Dudley Council Moves to Support Struggling Pubs with New Measures Saturday, March 7, 2026 dudley pubs hospitality support council taxation planning community health legislation Dudley borough is taking decisive steps to support its local pubs, as councillors have approved a plan aimed at helping these vital community venues survive tough economic times. On March 2, the full council voted in favour … Read More
Father and Son Attack Man with Stanley Knife and Hockey Stick in Dudley Amid Family Feud Tuesday, March 3, 2026 assault dudley stanleyknife hockeystick familyfeud sentencing dangerousdriving violence westmidlands court sport A father and son duo brutally assaulted a man in Dudley town centre, armed with a Stanley knife and a hockey stick, sparking concern amid a long-standing family dispute. The attack unfolded in broad daylight on November 7, … Read More
Midlands Council Chief’s Salary Set to Exceed £200K After Above-Inflation Increase Tuesday, February 24, 2026 dudley council salary payrise midlands chiefexecutive staffing restructuring interim inflation Dudley Council’s chief executive is poised to receive a salary increase that will elevate her pay above the £200,000 threshold. This proposed boost is part of a wider set of pay adjustments for senior council officers, … Read More
Midlands Locations Among Lowest UK Driving Theory Test Pass Rates Saturday, February 21, 2026 midlands dudley birmingham theorytest driving highwaycode roadsafety audiobook scrapcarcomparison drivertraining New data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) reveals that certain Midlands areas struggle with driving theory test pass rates. Dudley’s test centre ranks as the fifth-lowest in the country, with just 38.2% of … Read More
Paramedic and Recruiter Avoid Jail Over £60k NHS Fraud with Suspended Sentences Tuesday, February 17, 2026 nhs fraud paramedic recruitment suspendedsentence timesheets nhscounterfraudauthority proceedsofcrime dudley investigation A former NHS locum paramedic and a recruitment consultant have each been handed suspended prison sentences after defrauding the NHS of more than £60,000, following an investigation by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA). … Read More
The Most Dangerous Bus Route in the West Midlands: Inside the 74 Service Monday, February 16, 2026 westmidlands bus crime violence safety publictransport dudley birmingham theft police sport The 74 bus service, which operates daily across a large portion of the West Midlands, has been named as the region’s most dangerous bus route due to the frequency of violent incidents reported onboard. Between July and … Read More