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Dudley Council urges road safety as darker nights arrive
Dudley Council is urging pedestrians and cyclists to wear bright clothing and use lights as clocks go back. Cyclists must have working lights and rear…
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Newest firstQuarry Bank Salon Owner Calls for VAT Cut to Support Apprenticeships
Marcus Perkins, who runs M&M Spa in Quarry Bank near Brierley Hill, is among 2,000+ salon owners urging the Chancellor to cut VAT on hair and beauty…
Dudley apprentice Mandeep Dosanjh wins regional award
Her West Midlands Advanced Apprentice of the Year win follows earlier success at the Inspirational Youth Awards in April.
Today in Dudley — 19 October
Today in Dudley: NHS and police join forces to protect healthcare workers from violence and abuse, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Dudley Council Pilots National Survey for Unpaid Carers
Dudley is piloting a new national Survey of Carers from 14 October to 14 December. Unpaid carers are urged to share their experiences to shape future…
Dudley Council Reviews 25,000 Single Person Discount Claims
Dudley Council is reviewing more than 25,000 households receiving Single Person Discount on council tax. Residents will only need to respond if they…
Dudley artist Lyriqé prepares to release new R&B single Appetite
The Birmingham-born artist’s new release is due on 20 October as she develops her Social Currency project.
£150,000 Dudley Market Seating Area Removed Over Anti-Social Behaviour
Dudley Council has removed a £150,000 covered seating area from Dudley Market just 16 months after opening due to persistent drinking, drug use and…
Today in Dudley — 12 October
Today in Dudley: Young Health Champions bring Martha’s Rule to life through powerful new animation, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Today in Dudley — 10 October
Today in Dudley: Diary found in a skip tells story of soldier's final days, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Dudley Remembrance Sunday: Events, Road Closures, 8 November
Dudley marks Remembrance Sunday on 8 November with a parade from Vicar Street and service at the cenotaph. Road closures in place across town centre.
Christmas lights switch-on events across Dudley borough in November
Five Christmas lights switch-on events are returning to Dudley town centres from 14–28 November, with free parking and live entertainment for families.
Today in Dudley — 8 October
Today in Dudley: Dudley’s unpaid carers invited to free Carers’ Summit, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Plans for new visitor centre, café and play area at The Leasowes
Dudley Council has submitted plans for a new visitor centre with café and wooden play area at The Leasowes, a Grade I listed 18th-century landscape…
Dudley Council housing stock boosted by new Halesowen apartments
Dudley Council has acquired eight two-bedroom apartments on a vacant brownfield site in Halesowen, due to complete in December 2026. The development…
Helping Dudley residents through financial hardship
Dudley Council's Crisis and Resilience Fund supports residents facing financial emergencies with food, energy, household items and advice services until…
New tenants at the Red House Glass Cone
The 230-year-old Red House Glass Cone in Wordsley is expanding with new tenants including a potter, taxidermist, wood turner and gin school, plus a new…
Today in Dudley — 2 October
Today in Dudley: 'Non-stop clanking by house keeps us up all night', plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Dudley Council brings together key stakeholders to shape support for adulthood
Dudley Council has held a stakeholders workshop to shape support for young people preparing for adulthood, with ten priorities emerging including…
Care experienced young people unveil new identity for young people
Care experienced young people in Dudley have shaped a new brand identity for the Care Experience Team, with the strapline 'Growing Together, Creating Our…