Councillors in Dudley have taken a hands-on approach to highlight the growing pothole crisis in their ward, mapping nearly 120 damaged road spots in Netherton and Holly Hall. Cllrs Qasim Mughal and Shaneila Mughal say the …
A 17-year-old boy wearing a balaclava has been sentenced to detention after attacking a man with a machete during a dispute over money in Dudley. The incident, which took place on October 4 last year, involved the teenager …
A Dudley father has spoken out, demanding answers and justice after learning his son was assaulted at Fairytales Day Nursery, the same nursery where 14-month-old Noah Sibanda lost his life under harrowing circumstances. The …
The future of Sedgley’s Ladies Walk health centre, once threatened with closure, has been secured following Dudley Council’s strategic purchase of the building for £1.85 million. This move not only safeguards existing NHS …
Stephen Price, a prominent member of Dudley’s Green Party and candidate for the Norton ward in the upcoming local elections, has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of roads in the region. He revealed …
Opinion polls suggest Reform UK is poised for significant gains in May’s local elections, and their presence is noticeably shaking up Dudley’s political scene. With 25 council seats up for grabs and candidates in every ward, …
The former partner of Adrian Hughes, a jailed ex-Dudley councillor convicted of sexual offences involving children, has publicly condemned the 32-month prison sentence, calling it far too lenient. Hughes, 36, who served as a …
Dudley councillors have voiced strong dissatisfaction over a two-year delay in the publication of a report detailing the failed sale of a former leisure centre on Wellington Road. During the Audit Committee meeting on April …
The owner of a nursery in Dudley has expressed deep remorse, admitting “I failed Noah” after the tragic death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda. The toddler died as a result of being tightly wrapped in a sleeping bag, which led to …
Kimberley Cookson, a nursery worker at the now-closed Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison following the tragic death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda. The toddler died …
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 …
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 …
Dudley Council has agreed to review the Disabled Facilities Grant process following concerns that vulnerable residents, including those with motor neurone disease (MND), are waiting nearly a year for critical home support. …
As the May local elections approach, the Dudley Liberal Democrats are unveiling a proactive plan to boost community engagement and improve public services. Central to their vision is a voluntary Citizens Investment Fund, …
As May 7 draws near, Dudley’s political landscape is heating up with intense competition set to determine the borough’s leadership for the coming year. The Conservative Party currently holds the largest number of seats and …