Local Headlines from Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

Major plans to demolish and replace the majority of an Oldbury school have been approved.

More than £18 million is set to be used to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Birmingham and Coventry.

The latest government statistics show a huge gap in house prices in Dudley borough between the richest and poorest areas.

Dudley Council cut more than £40m from its long-term borrowing in the last full financial year as it fought for financial survival.