HERE are the stories making headlines in the Black Country and North Worcestershire this Thursday evening.

The Shuttle reports on Kidderminster's first 'dementia cafe'.

Tia Sharman, a private healthcare worker, realised that there was a need not only for adult daycare opportunities within the town centre, but also a high level of need for a 'crisis centre'.

The Gatsby Emporium was born.

The full story is here.

A victim was left with significant facial injuries after he was mugged in Redditch.

Three men physically assaulted the victim causing him to fall to the floor before stealing his mobile phone along with some cash.

Police are now investigating the incident.

The story is here.

Councillors are on a collision course after disagreeing over proposals to alter the so-called ‘dangerous’ mini-islands in Wall Heath High Street.

Tories Natalie Neale and Nicola Richards have started a petition to find out if residents want the road layout at the junctions of Enville Road and Dudley Road changed.

But fellow Wall Heath councillor, Labour’s Dave Tyler, said he cannot support the petition as he feels changing the system could “jeopardise people’s lives”.

The story is available here.

VANDALS and thieves have struck at Halesowen Town Football Club's The Grove.

Six advertising backing boards have been stolen at the Shed End side of the ground.

The boards had been prepared in advance for the new season.

The Grove has been the subject of several break-ins over the last two years.

The full story is here.