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Dudley councillors will finally debate flying the Black Country flag next week

A debate on whether the Black Country flag should be flown from public buildings will finally take place next week, after time ran out at a meeting last month.

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Dudley|Nov 25, 2025
Supporting image for story: Dudley councillors will finally debate flying the Black Country flag next week
Supporting image for story: Market stalls, street entertainers, face painting and funfair for fun day events in Brierley Hill and Sedgley
Market stalls, street entertainers, face painting and funfair for fun day events in Brierley Hill and Sedgley
Dudley entertainment|Jul 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: Want a proper delicacy to celebrate Black Country Day? Everything you need to know about the region's famous orange chips - including the best places to buy them
Want a proper delicacy to celebrate Black Country Day? Everything you need to know about the region's famous orange chips - including the best places to buy them
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News|Jul 14, 2025
Supporting image for story: Having a Black Country accent doesn't make me stupid - there are enough other things that do that
Having a Black Country accent doesn't make me stupid - there are enough other things that do that
Black Country Festival|Jul 14, 2025
Supporting image for story: 16 bostin phrases in Black Country dialect
16 bostin phrases in Black Country dialect
Black Country Festival|Jul 14, 2025
Supporting image for story: We look at 9 of the best Desi pubs in the Black Country, what makes them great and how they've changed the region's food scene
We look at 9 of the best Desi pubs in the Black Country, what makes them great and how they've changed the region's food scene
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News|Jul 13, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'We're a community and we love to celebrate that': Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory gets into Black Country Day spirit with a special creation you won't want to miss
'We're a community and we love to celebrate that': Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory gets into Black Country Day spirit with a special creation you won't want to miss
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News|Jul 12, 2025

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Supporting image for story: The Black Country hangman: How a petty criminal found fame as the 'Dudley Higgler'
The Black Country hangman: How a petty criminal found fame as the 'Dudley Higgler'
Dudley|Jul 9, 2025
Supporting image for story: Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell
Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell
News|Jul 8, 2025
Supporting image for story: Black Country Day: From Jumping Joe Darby to the first working steam engine, 13 reasons why our area is bostin'
Black Country Day: From Jumping Joe Darby to the first working steam engine, 13 reasons why our area is bostin'
Black Country Festival|Jul 7, 2025
Supporting image for story: The classic Wolverhampton pub that was demolished but now revived and become a timewarp
The classic Wolverhampton pub that was demolished but now revived and become a timewarp
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Food and Drink|Jul 14, 2024
Supporting image for story: Landmark former chip shop rebuilt at museum is a nod to the culinary past of the Black Country
Landmark former chip shop rebuilt at museum is a nod to the culinary past of the Black Country
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Food and Drink|Jul 12, 2024
Supporting image for story: We took a look inside a family-run pork scratchings factory in Walsall – here's what happened
We took a look inside a family-run pork scratchings factory in Walsall – here's what happened
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Food and Drink|Jul 11, 2024
Supporting image for story: Tradition and quality are what makes brewery a part of Black Country history
Tradition and quality are what makes brewery a part of Black Country history
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Food and Drink|Jul 10, 2024
Supporting image for story: 15 totally bostin’ Black Country Festival events you won’t want to miss
15 totally bostin’ Black Country Festival events you won’t want to miss
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What's On|Jul 9, 2024
Supporting image for story: We visit Teddy Grays in Dudley & discover a familiar, special and traditional sweet taste of the Black Country
We visit Teddy Grays in Dudley & discover a familiar, special and traditional sweet taste of the Black Country
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Food and Drink|Jul 9, 2024
Supporting image for story: New tasty treat at museum after chocolate bar launched
New tasty treat at museum after chocolate bar launched
Food and Drink|Jul 8, 2024

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Supporting image for story: Appeal for information after Staffordshire woman 'suffered extensive burns to arms and legs' in tent fire
Appeal for information after Staffordshire woman 'suffered extensive burns to arms and legs' in tent fire
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Fresh amber snow warning issued as wintry conditions bring disruption
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Supporting image for story: Mike Nesbitt to step down as UUP leader
Mike Nesbitt to step down as UUP leader
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Supporting image for story: Amber snow warning in force as wintry conditions bring disruption
Amber snow warning in force as wintry conditions bring disruption
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Supporting image for story: Met Office confirms 2025 was UK’s warmest year on record
Met Office confirms 2025 was UK’s warmest year on record
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Supporting image for story: Whole island of Ireland under weather warning as wintry conditions sweep in
Whole island of Ireland under weather warning as wintry conditions sweep in
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24, 2025

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Woman and grandson burn to death in tent as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
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Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall again
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Death toll from Ukrainian strike on occupied village rises to 27, Russia says
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Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares in wine bottles ignited fatal fire
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Supporting image for story: At least six people reported killed during widening protests in Iran
At least six people reported killed during widening protests in Iran
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Around 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar
Around 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar
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