Local Headlines from Tuesday, June 30th, 2026

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that a new way forward has been found to protect the much-loved riverside path that runs along its land between Country Park Halt near Highley and Hampton Loade station.

Metallica are teaming up with NHS Blood and Transplant to call on fans across England to book a blood donation and help save lives, as the band continues the UK leg of their worldwide M72 tour.

A new model to strengthen reablement support for residents was considered and approved by Walsall Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday 24 June.