Here are a few stories that have featured across our websites today, in case you missed them.

A DUDLEY mother broke down in the dock as she was jailed for keeping her two children in filthy conditions.

The 25-year-old's home had no electricity supply, little or no food and broken glass was strewn across a bedroom floor.

For the full story, please visit here.

THE politician who accused a school of spreading pro-Labour propaganda has today withdrawn her claims - saying she is now "completely reassured" nothing untoward happened.

Liberal Councillor Fran Oborski has now met with bosses at Bewdley Primary School following the furore of last week.

You can find out more about this story here.

A FORMER chairman of Bromsgrove District Council has passed away following a short illness.

David Hancox served as a councillor for the ward of Rubery and Uffdown for 25 years, and as chairman in 2002 and 2003. He stood down at the last election due to ill health, and passed away on Sunday, May 3.

To read the full tribute to Mr Hancox, please visit here.

LEGENDARY actor and human rights campaigner Sir Ian McKellen gave students at a Hagley school an afternoon they will never forget with his recent visit.

The Shakespearian actor, most well known for playing Gandalf in ‘The Lord of The Rings’ trilogy, spoke to almost 1,000 pupils at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form.

Sir Ian’s visit came as part of his role as co-founder of Stonewall, a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality charity.

Read more about his visit here.