Local Headlines from Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

A tiny kitten who looked like the gaming icon Super Mario due to his cute ‘tache-like facial markings is hoping to power up and win himself a fun new home.

State-of-the-art technology is giving people the chance to step inside Acorns Children’s Hospice from wherever they are.

Former MP, Suzanne Webb has criticised 'dismissive comments' from the Mayor of the West Midlands over residents' Green Belt concerns.

Scheduled improvement works are set to start at Andrew Road car park in Halesowen next week.

Investigations into two fires in Stourbridge have found that both started accidentally, in fields where agricultural machinery was being used at the time.