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Laura with baby Samson

Dudley mum told to abort baby defies doctors and vows to get him walking

Nathan Huband and Raj Soni have worked together for over 20 years

Nathan Huband and Raj Soni have worked together for over 20 years

Scaffolding boss hailed a hero after using CPR to save father-of-eight at work

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

Children’s charity Mentor Link is working with Currys in Merry Hill to raise awareness and recruit volunteer mentors across the West Midlands. Pictured: Mentor Link’s Natalie Loom with Curry's team members

Children’s charity Mentor Link is working with Currys in Merry Hill to raise awareness and recruit volunteer mentors across the West Midlands. Pictured: Mentor Link’s Natalie Loom with Curry's team members

Volunteers wanted to help young people across the West Midlands

Manchester United pay tribute to local legend on what would of been his 90th birthday

Scott Mitchell on stage talking at Samaritans West Midlands Regional Conference at Yarnfield Training Centre

Scott Mitchell on stage talking at Samaritans West Midlands Regional Conference at Yarnfield Training Centre

Samaritans volunteers from across West Midlands gather for annual conference

Public urged not to approach Dudley man wanted in connection with reported assault

The Edge of Light Walk will bring people together at Kinver Edge to remember loved ones and raise hospice funds.

The Edge of Light Walk will bring people together at Kinver Edge to remember loved ones and raise hospice funds.

Community invited to remember loved ones on Kinver Edge walk

Staff at Netherton Green Care Home organised a special anniversary celebration for residents Ken and Jen Melson

Staff at Netherton Green Care Home organised a special anniversary celebration for residents Ken and Jen Melson

Dudley couple celebrate 62 years of marriage with emotional care home party

Company fined £40,000 after death of 'thoughtful and kind' dad-of-four

Beaverbrooks Merry Hill is inviting couples to share their engagement stories for a chance to win £1,000 wedding jewellery.

Beaverbrooks Merry Hill is inviting couples to share their engagement stories for a chance to win £1,000 wedding jewellery.

Merry Hill couples could win £1,000 of jewellery by sharing proposal story

People across the Black Country are being encouraged to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships before shorter days and colder weather reduce opportunities to socialise.

People across the Black Country are being encouraged to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships before shorter days and colder weather reduce opportunities to socialise.

Coffee and chat among events bringing Black Country residents together

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Rebekah New described Lindsey as

Funeral fundraiser set up for mother of four 'gone too soon'

From left: Kam Kaur, home manager at Newbury Manor Care Home, Councillor Margaret Sutton, Mayor of Sandwell and Kim Young, regional manager at Superior Care.

From left: Kam Kaur, home manager at Newbury Manor Care Home, Councillor Margaret Sutton, Mayor of Sandwell and Kim Young, regional manager at Superior Care.

Newbury Manor summer fete raises £500 for care home residents

Twenty-five West Midlands pubs have launched a search for community heroes

Twenty-five West Midlands pubs have launched a search for community heroes

Community heroes wanted as West Midlands pubs launch new awards

'Call 999' - Police searching for missing 14-year-old girl

Police becoming 'increasingly concerned' for welfare of missing 19-year-old man

An archive image of a police officer

An archive image of a police officer

Missing pensioner found after public appeal

Ethan, Ellian, and Kodie

Ethan, Ellian, and Kodie

'Inspiring' boys recognised as community champions after litter pick

Top: Morgan Rodgers and Jude Bellingham at England youth level Bottom: Morgan Rodgers and Jude Bellingham after England's qualifying win

Top: Morgan Rodgers and Jude Bellingham at England youth level Bottom: Morgan Rodgers and Jude Bellingham after England's qualifying win

England World Cup heroes to receive Dudley's highest civic honour

Colin Prosser, Cllr Paul Bradley deputy leader, Nicola Beckley and Graham Worton

Colin Prosser, Cllr Paul Bradley deputy leader, Nicola Beckley and Graham Worton

Key figure behind creation of Black Country UNESCO Geopark awarded MBE

Dudley's deputy mayor Adam Aston opened a new sensory garden at Netherton Green Care Home

Dudley's deputy mayor Adam Aston opened a new sensory garden at Netherton Green Care Home

Dudley care home opens sensory garden for residents

The privacy pram has been donated to Russells Hall Hospital (Jake Hildred and his wife Kiera on right)

The privacy pram has been donated to Russells Hall Hospital (Jake Hildred and his wife Kiera on right)

Football team of bereaved dads donates pram to Russell's Hall Hospital

Parkfield Grange care home in Stourbridge recently celebrated Cinnamon Care Collection’s 10th anniversary by throwing a community street party.

Parkfield Grange care home in Stourbridge recently celebrated Cinnamon Care Collection’s 10th anniversary by throwing a community street party.

Stourbridge care home celebrates 10th anniversary with street party

Harjinder 'Paul' Dhami, from Tipton, has worked in public-facing and safety-critical jobs on the railway since June 1976.

Harjinder 'Paul' Dhami, from Tipton, has worked in public-facing and safety-critical jobs on the railway since June 1976.

