Local Headlines Archive

Free two-hour parking returns from Saturday

Friday, 31 July 2020 at 01:06

First rail companies pledge £300,000 to boost apprenticeships at small companies

Friday, 31 July 2020 at 01:02

Paramedics stabbed on duty thank colleagues who saved them

Thursday, 30 July 2020 at 22:20

Climate change challenge to be at the heart of the region’s updated transport plan

Thursday, 30 July 2020 at 10:45

Sandwell Council warns people to dispose of litter correctly or face a £100 fine

Thursday, 30 July 2020 at 01:49

Frozen 2 added to Himley drive-in as Grease sells out like lightning

Thursday, 30 July 2020 at 01:28

Residents urged to continue to stay alert after slight COVID increase

Thursday, 30 July 2020 at 01:23

Stars of the Invictus Games support Military Preparation College students

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 at 21:58

Community coffee hub opens despite Coronavirus delay

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 at 21:44

Birmingham 2022 unveils venue for basketball and beach volleyball

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 at 08:21

Combined Authority signs up to West Midlands National Park

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 at 01:26

Families invited to enjoy Bumble Hole letter trail

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 at 01:21

Dudley falls prevention service ‘highly commended’

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 at 01:19

Appeal following fatal collision on motorway

Tuesday, 28 July 2020 at 01:15

Safari Park charges ahead with rhino conservation

Monday, 27 July 2020 at 01:07

Pop into the Post Office to pay council bills

Monday, 27 July 2020 at 00:51

Date set for re-opening of borough leisure centres

Monday, 27 July 2020 at 00:41

Police hunt attacker after pensioner has handbag stolen

Sunday, 26 July 2020 at 08:42

West Midlands Fire Service make u-turn over flag decision

Friday, 24 July 2020 at 16:38

COVID heroes recognised with Freedom of Borough honour

Friday, 24 July 2020 at 15:38

Birmingham REP announce August summer schools

Friday, 24 July 2020 at 00:24

Play areas and outdoor gyms to re-open

Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 18:30

New infographic highlights key council role during pandemic

Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 18:23

Governments 'last minute' guidance for face coverings criticised as being unhelpful

Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 15:51

Face coverings mandatory in shops from midnight

Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 09:37

Air ambulance called for Dudley cyclist

Thursday, 23 July 2020 at 09:16

Mayor’s CCTV campaign to tackle fly-tipping at beauty spot

Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 22:21

Police appeal for help to trace Dudley jewellery theives

Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 21:30

New 'Swift Go' guarantees best value fare on Metro

Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 00:38

Avoncroft Museum re-opens its doors from today

Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 00:30

£8.5 million identified to improve borough roads

Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 00:23

Sandwell Royal photo hunt

Monday, 20 July 2020 at 17:52

Charity appeal celebrates one year of incredible support as fundraising total hits £885k

Monday, 20 July 2020 at 17:28

Freedom of Borough decision this week to recognise heroes

Monday, 20 July 2020 at 17:18

Performing arts festival hailed a success

Monday, 20 July 2020 at 16:26

Second round of financial help for businesses

Monday, 20 July 2020 at 01:38

Borough parks move back towards normality

Friday, 17 July 2020 at 16:22

Cadbury multipack bars to reduce in size by 2022

Friday, 17 July 2020 at 14:53

Dudley Zoo awarded £120k to restore four iconic Tectons

Thursday, 16 July 2020 at 23:38

Loyal shoppers keep Cornbow shining through the retail gloom

Thursday, 16 July 2020 at 23:34

Beacon Centre makes donation plea

Thursday, 16 July 2020 at 23:29

Critical need for COVID-19 convalescent donors in the West Midlands

Thursday, 16 July 2020 at 23:23

Black Country kids invited to design mascot for Birmingham 2022

Thursday, 16 July 2020 at 23:19

MP's lead public outrage at Fire Service flag decision

Thursday, 16 July 2020 at 11:51

Black Country fire stations told not to fly flag because of possible racist connotations

