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U-turn on grit bins after public outcry in Dudley

Dudley Council has performed a U-turn on its grit bins policy after backtracking on only refilling them once a year.

Transport|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: U-turn on grit bins after public outcry in Dudley
Supporting image for story: Emergency services on scene following M5 multi-vehicle collision between Oldbury and West Bromwich
Emergency services on scene following M5 multi-vehicle collision between Oldbury and West Bromwich
West Bromwich|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire highways improvements start next week – here’s where
Staffordshire highways improvements start next week – here’s where
Your World|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: One of the world's most iconic sleeper trains has made its inaugural journey from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands - here's all about the new overnight rail service
One of the world's most iconic sleeper trains has made its inaugural journey from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands - here's all about the new overnight rail service
Travel|Jan 16
Supporting image for story: Sandwell celebrates green government rating for roads as Minister visits on National Pothole Day
Sandwell celebrates green government rating for roads as Minister visits on National Pothole Day
Transport|Jan 16
Supporting image for story: Customer satisfaction in West Midlands rail and metro services improves, figures show
Customer satisfaction in West Midlands rail and metro services improves, figures show
Transport|Jan 16
Supporting image for story: HS2 plans for 'essential' works at historic Curzon Street Station recommended for approval
HS2 plans for 'essential' works at historic Curzon Street Station recommended for approval
Transport|Jan 15

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Supporting image for story: 'A nightmare at peak times' - Dudley residents vent frustration as councillor issues traffic warning for Wordsley area due to 'planned and emergency works'
'A nightmare at peak times' - Dudley residents vent frustration as councillor issues traffic warning for Wordsley area due to 'planned and emergency works'
Wordsley|Jan 15
Supporting image for story: Ring and Ride usage across the West Midlands drops, figures show
Ring and Ride usage across the West Midlands drops, figures show
Transport|Jan 15
Supporting image for story: 'They see it every day' - Call for more urgency on pothole repairs on Dudley roads following report
'They see it every day' - Call for more urgency on pothole repairs on Dudley roads following report
Dudley|Jan 15
Supporting image for story: 'We’ve lost an awful lot of traders' - ‘Devastating’ impact of three major transport projects on struggling Dudley businesses with no end date in sight
'We’ve lost an awful lot of traders' - ‘Devastating’ impact of three major transport projects on struggling Dudley businesses with no end date in sight
Transport|Jan 15
Supporting image for story: Birmingham's most ‘dangerous’ roads slammed amid council pothole fixing rating
Birmingham's most ‘dangerous’ roads slammed amid council pothole fixing rating
Birmingham|Jan 15
Supporting image for story: 'The government will need to give businesses the assurance they need to invest,' Chambers of Commerce leader says of plan for new Birmingham to Manchester railway line
'The government will need to give businesses the assurance they need to invest,' Chambers of Commerce leader says of plan for new Birmingham to Manchester railway line
News|Jan 14
Supporting image for story: Bus usage on the decrease in the West Midlands - transport chief gives three key reasons as rail journeys increase
Bus usage on the decrease in the West Midlands - transport chief gives three key reasons as rail journeys increase
Transport|Jan 14
Supporting image for story: New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by Government
New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by Government
News|Jan 13
Supporting image for story: Major update on the opening of new rail stations in the Birmingham and Black Country issued - here's when passengers should be able to use train services
Major update on the opening of new rail stations in the Birmingham and Black Country issued - here's when passengers should be able to use train services
Transport|Jan 13
Supporting image for story: Parking wardens in Dudley accused of 'rudeness and swearing' but the council hasn't taken action - here's why
Parking wardens in Dudley accused of 'rudeness and swearing' but the council hasn't taken action - here's why
Transport|Jan 13

UK News

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Tony Blair ‘honoured’ to be part of Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
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Chance of snow forecast with temperatures expected to plummet again
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Meghan appears to join viral 2016 throwback trend on Instagram
Meghan appears to join viral 2016 throwback trend on Instagram
UK News|1 hour ago
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Mother suing TikTok over death of son says hearing was ‘deeply painful’
UK News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Employers told to look at single-sex space policies after nurses’ tribunal
Employers told to look at single-sex space policies after nurses’ tribunal
UK News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Labour government in Scotland would pose ‘threat to jobs’, SNP claims
Labour government in Scotland would pose ‘threat to jobs’, SNP claims
UK News|11 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
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

World News

Supporting image for story: Trump says he may hit countries with tariffs if they do not back US on Greenland
Trump says he may hit countries with tariffs if they do not back US on Greenland
World News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa
More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge – energy minister
Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge – energy minister
World News|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in break with US
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in break with US
World News|Jan 16
Supporting image for story: It’s the Eye of the Tiger – Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition
It’s the Eye of the Tiger – Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition
World News|Jan 16
Supporting image for story: Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting
World News|Jan 15
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