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The leader of Dudley Council today said plans for a new “university” must continue at pace as council bosses look set to consider details in a report next week.

Himley Hall’s famous Indulgent Afternoon Teas are returning this month (August) thanks to popular demand.

More than 1,000 cars parked up at Himley over the weekend - as the first ever drive-in cinema for years to be held in the grounds of the stately home was dubbed a roaring success.

People are being encouraged to ‘shop, visit and explore local’ as part of a new campaign supporting borough businesses and tourist attractions.

Plans are being made to submit a bid for £30,000 funding for an art project with Royal connections to spruce up one of the main gateways into Stourbridge.

TV comic John Bishop is bringing his eagerly awaited new stand-up show to Dudley next year.

Up to £60,000 is to be spent on improvements to an area of Halesowen from a cash pot funded by developers building in the borough.

The leader of Dudley Council today said plans for a new “university” must continue at pace as council bosses look set to consider details in a report next week.

While the Red House Glass Cone visitor centre has re-opened, children can still work towards an accredited, virtual Arts Award.

Very Light Rail is back on track in Dudley – after the government answered a plea to meet a near £13 million shortfall in funding for the scheme.

A popular antique and collectors fair will be the first public event to return to the grounds of Himley Hall this weekend.

Family favourites are coming to the big screen next month when a drive-in cinema rolls in to Himley Hall and Park next month.