Black Country Council Invests in Local Children’s Homes to Bring Kids Back from External Placements Saturday, January 24, 2026 dudley children socialcare residentialhomes fostercare budget send council investment blackcountry Dudley Council is set to invest significantly in new children’s homes to bring back 66 young people currently placed outside the borough. This move comes amid growing financial pressures on the council’s children’s services, … Read More
Bizarre Moment a Pub 'Statue' on the Roof Turns Out to Be a Real Dog Wednesday, January 21, 2026 dog pub roof husky willenhall blackcountry statue viral facebook animal In a quirky twist, a dog calmly observing the world from the roof of a Black Country pub has captivated many after being mistaken for a statue. The furry visitor, believed to be a husky-type breed, was spotted relaxing on top … Read More
Midlands Areas Highlighted Among England's Poorest in New Income Study Saturday, January 17, 2026 birmingham midlands income deprivation inequality sparkhill blackcountry disposableincome poverty westmidlands A recent study has unveiled that the six lowest-income neighborhoods in England are all located in Birmingham, underscoring significant economic challenges within the city. The research ranks neighborhoods based on average … Read More
A Night at Holden's Golden Lion Inn: As Bostin' as its Ale Saturday, January 3, 2026 holdens blackcountry brewery bridgnorth goldenlion ale pub bedandbreakfast breakfast hospitality Holden’s brewery, a name already beloved across the Black Country for its delicious range of beers like the iconic Golden Glow, has expanded its charm beyond just brewing. Nestled in Bridgnorth High Street stands The … Read More
Prolific Black Country Shoplifter Jailed and Banned from Local High Streets Tuesday, December 23, 2025 shoplifting crime blackcountry dudley wolverhampton community sentencing theft police ban A notorious shoplifter, Timonthy Lydon, has been sentenced to eight months in jail following a series of thefts across the Black Country. The 29-year-old, who has no fixed address, was charged with 13 counts of theft after … Read More
Black Country Dad Shares Heartbreaking Journey from Joy to Loss After Son’s Birth Saturday, December 13, 2025 blackcountry fatherhood braininjury acornshospice hypoxicischemicencephalopathy childcare familysupport bereavement fundraising celebrateyourstar Paul Johnson, a father from the Black Country, experienced the most profound emotional rollercoaster the day his first son, Alfie, was born. What began as overwhelming joy quickly turned to heartache when Alfie was diagnosed … Read More