Local Headlines from Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Dudley MP backs charity and calls on businesses to get behind its work

Sonia Kumar, MP for Dudley, has visited Provision House on Dudley High Street and is urging local businesses, supporters and residents to help the charity keep helping families across the borough.
Vehicles checked in council operation

More than 50 vehicles were checked at Merry Hill last week in an enforcement activity for school transport providers.
New Oldbury primary school approved

Plans to build a new primary school in Oldbury have been approved by councillors.
Reform bosses approve new food waste bins in Walsall

Reform bosses have approved the delivery of separate weekly food waste collections in Walsall.