Police Horses Return to West Midlands After 26 Years
West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.
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Dudley Council: Safeguarding up 300%, drones, £10k row
Dudley Council faces a 300% rise in adult safeguarding cases, deploys drones against off-road bikes, and sparks a £10k spending row. Explore this week's key developments.
Planners Rule on New Homes and HMO in Dudley
Dudley Council planners are set to decide on 13 new canal-side homes in Brierley Hill, while approving one HMO and rejecting another. Read the latest local planning news.
Six-month waits for council answers in Dudley
A Dudley councillor reveals residents wait up to six months for help with potholes and home repairs due to staffing issues, not technology. Read the full investigation.
Police officer charged with theft from raid
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
Police officers win hero award for disarming protestors
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
Dudley drug dealers in court after car stop
Two suspected dealers face charges after police find a large quantity of class A drugs during a vehicle stop in Dudley. Read the latest court details.
Dudley social workers accused of lying over child safety
A watchdog committee hears emotional testimony alleging Dudley Council social workers lied and ignored vital emails concerning child protection. Read the full investigation.
Midlands Police Officer Charged with On-Duty Theft
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
Merry Hill stabbing: Teen arrested, police appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed.
Misogyny claims in Dudley health centre political clash
Reform UK councillor accuses Tories of 'misogynistic bullying' over MP attack. Row erupts over future of Sedgley's Ladies Walk centre. Read the full story.
Bearwood drug bust after police helicopter chase
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
Dudley's £8k Parish Council Plan Soundly Rejected
A row erupts in Dudley as a £8,000 consultation for a new Cradley parish council is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Calls for apologies over 'waste' of taxpayer cash. Full story.
Dudley Council row over £8k parish council survey
Labour demands apology after £8,000 survey on Cradley parish council, funded as part of a Tory-Lib Dem budget deal, is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Read the full story.
Corrupt detective must repay £75k from cocaine theft
A former detective who stole cocaine from police stores has been ordered to repay £75,420. Andrew Talbot was jailed for 19 years in 2024. Read the full story of his downfall.
Hillsborough report slams West Midlands Police investigation
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
Drones to chase illegal bikers in Dudley crackdown
Dudley Council plans a tough new anti-social behaviour policy using drones, covert surveillance and mobile units to target illegal off-road bikes and nuisance neighbours. Read the full details.
Arrest after stolen Mercedes crashes in Birmingham
Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
Dudley safeguarding reports surge 300% in a decade
Dudley Council faces a 300% surge in adult safeguarding reports over ten years, with self-neglect the top concern, while care provider market struggles. Read the full report.
Dudley's £56m SEND funding crisis explained
Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.
Man arrested as 200 cannabis plants seized in Tipton raid
Police in Tipton have seized 200 cannabis plants and arrested a 37-year-old man after raiding an industrial unit. The drugs bust followed a tip-off. Report concerns via 101.
Dudley's £56m SEND deficit 'bomb' unresolved
Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.
Metro Route Highlights Dudley's Wealth Gap
The new Midlands Metro line into Dudley passes through some of the borough's most deprived wards, revealing stark inequalities in unemployment and housing. Discover the data behind the divide.
17-year-old injured in Merry Hill machete attack
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after a 17-year-old was injured with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre. Police have increased patrols and are appealing for witnesses.
Boy, 16, arrested after Merry Hill machete attack
West Midlands Police arrest a 16-year-old boy after a teenager was chased and attacked with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre. Witnesses urged to come forward.
'Dudley Dorito' UFO reportedly returns over Brierley Hill
A motorist captured a 'huge black rectangular' craft over Dudley. No aircraft appeared on flight radar, reviving memories of the legendary 'Dudley Dorito'. See the photos.
Wolverhampton Murder Probe: Images of Wanted Men
Police release images of men wanted in connection with the murder of Navpreet Singh, 26, in Wolverhampton. A 20-year-old has been charged. Call 101 with information.
Teen stabbed with machete at Merry Hill shopping centre
A 17-year-old was chased and stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. Centre pledges increased security. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Machete attack at Merry Hill shopping centre
Police appeal for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at the Merry Hill shopping centre, causing chaos on Black Friday. Contact police with information.
Dudley MP in Parliament Misleading Claims Row
Labour MP Sonia Kumar hits back at Dudley Conservatives after being accused of misleading Parliament over Ladies Walk Health Centre closure claims. Get the full story.
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