Nine of Dudley Zoo’s greatest escapes – from decade-long raccoon roam to secret tunnel under castle
While digging through the dusty corners of local newspaper archives this week, one Black Country history enthusiast stumbled…
Peaky Blinders: Your essential guide to new film The Immortal Man
 It’s fair to say that few TV phenomena have ever done as much work in putting the West…
‘The Lip King’ Jordan James Parke dies year after arrest over death of BBL mum-of-five
Dudley reality TV star Jordan James Parke died on February 18 08:06, 23 Feb 2026Updated 09:15, 23 Feb…
‘Is the Crooked House still open?’ – DJ Vernon Kay shocks campaigners with his Radio 2 blooper
As part of his BBC Radio 2 show Vernon’s Vault, where he looks into the archives at events…
First picture of greedy boss who swindled £123k from NHS trust
Alec Gandy has been locked up for his scam Alec Gandy has been jailed(Image: ) This is the…
People in deprived areas of Dudley face ‘increased risk of harm from gambling’
Research by the BBC’s Shared Data Unit shows the borough’s two licenced Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) are in…
Wolverhampton Wheelers host thrilling Cyclocross at new Himley Hall venue
Set against the backdrop of the historic Himley Hall and its picturesque parkland, the event attracted a strong…
Asda is offering £1 hot meals and unlimited hot drinks to older shoppers – here’s when
Asda has relaunched its £1 ‘Winter Warmer’ café deal for over-60s, offering a hot meal and unlimited tea…
Tributes to ‘remarkable’ Dudley woman found dead five years ago as man charged
A man has been charged with manslaughter, two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour and three counts of…
Bodybuilders descend on Brierley Hill Civic Hall for veteran contest organiser’s last show
Jim Charles, who runs the world famous Jim’s Gym in Lye, has decided to throw in the towel…
Two brothers launch new home care company ‘to make a difference to people’s lives’
Afzal and Amar Khan have set up SureCare Stourbridge, Hagley and Halesowen. The pair have secured their Care…
Brownfield pledge as speculation continues over plans for hundreds of homes on green belt site in Dudley
Planning officers have ruled that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will not be required for a proposal to…