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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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Drone to be deployed to tackle off-road motorbikes

A drone is to be deployed by Dudley Council to tackle the use of illegal off-road motorbikes across the borough.

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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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Thousands of Brits making Dudley home, new study reveals

The leader of the council has expressed his delight at a new study which shows Dudley is one of the most popular town destinations nationally for British house movers.

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Council’s out of hours team working to stamp out anti-social behaviour

More than 1,300 calls reporting anti-social behaviour were fielded last year by Dudley Council’s dedicated out of hours team.

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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.