Local Headlines from Sunday, August 9th, 2026

A Birmingham Green Party councillor has been charged with assaulting five people – including three police officers.

The BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097 will be the fourth and final guest locomotive appearing at the Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala.

Independent wrestling promotion Victory Pro Wrestling will celebrate its first anniversary this November with a major live event in Dudley featuring wrestlers seen on WWE, AEW and TNA television.

A Dudley councillor has warned people of the need to take extra care when visiting nature reserves, parks and green spaces following several fires in Dudley borough.