Dudley News

The Dudley News is a complimentary local newspaper that has been catering to the Dudley community in the West Midlands, England, since February 1985. It took over from the Dudley Herald. The publication is currently under the editorial guidance of Paul Walker, while Chris Flavell oversees the sports section. The Dudley News is part of the Newsquest (Midlands, South) newspaper group.

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West Midlands start-ups receive over £100m in government-backed loans

1 week ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Matty Airey

The British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme says it has given more than 10,000 loans to budding entrepreneurs in the region since 2012, with an average loan of £9,900. Coventry, Shropshire and Wolverhampton were the areas that received the most money, after Birmingham. Young entrepreneurs and NEETs (not in education, employment, or training) in particular are groups benefiting from the finance provided.
Brick Kiln Street: Firefighters battle scrap blaze in Brierley Hill

1 week ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

The fire involved scrap waste and tyres at a site off Brick Kiln Street. Three fire engines were called out to the scene from across the Black Country. West Midlands Fire Service said there are no reports of casualties. A brigade spokesperson said: "Just before 9.30am today (June 16), we responded to a fire on Brick Kiln Street, Brierley Hill. "Three fire engines attended, crewed by firefighters from Brierley Hill, Dudley, and Haden Cross fire stations. "The fire involved scrap waste and tyres.
Dudley Police hunt man wanted on suspicion of shop theft

1 week ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

WANTED: Declan O'Sullivan (Image: Dudley Police) POLICE are appealing for help to trace a wanted man from Dudley. In a social media appeal, Dudley Police said it is looking for Declan O'Sullivan, who is wanted on suspicion of shop theft. Officers said: "Have you seen Declan O'Sullivan? "The 29-year-old from Dudley is wanted on suspicion of shop theft. "If you see him please call 101 quoting 20/142867/25".
Dudley Police launch appeal to find missing 14-year-old

1 week ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

MISSING: Mitzy (Image: Dudley Police) POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing 14-year-old with links to the Black Country. Dudley Police are appealing for help to find Mitzy, who was last seen on Sunday afternoon (June 15). Mitzy, who is from Birmingham, is known to frequent the Wednesbury and Dudley areas, according to officers. In an appeal, they said: "Have you seen Mitzy, aged 14, who’s missing from Birmingham?
Brierley Wholesale Superstore owner slams Dudley Council over parking

1 week ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Martyn Smith

Asif Majid, from Brierley Wholesale Superstore, has been refused a change of use planning application because planners say he is not providing enough parking spaces at the site. Mr Majid asked the council to remove conditions limiting the store to selling ‘vintage retro collectables, antiques and local craft items’ and operating a small tea room, which were linked to an approved planning application dating back to 2016.
Council announces appointment of four new senior directors

1 week ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

Aftab Razzaq has been appointed the Director for Legal, Compliance and Assurance and becomes the council’s monitoring officer. Mr Razzaq, who was born and bred in the borough, joins from Derbyshire Dales District Council, where he was the Director of Governance and Corporate Services. He has 16 years of experience working in local government and has served as a monitoring officer for the last seven years. He said:“I was born and bred in the borough, and I have a real sense of place.
Dudley Town FC 'cautiously optimistic' of hopes of returning to town

2 weeks ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

Passionate campaigners are calling for the “historic” town football club to be “brought back home”, with Dudley MP, Sonia Kumar, championing efforts for the homecoming move that she believes will reinvigorate local pride, boost community engagement, and support grassroots football. The Robbins last played in front of a home crowd in the borough in 1985 but had to move out when a crater appeared on the pitch at Dudley Sports Centre.
'Corner turned’ in getting finances back on track, says council leader

2 weeks ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

In a report going to next week’s cabinet, members will hear that in the provisional outturn for 2024/25 the council had a surplus of £17 million. The council said this will be used to boost its reserves and financial resilience. The report sets out the spending across all directorates compared to budgets approved in February 2024, and also highlights £14.4 million of savings delivered.
Police investigating crash that saw car flip on roof and man seriously injured

2 weeks ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Olivia Warburton

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Halesowen Road and Cole Street by the Aldi supermarket shortly after 7pm last night (June 11) after a car had landed on its roof following the collision. Crews found two patients, including a man, believed to be the driver of one of the cars involved, who was treated for potentially serious injuries on scene before being conveyed to hospital.
Leader hits back after building trade complaints

2 weeks ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Martyn Smith

The council is hosting hearings throughout June by an independent government planning inspector who will rule on whether it can adopt the Dudley Local Plan (DLP) which sets out details including where houses can be built until 2041. During the hearings representatives of the construction industry have been complaining the council forced the plan through under old regulations to reduce their predicted housing needs and avoid the unpopular move of releasing green belt land for development.