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March 25, 2025

The fire which started at a scrapyard in Kingswinford on Monday night

Fire service treating blaze at Kingswinford scrap yard as 'deliberate'

News|3 hours ago

Alex Ballinger (MP for Halesowen) and Cat Eccles (MP for Stourbridge) pictured here lending their support to the local community group campaigning against the 5G tower in this publicly owned green space.

Toxic Fumes in Our Parks: MPs demand immediate action on diesel-powered 5G mast in Wollescote

Your World|4 hours ago

Councillor Luke Hamblett

Ninth councillor leaves Dudley Labour group

Dudley|5 hours ago

Former boxer from Stourbridge jailed following arrest for drug offences

News|7 hours ago

Man, 32, charged following multiple thefts in Dudley

News|7 hours ago

Dudley is the perfect destination for an Easter holiday, says MP

Dudley|10 hours ago

Dudley Canal Trust is hoping to connect with the limestone caverns at Wren's Nest

Ambitious plans to reopen spectacular Dudley limestone caverns - it would bring 500,000 visitors to the West Midlands

Dudley|10 hours ago

130 fantastic World Book Day 2025 pictures from schools across the West Midlands and Staffordshire

News|10 hours ago

March 24, 2025

Five fire engines fighting Kingswinford blaze

News|20 hours ago

The Mill, Upper Gornal

Historic Dudley real-ale pub reopens a month after closure

Dudley|23 hours ago

Barratt West Midlands' Diversity and Inclusion team at the 'Lunch with the Boss' meeting

West Midlands homebuilder’s employees strive for diversity and inclusion

Your World|Mar 24

Learners from The Link Academy, Netherton.

Dudley Academies Trust announces investment in uniforms to support learners and families

Your World|Mar 24

Voices in Harmony

Spring concert of popular songs in Halesowen

Your World|Mar 24

The men police want to speak to over the theft of a caravan in Quarry Bank earlier this month

Have you seen these men? - Police issue photograph after theft in Dudley

The former showroom in Mucklow Hill, Halesowen. Pic: Google Maps. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

Tesco and Greggs plan for Dudley redrawn after more than 60 object

Transport|Mar 24

Nursery children enjoying one of the school's outdoor spaces

'The children do not fail to make my day brighter': We meet the Dudley headteacher at 'buzzing' primary school

'I learned my trade in the Black Country and love it' - Birmingham comedy legend Jasper Carrott reflects on the area that made him after turning 80

Sir Lenny Henry. (Matt Crossick/PA)

Comic Relief founders Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis named Carnegie honourees

March 23, 2025

Great grandad brandishes pistol during heated family argument.

Terrifying moment West Midlands great grandad brandishes pistol in the street during heated family argument

Headteacher Mrs Fellows and Councillor Adam Davies with pupils at Brook Primary School

Land Ahoy! Pirate ship sails into Wordsley primary school delighting pupils

Surface Technik

'If I do not get out of there alive I will haunt the bosses": Tragic Dudley worker predicted his fate the night before death

Headteacher Helen Tomlinson and chair of governors Mark Westwood with pupils next to the new fence

New fencing installed at Dudley primary school after construction of supermarket left pupils playing in 'open view'

The 3D printed toilet pod at The Very Light Railway, Dudley.

I visited the Very Light Rail centre in the Black Country and discovered transport of the future - and an eco friendly loo

Entertainment|Mar 23

9 brilliant Black Country hidden gems to visit and brighten up your day

March 22, 2025

Trevor Johnson, Imam Asad, Shaz Saleem, Louise K at special event

Acorns host first ever Iftar event

Your World|Mar 22

Ruby the Cockapoo relaxes in the new kennels at Harrison Family Vets.

Kingswinford veterinary practice crowned the Savoy of the pet world

Your World|Mar 22

First day in new whisky attraction home a success for West Midlands Distillery

Surface Technik in Lower Gornal where a man fell to his death

Black Country company ordered to pay £120,000 over death of employee Maciej Rozanski

Councillors call for Brierley Hill police base to be saved

Boundary Outlet

M&S outlet announces welcome return to Black Country town

15 of the Black Country's best pub gardens - perfect for a pint this spring

The former Rollers Arms, Foundry Street, Coseley. Pic: Google Maps. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

Bid to turn Dudley pub into shipping container storage submitted by 'HMO Daddy' to be decided

Property|Mar 22

March 21, 2025

Dudley Police has released this image of Rio, who it said had gone missing from Dudley. Photo: Dudley Police

Appeal launched to ask for public help finding missing Dudley teenager

The day of action saw drugs and cash seized across the region. Photo: West Midlands Police

County Lines day of action sees arrests and thousands of pounds of drugs seized across West Midlands

Cllr Pete Lowe , Credit Dudley MBC

Dudley Council Labour rebels form new independent group

Olive celebrates 101 happy years with party at Dudley care home

Joanna Millard and Lesley Ann-Wills.

Dudley choir complete charity music marathon

Wolverhampton crown court high res

Black Country firm found guilty of health and safety breaches after death of worker on their premises

12 of the best places for a Sunday roast in the Black Country, rated by locals

Food and Drink|Mar 21

March 20, 2025

Two teenagers have been arrested after an attempted carjacking in Smethwick

Teenager, 14, arrested after 16-year-old boy robbed at knife point in Dudley

West Midlands Police Crime Commissioner Simon Foster meeting officers on the streets of Smethwick.

Police and Crime Commissioner talks of ‘deep and inexcusable unfairness’ in offer numbers after applying for 150 new police officers in West Midlands

A dog walker admires the daffodils along Bratch Lane, Wombourne

Warm weather kick-starts spring in the Black Country as workers urged to take a mood-boosting break in nature

Dudley Labour group: Three more councillors quit Labour after leader's resignation

Wolverine Helga has been spotted with her newborns at the zoo

Wolverine kits born in the Black Country in first for Dudley Zoo

Cllr Shaukat Ali who proposed that Dudley Council officially supports a campaign to return Dudley Town FC to its home patch
Picture: @Shaukat Ali/X

Dudley Labour group announces interim leader following shock resignation

Politics|Mar 20

Shaz Saleem presented the prestigious High Sheriff Award by Douglas Wright, MBE DL

Former Dudley councillor wins High Sheriff award

Your World|Mar 20

The new Waterfront location offers the distillery room to grow

West Midlands Distillery set to make history with first single malt whisky and new Waterfront destination

Kabaddi tournament violence was behind fatal DPD worker ambush, court heard

No expense spared for Kingswinford Indian restaurant after refurbishment offers five-star dining experience for customers

A general view of Wolverhampton Crown Court in Wolverhampton

Smethwick couple admit running international prostitution ring from the Black Country for over five years