Local Headlines from Friday, December 19th, 2025

Dudley Council’s coffers will get a boost from the government’s latest finance settlement but opinions are divided about how much it will help.

Dudley Council has announced proposals for significant additional investment for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in next year’s budget.

A local company contracted by Dudley Council has worked with the authority and its own staff to collect contributions for the Dudley Group of hospitals toy appeal.

Feel festive with a community focussed Christmas tree festival at Wordsley’s Red House Glass Cone this December.