Free school meal vouchers will again be distributed to eligible families in Sandwell this half-term holiday.

A local charitable trust is ready to offer grants to Halesowen based groups and individuals and are calling on people to apply.

Top tourist attractions in Dudley borough are gearing up to welcome the prestigious Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.

Detectives investigating the disappearance of a Sandwell teenager nearly 23 years ago, have issued forensic artist images to renew the appeal for information.

An eco-friendly health and wellbeing centre could take pride of place on ancient meadowland in Amblecote earmarked for housing, if campaigners fighting to save the space get their way.

Stourbridge MP, Suzanne Webb has visited Greenfield Primary School in Stourbridge to tour the school, meet pupils and talk about their work to help the environment.

Dudley’s deputy leader is urging parents to think carefully when making transport arrangements for their child’s prom night

People from across Dudley borough are preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A nuisance neighbour who plagued her community with anti-social behaviour has been turned out from her property.

A charity that provides vital care to local children is dedicating a week of appreciation to express gratitude to its supporters across the Black Country.

Pasta masters at Heinz have released 500 limited edition ‘Spaghetti Junction’ cans of Heinz Spaghetti, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Spaghetti Junction.

People can take in the wonder of Saltwells National Nature Reserve in a guided walk later this month.

A nurse from the Black Country attended the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace this week in recognition of her hard work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Love Your Zoo Week, which is organised by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, starts on 28 May.

Birmingham 2022 has passed a significant milestone on the journey towards the Commonwealth Games this summer, as it successfully delivered its first official public test events.

A drug dealer has been jailed after police found him with more than £150,000 cash in his car plus cocaine valued at £90,000 in another vehicle.

Dudley's bid for city status has been unsuccessful as eight new 'jubilee cities' are named across the UK.

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Tipton on Wednesday evening.

The new Mayor of Dudley will be raising money for three charities during her year in office.

A new look cabinet team has been unveiled by the leader of Dudley Council who has hailed it as key to building on the borough’s successes.

A burglar who tied up a pensioner and left him for dead before going on a £550 spending spree with his stolen cash card has been found guilty of his murder.

Under-fives are cordially invited to a royal party in the castle courtyard at Dudley Zoo and Castle next month.

An innovative project which has wiped out collisions at an accident blackspot in the borough has won an award.

Frontline heroes who risked their lives to save others during the coronavirus pandemic have been granted the Freedom of Dudley Borough.

Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb visited 'Bark In The Park' at the weekend and helped judge the Best in Show dog competition.

A new agency will be set up to help recruit talented people and reduce the cost of temporary staff at Dudley Council.

More than 100 people turned out yesterday to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in Dudley Town Centre.

Cyclists and pedestrians in Halesowen have welcomed Dudley Council’s installation of a new toucan crossing and road markings on Manor Way.

Police in Oldbury arrested a group of teenagers at the weekend, just minutes after it’s alleged they robbed a boy at knifepoint in the town.

Details have been announced for a concept album described as a 'sonic love letter to Birmingham'.

Buses are set to return to calling at stops on Broad Street and Brindleyplace in Birmingham’ from June, following successful infrastructure tests which took place earlier this week.

Transport for West Midlands has been awarded a £17 million Government grant to boost active travel and make it safer for people to cycle, walk and wheel.

Gornal Townswomen’s Guild chose a sweet chestnut to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy campaign which aims to plant thousands of trees across the country.

Sandwell Council has been named as the Regional Council/Local Authority Body of the Year at the West Midlands Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2022.

Blind and visually impaired people in Sandwell have been cycling, rowing, swimming and dancing their way to better health.

Sandwell Council’s Road Safety team has helped reduce accidents in the borough by 16% from 2017 to 2019. There was a reduction in casualties in all areas and significantly the number of child accident/casualties was reduced by 30%. 

The Mary Stevens Hospice are celebrating following the news that their No Barriers Here programme was shortlisted for an NHS Quality Improvement Award.

The achievements of children in care and care leavers in the borough were honoured at an awards ceremony.

People are being urged to come out and support a cycling event which will go through the borough in August as part of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Gary Barlow has announced his theatrical one man stage show, A Different Stage, will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in November.

A student paramedic with West Midlands Ambulance Service has been chosen as a batonbearer for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games after overcoming a number of hurdles in her life.

A new housing development will be named in honour of a “highly respected” Dudley Councillor who sadly died earlier this year, it was revealed this week.

Police are appealing for help after a Quarry Bank man was reported missing.

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has unveiled stop off's across the Black Country as part of the highly-anticipated Queen’s Baton Relay route this summer.

There was no need for an SOS when Mamma Mia! cast members paid a visit to Southside’s Mythos Greek Taverna last week during the show's run at Birmingham Hippodrome.

The duo of shows will return to Birmingham’s NEC for four days, packed with the latest garden ideas, plants, products and trends, alongside inspirational tips, advice and a whole host of famous faces.

Stourbridge MP, Suzanne Webb has visited a community service scheme where offenders undertake work instead of a prison sentence.

Multi-award-winning musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are stopping off in Stourbridge later this month as part of a nationwide tour.

The National Spitfire Project has launched its public fundraising appeal to construct a national monument to a great British icon – the Supermarine Spitfire.

Sandwell Council has announced that a free car park will be provided to help shoppers and visitors, and to boost trade in Wednesbury town centre while works take place in and around Market Place.

School pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) will take part in a series of pop-up shops in Dudley during May, June and July.

People who live and work in Dudley borough are being invited to have their say on local pharmacies and could win £50 in shopping vouchers for taking part.

The Conservative group have retained control of Dudley Council, however Labour gained councillors in three wards across the borough.

Police are investigating an attempted abduction in Quarry Bank earlier this week.

Places are now limited for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s prestigious Recognition Awards and Charity Ball 2022, which promises to be a spectacular evening.

Two men have been arrested following a disorder involving weapons in Lye.

The final of a fundraising football competition that’s been raising money for the Beacon Centre for the Blind for 96 years kicks off this month.

People interested in fostering are being encouraged to take the first step towards transforming a child’s life by attending an online drop-in session as part of national Foster Care Fortnight.

Sandwell council refused to let a vulnerable mother have her representative present at an important meeting and made serious and unsubstantiated allegations about both of them during an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

A 20 year-old man’s been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in Bartley Green on Sunday.