controversial plans for an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been thrown out by Dudley Council planners.

Walsall Council is supporting the Men’s Wellbeing Alliance as it marks Men’s Health Week with a borough-wide call for men to access support early and for local communities to play an active role in improving men’s health and wellbeing.

Community groups have just three weeks left to bid for grants of up to £20,000 to deliver projects to make a difference to their local communities in a defined area of Dudley.