Local Headlines from Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

An alleyway in Walsall that became notorious for its staggering £750,000 price tag is finally being demolished.

More homes will be built on a Cradley Heath estate hit by a landslide after winning approval from a government inspector.

Dudley’s refuse collection chief has apologised for delayed bin collections after complaints the service is ‘out of control’.

Black Country Party councillor Peter Drake is leaving the group to sit as an independent member of Dudley Council.