Local Headlines from Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Dudley Council say they have 'acknowledged the findings' of its latest Ofsted inspection of children's services and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering rapid and sustained improvement.

A community wellbeing garden in Dudley is preparing to welcome thousands of new residents, following a series of workshops introducing local people to bees, pollinators and the art of beekeeping.

A man has been charged in connection with a shooting earlier this month in Brierley Hill.