Dudley news

ASH Group (UK) Ltd has applied to change its goods vehicle operator's licence at 23 Station Road in Rowley Regis.

Plans to keep seven extra goods vehicles at site in Rowley Regis

South Staffordshire District Council is considering plans for a solar farm near Dudley

South Staffordshire District Council is considering plans for a solar farm near Dudley

Planning and development

Plans submitted for new solar farm on land near Dudley

Abul Kashem, head chef at Chilled Curry Company, has competed in a national culinary contest.

Abul Kashem, head chef at Chilled Curry Company, has competed in a national culinary contest.

Stourbridge curry chef takes on nation's best in prestigious cooking competition

Link Academy students pictured in front of the Elizabeth Tower at Westminster

Link Academy students pictured in front of the Elizabeth Tower at Westminster

Netherton students enjoy private audience with House of Commons Speaker

David Stringfellow has received The Saleem Foundation Award for Heroes in recognition of his work protecting local green belt land. Pictured: Shaz Saleem presenting the award to David Stringfellow

David Stringfellow has received The Saleem Foundation Award for Heroes in recognition of his work protecting local green belt land. Pictured: Shaz Saleem presenting the award to David Stringfellow

Kingswinford green belt campaigner wins award for protecting countryside

HiTZ Cricket has opened its new training facility in Dudley, offering local players access to advanced bowling technology and analysis.

HiTZ Cricket has opened its new training facility in Dudley, offering local players access to advanced bowling technology and analysis.

High-tech cricket training centre opens in Dudley with cutting-edge bowling machine

NHS therapist Mike Newey was inspired to write his book after discovering gaps in existing guidance on therapy for autistic clients.

NHS therapist Mike Newey was inspired to write his book after discovering gaps in existing guidance on therapy for autistic clients.

Black Country therapist pens book to help autistic people access better care

Renney Davies, trading as L & R Trading, is seeking permission to operate two goods vehicles and one trailer in Brierley Hill.

Renney Davies, trading as L & R Trading, is seeking permission to operate two goods vehicles and one trailer in Brierley Hill.

Brierley Hill trader seeks licence to keep two goods vehicles and trailer

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has welcomed £3 million in government funding to help bring derelict buildings across the borough back into use.

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has welcomed £3 million in government funding to help bring derelict buildings across the borough back into use.

Dudley town centre could benefit from £3m fund to transform derelict buildings

A new premises licence application could allow Dixy Chicken in Dudley to provide late-night refreshments seven days a week.

A new premises licence application could allow Dixy Chicken in Dudley to provide late-night refreshments seven days a week.

Dudley chicken takeaway seeks permission to stay open late

Pumpkin enrichment was placed in the marmoset habitat

Pumpkin enrichment was placed in the marmoset habitat

Halloween fun at West Midlands Safari Park as animals explore pumpkin treats

Man dies after police called to 'concern for safety' near hospital

Road Warriors Logistics Ltd has applied to operate six goods vehicles and six trailers from a site in West Bromwich Street, Oldbury.

Road Warriors Logistics Ltd has applied to operate six goods vehicles and six trailers from a site in West Bromwich Street, Oldbury.

Oldbury logistics firm seeks permission to operate six lorries and trailers

LIVE - Road near hospital closed after 'police incident'

LIVE - Road near hospital closed after 'police incident'

As it happened - Road near hospital closed after 'police incident'

One Black Bear co-founder Rich Elwell has been named IPA City Head, representing advertising professionals across Birmingham and the Midlands.

One Black Bear co-founder Rich Elwell has been named IPA City Head, representing advertising professionals across Birmingham and the Midlands.

Black Country businessman appointed to top Midlands advertising role

Malerkotla Logistics Limited has applied for permission to operate one goods vehicle and one trailer from premises in Oxford Street, Bilston.

Malerkotla Logistics Limited has applied for permission to operate one goods vehicle and one trailer from premises in Oxford Street, Bilston.

Logistics firm seeks permission to operate lorry and trailer from Bilston site

A transport company has submitted plans for a Bilston site 🚛

A transport company has submitted plans for a Bilston site 🚛

Transport company seeks licence to operate lorries and trailers in Coseley

From left: Design a Spec winner, Huelwen Chambers and Dee Wilkes, branch manager at Scrivens Halesowen

From left: Design a Spec winner, Huelwen Chambers and Dee Wilkes, branch manager at Scrivens Halesowen

11-year-old's cosmic glasses design wins Halesowen opticians' contest

A specialist team is cracking down on shop thefts

A specialist team is cracking down on shop thefts

Dudley police team makes 198 arrests in crackdown on shop theft since April

Kidderminster-raised author J Warner Forbes has drawn on her West Midlands childhood to create a new fantasy novel for children.

