No Shame in ‘Potholes by Postcode’ Deals as Dudley Lib Dem Leader Urges Others to Follow Monday, April 20, 2026 dudley liberaldemocrats politics council budget roadrepairs localelections cllrpriest coalition community Dudley’s Liberal Democrat leader, Cllr Ryan Priest, has openly defended what critics have dubbed ‘potholes by postcode’ deals with Conservative council leaders. These arrangements prioritize road repairs in council areas … Read More
Newest Faces Added to West Midlands' Most Wanted List as Detectives Urge Public to Call 999 Monday, April 20, 2026 westmidlands mostwanted crime police robbery assault warrants publicappeal manhunt lawenforcement Detectives in the West Midlands have updated their most wanted list, adding several new names of individuals wanted in connection with recent serious offences. Despite ongoing efforts, these suspects remain at large. The … Read More
Judge's Stark Warning to Birmingham Boys Carrying Knives After Teen Nearly Dies Monday, April 20, 2026 birmingham knifecrime youthviolence youthcourt bladedweapons teeninjury publicsafety crimeprevention legalwarning community A judge in Birmingham has issued a powerful warning to all boys carrying knives after a 16-year-old teenager narrowly escaped death in a violent altercation. The teen arrived at a fight armed with a zombie knife but ended up … Read More
Our Family Adventure at Merry Hill's Newest Entertainment Spot: Carnival Games Sunday, April 19, 2026 merryhill carnivalgames lasertag crazygolf arcade familyfun entertainment minigolf darts escaperooms sport As a family who thrives on friendly competition—whether it’s golf, bowling, or darts—we were excited to try out the newly opened Carnival Golf and Games at Merry Hill. Located in part of the former Debenhams store, this … Read More
Dudley Woman’s Battle with Breast Cancer Ends After Struggling Through ‘Bad Cough’ on Holiday Sunday, April 19, 2026 breastcancer marathon mariecurie memorial terminalillness chemotherapy dudley support cancerawareness palliativecare sport Jess Roberts, a 35-year-old from Dudley, bravely fought breast cancer once before it cruelly returned and spread to her brain. During a holiday, Jess developed a persistent cough that wouldn’t go away. Initially treated for … Read More
Second New Restaurant Brings Fresh Energy to Struggling Stephenson Street in Birmingham Sunday, April 19, 2026 stephenson street birmingham restaurants revival closures pasta cafe food retail Good news on the upper end of Stephenson Street, near Birmingham’s New Street Station, has been scarce—until now. After a long period of closures and vacant shops that left the street feeling gloomy, two new restaurants are … Read More