Local Headlines from Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

An award-winning DJ from Worcestershire has released a heartfelt new single with all of the proceeds supporting Dementia UK.

The wife of Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah says a writing competition celebrating his life is empowering people across the UK to use their voices for the planet.

The leader of Dudley Council says the authority has taken a “giant leap” towards financial stability after budget plans over the next five years were revealed.

Proposals to increase council tax by 4.99 per cent in 2026 will go before cabinet for discussion next week.