Kidderminster-raised author J Warner Forbes has drawn on her West Midlands childhood to create a new fantasy novel for children.

From Dudley to a magical island – Author's new book inspired by childhood memories

Here's where to fill up for less

Here's where to fill up for less

Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel in and around Dudley today

Merry Hill jeweller Beaverbrooks is rewarding colleagues with Boxing Day off and an additional week's salary this December

Merry Hill jeweller Beaverbrooks is rewarding colleagues with Boxing Day off and an additional week's salary this December

Merry Hill jeweller rewards hardworking staff with time off and extra wages

AJM Healthcare has opened a new wheelchair service in Dudley after securing a contract with NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board.

AJM Healthcare has opened a new wheelchair service in Dudley after securing a contract with NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board.

Dudley welcomes new wheelchair service for adults and children

Here's the forecast for the weekend

Here's the forecast for the weekend

Met Office forecasts rainy weekend in Dudley

Unpaid carers across Dudley are being invited to share their experiences through a new national survey running until December.

Unpaid carers across Dudley are being invited to share their experiences through a new national survey running until December.

Dudley chosen for national pilot giving unpaid carers a stronger voice

New parking and loading restrictions will come into force across Dudley borough on October 26, affecting roads in several areas.

New parking and loading restrictions will come into force across Dudley borough on October 26, affecting roads in several areas.

New parking restrictions coming to dozens of roads across Dudley borough

Dudley's 13 libraries are hosting more than 150 free activities this half term, including Halloween crafts, storytelling and treasure trails.

Dudley's 13 libraries are hosting more than 150 free activities this half term, including Halloween crafts, storytelling and treasure trails.

Dudley families invited to enjoy more than 150 free library events this half-term

Shaz Saleem and his 11-year-old son Shazad Haidar-Ali raised nearly £450 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity through a sponsored abseil.

Shaz Saleem and his 11-year-old son Shazad Haidar-Ali raised nearly £450 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity through a sponsored abseil.

Kingswinford dad and son, 11, take on daring 104ft abseil for charity

A public footpath in Dudley will close overnight for six days in November to allow the removal of a temporary pontoon.

A public footpath in Dudley will close overnight for six days in November to allow the removal of a temporary pontoon.

Dudley footpath to shut for six nights as removal works get underway

A Dudley transport firm has applied to amend its operator's licence to include a vehicle storage site in Oldbury.

A Dudley transport firm has applied to amend its operator's licence to include a vehicle storage site in Oldbury.

Transport firm applies to operate 10 lorries and trailers from Oldbury yard

A building and fencing supplies firm is seeking permission to use Lockside House in Oldbury as a vehicle operating centre.

A building and fencing supplies firm is seeking permission to use Lockside House in Oldbury as a vehicle operating centre.

Building supplies firm applies to operate goods vehicle from Oldbury site

From left: Adam Bradley and James Bragg outside The Forge

From left: Adam Bradley and James Bragg outside The Forge

Friends open new Dudley youth centre to 'change people's lives for the better'

Mike Wood MP is calling for Government action to protect Britain's pubs and breweries following another historic Midlands brewery closure.

Mike Wood MP is calling for Government action to protect Britain's pubs and breweries following another historic Midlands brewery closure.

'Devastating' - Black Country MP speaks out over historic Marston's brewery closure

Here's where to fill up for less

Here's where to fill up for less

Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel in Dudley today

Journalist Rick Thompson explores the history of the A38, from ancient salt trading routes to the Industrial Revolution, in his book.

Journalist Rick Thompson explores the history of the A38, from ancient salt trading routes to the Industrial Revolution, in his book.

The ancient road linking Droitwich, Bromsgrove and Birmingham explored in new book

The Sandwell Couch Potatoes are raising money for Black Country Brighter Lives through a sponsored climb of Wales's highest mountain.

The Sandwell Couch Potatoes are raising money for Black Country Brighter Lives through a sponsored climb of Wales's highest mountain.

