Shareholders at the Severn Valley Railway have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a special resolution to convert the organisation into a Charitable Community Benefit Society.

Dudley Council broke with tradition at a full meeting of the authority to remember the victims of a genocide.

Party leaders from across Dudley Council have written to the Home Secretary calling for a change in the law to tackle illegal car cruising, following a local petition.

Some residents who have opted for a postal vote in recent elections will soon be receiving reminders to renew their voting option.