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August 23, 2024

‘Sickening’ cost to taxpayers of failed Dudley Council bar project revealed

August 21, 2024

West Midlands Mayor says region’s growth lagging behind - here's why

Birmingham|Aug 21

August 20, 2024

Plans to convert former Wetherspoon into new use withdrawn at last minute

Politics|Aug 20

August 19, 2024

'Do the right thing': Zombie knife owners urged to hand weapons in ahead of ban

August 16, 2024

Spending cuts but culture themes will be part of Dudley's regeneration plan

August 15, 2024

Cuts keep coming 100 days since the local elections

Dudley council seeking 'expressions of interest' to run town halls

Stourbridge|Aug 15

August 14, 2024

Fears of financial crisis remain 100 days since the local elections

Revealed: Wolverhampton Council cancelled £2m in debts last year

Wolverhampton|Aug 14

August 13, 2024

'I don't want anyone written off': Mayor moves to reassure young people ahead of A-level results day

Wolverhampton|Aug 13

Shropshire sees 20 per cent increase in number of neonatal nurses

August 12, 2024

MP calls for price in alcohol-free drinks

Just months remain to save Stourbridge and Halesowen town halls

Halesowen|Aug 12

August 11, 2024

Birmingham MP Jess Philips says social media site X is ‘a place of misery’ - here’s why

Politics|Aug 11

'Frankly it's frightening': Senior councillor slams care at Dudley hospital

Dudley Council finance chief goes into reverse on new parking charges

Politics|Aug 11

August 10, 2024

Major road project 'could cause financial pressures' for crisis-hit city council

Transport|Aug 10

August 9, 2024

Police 'ready to respond to emergencies' in Walsall after pub confirms closure over safety concerns

August 8, 2024

Riots: Staffordshire Police chief pledges to keep residents safe as 13 people arrested so far

'Rest in peace, Sue': Tributes pour in for Wolverhampton councillor who 'kept working until the end'

‘Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s defiant message to rioters on visit to West Midlands mosque and school

August 7, 2024

“Unauthorised” spending in council department that ended year with £826k deficit

Street lighting in Dudley to change to help avoid council cash crisis

Council leaders given update on delivery of disabled facility grants in Staffordshire

Staffordshire|Aug 7

August 6, 2024

New rules approved to tackle anti-social behaviour in Wolverhampton despite fears of prejudice

Tettenhall residents urged to object to planned ‘monstrous’ 5G mast

Tettenhall|Aug 6

August 5, 2024

'This far-right aggression won't undermine the West Midlands - our region thrives on unity' - Mayor

'Avoid these events': West Midlands residents urged to stay away from violent disorder

Tamworth Council leaders and MP condemn attacks on Holiday Inn Express

Your chance to acknowledge councillors' hard work in your community with award scheme

August 4, 2024

Call for review into Walsall police resources after month of violence

August 3, 2024

Council slammed as fallout starts over bar closure

Dudley Council leader: New house building targets are ‘impossible’

August 2, 2024

'I'll bring back Rwanda scheme' pledges former Wolverhampton schoolboy who wants to lead Tories

Council leader calls on Commissioner for "immediate assessment" of police resources following repeat violent incidents

August 1, 2024

Pro-Palestine protestors cause chaos for third day in Staffordshire village as they besiege drone engine factory

Fresh threat to Seven Cornfields and other green belt sites as Government proposes housing targets

Council leader vows to leave no stone unturned in quest for savings

Wolverhampton|Aug 1

July 31, 2024

Reassurances made over new Black Country railway stations after transport cuts announced

Transport|Jul 31

July 30, 2024

'We do not believe you!': Wolverhampton residents express anger at council plans for youth care home

Politics|Jul 30

Anger as 'horrific-looking' 68ft phone mast back on the agenda months after being rejected

Politics|Jul 30

Fears new Black Country railway station plan has hit the buffers after chancellors statement

Aldridge|Jul 30

MP makes demand of NHS bosses after 'shock' sudden closure of Rowley Regis surgery

Confidence price hike for football pitches at Dudley sports venue won't be an own goal

Cross party agreement looks set for community fund return to Dudley

Politics|Jul 30

July 29, 2024

Council has expanded Wolverhampton city centre paving scheme set to cost £19m – here's all the details

Wolverhampton|Jul 29

July 27, 2024

Residents demand action after body left undiscovered in flat for weeks leading to stench

Former Dudley councillor denies sending threatening voicemail messages

Toby Neal – The strange story of Bill of the Big Medal

Features|Jul 27

NHS equipment is subject of MP's first question

Local Hubs|Jul 27

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