Black Country Radio

A national director for government watchdog Ofsted has written personally to Dudley Council bosses offering congratulations following its recent inspection.

People are being reminded to check when council services are running over the Christmas period.

Two problem tenants in Dudley have received injunctions for their anti-social behaviour.

A new campaign is being launched in Dudley to encourage people to talk about suicide and raise awareness of support services available to them.

Forty years ago, Raymond Briggs’ beautifully illustrated book The Snowman transported children into the winter wonderland of a boy and his snowy companion.

Over £24,000 has been raised by generous donors for Birmingham Hippodrome to expand their Relaxed Performances.

Cuadrilla has paused fracking at its Preston New Road site in Lancashire after what it describes as a "series of micro-seismic events".

A father of four who had his ears cut off in a street attack has died in hospital.

A baby boy mauled by two dogs near Peterborough last month has died in hospital.

Police are investigating a break-in at the London home of Sir Paul McCartney.

Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, The Cure, Def Leppard and Radiohead are among the acts announced as the latest members of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

He has already collaborated with everyone from Jay Z to Paul McCartney - and now Kanye West is looking to add another big name to his CV.

James Harden recorded a 50-point triple-double and came through during a decisive stretch in the fourth quarter to lift the host Houston Rockets to a 126-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Kevin De Bruyne is in contention to return for Manchester City against Everton on Saturday, says Pep Guardiola.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho has never lacked ambition, describing him as the "most successful manager" in the world.