The Latest Breaking News from Dudley

Neglected 'invisible' boy began school at 7 still in nappies and couldn't drink from cup

When the boy - known only as Child Y - finally started school, his personal development had been so badly affected that he was still wearing nappies, couldn't drink from a cup or use cutlery

Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022

'Half-dead' town Christmas tree to be replaced - after jokes it was 'recycled from 2015'

Dudley council has spent £5,000 on festive decorations this year, but the town centre's "awful" Christmas tree will now be replaced after angry residents complained

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Seawater results 'good' amid Newcastle mass fish death

Large numbers of dead fish washed up on Belmont, Redhead, Dudley, Merewether and Bar beaches, last week.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 16, 2022

Deputy dies and two others injured after nine-hour standoff with suspect in North Carolina

Sgt Matthew Fishman died one day after he was shot while trying to serve papers in Dudley, North Carolina

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Royalist chewed man's face accusing him of 'hating the Queen' after Philip's death

'Drunk' Stephen Woodall pounced on grandad Philip Price, accusing him of hating her the Queen, at a pub in Dudley, West Midlands last year

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2022

Urgent search for 'very distressed' girl, 14, seen getting into car outside pub

A 14-year-old girl has disappeared after being last seen looking "very distressed" while getting into a car outside The Woodman pub in Dudley, West Midlands, sparking an urgent search

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022

Dudley's danger zone: kids run the gauntlet at main road crossing

As trucks barrel past at 60 kilometres an hour, Dudley Public School kids run the guantlet trying to cross Ocean Street in time to catch their favourite cartoons on telly.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2022

Election podcast: What's at stake in the battle for Shortland

Flanked by the Tasman Sea and Lake Macquarie, the seat of Shortland can feel like an island, but the challenges and issues that are playing out in the lead-up to the May 21 federal election can be found in this electorate, as people contend with the rising cost of living…

Newcastle Herald · May 12, 2022

BYO Babycham? Museum seeks old drinks to recreate 1960s Midlands pub

Black Country Living Museum in Dudley appealing for bottles from era that were marketed to women

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022

Dog who survived 12 days in badger hole is vet's most incredible story in 30 years

Beloved dog Freda was stuck down a badger sett for 12 days before being miraculously reunited with her owner Victoria Hogan, 46, and treated at Blacks Vets' veterinary hospital in Dudley, West Midlands

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022