Black Country Radio

02/05/2025

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has appointed its first female CEO in the theatre’s one-hundred-and-thirty-year history

After a rigorous recruitment process, with a competitive field of applicants, Karen Smallwood will become Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s first female CEO in the theatre’s one-hundred-and-thirty-year…

01/05/2025

New opening hours are coming into effect at Stourbridge tip next week, with the site to close every Tuesday

New opening hours are coming into effect at Stourbridge tip next week, with the site to close every Tuesday.

01/05/2025

Dudley Council have voted to hit back at new planning rules which could hand power to the West Midlands Mayor

Dudley Council have voted to hit back at new planning rules which could hand power to the West Midlands Mayor.

01/05/2025

The owners of a pub described as the birthplace of Black Sabbath insisted progress was being made on restoring the venue – but their latest move has angered campaigners

The owners of a pub described as the birthplace of Black Sabbath insisted progress was being made on restoring the venue – but their latest move has angered campaigners.

01/05/2025

After being asked to leave a full council meeting by the Mayor of Dudley earlier this week, members of the Dudley Independents Group will join Ian on Black Country Week this Saturday from 10am.

They'll discuss their concerns with democracy in Dudley and their hopes for the future.

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01/05/2025

The leader of Dudley Council has announced new plans to secure the future of leisure centres in the borough, ending an ongoing tendering process to outsource them

The leader of Dudley Council has announced new plans to secure the future of leisure centres in the borough, ending an ongoing tendering process to outsource them.

30/04/2025

It’s a big day for Halesowen Town as they face AFC Telford United in the Southern League Premier Central playoff semi-final.

We’ve got full match commentary with Adam Parkes - and your reaction straight after full time.

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30/04/2025

Only two of Dudley’s top eleven jobs currently have a permanent officer in post after more directors left the council

Only two of Dudley’s top eleven jobs currently have a permanent officer in post after more directors left the council.

30/04/2025

Matt is driving you home from 3pm, on the way...

- Brand new music from Craig David
- 90s pop star, Betty Boo discusses her new UK tour

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30/04/2025

Dudley Council’s trading standards team closed 19 shops across the borough during the last financial year, after they were found to be run illegally

Dudley Council’s trading standards team closed 19 shops across the borough during the last financial year, after they were found to be run illegally.

30/04/2025

More action on speeding drivers will be taken thanks to a major new agreement signed by West Midlands Police with our region’s seven local authorities, the Police and Crime Commissioner and West Midlands Combined Authority

More action on speeding drivers will be taken thanks to a major new agreement signed by West Midlands Police with our region’s seven local authorities, the Police and Crime Commissioner and West…

30/04/2025

REVIEW: The UK tour of The Girl On The Train brings a clever, thought provoking drama to The Alexandra this week ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Based on the 2015 novel by Paula Hawkins and billed as a 'gripping' new play that will keep you guessing until the final moment, The Girl On The Train has well and truly arrived in Birmingham!

30/04/2025

There were extraordinary scenes at a meeting of Dudley Council after a ‘rant’ from the mayor sparked a walkout

There were extraordinary scenes at a meeting of Dudley Council after a ‘rant’ from the mayor sparked a walkout.

29/04/2025

Five million extra bus journeys have been taken since Mayor Richard Parker took office a year ago, thanks to a landmark free travel scheme to get more people to try the bus

Five million extra bus journeys have been taken since Mayor Richard Parker took office a year ago, thanks to a landmark free travel scheme to get more people to try the bus.