Building on the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, Bill Kenwright’s Classic Thriller Theatre Company continues with its latest whodunnit - The Cat and the Canary.

An inspection by Sandwell Council Trading Standards uncovered large amounts of suspected counterfeit tobacco with an estimated retail value of around £4,000 at two shops in Oldbury and West Bromwich.

Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb has thrown her support behind a drive for increased bone marrow donation after meeting with a local cancer sufferer who is raising awareness of the cause.

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died at a house in Wolverhampton.

The Mayor of Dudley attended a special service on Sunday to commemorate the borough’s Battle of Britain heroes.

Dudley Council’s latest food hygiene plan shows that priority inspections have still been carried out despite the impact of the pandemic.

Dudley’s Metro developments are taking an artistic turn thanks to a £96k grant from Arts Council England.

Residents and businesses are invited to have their say on two licensing policies which are due for review.

More than £44,000 is to be spent on improving a children’s play area in the borough.

The exciting transformation of a key gateway to new areas of growth in Dudley town centre is set to take a step forward as the council looks to continue to secure further ownership of all sites needed for the redevelopment.

A father and son have been ordered to pay nearly £2,000 by a court after accumulating a “rat-ridden waste mountain” outside their Lye home which neighbours said was attracting rats.

The use of pesticides by Dudley Council will be scrutinised to get to the root tackling weeds in the borough.

Council bosses have praised a major project to renovate the historic buildings in Dudley town centre as key to making the town “vibrant and inviting”.

Merry Hill has welcomed the launch of a new independent arts and crafts café, Creative Coffee Hub, as the café opened its doors to visitors on Saturday.

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A Dudley man has been jailed for dangerous driving following a 25 minute pursuit across the West Midlands last month.

The West Midlands Metro network will be extended in Walsall, Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton under a wide-ranging plan to revolutionise transport across the region.

Birmingham’s popular Frankfurt Christmas Market is set to return in November to bring some festive cheer to the city centre in the run up to Christmas

Hopes to build a brand new warden’s base at Wren’s Nest National Nature Reserve are set to move a step closer as cabinet learns about the acquisition of two new sites at a meeting this week.

School staff from the four Dudley Academies Trust schools will obtain a 1-day work placement as part of the Black Country Staff Dream Big Project in order to broaden school staff’s experiences of the world of work.

The £12 million event will feature hundreds of artistic commissions opening with a free spectacular large scale production in Centenary Square featuring a cast of over 300 performers.

Work has started on phase three of a major expansion of the CCTV network across Dudley borough.

Dudley Council House is to be lit up next week to help raise awareness about organ donation.

Members of the housing and public realm scrutiny committee will look at the authority’s use of glyphosate.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is asking bikers across the West Midlands to support the lifesaving service by sharing pictures of their favourite motorbike ride out spots on social media.

Classic Bollywood blockbuster DEVDAS is to be screened at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre next month with a pre-event curated by Jaivant Patel Dance, celebrating 15 inspiring years of the company.

People are now able to collect lateral flow kits from Russells Hall Hospital.

People can ask questions and submit their written comments on a major plan for housing and employment land across Dudley borough at a series of drop-in sessions.

Residents in the West Midlands who have just gained a new job could benefit from free bus, tram and rail travel to work.

St John's Church Preservation Group and the Bert Bissell Memorial Society are teaming up again for World Peace Day 2021 and are extending an invitation to everyone who might like to attend.

A technology company focussed on decarbonising rail freight is the first to move into Dudley as part of the revolutionary Very Light Rail project.

Proposals by Sandwell Council to open up access to housing for young people by removing the age restrictions on some of its flats have been welcomed by councillors.

It’s back to rehearsals this September and The People’s Show Choir is recruiting new members.

Thousands came out to enjoy fantastic music and comedy at today's Black Country Musicom festival.

A drive to promote career opportunities for young people in the military and blue light services is being supported and promoted by West Midlands Lieutenancy.

One of the countries best female impersonators is set to play a headline show at Birmingham Hippodrome this evening.

Thousands are expected to turn out on Sunday for a bostin’ celebration of who we are and where we come from, with the return of the Black Country Musicom to Himley.

The centre has welcomed the long-awaited annual return of Halloween House this month, opening the largest Halloween store in Europe.

A man has died following a collision between a car and a coach near to Himley, which happened yesterday afternoon.

The three-month countdown is on to Dudley’s official submission for city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations next year.

Footballing legends Paul Gascoigne, Steve Bull, Dave Beasant, Peter Shilton and Paul Parker reunited on stage at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Monday to relive memories of the 1990 World Cup tournament.

Birmingham Hippodrome have announced an exciting cast who will be joining Jason Donavon in his panto debut and panto favourite Matt Slack who celebrates seven consecutive seasons in Birmingham.

Transport for West Midlands has unveiled its new mini-transport hub which is designed to bring together eco-friendly travel options such as e-scooters, pedal bikes and electric vehicle charging points to neighbourhoods, and local centres.

The first plan for the region’s natural environment has been officially launched on the banks of the River Stour.

Thousands of pounds worth of tech will be hidden in Birmingham this week – as an online retailer based in the city celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Dudley Council’s highways boss is supporting a road safety campaign to urge drivers to take caution when passing horses.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is shining a light on its lifesaving work to mark Emergency Services Day on Thursday 9th September.

Education staff and students at West Midland Safari Park are celebrating after receiving their best exam results yet.

Creepy comedy thriller 'The Cat and the Canary' will be taking centre stage at The Alexandra theatre to enthral audiences with a chilling murder mystery this October.

Buildings of historic or architectural significance across Dudley borough will be recorded to help protect and conserve them for future generations if approved later this month.

Dudley’s famous zoo will have its name in lights in time for this year’s heritage open day after receiving a slice of council funding.

The Black Country Toy Appeal has been launched today to give Christmas to the most vulnerable families and children across the Black Country.

People are being asked for their thoughts on proposals for a children’s play area at Himley Hall and Park.

A historic war memorial in Brierley Hill is to get a make-over as part of a major regeneration plan for the town.

Five boys have been arrested after police responded to reports of a robbery at the Merry Hill centre during the weekend.

With 325 days to go, the Volunteer Selection Centre for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games opens today, with over 25,000 people expected to pass through the doors over the coming months.

A range of swimming lessons for all ages start next week at Dudley Leisure Centre, with places still available for people to book.

A new Starbucks Drive Thru and café has opened at Merry Hill creating 20 new jobs.

More than 4,000 children and young people have taken part in a range of exciting free activities over the school holidays.

West Midlands residents are being advised to act now to help cut their fuel bills before the colder months and weather return.

The Red Glass Cone has been awarded silver accreditation by Visit England, just narrowly missing out on gold.

Parents are being reminded that applications for secondary school admissions are now open.

The body of a woman has been found in the canal off Steel Bright Road in Smethwick with the discovery being made yesterday morning.

A construction manager from Dudley who was given the all-clear from cancer six months ago has scooped a top-of-the-range Mercedes with £50,000 cash stashed in its boot.

Thousands of music fans, including NHS and hospitality workers from across the UK, are set to celebrate the opening of the first new major music venue and club in central Birmingham for over a decade.

Air Ambulance Week is taking off across the UK from Monday 6th September to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK.

The leader of Dudley Council has hailed a “bright new future” for Brierley Hill as he met business leaders in the town.

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.