Dudley News | Business Daily https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/business_daily/ Dudley News Business Daily en-gb Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:02:21 +0100 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:02:21 +0100 https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Dudley News | Business Daily https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/business_daily/ Black Country entrepreneurs offered support as new Wolverhampton hub opens https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26550903.natwest-launches-black-country-business-hub-wolverhampton/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0100 6a95b25db7b3bc38f0e8a55985f12ea3 Tesco shoppers can get free Whoosh delivery until January – but there’s a catch https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26547258.tesco-shoppers-can-get-free-whoosh-delivery-january/?ref=rss Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:49 +0100 926dac55cb295451c5afbcc73fe38a5c jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Meet four sisters bringing two venues 'back to life' with live music and cobs https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26544565.four-sisters-now-run-two-stourport-venues-live-music/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:06:01 +0100 c6a362bbf9f80bbe8a55ecc8874614dc lauren.chaloner@newsquest.co.uk | Lauren Chaloner Finance firm welcomes 96 new trainees https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26535271.crowe-welcomes-96-trainees-latest-early-careers-intake/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0100 f4f995f3e6123c085e9e41e89cb4ae3a helen.attwood@midlands.newsquest.co.uk | Helen Attwood Decision due on proposed McDonald’s drive-thru in Cradley Heath next week https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26534381.decision-due-mcdonalds-drive-thru-cradley-heath/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 b8ce92613824c84856973eff353a858d Local Democracy Reporter 'High quality' UK clothing company collapses into administration after 43 years https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26540213.uk-clothing-company-enters-administration-43-years/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:46:22 +0100 e9d825e0ac5263a767a63b8c55eabe02 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Merry Hill couples could win £1,000 of jewellery by sharing proposal story https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26538368.merry-hill-couples-win-1-000-wedding-jewellery/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0100 aaf2be1082e0a9ac3d324c578f6b9a47 Popular Wordsley cake shed reports first theft since opening https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26529855.wordsley-cake-shed-reports-first-theft-honesty-policy/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:13:00 +0100 1895822685f6a0f7161e6a0915741497 helen.attwood@midlands.newsquest.co.uk | Helen Attwood Joy as Stourbridge cafe shortlisted for prestigious national award https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26528875.stourbridge-cafe-shortlisted-national-awards-2026/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:16:00 +0100 36bf15ed779d6ef64a7aaab25e9995f1 helen.attwood@midlands.newsquest.co.uk | Helen Attwood Dudley vehicle accessories firm appoints new general manager https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26529606.dudley-firm-arb-truckman-appoints-new-general-manager/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4a55c5998b19b11cf5acd5f7344f940d miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey Kingswinford firm opens 200th store in creating six new jobs https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26522907.grape-tree-opens-200th-store-harrow-creating-six-jobs/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:02:00 +0100 f72842b40a480ac3e3920f002a706e37 helen.attwood@midlands.newsquest.co.uk | Helen Attwood List of Black Country businesses that failed to pay minimum wage https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26520698.black-country-businesses-failed-pay-minimum-wage/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:24:40 +0100 20e05f5ccd3ab94ee7d0ca499f747d5b matthew.ohara@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew O’Hara Pubgoers can make a difference for just pennies https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26513988.worcestershire-marstons-pubs-offer-20p-charity-donations/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 96d4837c6d126edca643e640965b39b5 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Business support scheme extended after outstanding success https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26513195.worcestershire-elevate-business-support-extended-2027/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b33b9de8587885a3dd1a61121d21b550 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Kinver wellbeing firm celebrates 30 years with community birthday event https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26505701.kinver-firm-new-leaf-health-celebrates-30th-anniversary/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 3f40f15c76ed891788d7634be1af2377 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey High street chain hosts closing down sale with £1 items in major restructuring plan https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26508138.tg-jones-hosts-closing-sale-1-items-shoppers/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:06:48 +0100 9967e3339718f02eef7db40dac30102b katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Historic British pottery brand Denby closes all remaining stores for the final time https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26506486.denby-pottery-shuts-stores-good-stock-sells/?ref=rss Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:37:49 +0100 ccf02a49ae1848a05a6775bfbd647615 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Beloved independent business to close after 35 years https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26505189.kingswinford-jewellers-set-close-35-years/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:34:42 +0100 e0ad011f4e0709114214a410a05a24f9 james.burns@newsquest.co.uk | James Burns From start-ups to food bank - Meet the final Black Country ‘bosters’ https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26495863.final-black-country-bosters-revealed-campaign-hits-50/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0100 5b83007eed92c778aaa2f913e03da3b9 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey 100 year-old Black Country business shuts down https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26496464.100-year-old-black-country-business-sturge-industries-closes/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:02:33 +0100 54343a772deb0bb46d6d0fdfbf7d15c2 james.burns@newsquest.co.uk | James Burns World-famous pottery firm hosts closing down sale with items from £2 https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26497271.denby-pottery-firm-hosts-closing-sale-2-items/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:59:48 +0100 bd97cb867bd87366bb5774bcc755ebe4 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Teen business owner 'over the moon' after winning national award https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26488307.teen-over-moon-winning-beauty-therapist-year-award/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:39:44 +0100 2657edf36610b189b7ee8b80561f0ab2 james.burns@newsquest.co.uk | James Burns Employees celebrated for nearly 100 years of combined service https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26477743.somers-forge-halesowen-workers-honoured-90-years/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0100 6eb06452e68d77de3fd7c43934a7067c helen.attwood@midlands.newsquest.co.uk | Helen Attwood Kingswinford electricians celebrate place in national business awards final https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26476604.kingswinford-electrical-firm-reaches-national-awards-final/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0100 d9929e400bc3bc07f4291d7ef36f420b Chocolatier to give away free chocolates in UK stores - but you'll need to be quick https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26467267.lindt-offer-free-chocolates-uk-stores-august/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:34:57 +0100 1a74ce78fefcaaa86a98d8e85c8a8a4c Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone New roller-skating rink set to open in Worcestershire shopping centre https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26457757.house-rollers-open-kidderminster-shopping-centre/?ref=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ecfa4bfa9a282d407d97e8249657c6be lauren.chaloner@newsquest.co.uk | Lauren Chaloner Broker announces major milestone after more than two years of planning https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26453691.genesis-insurance-services-secures-direct-authorisation/?ref=rss Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ffd591352d171f84053330c90a653142 megan.jenkins@newsquest.co.uk | Meg Jenkins Black Country drinks business liquidated but premium vodka brand unaffected https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26459159.kingswinford-drink-firm-jl-drinks-enters-liquidation/?ref=rss Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:09:43 +0100 250576e20c83dda77d4457ee16dc30a8 james.burns@newsquest.co.uk | James Burns Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26455571.andy-burnham-announces-crackdown-betting-vape-shops/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:13 +0100 471b7fbaee1921562c0b3a222f9dddc9 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle What does Andy Burnham's 20 per cent cut really mean for local pubs? https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26438567.andy-burnhams-20-cut-really-mean-stourbridges-pubs/?ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0100 aab88f35f27480bcb483829f2337b3cf james.burns@newsquest.co.uk | James Burns 'Absolutely huge' queues as Halloween shop returns to Merry Hill https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26448809.halloween-house-merry-hill-returns-huge-queues/?ref=rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100 e96a054a02c2e519a39afdce8fafd694 lauren.chaloner@newsquest.co.uk | Lauren Chaloner Newbury Manor summer fete raises £500 for care home residents https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26446760.sandwell-mayor-joins-newbury-manor-care-home-summer-fete/?ref=rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:14:00 +0100 95f59c3580ea29e1f4e8d12e3c1adc4e miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey Customers evacuated from Merry Hill shop after alarm sounds https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26446182.merry-hill-customers-evacuated-m-s-alarm-sounds/?ref=rss Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:52:25 +0100 8bd2fddbbff865c08ca255305526cf33 lauren.chaloner@newsquest.co.uk | Lauren Chaloner Europe's largest Halloween store returns to Merry Hill this weekend https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26445564.halloween-house-returning-merry-hill-weekend/?ref=rss Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:56:53 +0100 24ab40e75f304c0c6dd054c5408efff5 lauren.chaloner@newsquest.co.uk | Lauren Chaloner New cake collection locker opens at Merry Hill https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26437846.merry-hill-lolas-cupcakes-click-collect-locker-launched/?ref=rss Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0100 62b2022679e4a9973930a59ba24c4a11 james.burns@newsquest.co.uk | James Burns Disposable BBQs removed from supermarket shelves amid UK wildfire risk https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26437315.disposable-bbqs-removed-uk-supermarket-shelves/?ref=rss Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:35:20 +0100 b91fc0f6565654f61025563f503d953e Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Jeremy Clarkson's new Hawkstone pie arrives at West Midlands pubs https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26427319.jeremy-clarksons-new-hawkstone-pie-west-midlands-pubs/?ref=rss Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0100 65299f34994eedd608f1e2482aaeb55a miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey Two-thirds wrongly believe care homes are inspected every year https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26422161.outdated-care-home-ratings-may-mislead-families---survey/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3fc917ee2c358a0540c416eb498f0c04 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Major UK car manufacturer to cut hundreds of jobs after heavy financial losses https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26424970.jaguar-land-rover-cut-300-jobs-amid-financial-losses/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:51:12 +0100 d015e7e0cf66dffbb494eac3d0b35818 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Six shops closed in July for selling illegal goods in this area https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26419261.international-vape-day-shops-cradley-heath-closed/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0100 963159f147921664a50e7b80d72909d2 james.burns@newsquest.co.uk | James Burns Accountancy firm joins Worcestershire CCC as new partner https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26417276.worcestershire-ccc-partners-pinfields-accountants/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 0d8d86e3730dda19ac287daf8749afbe miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Pool players invited to compete for £1,000 at West Midlands pubs https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26412703.west-midlands-next-pool-champion/?ref=rss Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0100 a538d775550fc0e8c1cb67342675ab2b miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey West Midlands parents could spend £410 per child on summer days out https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26407054.specsavers-launches-tightseeing-campaign-holidays/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d0fc0a6fed56167f45369483697b01f0 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Major UK motorbike retailer closes after 16 years as it enters administration https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26409170.uk-motorbike-retailer-closes-entering-administration/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0100 05b6634b11474b38a917a1c1a165cf54 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Tesco issues Clubcard alert as 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26409169.tesco-says-500-000-clubcard-members-100-vouchers/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:34:00 +0100 c3c918023f99863fe94e3fc9b6a88ebe jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Tesco issues Clubcard alert as 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26409174.tesco-says-500-000-clubcard-members-100-vouchers/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:40:35 +0100 230afe6be284f7e9b6a0a33fdd1b09a4 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Tesco brings back free fruit for kids this summer in popular move with families https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26407965.tesco-brings-back-free-fruit-kids-summer/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:01:26 +0100 294499e1cd4e67ed9c65a801be843b8d jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Chamber’s behind-the-scenes work delivers results for local firms https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26403513.herefordshire-worcestershire-chamber-fights-firms/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 e387929387f05a738912c28f92386a16 Young Reporter The Dudley Community Awards return for 2026 https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/26300876.nominations-open-dudley-borough-community-awards-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0100 9520895a4bc0f7b5ba89032bce5753aa james.burns@newsquest.co.uk | James Burns Tesco issues Clubcard alert as 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26404524.tesco-says-500-000-clubcard-members-100-vouchers/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:03:58 +0100 7902979fbba85d0de1bf17a22f4e33c7 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright