Green spaces, waterways and wildlife across the West Midlands will get their biggest helping hand to survive and thrive under plans set out today by Mayor Richard Parker

Frustrated traders say an influx of 24/7 off-licences, mountains of rubbish and fly-tipping and shoplifting are driving customers away from Bearwood in their droves

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The route of the Midlands Metro in Dudley draws a poverty line highlighting the gap between the borough’s rich and poor

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Dudley MP, Sonia Kumar hit back at savage criticism from borough Conservatives who accused her of misleading Parliament

TGI Fridays' UK chain is up for sale just a month after changing hands

West Midlands Police is facing growing scrutiny over the information used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters

A senior executive at Netflix is among the contenders vying to become the next boss of Channel 4, the state-owned broadcaster www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/enterta...

The chancellor has insisted that she did not lie to the public about the state of the public finances ahead of the budget www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

Police have arrested a boy aged 16 after another teenager was injured in an attack with a machete at the Merry Hill centre in Dudley www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/local-h...

This week’s #WilsonsBigQuestions goes like this: I have two hands, but I cannot scratch myself. What am I? Let Simon know your answer before, lines close at 7:50!

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Prince William wasn't close to being born when Fawlty Towers first aired - but now even his children have fallen in love with it

It’s Dan with you until 2pm, on the way... - Olly Murs discusses his new album, Knees Up - We hear from the stars of the Wolverhampton Grand pantomime 📲 onelink.to/wearebcr

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued across parts of the UK, covering the weekend and extending into early next week www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

On this week’s #BlackCountryWeek from 10am: - We catch up on more of the origins of the region with Graham Fisher - Cllr Adam Davies discusses the big stories of the week across the Black Country 📲 onelink.to/wearebcr

Famous names affected by prostate cancer have spoken of their disappointment after mass screening for the illness was not recommended for use on the NHS www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

A decision to open another late-night off-licence in Bearwood has been approved

Dudley Library is hosting the History of Castle Hill exhibition until the New Year, when it will be put on permanent display in Dudley Zoo

We all know that person… ☕️

A screening of the film classic Scrooge, with the original music being played by a live orchestra is on at Stourbridge Town Hall in the run up to Christmas

If you’re a fan of food, drink, Christmas and a good day out, the Good Food Show Winter is back at The NEC! 🎉 One person who knows the show inside out is celeb chef, Lisa Faulkner - she’s chatting to Dan after 10am to tell us more! 📲 onelink.to/wearebcr

Dudley Council bosses have announced plans for more than £6 million to be invested into selected borough homes, following a successful funding application

Dudley people facing a mental health assessment which may remove their liberty could wait for more than eight months

Birmingham Council is exploring possible compromises after a divisive busking crackdown was introduced in the city centre

Today's early Christmas treat comes from one of our own ♥️ Kideva has released an amazing cover of The Power Of Love, with 100% of the money it makes going to Dementia UK. Hear the first radio airplay with Nigel Ball after midday. 📲 onelink.to/wearebcr

A historic listed building in Dudley town centre may have to be demolished, a leading councillor has warned

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Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap will embark on a major UK tour, opening at The Alexandra theatre next September

Rehearsal photography for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty has been released ahead of opening night on Saturday 29 November

Halesowen Town FC have announced the death of their club President, Colin Brookes at a fixture against Stratford Town yesterday evening

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Families across the Black Country are being invited to jingle all the way to Walsall this December to experience the magic of Christmas in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice

REVIEW: BMOS bring Calendar Girls to the stage at The Crescent Theatre this week ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🎟️ #gifted

Dudley Council’s Children’s Services has been commended for its continued progress in a recent Ofsted report, following a focused visit by the government department last month

Supermarket chain Lidl has submitted plans to replace its ‘outdated’ Bilston store with a new building

Police have arrested a man following an armed burglary in Stourbridge yesterday

From 6pm this evening, Mollie and Darren are back with the Happy Garden Podcast. This week, TV legend James May discusses his shed 👀 plus your jobs for the week ahead!🪏 📲 onelink.to/wearebcr

Dudley Council chiefs are prepared for the coming winter period, with more than 2,500 tonnes of salt now stocked ready for icy conditions

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Dudley Council tenants look set to pay an extra £4.76 per week in rent next year but the bill could rise further

A Dudley Councillor and residents have spoken of their delight as a campaign started back in 2019 has finally been completed

November is the month focussed on Men’s Mental Health and it’s this level of normalisation that we need in the world. 💚💚💚

Former prime minister Lord Cameron has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer

The team at Shenstone Court care home in Halesowen are holding a Christmas Toy appeal to support local children in need 🧸 🤖 They're supporting the Cradley Heath branch of the Salvation Army and they need your help! ⬇️

Residents in Cradley have voted against setting up a parish council following a feasibility study

A Royal Navy patrol ship has intercepted two Russian vessels off the UK coast, the Ministry of Defence has said www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

Rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the government has announced www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...

Sir Keir Starmer has urged anyone with information on the Jeffrey Epstein case to come forward after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor missed the deadline to appear in front of US Congress www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...