Everyone desires happiness in their place of residence. A home should serve as a sanctuary where individuals can retreat, relax, and momentarily set aside their challenges. Many people ideally seek to live in environments …
Dudley Council has declined planning permission for a residential development on the site of a former scout hut on Douglas Road, Dudley. The proposal involved constructing four two-bedroom apartments and two one-bedroom …
Police have launched an investigation following an assault at a pub located on High Street in the Wall Heath area of Dudley. The incident occurred on the night of 15 July, with violence reported to have taken place between …
A recent national survey has revealed that four areas in the West Midlands are perceived by their own residents as some of the worst places to live in England. The study, conducted by Rightmove, gathered opinions from locals …
Dudley Council has approved a late-night opening licence for Burger Boi, a takeaway located on Birmingham New Road in Coseley, overcoming objections from local councillors. The establishment applied for permission to operate …
Dudley Council has refused an application to build a detached house in multiple occupation (HMO) unit specifically designed for a disabled occupant. The proposed development involved constructing a separate building at the …
Plans for a new ice rink in Dudley town centre have sparked a wide range of opinions among local residents. The proposed development, located on Flood Street, is set to feature a 2,000-capacity arena intended to host ice …
Recent rule changes announced to tackle problematic shops in Dudley mark an initial step, but more comprehensive measures are needed, according to local campaigners. Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced powers …
Plans to extend the operating hours of Burger Boi, a takeaway restaurant on Birmingham New Road in Coseley, have faced objection from local councillors, even though the premises is situated adjacent to a 24-hour McDonald’s. …
A Dudley woman, Rebecca Hinton, was recently fined after pleading guilty to theft and assault charges related to incidents at two local supermarkets. The offences took place on 25 April, when Hinton was involved in theft at …
Plans to convert the former Citizen’s Advice Bureau at Marlborough House, St James’s Road, Dudley, into a 13-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) were overwhelmingly rejected by the borough’s Planning Committee. The …
Karl Lavender, a former locum paramedic, has been ordered to repay just £330 following his involvement in a £40,000 fraud against the NHS. Between September 2022 and June 2024, Lavender submitted altered, inflated, and false …
Dudley Council has taken decisive action to address the growing safety concerns posed by privately owned e-scooters operating illegally in the town centre. The move follows a troubling incident where a 73-year-old woman was …
Dudley Council is preparing to implement a ban on e-scooters in town centres to address the growing problem of reckless and illegal riders causing serious injuries. This decision follows a unanimous agreement at the council …
Dylan, a teenager from Dudley, once struggled with overwhelming anxiety that kept him confined to his bedroom for long periods. Feeling trapped and isolated, he described his experience as being “stuck,” unable to engage with …