Local Headlines from Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

Councillors told financial ‘bomb’ growing bigger

A watchdog committee has been told there is little Dudley Council can do to defuse a financial ‘bomb’.
Pressure builds on council to publish failed sale report

Pressure continues to build on Dudley Council to publish a report on the failed sale of Dudley Leisure Centre.
Major Walsall hotel admits ‘mistake’ of hosting controversial political party conference

A major hotel chain has said it was a ‘mistake’ to allow a Homeland Party conference to take place inside its Walsall branch at the weekend.
Cabinet member hits back after accusations

A leading Dudley councillor has spoken out to squash online allegations he was not being honest about his past.