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Free town centre parking could return as part of extra £2m investment

Nearly £2 million of additional investment proposals – including the return of free parking in town centres - have been backed by senior councillors.

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New £20 million improvements to Brierley Hill town centre approved

A new £20 million package of improvements for Brierley Hill town centre has been approved by senior councillors.

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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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Ice rink plans set to get the green light

Plans to build an ice rink in Dudley town centre are expected to take a major step forward tomorrow.

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February half term activities 2026

Children can enjoy a range of activities taking place in Dudley borough this half term.

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New Hospital Discharge Social Prescribing Project - Community Bridge

Dudley Council is investing £300,000 in a project to improve the way people are supported when leaving hospital.

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Care home bosses jailed for £175,000 pensioner fraud

A married couple have been jailed for three years each for their involvement in the execution of a fraudulent £175,000 will for a pensioner in their care.

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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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Leader promises “full review” of winter maintenance

A full review of Dudley Council’s winter maintenance programme – including the use of grit bins – is to be carried out, the leader of the authority said today.

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Pothole blitz continues

Dudley Council contractors are continuing to work nights to blitz potholes on roads across the borough.