Local Headlines Archive

Smethwick youngster embarks on exciting apprenticeship with WMAS

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 23:17

A weekend of railways great and small at The Engine House

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 23:14

West End star joins cast of Steps musical in Wolverhampton

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 23:10

TV star Sacha Jones launches new Walsall podcast

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 23:04

Walsall MP hits out at council over controversial Leather Museum decision

Monday, 29 September 2025 20:22

High-profile candidate joins election race

Monday, 29 September 2025 20:14

Stronger For Longer, fitness for women

Monday, 29 September 2025 20:08

Mayor launches free bus travel for parents this October half-term

Sunday, 28 September 2025 18:48

Discover your future at Halesowen College open day

Sunday, 28 September 2025 17:57

Stourbridge tip to close earlier on Mondays

Sunday, 28 September 2025 17:53

Walsall Council’s Bereavement Services win national award

Sunday, 28 September 2025 17:45

Council cuts spending on empty home repairs

Sunday, 28 September 2025 17:43

Diversity open new dance studio in Birmingham

Thursday, 25 September 2025 23:23

Mamma Mia to visit Wolverhampton Grand

Thursday, 25 September 2025 23:19

Exciting new chapter for Dudley’s regeneration programme

Thursday, 25 September 2025 23:15

Illegal tobacco sales thwarted

Thursday, 25 September 2025 23:14

Door staff on duty at council house after protest

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 21:43

Fresh demands for transparency on failed land deal

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 21:37

Dudley Council joins the 2025 'Rescue Me' recycle campaign

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 20:21

Seating capacity increased at crem following £1.1m investment

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 20:18

Mayoral Development Corporation is launched

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 16:34

Relaxed options for Christmas experiences at the Severn Valley Railway

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 16:06

Enjoy a night like no other this Christmas

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 16:03

Digbeth Dining Club to open new Midlands food and culture space

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 10:21

Aldi get green light for store extension

Monday, 22 September 2025 21:47

Top officer says council should be more transparent

Monday, 22 September 2025 21:46

Student Paramedic takes on 100 mile walk for baby loss awareness

Monday, 22 September 2025 21:42

Bake to the future at the Red House Cone

Monday, 22 September 2025 21:36

Leaders defend staff cuts at ‘more efficient’ council

Sunday, 21 September 2025 16:23

Former Dudley Mayor raises almost £40k

Sunday, 21 September 2025 16:18

Statement from the Leader of Sandwell Council following incident in Oldbury

Sunday, 21 September 2025 16:14

Work begins on new £24 million Haden Hill Leisure Centre

Sunday, 21 September 2025 16:06

Carrie Hope Fletcher brings Waitress to Birmingham Hippodrome

Thursday, 18 September 2025 20:20

Radicalisation risks reported more than once a week

Thursday, 18 September 2025 20:05

Council leader confirms cuts in parking fees

Thursday, 18 September 2025 20:04

'Good sustained progress' in council’s improvement journey

Thursday, 18 September 2025 19:56

BOXPARK plans no longer going ahead

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 23:01

New EV points approved after redesign

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 22:59

Teenager seriously injured in Wolverhampton E-scooter collision

Monday, 15 September 2025 17:31

Public invited to explore Bradley lock gate workshop for Heritage Open Day

Monday, 15 September 2025 17:11

Kids go free at Dudley Zoo

Monday, 15 September 2025 17:04

Brierley Hill Civic going from strength to strength

Monday, 15 September 2025 17:02

Ladies-only swim sessions go from strength to strength

Monday, 15 September 2025 16:58

Two Walsall community heroes to be honoured at Investiture

Monday, 15 September 2025 16:55

Walsall man aboard Greta Thunberg’s aid flotilla for Gaza says ‘it has to be done’

Monday, 15 September 2025 16:31

Council rejects move to build flats saying it would block neighbours’ light

Monday, 15 September 2025 16:30

Shop could lose licence after £40,000 fine for illegal worker

Monday, 15 September 2025 16:28

Social care review will bring big changes

Monday, 15 September 2025 16:25

Fall out over £20m spending in Darlaston continues

Sunday, 14 September 2025 22:33

Low staffing blamed for tax take falling

Sunday, 14 September 2025 22:31

Mayor starts recruitment drive for Night-Time Economy Commission

Sunday, 14 September 2025 22:30

Business grants programme opens to Dudley Borough businesses

Sunday, 14 September 2025 22:29

Leader predicts ice rink application in new year

Thursday, 11 September 2025 23:02

Major parties reveal their election priorities

Thursday, 11 September 2025 22:59

Health check shows predicted overspend of £2.5m

Thursday, 11 September 2025 22:58

BBC commits to further significant growth in West Midlands

Thursday, 11 September 2025 12:54

Changes to historic town centre building rejected

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 23:04

Heritage weekend draws the crowds at Severn Valley Railway

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 23:02

Dudley MP Launches Sycamore Adventure petition

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 22:59

Battle of Britain to commemorate heroes

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 22:56

Council leader to meet asylum hotel protestors

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 17:09

Councillor ‘does not give a toss’ if cash runs out

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 17:07

New special school nearing completion

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 17:05

Council welcomes new directors

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 17:02

More than 3,000 join Dudley Pride celebrations

Monday, 8 September 2025 22:03

Stourbridge school comes together to walk on fire

Monday, 8 September 2025 22:02

Review under way at children’s services

Monday, 8 September 2025 21:54

Lib Dem leader slams Labour ‘broken record’

Monday, 8 September 2025 21:51

Black Country Chamber reveals finalists for 2025 Business Awards

Sunday, 7 September 2025 13:48

Man who posed as teenager jailed for sexually abusing three girls

Sunday, 7 September 2025 13:42

Council paying millions for private SEND school places

Sunday, 7 September 2025 13:39

Fewer PCSOs opens the door for yob crime Lib Dems claim

Sunday, 7 September 2025 13:38

MP urges council to use new powers to boost shops

Thursday, 4 September 2025 20:55

Dedicated Irish comedy night launches in Birmingham

Thursday, 4 September 2025 18:57

Festive show extends run at Birmingham Rep

Thursday, 4 September 2025 18:51

Festival favourites in Stourbridge next month

Thursday, 4 September 2025 18:38

Mayor visits historic building following restoration to provide new homes

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 22:35

Homes plan for former car dealership

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 22:33

Concerns over plans for homes at historic pub site

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 22:31

Shop could lose licence after illegal alcohol and vapes found during inspection

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 22:28

Controversial change ‘will enhance stadium’s legacy’

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 21:57

Children’s services complaints up by 18 percent

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 21:55

More than 100 activities for Ageing Well Festival

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 21:53

Have your say on new region-wide nature blueprint

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 21:51

Dudley Council earmarks £1.5 million for road safety

Monday, 1 September 2025 21:55

Secondary school admissions for 2026

Monday, 1 September 2025 21:53

Plan to convert pub to store resubmitted

Monday, 1 September 2025 21:49

Walsall listed buildings could be ‘reduced to rubble’ in housing development row

Monday, 1 September 2025 21:46

Danny Beard and Deborah Stephenson star in Grand Theatre panto

Monday, 1 September 2025 09:45