Local Headlines Archive

Pandemic claims the lives of more than 3,800 people with dementia in the West Midlands

Sunday, 28 February 2021 18:46

Residents sign petition calling for action at blind Colley Gate junction

Sunday, 28 February 2021 18:42

Residents leaving home for any reason encouraged to book symptom-free test

Sunday, 28 February 2021 18:28

Investigation launched after man killed in hit-and-run

Sunday, 28 February 2021 01:13

University welcomes news of housing department HQ in Wolverhampton

Friday, 26 February 2021 00:19

Partnership made in the Midlands for the Midlands

Friday, 26 February 2021 00:11

Rough sleeping in the West Midlands at its lowest since 2010

Thursday, 25 February 2021 23:50

Dudley father convicted of killing his baby daughter

Thursday, 25 February 2021 12:21

Interested residents reminded to register for postal voting

Wednesday, 24 February 2021 19:37

Communities across Black Country urged to ignore vaccine scam

Wednesday, 24 February 2021 19:33

Ninth arrest made in Dudley murder investigation

Wednesday, 24 February 2021 18:12

Win a £1m dream property in competition to raise funds for the Beacon Centre

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 21:22

Wolverhampton families discover fun of cycling thanks to Better Streets Fund

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 21:06

First new CCTV cameras are installed in Lye

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 20:57

Dudley Youth Council mental health training

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 00:46

New creative colleges open in West Midlands

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 00:39

MP calls for council to exchange parking vouchers

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 00:29

Call for People in Cohort 6 to book your COVID-19 Vaccine

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 00:25

Ant & Dec to head up NSPCC virtual assembly

Monday, 22 February 2021 00:42

Vaccination programme progressing well to protect most vulnerable

Monday, 22 February 2021 00:30

Council leader praises start of work on Black Country Living Museum expansion

Monday, 22 February 2021 00:23

Government ministry to create second housing HQ in Wolverhampton

Monday, 22 February 2021 00:15

Man rushed to hospital after Dudley attack

Friday, 19 February 2021 15:16

Dog fouling and nuisance drinking PSPO orders set to be renewed

Friday, 19 February 2021 00:46

Lady of Legend to headline at the Severn Valley Railway Spring Steam Up

Friday, 19 February 2021 00:42

Shop Fairtrade this Fairtrade Fortnight

Friday, 19 February 2021 00:32

Another man charged in connection with Dudley murder

Thursday, 18 February 2021 23:51

Census to provide a snapshot of modern society

Thursday, 18 February 2021 11:21

MP congratulates vaccine effort at Black Country Living Museum

Wednesday, 17 February 2021 22:51

Facebook apologise after group were told they’d breached guidelines by discussing local delicacy

Wednesday, 17 February 2021 13:06

Referrals by NSPCC about parents’ drug and alcohol use soar since start of pandemic

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 18:25

Major milestone reached in Very Light Rail programme

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 17:55

Plan to build new homes remains on track

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 17:52

MP's call for Midlands-wide Oyster style smart ticketing system

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 17:47

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity celebrates 30 years of lifesaving service

Monday, 15 February 2021 11:59

New images released as Dudley’s new interchange is given green light

Monday, 15 February 2021 11:49

Residents warned after spate of calls from bogus police officer

Sunday, 14 February 2021 22:49

Stourbridge MP welcomes extra funding for victims of domestic abuse

Sunday, 14 February 2021 21:59

Recognition for Black Country Trust staff who deliver outstanding care

Sunday, 14 February 2021 21:55

Cabinet member sees kindness in action

Sunday, 14 February 2021 21:51

Man charged over Dudley murder

Friday, 12 February 2021 13:24

HS2 Growth Strategy lays out fast-track to regional recovery

Friday, 12 February 2021 01:36

11 Apprentices Start Work on Birmingham 2022

Friday, 12 February 2021 01:30

Plant your tree in virtual forest campaign

Friday, 12 February 2021 01:24

Full throttle for the Severn Valley Railway’s first diesel event of the year

Thursday, 11 February 2021 00:24

MP welcomes £462 million funding boost for the West Midlands

Thursday, 11 February 2021 00:08

New locations confirmed for symptom free testing in Dudley

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 23:56

Fundraising campaign launched by charity to combat impact of Covid-19

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 23:47

Milestone achieved in the road to Commonwealth Games

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 12:21

Mayoral candidate calls for urgent action plan to stem collapsing number of apprenticeships

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 00:30

New NHS campaign urges people in West Midlands to talk to family about organ donation

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 00:22

Midlands leaders call on Chancellor to back Midlands Rail Hub

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 01:32

Council sharing success stories for National Apprenticeship Week

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 01:26

Rents halved for market stall holders in Dudley

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 01:23

Local MP's volunteer in fight against Covid

Sunday, 7 February 2021 23:09

Credit union saves residents over £1 million

Sunday, 7 February 2021 22:01

Council praises half-term heroes

Sunday, 7 February 2021 21:45

£1 million extra to tackle potholes

Sunday, 7 February 2021 21:37

Four arrests made in Dudley murder investigation

Friday, 5 February 2021 18:49

NFSP reassure Halesowen residents banking services will continue

Friday, 5 February 2021 01:12

Sandwell Council to fund over 1,800 laptops for young children

Friday, 5 February 2021 00:54

Year long Lottery project to explore experiences of growing up in Dudley

Friday, 5 February 2021 00:44

Dudley pubs can offer home delivery during lockdown

Wednesday, 3 February 2021 16:31

Lye CCTV scheme presses ahead

Wednesday, 3 February 2021 12:17

Work starts on Crystal Leisure Centre refurbishment

Wednesday, 3 February 2021 12:05

Man named following Dudley shooting

Wednesday, 3 February 2021 10:15

Halesowen MP welcomes £6 million funding for Commonwealth Games Cultural Festival

Tuesday, 2 February 2021 21:22

Blind Dave Heeley urges people to take Covid-19 seriously after battle with the virus

Tuesday, 2 February 2021 18:02

Nearly £10 million given to borough businesses to help survive lockdown

Tuesday, 2 February 2021 17:56

Birmingham Hippodrome select 16 young people to become young advocates

Tuesday, 2 February 2021 11:17

Peak time travel pass restrictions lifted to help older people get to early morning Covid vaccine appointments

Monday, 1 February 2021 13:24

Murder investigation launched in Dudley

Monday, 1 February 2021 13:06

Free school meals for February half-term from Sandwell Council

Monday, 1 February 2021 00:57

Black Country export revealed as ‘The Blob’ on The Masked Singer

Monday, 1 February 2021 00:54

Rogue Gas fitter guilty of fraud

Monday, 1 February 2021 00:31

Mayor of Dudley gets the vaccine and urges others to have it too

Monday, 1 February 2021 00:20