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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Dudley man accused of woman’s manslaughter after golf course crash in court

1 day ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Helen Attwood

Suzanne Cherry (Image: Family handout/PA) A MAN from Dudley and two other men accused of manslaughter following the death of a woman who was killed at a golf club by a van that was being followed by police have appeared in court. Mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry, 62, was struck by a grey Nissan van at Aston Wood Golf Club in Blake Street, Shenstone, near Sutton Coldfield, on April 11, and died four days later.
Tardebigge: Emergency work at Worcester & Birmingham Canal lock flight

6 days ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

3 1/1 EMERGENCY repairs are now being undertaken at the longest lock flight in Britain, which is set to be closed during the summer months. The Canal & River Trust is undertaking urgent works at Tardebigge Top Lock on the Birmingham and Worcester Canal after investigations revealed that the 200-year-old lock wall is in need of restoration.
Tardebigge: Emergency work at Worcester & Birmingham Canal lock flight

6 days ago | dudleynews.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

3 1/1 EMERGENCY repairs are now being undertaken at the longest lock flight in Britain, which is set to be closed during the summer months. The Canal & River Trust is undertaking urgent works at Tardebigge Top Lock on the Birmingham and Worcester Canal after investigations revealed that the 200-year-old lock wall is in need of restoration.
Update after man charged with attempted murder in Dudley

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

A man has been charged with attempted murder (Image: North Yorkshire Police) A man is set to appear in Crown Court after being charged with attempted murder in Dudley. West Midlands Police arrested a man on Monday (April 14) in Great Hampton Street, Wolverhampton. Officers searched a car and a live and viable firearm was seized.
Dudley: Packed programme of family shows coming to borough halls

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

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Image: Dudley Council) SEVERAL fun-packed family shows are being hosted at borough halls over the next few months, with tickets still available. Sweet and Sour – a tribute to pop sensations Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter – is on at Dudley Town Hall on Friday, April 18. A critically-acclaimed stage version of children’s classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar is at Stourbridge Town Hall on Friday May 2 (4.30pm) and Saturday May 3 (11am and 2pm).
Double decker 'cancer bus' stops off in the Black Country

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

2 1/1 A DOUBLE-decker cancer bus visited the Black Country to raise awareness of cancer signs and symptoms. The initiative, organised by the local NHS in partnership with the four local authorities in the Black Country, took place from Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11. The bus tour provided an opportunity for residents to engage with clinicians about how to check for cancer symptoms, available support services, and what to do if concerned.
Large fire engulfs woodland near main road in Halesowen

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

The smoke from the fire on Mucklow Hill (Image: Kate Laura Bayliss) A LARGE fire broke out in a woodland in Halesowen. West Midlands Fire Service crews were called to Mucklow Hill at around 3.00pm today (April 16) to reports of a fire in a woodland. Five crews attended the incident, which saw several trees and a shed burnt. No one was injured in the fire.
Brierley Hill pub with a fascinating past crowned best in the region

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

The Vine is more commonly known as The Bull and Bladder (Image: The Bull and Bladder) A HISTORIC Brierley Hill boozer that has a fascinating story behind its name has been crowned the best in the region. The Vine (or as it is more commonly known to locals as The Bull and Bladder) has been awarded the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Pub of the Year for the Dudley and South Staffordshire Region for 2025.
Wolverhampton: Armed officers arrest man after shooting in Dudley

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

Armed police (stock photo) (Image: NQ) A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in Dudley earlier this month. The arrest comes after a shooting on April 6, where a man arrived at hospital with a suspected gunshot wound. The victim of the shooting continues to recover from his injuries. On Monday night (April 14), armed police stopped a car which had been linked to a shooting, which contained a "live and viable" firearm.
Hawes Lane Surgery: GP manager accepts misconduct over pension funds

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

Hawes Lane Surgery in Rowley Regis closed after a bankruptcy order was made against Sonia Simkins (Image: Google Earth) A GP Practice manager has been banned from managing a company for several years after she was found to have failed to pay tens of thousands of pounds into the pension funds of staff at her surgery.