Sandwell team to climb Snowdon for sailing trip supporting psychosis recovery

FoodCycle Dudley has received a £500 donation from Barratt Homes to support its community dining programme

FoodCycle Dudley has received a £500 donation from Barratt Homes to support its community dining programme

Housebuilder donates £500 to Dudley charity providing free hot meals

Here's the forecast for the weekend

Here's the forecast for the weekend

Met Office forecasts sunny spells and chilly mornings for Dudley this weekend

The Making It in Sandwell festival will offer ten months of arts, cultural activities and creative workshops in local libraries. Pictured: Blackheath Library in Rowley Regis

The Making It in Sandwell festival will offer ten months of arts, cultural activities and creative workshops in local libraries. Pictured: Blackheath Library in Rowley Regis

New arts festival coming to Sandwell after libraries secure £99,908 funding

Dudley residents are invited to attend Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services honouring fallen service personnel across the borough.

Dudley residents are invited to attend Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services honouring fallen service personnel across the borough.

Dudley residents invited to honour fallen heroes at Remembrance services

Kingswinford restaurant Royal Masala has won Best Restaurant at the 2026 Curry Life Awards, just a year after opening its doors.

Kingswinford restaurant Royal Masala has won Best Restaurant at the 2026 Curry Life Awards, just a year after opening its doors.

Family-run Kingswinford restaurant scoops prestigious national curry award

Bulls Transport Ltd has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence for three vehicles and three trailers at Oxford Street, Bilston.

Bulls Transport Ltd has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence for three vehicles and three trailers at Oxford Street, Bilston.

Bilston transport firm applies for licence to operate three goods vehicles

A new mobile cervical screening hub will visit locations across Dudley and Sandwell to help residents access vital health checks.

A new mobile cervical screening hub will visit locations across Dudley and Sandwell to help residents access vital health checks.

New mobile cervical screening hub coming to Dudley and Sandwell

DIYSheds Limited has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence for three vehicles and three trailers at Frost Buildings, Tividale.

DIYSheds Limited has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence for three vehicles and three trailers at Frost Buildings, Tividale.

Plans for three goods vehicles and trailers at Oldbury shed business

Tipton Sports Academy will become Sandwell Rackets Centre, with new padel courts joining existing tennis, squash and badminton facilities onsite.

Tipton Sports Academy will become Sandwell Rackets Centre, with new padel courts joining existing tennis, squash and badminton facilities onsite.

Tipton Sports Academy to get new name as six padel courts added

Aaliyah is missing

Aaliyah is missing

Police renew appeal to find missing 12-year-old girl with links to Dudley

Mark Ormrod MBE at the Invictus Games

Mark Ormrod MBE at the Invictus Games

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 launches new grants to help injured veterans

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar and Halesowen MP Alex Ballinger visited B Squadron of The Royal Yeomanry to meet Army Reservists.

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar and Halesowen MP Alex Ballinger visited B Squadron of The Royal Yeomanry to meet Army Reservists.

MPs Sonia Kumar and Alex Ballinger see how Dudley Reservists train for drone warfare

Here's where to fill up for less

Here's where to fill up for less

Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel in and around Dudley today

AGX Transport Services Limited has applied for a licence to operate two goods vehicles from premises on Locarno Road in Tipton.

AGX Transport Services Limited has applied for a licence to operate two goods vehicles from premises on Locarno Road in Tipton.

Transport firm applies to operate goods vehicles from industrial units in Tipton

Dudley Council brought together young people, families and professionals to discuss improving support for young people preparing for adulthood.

Dudley Council brought together young people, families and professionals to discuss improving support for young people preparing for adulthood.

Jobs and careers

A new strategy could transform support for Dudley youngsters

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar joined West Midlands Police officers on patrol during Operation Advance, targeting crime and anti-social behaviour locally.

Dudley MP Sonia Kumar joined West Midlands Police officers on patrol during Operation Advance, targeting crime and anti-social behaviour locally.

Dudley MP joins police on streets as major crackdown on crime gets underway

Here's the forecast for the weekend

Here's the forecast for the weekend

Met Office forecasts rain, mist and sunshine for Dudley this weekend

AGX Transport Services Limited has applied for permission to operate two goods vehicles from premises on Locarno Road in Tipton.

AGX Transport Services Limited has applied for permission to operate two goods vehicles from premises on Locarno Road in Tipton.

Transport firm applies for licence to operate goods vehicles from Tipton site