A new WWII home workers sculpture was unveiled in Cradley Heath, while Sandwell Council plans tax and fee hikes to cover a £17M budget gap.

Willenhall is set to host its annual Christmas Light Switch-On event, featuring entertainment and community activities to mark the holiday season. Meanwhile, the Wolves Foundation appointed football legends Steve Bull and John Richards as honorary patrons, highlighting its commitment to youth and wellbeing initiatives. In Walsall, a developer proposed building 200 homes on green belt land, sparking debate over development and environmental protection. A stolen earthmover crashed into a lorry on a Wolverhampton dual carriageway before the driver was arrested, prompting a police response. In other news, a new sculpture honoring WWII home workers was unveiled in Cradley Heath, and Sandwell Council announced planned increases in council tax and garden waste fees to address a £17 million budget shortfall.