Jobs and careers

Tipton man celebrates 50 years on the railway

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

Chief Superintendent Kim Madill has received the King's Police Medal

Chief Superintendent Kim Madill has received the King's Police Medal

Four long-serving members of West Midlands Police named in King's Birthday Honours

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been made an MBE

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been made an MBE

'Unbelievable' - Black Sabbath guitarist reacts to being made MBE

From left: Brian Bassingthwaighte, Julie-Ann Hadley, Susie Gibson and Shaz Saleem

From left: Brian Bassingthwaighte, Julie-Ann Hadley, Susie Gibson and Shaz Saleem

Kingswinford cat rescuer honoured for helping abandoned animals

Josh Dovey, a technician training to be a paramedic at Sandwell hub, was diagnosed deaf at the age of three. He wears bilateral hearing aids and uses specialist technology to support him in his role

Josh Dovey, a technician training to be a paramedic at Sandwell hub, was diagnosed deaf at the age of three. He wears bilateral hearing aids and uses specialist technology to support him in his role

West Midlands Ambulance Service marks Deaf Awareness Week

Dawn Skoczen passed her driving first time at 72

Dawn Skoczen passed her driving first time at 72

‘If I can do it at 72, anyone can’ - Woman passes driving after husband's illness

Prime Minister to meet mum of tragic Noah Sibanda

Prime Minister to meet mum of tragic Noah Sibanda

Prime Minister to meet mum of tragic Noah

Luke said he was pulled over by the police after his prop corpses were mistaken for bodies

Luke said he was pulled over by the police after his prop corpses were mistaken for bodies

Man ‘terrified’ after police surround car over skeleton props mistaken as 'bodies'

Unsung heroes celebrated at this year's Mayor's Civic Awards

Unsung heroes celebrated at this year's Mayor's Civic Awards

Unsung heroes celebrated for their 'kindness and commitment' at awards ceremony

Broadway Halls Care Home manager Nick Drinkwater, the tallest in the home, is pictured sharing a smile with Joyce Rogers, the smallest resident

Broadway Halls Care Home manager Nick Drinkwater, the tallest in the home, is pictured sharing a smile with Joyce Rogers, the smallest resident

Touching moment shows bond between Dudley care home pair

Noah Sibanda died aged 14 months at Fairytales Day Nursery

Noah Sibanda died aged 14 months at Fairytales Day Nursery

“Healthy, happy child suffocated in silence" - mum tells court in nursery death case

Beloved teacher Florence Howarth died over Easter after a short battle with pancreatic cancer

Beloved teacher Florence Howarth died over Easter after a short battle with pancreatic cancer

Tributes paid to 'inspirational' teacher who died after short cancer battle

Tactical incident commander, Tim Atherton, is completing ten 5km runs throughout March to raise money for Cancer Research UK, in tribute to his former crew partner and close friend, Tom McCann

Tactical incident commander, Tim Atherton, is completing ten 5km runs throughout March to raise money for Cancer Research UK, in tribute to his former crew partner and close friend, Tom McCann

West Midlands paramedic takes on runs in memory of 'work dad'

'I'll never forget you' - Tributes pour in after tragic death of Amelia Kolpa

Eight-year-old Amelia Kolpa has sadly passed away

Eight-year-old Amelia Kolpa has sadly passed away

'She has put on her angel wings' - Mum's tribute to 'angel' Amelia Kolpa

Georgina Brabham, 36, will take on the marathon on April 26 in memory of her late father Stephen Brabham

Georgina Brabham, 36, will take on the marathon on April 26 in memory of her late father Stephen Brabham

Halesowen nurse to run London Marathon in memory of late father

Gift shop offers to send 102 cards to woman ahead of 102nd birthday

Zachary Hart is nominated for a prestigious Olivier Award

Zachary Hart is nominated for a prestigious Olivier Award

Talented former Kingswinford student lands Netflix role AND Olivier Award nominations

The Mayor and Mayoress of Dudley promoting the Civic Awards

The Mayor and Mayoress of Dudley promoting the Civic Awards

Nominations open for Dudley's unsung heroes awards

From left: Maya Garbett, Gail Bradley and Jo Fletcher

From left: Maya Garbett, Gail Bradley and Jo Fletcher

Community champion recognised in Kingswinford

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Black Country Women’s Aid is marking 40 years of support

Black Country Women’s Aid is marking 40 years of support

Black Country Women’s Aid marks 40 years of support

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

Stock image of The Alps

Stock image of The Alps

Tragedy as Dudley man dies in avalanche while skiing in Alps

Left to right: Jazz guitarist David Nock and pianist Steve Tromans are launching a new music night at The Duke William pub in Stourbridge

Left to right: Jazz guitarist David Nock and pianist Steve Tromans are launching a new music night at The Duke William pub in Stourbridge

'It's something a bit different' - New music night to launch at pub

Diane Wake, chief executive of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded an honorary degree by Aston University for outstanding NHS leadership in the Black Country

Diane Wake, chief executive of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded an honorary degree by Aston University for outstanding NHS leadership in the Black Country

Dudley and Sandwell NHS chief executive receives honorary doctorate

Dudley’s Shelby Rudge, aged seven, has donated her hair and raised over £1,000 for the Little Princess Trust

Dudley’s Shelby Rudge, aged seven, has donated her hair and raised over £1,000 for the Little Princess Trust

Kind-hearted Dudley schoolgirl to help poorly children

A kitchen fire broke out in a property in Cedarwood Road in Lower Gornal

A kitchen fire broke out in a property in Cedarwood Road in Lower Gornal

'Hero' man praised by firefighters for putting out neighbour's blaze

More than a dozen drivers gave up their time to tackle the weather to make sure NHS services were not disrupted

More than a dozen drivers gave up their time to tackle the weather to make sure NHS services were not disrupted

Thanks for 4x4 volunteers who braved snow to help 250 people get to hospital