Dudley18 hrs agoBostin' Black Country dictionary to be compiledSome words from the Black Country dialect "are getting lost", according to a linguistics lecturer.18 hrs ago2 days agoWest Midlands bakes as high temperatures continueSafety advice is issued by fire services, hospitals, charities and animal attractions.2 days ago4 days agoTeen seriously injured after machete attackPolice are appealing for anyone with information to help identify the suspects.4 days ago6 days agoSchool trust installs knife arches in 'UK first'Dudley Academies Trust has introduced the scanners at four sites across the Black Country.6 days ago19 May 2026Runner completes marathon in mum's memory despite lung conditionClaire Smith has bronchiectasis, 50% lung capacity and suffers near constant chest infections.19 May 202616 May 2026'Outstanding' geology of Black Country examined by artistStuart Whipps is examining more than 420 million years of geological history in the West Midlands. 16 May 202612 May 2026Fears for green belt over 500 homes applicationThe council has received an application for a large development on an area of Kingswinford.12 May 202610 May 2026Reform 'absolutely ready to run councils'Many West Midlands local authorities are under no overall control, signalling difficult times ahead.10 May 20269 May 2026Stories to make you smile from across the West MidlandsFrom a young BMX hopeful to thriving beavers, check out some of this week's most uplifting stories.9 May 2026...
