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March 30, 2025

Stourbridge FC fans turn out in force to support club at first match following bombshell ground news

Green Leevs Garden Center and Interior Plants

11 of the best-rated garden centres in the Black Country

The latest data has revealed storm overflows in Shropshire were dumping sewage into waterways for a record number of hours last year

Revealed: The alarming number of hours raw sewage was released into waterways in the West Midlands and Shropshire

March 29, 2025

Image: West Midlands Police The suspects

Thieves steal significant sums of cash from two elderly victims in Dudley town centre - do you recognise these people?

Lorry crash on the M6 northbound at Essington

M6 reopens after lorry jack-knifed in Walsall, causing hours of disruption

An aerial view of the War Memorial Ground which houses both cricket and football which is now under threat

Inside the 'rich history' of the War Memorial Athletic Ground ahead of 150th anniversary of Stourbridge FC

Stourbridge's War Memorial Ground

Fans react with dismay as Stourbridge face turmoil over War Memorial Ground

Dudley Council House. Credit: Dudley Council. Permission sought/gained for use by all BBC newswire partners.

Dudley Council to cut top jobs by half to save £1.5m

Politics|Mar 29

The Upper Green in Tettenhall will be full of stalls and food options over both festivals

Fancy a culinary day out? We take a look at some of the best food and drink festivals across the West Midlands in months to come

March 28, 2025

Merry Hill - Easter

The UK’s largest Easter egg lands at Merry Hill– bringing free family fun to the Black Country

Your World|Mar 28

Dibdale Road West, Dudley

Girl, 12, left with 'potentially serious' injuries after being hit by a car near Dudley Co-op

The month of activities will be completed by a finals night later this week.

Wolves Foundation: Great month of sport during Ramadan

Your World|Mar 28

A series of road closures have been announced in Staffordshire

Road closures for works on key Black Country routes as buses are diverted

The Littleton Arms is a friendly and welcoming pub full of different flavours

Where are the best places across the West Midlands to take Mum for lunch on Mother's Day? We look at some of the top places

March 27, 2025

Man charged with shoplifting offences after visiting Lye shop repeatedly

Gang acted together to kill DPD driver in 'cold blood' jury told as they begin their deliberations

Do you recognise these men? Photo: West Midlands Police

Police issue pictures of men after cash taken in Cradley burglary

Major Dudley beer festival will have 66 real ales

Tackling knife crime and increasing bobbies on the beat among commissioner's key aims

The entrance to the former Coseley School site seen in 2017

Building of new Coseley primary school 'paused' following collapse of construction firm

Bestons Barber Shop

'This has to be the best barbers in the West Midlands' - 12 of the best places for a fresh trim in the Black Country

March 26, 2025

Walsall Boundary Outlet

New sign and finishing touches for reopening of M&S outlet in Black Country town

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Less than a week left to get a flu vaccine

Your World|Mar 26

Creative consultation in action.

The Worcestershire Soldier Gallery at The Commandery - have your say

Your World|Mar 26

Partial solar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse to be visible in the UK this weekend - how to watch as clear skies forecast for the West Midlands

A metal recycling group has thanked emergency services for their speedy response and appealed for information. Credit: R Davies Metals & Sons Ltd Facebook

Metal recycling group share appeal following second fire at Kingswinford site

Editor's choice — News|Mar 26

The Castle pub in Dudley

Dudley pub closes, 20 months after £241,000 revamp

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust charity awarded £109,400 funding as part of NHS Charities Together’s Innovation Challenge fund

Your World|Mar 26

Olivia Wright and Partner, Ashley Arnold-Ralph at the 2024 awards after Liv Alison Beauty Placed 20th in the UK for Spotlight Salon of the year

Sandwell salon owner secures finalist award in five categories

Your World|Mar 26

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Dudley school receives national recognition for performance

Your World|Mar 26

St Andrew's Church, Bilston Street, Sedgley

Board games and bargains at church fete in Dudley

'No concerns' Kingswinford man, 60, would harm himself before suicide, inquest hears

Ashgrove Care Home, Dudley Wood Road, Dudley. Pic: Google Maps. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

New bid to extend Dudley care home after neighbours object

Property|Mar 26

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'

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|Mar 25

Councillor Luke Hamblett

Ninth councillor leaves Dudley Labour group

Former boxer from Stourbridge jailed following arrest for drug offences

Man, 32, charged following multiple thefts in Dudley

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

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

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

March 24, 2025

Five fire engines fighting Kingswinford blaze

The Mill, Upper Gornal

Historic Dudley real-ale pub reopens a month after closure

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

Jasper Carrott on 80th birthday

'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

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