19-year-old arrested over stolen motorbike in Dudley
A 19-year-old was detained after police spotted a stolen motorbike in Dudley town centre. The rider was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. Read the full story.
A 19-year-old was detained after police spotted a stolen motorbike in Dudley town centre. The rider was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. Read the full story.
A crucial debate on cutting parking charges was delayed after lengthy discussions on pub rates and council flag policy. Council leader brands debate 'bloody nonsense'.
A man in his 20s is in a critical but stable condition after an attack on Horsefair Street. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses and further suspects to come forward.
A Dudley family is grieving for baby Wilfred Wormington, who died unexpectedly aged eight months after battling a rare bowel condition. A fundraiser aims to support his funeral and his siblings' Christmas.
A major police operation across the West Midlands has led to 80 arrests and the recovery of 23 blades. Officers conducted hundreds of stop searches and weapon sweeps to tackle serious youth violence.
Dudley Council faces a 300% rise in adult safeguarding cases, deploys drones against off-road bikes, and sparks a £10k spending row. Explore this week's key developments.
Dudley Council planners are set to decide on 13 new canal-side homes in Brierley Hill, while approving one HMO and rejecting another. Read the latest local planning news.
A Dudley councillor reveals residents wait up to six months for help with potholes and home repairs due to staffing issues, not technology. Read the full investigation.
A Birmingham bar and music venue has had its licence suspended after a violent incident involving weapons left two men injured. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Two suspected dealers face charges after police find a large quantity of class A drugs during a vehicle stop in Dudley. Read the latest court details.
Leigh Shelton, 64, has been jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a 100mph crash. The court heard his passengers were 'lucky to come out alive'. Read the full details.
A watchdog committee hears emotional testimony alleging Dudley Council social workers lied and ignored vital emails concerning child protection. Read the full investigation.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed.
Reform UK councillor accuses Tories of 'misogynistic bullying' over MP attack. Row erupts over future of Sedgley's Ladies Walk centre. Read the full story.
A row erupts in Dudley as a £8,000 consultation for a new Cradley parish council is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Calls for apologies over 'waste' of taxpayer cash. Full story.
Labour demands apology after £8,000 survey on Cradley parish council, funded as part of a Tory-Lib Dem budget deal, is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Read the full story.
Dudley Council plans a tough new anti-social behaviour policy using drones, covert surveillance and mobile units to target illegal off-road bikes and nuisance neighbours. Read the full details.
Dudley Council faces a 300% surge in adult safeguarding reports over ten years, with self-neglect the top concern, while care provider market struggles. Read the full report.
Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.
Police in Tipton have seized 200 cannabis plants and arrested a 37-year-old man after raiding an industrial unit. The drugs bust followed a tip-off. Report concerns via 101.
Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.
The new Midlands Metro line into Dudley passes through some of the borough's most deprived wards, revealing stark inequalities in unemployment and housing. Discover the data behind the divide.
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after a 17-year-old was injured with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre. Police have increased patrols and are appealing for witnesses.
A man in his 30s was seriously injured in a dog attack while jogging at Earlswood Lakes near Solihull. Police are appealing for witnesses and the owner to come forward.
West Midlands Police arrest a 16-year-old boy after a teenager was chased and attacked with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A motorist captured a 'huge black rectangular' craft over Dudley. No aircraft appeared on flight radar, reviving memories of the legendary 'Dudley Dorito'. See the photos.
Police release images of men wanted in connection with the murder of Navpreet Singh, 26, in Wolverhampton. A 20-year-old has been charged. Call 101 with information.
A 17-year-old was chased and stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. Centre pledges increased security. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Police appeal for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at the Merry Hill shopping centre, causing chaos on Black Friday. Contact police with information.
Labour MP Sonia Kumar hits back at Dudley Conservatives after being accused of misleading Parliament over Ladies Walk Health Centre closure claims. Get the full story.