Local Headlines from Monday, July 27th, 2026

A much-loved family festival is returning to Birmingham city centre in August, bringing with it live DJs, hundreds of shimmering mirror balls and a packed programme of free family friendly events.

A recruiter from Bilston is in with a chance of scooping a national award at a ceremony in London.

A man and a woman have been disqualified from keeping animals for 15 years after an RSPCA investigation into the conditions they kept four dogs and four puppies.

Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Sandwell are enjoying fulfilling work placements, with extra support from the Richardson Brothers Foundation.