Local Headlines from Thursday, July 30th, 2026

Walsall residents are being encouraged to use a trusted approved trader scheme when looking for businesses to carry out work in their homes.

The Mayor of Dudley has officially unveiled new seating at Stourbridge Town Hall, thanks to investment from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, today pledged to use his share of the millions paid in income tax and business rates by local people to provide the things that matter most to them.

University College Birmingham has revealed a £15m investment in the future of hospitality in Birmingham.