Live music, funfair rides and street entertainment will get Brierley Hill booming this weekend with the return of the Brier Fair.

A bid has been submitted for £2 million worth of funding as part of a project to breathe new life into Brierley Hill High Street.

Nearly all the homes for sale as part of an innovating Dudley Council housing project have been snapped up in recent weeks.

A local mental health trust has joined forces with Dudley Council by signing up to become a ‘friend against scams’ organisation.

Tudor Markets has been given a two-year contract extension to continue running Dudley Market – after increasing stall occupancy by 13 per cent since taking it on.

Free swimming for children starts again next week at borough leisure centres and will run throughout the school summer holidays.

Thousands came out to enjoy fantastic music and comedy at today’s first ever Black Country Musicom festival.

Dudley Council is inviting local people to have their say in a series of health meetings, with those taking part being offered up to £140 in gift vouchers

People looking to buy antiques are expected to flock to Himley Hall and Park for a series of antiques and collectors fairs starting Sunday 21 July.

Swimmers are being urged to take the plunge and sign up to learn lifesaving skills with a nationally recognised training course.