Local Headlines Archive

Claire Sweeney to star in Annie in Wolverhampton

Thursday, 29 January 2026 20:39

MP raises concerns over sudden closure of Dudley pub

Thursday, 29 January 2026 20:33

Mayor’s tech-led care helps residents live safely at home

Thursday, 29 January 2026 20:24

Man dies after being hit by bus near Russells Hall Hospital

Thursday, 29 January 2026 18:24

Suzi Perry is headline speaker at International Women’s Day event 

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 22:17

Black Country Party gear up for elections

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 22:14

Prime Minister urged to take action on bins strike

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 22:10

Council leader promises “full review” of winter maintenance

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 22:07

Smethwick Puppetry Festival returns next month

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 18:27

Mayor visits Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 17:49

Join Dudley Council at the West Midlands Business Festival

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 17:44

Black Country pothole blitz continues

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 17:41

New exhibition at museum raises a glass to drinking history

Monday, 26 January 2026 19:31

Mental health top reason for sick days

Monday, 26 January 2026 19:28

Petition adds people power to grit bin row

Monday, 26 January 2026 19:25

Dudley Metro due to be up and running by August 2026

Sunday, 25 January 2026 18:12

Leader calls on local MPs to work together for a fairer deal for Dudley

Sunday, 25 January 2026 18:06

UK tour of Waitress announces lead casting

Friday, 23 January 2026 01:13

Historic station plans approved

Thursday, 22 January 2026 22:39

Diabetes trial hailed a ‘game changer’

Thursday, 22 January 2026 22:35

Lime to run West Midlands cycle and e-scooter hire

Thursday, 22 January 2026 22:33

West End stars performing at free open day showcase

Thursday, 22 January 2026 22:31

Councillors fail to act in Leather Museum fight

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 23:45

Crack government teams cut hospital waiting times

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 23:43

Council under fire for ‘failed’ market revamp

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 23:40

Improving support for children and young people with additional needs

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 23:32

Former NHS manager jailed for £123,000 fraud

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 18:46

Paddington to visit the Severn Valley Railway next month

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 18:37

Walsall Remembers Sister Dora with Annual floral tributes

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 18:34

Leader hails “superb” deal for Ladies Walk

Monday, 19 January 2026 22:07

Leather Museum decision to face second round of scrutiny

Monday, 19 January 2026 22:05

Crackdown on parents who ‘don’t give a damn’

Monday, 19 January 2026 22:02

Dudley tenants' rents set to rise by nearly 5%

Sunday, 18 January 2026 16:54

Transport works ‘catastrophic’ for traders in Dudley

Sunday, 18 January 2026 16:50

Police teams across Dudley continue crime crackdown

Sunday, 18 January 2026 16:45

Late present to the Dudley Mayor charities from Santa

Sunday, 18 January 2026 16:41

Planning inspector backs Dudley's plans to protect green belt

Sunday, 18 January 2026 16:38

U-turn on grit bins after public outcry

Saturday, 17 January 2026 10:19

West Midlands Police Chief Constable steps down

Friday, 16 January 2026 17:17

Students ready for production roles following Peaky Blinders Bootcamp

Thursday, 15 January 2026 23:23

MPs ‘gaslighting’ finance boss claims

Thursday, 15 January 2026 23:19

Care home plans rejected

Thursday, 15 January 2026 23:17

Sign up for this month’s e-billing prize draw

Thursday, 15 January 2026 23:11

Birmingham City Council set to hike social rents

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 22:53

Cornbow Shopping Centre set to host annual jobs and skills fair

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 22:51

January meet-ups helping Birmingham adults stay connected

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 21:41

Street racing review hearing will be held next month

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 16:59

Red rating in road report from Westminster

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 00:05

Watchdog asked to lift housing notice

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 00:03

Furniture experts partner with college to boost local skills

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 00:02

Dudley Zoo left reeling after Storm Goretti

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 23:58

Man jailed for recklessly infecting victim with HIV

Monday, 12 January 2026 18:55

Festive fun run raises £17k for local CFRs

Monday, 12 January 2026 18:54

Severn Valley Railway's Boogie Lights Express is back for 2026

Monday, 12 January 2026 18:52

Reminder to have your say on budget consultation

Monday, 12 January 2026 18:49

Busking For Charity dishes out over £20k to deserving causes

Sunday, 11 January 2026 19:46

Pub applies to re-open after baton attack

Sunday, 11 January 2026 19:29

Thousands of Brits making Dudley home

Sunday, 11 January 2026 16:44

Dudley Council agrees deal for Ladies Walk

Sunday, 11 January 2026 16:42

Animal sanctuary appeal for help after storm damage

Saturday, 10 January 2026 18:27

Family hubs among services disrupted by snow

Friday, 9 January 2026 11:41

Man arrested as stolen car recovered after swift work in Sandwell

Friday, 9 January 2026 11:03

Amber warning across the Midlands for snow as Storm Goretti hits the region

Thursday, 8 January 2026 17:07

One week left to apply for your child's primary school place

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 22:33

Community reuse and recycling event coming to Kingswinford

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 22:30

Birmingham broadcasting legend receives honorary doctorate

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 13:02

Council to review grit bin removal

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 18:57

Council close to surprise deal on health centre

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 18:54

Action taken at Black Sabbath pub

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 18:45

People in deprived areas at increased gambling risk

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 18:40

Emergency services issue water safety warning for freezing temperatures

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 10:52

Dudley MP challenges council over lack of gritting

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:32

Full cast announced for Legally Blonde tour

Monday, 5 January 2026 10:48

RSPCA shares advice to keep animals safe during cold snap

Sunday, 4 January 2026 21:14

Rise in New Year calls for ambulance crews

Sunday, 4 January 2026 21:01

HMO plans recommended for approval after neighbour petition

Thursday, 1 January 2026 20:22

More ambulances on the roads as WMAS expands frontline fleet

Thursday, 1 January 2026 20:18

Appeal to identify group after attempted burglary in Halesowen

Thursday, 1 January 2026 20:16