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Sandwell children’s services chair appointed but decision won’t be scrutinised
Halesowen Christmas lights switch-on event brings the crowds into town
Tennis and Strictly star set to bring new show to Dudley
Dudley Council review after £20m in unpaid debts revealed
Unpaid carers can drop in for free support on Carers’ Rights Day
Residents invited to make Sandwell leafier by nominating tree planting sites
By-election date set following resignation of long-serving councillor
Average wait for council house is nearly 10 years in Sandwell
Funding to be discussed for huge new ‘village’ on former golf course
Council spends £2.5m on housing homeless in B&Bs
Plans to build battery storage farm at former quarry primed for 100s of homes
Dudley College says sorry for £2.5m pumps installed without permission
Dudley chief exec steps in to explain Brookes Bar confusion
Dudley Council launches six-week budget consultation
Oldbury children’s home approved after row with neighbours over concerns
Dudley set to remember fallen heroes this Remembrance Sunday
Letter to chancellor sparks political spat at Dudley Council
New council flats get seal of approval as £20m levelling up project backed
Dudley Labour group deputy leader to quit council over safety fears
New food hygiene ratings awarded to Dudley’s establishments
Tipton and Wednesbury MP to take queries over burst water main response to parliament
Lace Guild to host demonstration of lacemaking at Cradley Library
Halesowen special school application for new block
MP says Budget pledge will bring £20 million investment to Halesowen town centre
Children’s home in Oldbury rejected after councillors and neighbours object
Arts funding cuts impact local communities
Councillors told next phase of Metro could start in Dudley in January
Crucial decision on new HMO postponed after neighbours say it would cause bedlam
Dudley Council leader admits scrutiny is not ‘done well’
Buffer zones to come into force outside Birmingham abortion clinics
Bill for Dudley's failed Brookes Bar up by £240,000
Angry scenes as protestors storm out of Dudley Council debate
Dudley libraries to host spooky half-term fun sessions for Halloween
Cuts, council tax increase and hike in charges planned in Sandwell
Dudley Council accused of U-turns on savings
Trio of green spaces in Dudley borough to receive further protection
Dudley libraries hosting first-ever Dudley History Festival
‘Shambles’ at Brookes Bar slammed by Dudley councillors
Report delivers damning verdict on how Dudley Council is run
Residents react to proposed Dudley bin collection changes
No impact on Dudley Eton academy with VAT on private schools
Plan for major changes to bin collections in Dudley borough
Council planning move to fortnightly bin collections
Lucky couple from Dudley to tie the knot after winning free wedding
New food hygiene ratings given to three Dudley establishments
Inspector throws out plan to ‘shoehorn’ flats in Oldbury garden
Fire chief sensationally quits saying he will not 'be gagged'
No bonfire at Himley Hall fireworks event this year
Project offers people in underrepresented groups chance to gain vital experience
Foster & Allen to perform in Halesowen as they celebrate their 50th anniversary
Ice rink planning application for Dudley expected within months
Pensioners claim new parking charges made them scam targets
Dudley Council’s finance director to stand down
New food hygiene ratings handed to Dudley restaurants, takeaways and pub