Find out about the Ageing Well Festival at

Do you fancy trying laughter yoga, tap dancing, going to an athletics track, or giving crafts a go? Choose from more than 100 local activities. Find out what’s on that you can enjoy now, to help you age well See link in the comments for the Ageing Well Festival, 29 Sept to 5 Oct

Update: Household Support Fund

The Household Support Fund, offering residents the chance to apply for a one-off payment of £250 from Dudley Council, opens online at around midday today. (Wed) Applications can be made at https://t.co/BrCF6lNPd9 Payments will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Today marks Battle of Britain Day, and we are proudly flying the Royal Air Force Ensign from Dudley Council House. Yesterday, the Deputy Mayor of Dudley laid a wreath during a special commemorative service organised by the Royal Air Force Association Dudley Branch.

❗ A High Court injunction banning #streetracing, aka #carcruising, is in force in Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell & Walsall. Breaching it is contempt of court and could lead jail, a fine pr people having assets seized. @WMPolice @sandwellcouncil @WalsallCouncil @dudleymbc (1/2)

Borough residents will be able to apply for a one-off payment of £200 from us next week to help with living costs. Applications through the Household Support Fund (HSF) will open online at around midday on Wed. (Sep17) More info here: https://t.co/n1btCjk0EB @provisionhouse_

Nothing flat about our visit to local business Kingswinford Tyres this morning 🚘👍 They're one of the many local businesses to have secured grants through the Dudley SME Grant Programme, with more grants now available. https://t.co/NCegpO9AKG

Samaritans has developed a resource “Suicidal thoughts can be interrupted” Find out more on the Samaritans website. · Find more on Suicide Prevention Day on the Healthy Dudley website

· Visit https://t.co/MwXVK3PW4I for details of mental health and wellbeing services · If you are experiencing domestic abuse, there are services that can help. Call 01384 455411 (24 hours). Text/What’s App 07834 466181. Or visit https://t.co/rwTb3GrUFM See more

· People of all ages across the Black Country can access local mental health crisis services 24/7 directly, by calling 111 and selecting option 2 · Call Samaritans on 116 123 to talk to someone 24/7 · Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for free support 24/7 See more

Anyone can have suicidal thoughts. If you're feeling like you want to die, it's important to tell someone. Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone. See links in the comments for available support.

Please be aware that Cadent are undertaking emergency works to repair a gas escape on Bromsgrove Road (A459) Halesowen, outside McDonalds under a Lane Closure. Works are scheduled for completion on 12/09/2025.

Please be aware that Severn Trent Water are undertaking emergency works to repair a water leak on Brettell Lane (A461) Brierley Hill, 150m from the junction of Audnam under a Road Closure. A signed diversion is in place. Works are scheduled for completion on 10/09/2025.

Please be aware that Cadent are undertaking emergency works to repair a gas escape on Thorns Road (A4036) Quarry Bank, opposite Thorns Primary School (South Bound) under a Lane Closure. Works are scheduled for completion on 11/09/2025.

It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family. The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke

The HWRC (Stourbridge tip) is open again, although there may be some delays to account for the brief closure

Due to unforeseen circumstances Stourbridge tip is temporarily closed. We apologise for the inconvenience, there may be congestion around the area. We will post again once the site is open

Road closures and diversions in central Dudley on Sunday 14 September for the Battle of Britain Parade. High Street, Market Place, New Street, Priory Street, Ednam Road, Court Passage, Stone Street will be closed

SAVE THE DATE On Sunday 7th September, we will be testing Emergency Alerts on mobile phones across the UK. Find out more: https://t.co/ZFiC6vTApF