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Dudley’s landmark castle has inspired the name for a metro stop in the town centre, as work continues throughout the summer months to develop the line.

A huge image of the Black Country flag will be beamed onto the walls of Dudley Town Hall tonight to finish Black Country Day with a bang.

COVID-19 has put a halt on major gatherings, but a small event is taking place in Halesowen this afternoon as part of the Black Country Day celebrations.

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has wished local residents a happy Black Country Day in a video message from Westminster. 

Halesowen shoppers are delivering a huge boost to the town, as research from the High Streets Task Force reveals it has had the greatest footfall recovery rate of all UK shopping destinations.

Black Country flags have gone up on key council buildings, as the borough prepares to celebrate Black Country Day tomorrow.

Coronavirus infections could grow "out of control" in the UK with a second spike leading to 120,000 deaths in a "reasonable worst-case scenario", ministers have been warned.

Face coverings must be worn in shops and supermarkets in England from Friday 24 July, Boris Johnson has announced.

Official figures show the economy failed to regain much momentum in May - the second full month of the coronavirus lockdown.

Idris Elba has said having coronavirus had a "traumatic" impact on him mentally.

Another photo showing Johnny Depp's wild lifestyle has been shown during his libel trial against The Sun - as his ex-wife Amber Heard was likened to boxer Mike Tyson.

In Johnny Depp's libel trial against The Sun, we've heard allegations of violence, drink and drug abuse and dirty protests.