Local Headlines from Monday, October 5th, 2026

Dudley BMX freestyle rider, Kaine Mitchell has achieved a major milestone in his career after claiming his first ever British Championships medal, finishing third to take home the bronze.

Full casting has been announced for the brand-new stage adaptation of the iconic Victoria Wood sitcom, dinnerladies.

The magic of pantomime arrived in Birmingham last week as the star-studded cast of Sleeping Beauty gathered for the official launch of the UK’s biggest regional pantomime.

There will be even more to see at the Red House Glass Cone in Wordsley, as the 230-year-old heritage attraction is set to welcome a host of new tenants to its craft and office studio spaces.