Local Headlines Archive

Plans to re-open petrol garage approved

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 00:13

Political heavyweights aim to land big blows

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 00:11

Councillors clash over homes sell-off policy

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 00:08

Men arrested following stabbing in Brierley Hill

Monday, 30 March 2026 23:15

Charity launches new immersive exhibition to mark 35th anniversary

Monday, 30 March 2026 23:12

Exciting volunteer opportunities in catering at the Severn Valley Railway

Monday, 30 March 2026 23:07

Over 90 take part in community fun run at Swan Pool Park

Monday, 30 March 2026 23:04

Food and culture take centre stage at The Link Academy

Sunday, 29 March 2026 17:58

Plans submitted for new high street link

Sunday, 29 March 2026 17:36

Calls for a rethink on outdoor gym

Sunday, 29 March 2026 17:34

Plans to replace the roof at Stourbridge’s Crystal Leisure move closer

Friday, 27 March 2026 15:08

500 million years of plant and human history captured in headline garden

Thursday, 26 March 2026 17:24

Dudley Zoo awarded funding from the Richardson Brothers Foundation

Thursday, 26 March 2026 17:01

Multi-million-pound plan for Halesowen town centre

Thursday, 26 March 2026 16:49

What’s new at the Local Elections in Walsall

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:08

Former Police Federation treasurer jailed for £13,500 expenses fraud

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:04

Birmingham Rep announce first cohort for new acting training course

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 23:29

New roof for the Crystal leisure centre

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 23:20

Sir Lenny Henry Centre leads student conversation on BBC Charter Renewal

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 17:52

Midlands set for massive street food takeover

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 17:42

Tenant tells of ‘dark days’ in housing battle

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 17:31

Councillors denying affray and assault charges won’t face trial until 2029

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 17:27

Plan to spread out council resources welcomed

Monday, 23 March 2026 20:01

Construction phase complete for new higher education and skills centre

Monday, 23 March 2026 19:51

Postal vote deadline approaches

Monday, 23 March 2026 19:48

Council announces boost to waste services

Monday, 23 March 2026 19:43

Running challenge launched in memory of much-loved paramedic

Sunday, 22 March 2026 22:48

Families invited to enjoy Easter fun across Dudley borough

Sunday, 22 March 2026 22:46

Two hours free parking to be reinstated

Sunday, 22 March 2026 22:40

New specialist school officially opens

Thursday, 19 March 2026 21:18

Plans unveiled for managed flag display at Miner Island

Thursday, 19 March 2026 21:11

Former Sandwell apprentice lands top job

Thursday, 19 March 2026 21:05

Regeneration boost for Dudley town centre

Thursday, 19 March 2026 20:55

MP welcomes tougher crackdown on fly-tipping and waste crime

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 22:08

Council made £14m from selling shabby homes

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 21:27

Former Mayor on city’s reputation being ‘crippled’

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 21:23

Councillor takes SEND protest to headquarters

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 21:09

Priory Hall Open Day taking place next weekend

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 16:53

Serious hygiene breaches found at Dudley food outlet

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 16:51

Less than half feel safe in Dudley borough

Monday, 16 March 2026 17:28

Dudley Lib Dems launch local elections manifesto

Monday, 16 March 2026 17:25

‘Big moment’ for new railway stations

Monday, 16 March 2026 17:22

Former Mayor on new movement and ‘divisive’ Reform

Monday, 16 March 2026 17:19

Developers urged to help get new housing schemes underway

Monday, 16 March 2026 17:14

Sandwell shortlisted for Campaign of the Year for men’s mental health initiative

Monday, 16 March 2026 17:11

Time running out to nominate for prestigious youth award

Sunday, 15 March 2026 15:34

Drug dealing vandalism are the reality in Brewery Fields

Sunday, 15 March 2026 15:28

Dudley Councillor asks ‘why would anyone work here?’

Sunday, 15 March 2026 15:21

Sandwell Council secures nearly £300,000 to boost culture and heritage

Sunday, 15 March 2026 15:16

Serious gas and hygiene breaches found at Dudley food outlet

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:20

Walsall Council celebrates five-star food hygiene ratings

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:16

Wolverhampton panto receives trio of award nominations

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:14

New railway stations at Willenhall and Darlaston to open next week

Friday, 13 March 2026 00:10

Party pledges to ‘save’ Black Sabbath pub

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 21:59

Former West Midlands police officer helped through MS symptoms by support dog

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 21:53

£88,000 research investment for Dudley medical practice

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 17:08

Council brings dozens of privately-owned empty homes back into use

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 16:59

Leader stands behind commitment to protect the greenbelt

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 16:45

Dudley residents renewing green waste service

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 17:41

Theatre to raise £36k to grow community engagement at festivals

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 17:38

MP calls for additional safeguards to protect children

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 17:34

Competition launches to lead charity ride out

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 17:27

Man appears in court charged with terrorism offences

Monday, 9 March 2026 21:02

Homes approved despite flooding fears

Sunday, 8 March 2026 14:45

Sandwell council to bid for £1.3m to demolish community centre for developers

Sunday, 8 March 2026 14:43

Reminder to nominate for Mayor’s Civic Awards

Sunday, 8 March 2026 14:33

Arrest on suspicion of disseminating terrorism material

Friday, 6 March 2026 11:43

Community reuse and recycling event returning to Stourbridge

Friday, 6 March 2026 11:40

Traders tell of Dudley town centre crime

Friday, 6 March 2026 11:22

Planners approve new stands at Stourbridge Football Club

Friday, 6 March 2026 11:16

£1.5m to be spent on more SEND places

Thursday, 5 March 2026 22:58

Motherland star joins Rocky Horror cast in Wolverhampton

Thursday, 5 March 2026 22:53

New Sandwell careers website

Thursday, 5 March 2026 22:44

More than 500 stretches of road repaired so far this year

Thursday, 5 March 2026 22:40

Council to buy garden centre and police station for flats

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 22:47

Birmingham to submit City of Music bid

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 22:44

Sandwell maintains vigilance against fraud

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 22:40

Successful wedding showcase event at Sandwell Valley

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 22:37

Council told people ‘angry’ about executive pay

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 18:17

New campaign sees Brummies imagine the future of their city

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 18:14

Poets bring Zephaniah’s spirit to life at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 17:37

Tram named in honour of Steven Knight

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 17:34

West Brom car sales plan rejected

Monday, 2 March 2026 20:37

Town councillor claims crime is contributing to decline

Monday, 2 March 2026 20:33

BGSO host concert featuring Young Musician of the Year

Monday, 2 March 2026 19:50

Councillor calls for volunteers for Tanhouse planter revamp

Monday, 2 March 2026 19:44

Plan for new homes on historic site

Sunday, 1 March 2026 18:53

Former Panorama journalist to visit Stourbridge

Sunday, 1 March 2026 18:50

Community month of action to reconnect people with nature

Sunday, 1 March 2026 14:45

New budget prioritises a cleaner, greener and safer Sandwell

Sunday, 1 March 2026 14:35