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Dudley Council Launches £100,000 Business Grant Scheme
Dudley Council is opening a £100,000 grant scheme to help town centre businesses prepare for the Metro and new Interchange. Priority given to businesses…
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Newest firstFour tonnes of illegal meat seized in Dudley raid
Four men arrested after police raid unapproved meat cutting plant in Dudley. Four-and-a-quarter tonnes of illegal meat removed from market.
Dudley Parks Fire Risk: Council Urges Visitor Safety
West Midlands Fire Service has attended multiple fires across Dudley's green spaces. Council warns visitors to avoid barbecues and take fire precautions…
Dudley Community Lottery Proposed to Fund Local Causes
Dudley Council is considering launching a community lottery to raise funds for local charities and groups. Players could win up to £25,000, with 50p per…
Four arrested in Dudley illegal meat operation
Dudley Council and the National Food Crime Unit arrested four men and seized over four tonnes of illegal meat in a joint enforcement operation targeting…
Five Community Mosaics Unveiled in Lye
Five vibrant community mosaics created by schoolchildren and residents have been unveiled in Lye, celebrating local creativity and nature through the…
Dudley Summer Activities for Children: Free Swimming & Event
Dudley Council offers free swimming, leisure centre activities, library sessions and outdoor theatre this summer. Full activity list and booking details.
Dudley Charity Boxing: Council Leader Fights for £30,000
Dudley Council leader Councillor Patrick Harley fights former councillor Shaz Saleem on 21 August at Dudley Town Hall. Tickets selling fast for charity…
Around 2,500 Attend Dudley Pride on Stone Street Square
Around 2,500 people attended Dudley Pride on Saturday at Stone Street Square, with BBC RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Tia Kofi headlining the free event.
Dudley Council Best Value Notice Lifted by Government
Dudley Council has had its Best Value Notice lifted after significant progress in financial management, governance and service delivery over two and a…
Dudley Borough Local Plan: Consultation Open Until September
Dudley Council is consulting residents on a new Dudley Borough Local Plan to guide development until 2045. Have your say by 10 September.
Red House Glass Cone inspires West Brom away kit
West Bromwich Albion's new 2026-27 away kit features the Red House Glass Cone, a 27-metre Dudley landmark that has stood beside the Stourbridge Canal…
Mayor of Dudley Honours WeLoveCarers Awards Winners
Mayor Pete Lowe welcomed WeLoveCarers Awards winners to the Mayor's Parlour on 24 July to celebrate unpaid carers across Dudley borough.
Gareth Gates Boyband in the Buff at Dudley Town Hall
Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates comes to Dudley Town Hall on 24 October 2026, celebrating 90s and 2000s hits from Backstreet Boys, NSYNC,…
Stourbridge Town Hall Gets New Seating and Motorised System
Stourbridge Town Hall has received nearly £80,000 in UK Shared Prosperity Fund investment for new tiered seating and motorised movers, replacing…
Red House Glass Cone café drives visitor growth in Wordsley
Heavenly Baking At The Cone has boosted visitor numbers to the historic Red House Glass Cone in Wordsley by over 1,600 in three months.
Five-year-old Jaxon awarded for calling 999 in Dudley
Five-year-old Jaxon from Dudley called 999 when his mum fell down the stairs and lost consciousness. He has now been awarded a chief constable's young…
Tipton Shop Loses Licence Over Stolen Lottery Ticket
Best One Store in Great Bridge, Tipton has lost its licence after a supervisor stole a winning lottery ticket worth £920, giving the customer only £30.
Dudley Council Best Value Notice Lifted
Dudley Council's best value notice has been lifted after the government confirmed significant improvements in governance and financial management.
Bellingham and Rogers to Receive Freedom of Dudley
England footballers Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers are to be awarded the freedom of Dudley by the borough council, the highest honour it can bestow.