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Residents invited to join energy switching scheme

Dudley borough residents are being invited to sign up to a collective energy switching scheme which could help them to save hundreds of pounds on their bills.

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World Book Day costume swaps

Following Brierley Hill’s successful costume swaps for World Book Day last year, four Dudley libraries are offering fancy dress options for the same event in 2026.

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Children’s play area in Stourbridge to be upgraded

A play area in Greenfield Gardens is set for an exciting £33,000 upgrade, with new and inclusive play equipment being installed this spring.  

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Dom Joly bringing Trigger Happy anniversary show to Dudley

Dom Joly is to bring a 25th anniversary celebration of his hidden camera cult show Trigger Happy TV to Dudley later this year, it was revealed today.

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West End stars performing at free open day showcase in Halesowen

Halesowen Town Hall will welcome theatre lovers on Wednesday 4 February 2026, as CN Live Productions hosts a free open day from 11am to 2pm.

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Street racing review hearing will be held next month

The annual review of the High Court injunction which bans street racing in the Black Country will take place next month.

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Christmas tree festival at the Red House Glass Cone

Feel festive with a community focussed Christmas tree festival at Wordsley’s Red House Glass Cone this December.

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Free parking in town centres on Saturday

It’s expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year on Saturday – and Christmas shoppers will be able to park for free in town centres across the borough.

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Legend Lenny returning to hometown with new show

Sir Lenny Henry is returning to his hometown with a new show next year – with tickets available just in time for Christmas.

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Christmas changes to opening times for council services

Borough residents are urged to check when council services are running due to changes during the Christmas holidays.

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Delivery of new bins from January ahead of changes to waste service

New bins will be delivered to residents from January as Dudley Council introduces a new waste and recycling service in line with national government legislation.

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Woman fined £300 for dumping rubbish on country lane

A woman has been hit with a £300 fine after rubbish dumped on a country lane in the borough was traced back to her.