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 at 17:44

Much loved Dudley Zoo stalwart, Jorong, dies

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 at 15:46

Severn Valley Railway receives £250,000 of National Lottery support

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 at 09:17

Charity supporter takes on second fundraising challenge

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 at 01:19

New video shows light at the end of the tunnel

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 at 01:14

Plans for Cavendish House site gathering pace

Wednesday, 15 July 2020 at 01:12

THSH becomes latest pandemic casualty

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 at 09:43

Metro stop to be named after castle

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 at 01:28

Prime Minister sends celebratory message to the Black Country

Monday, 13 July 2020 at 19:30

Town Hall set to become canvas for giant Black Country flag projection

Monday, 13 July 2020 at 18:13

Black Country town centre has UK's biggest footfall recovery

Monday, 13 July 2020 at 16:18

Celebrate Black Country Day in Halesowen

Monday, 13 July 2020 at 16:10

Black Country Day celebrations come to the borough

Monday, 13 July 2020 at 02:34

Tickets are on sale for Himley drive-in cinema

Monday, 13 July 2020 at 02:22

Pandemic forces Birmingham Rep to make 40% of staff redundant

Friday, 10 July 2020 at 16:43

Black Country UNESCO Geopark status secured

Friday, 10 July 2020 at 09:46

Rock legend has a whole lotta love for local community nursing teams

Thursday, 9 July 2020 at 11:06

Recruitment drive launches to get the West Midlands back into work

Thursday, 9 July 2020 at 00:50

Work begins for new warden’s base

Thursday, 9 July 2020 at 00:42

Police search for wanted Brierley Hill man

Wednesday, 8 July 2020 at 21:21

Councillor Yvonne Davies resigns as Leader of Sandwell Council

Wednesday, 8 July 2020 at 20:39

Stourbridge MP gives backing to residents plans

Wednesday, 8 July 2020 at 02:46

Man charged after Wolverhampton paramedic stabbing

Wednesday, 8 July 2020 at 02:38

Halesowen MP joins virtual school assembly

Wednesday, 8 July 2020 at 02:24

Mayor’s creative call for the Black Country

Wednesday, 8 July 2020 at 02:20

Stourbridge mum braves the shave for charity

Tuesday, 7 July 2020 at 02:26

Cadbury World set to open doors once again

Tuesday, 7 July 2020 at 02:15

Birmingham Rep goes red for national arts initiative

Tuesday, 7 July 2020 at 02:12

Beacon Centre launch virtual raffle to raise vital funds

Tuesday, 7 July 2020 at 02:06

£1.57 billion investment announced to protect Britain’s world-class arts institutions

Sunday, 5 July 2020 at 21:44

Compton Care set to open charity megastore

Sunday, 5 July 2020 at 19:28

Fresh appeal for information as injured cyclist dies

Sunday, 5 July 2020 at 19:11

Directory re-launched to help community

Sunday, 5 July 2020 at 18:55

Successful reopening of pubs and bars across the West Midlands

Sunday, 5 July 2020 at 12:26

Buildings lit up to mark 72nd anniversary of the NHS

Sunday, 5 July 2020 at 10:26

Wolverhampton Grand cancels pantomime

Friday, 3 July 2020 at 10:04

Dudley Performing Arts hold online music festival this weekend

Friday, 3 July 2020 at 01:58

Buildings to go blue and green for NHS 72nd anniversary celebration

Friday, 3 July 2020 at 01:48

Severn Valley Railway gets back in steam

Friday, 3 July 2020 at 01:38

Police hunt man after supermarket assault

Thursday, 2 July 2020 at 00:59

Call assessor featured in NHS anniversary pictures

Wednesday, 1 July 2020 at 01:58

New online booking system for the tip to begin next week

Wednesday, 1 July 2020 at 01:54

Himley Hall takeout service ready for action

Wednesday, 1 July 2020 at 01:49

Work to protect shoppers and traders continues

Wednesday, 1 July 2020 at 01:46