Local Headlines from Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

Walsall-based arts charity, RicNic has launched The Big Walsall Waddle walking trail this summer to celebrate their 21st birthday.

Halesowen College is hosting a series of enrolment evenings for school leavers who have not yet secured a placement for September and adults who are looking to upskill or reskill to expand their career opportunities.

Dudley Council’s leader says the authority does not need lessons on saving cash from ‘maniacs’ after a fall in borrowing.

The Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, has unveiled plans to revitalise the region’s street markets with a £300,000 support package to expand the variety of stalls on offer and draw in more shoppers.