Local Headlines from Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

Dudley Council’s social care chief denied the authority is planning to close a popular dementia service in Stourbridge.

Police in Dudley are appealing for the public’s help following a distraction theft on Dudley High Street, earlier this week.

A man has been charged in relation to nearly 50 shop thefts in Sandwell.

A partnership operation by Dudley Council and National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has resulted in four arrests and the disposal of over four tonnes of illegal meat.