Walsall councillors will vote on plans to demolish buildings on Park St, creating a public space linking bus & train stations. Project completion by 2040. Walsall Town Centre Revamp: Councillors Set to Vote on Ambitious Redevelopment Plans Walsall has big plans for its town center. They will vote on these at a meeting on Thursday,…
Demonstrators will convene this Saturday to protest the potential sale and relocation of the Walsall Leather Museum due to budget cuts. Protestors to Gather This Weekend to Save Walsall Leather Museum Hey, something’s happening in Walsall. People are protesting the leather museum’s possible sale. They also worry about it closing down. The protest is this…
Five individuals in Walsall face hefty fines for littering, totaling hundreds of pounds Five Midland Litter Bugs Named and Shamed with Hefty Fines Walsall: Five people were caught littering and taken to court. They now face fines totaling hundreds of pounds for their actions. Rebekah Price from Halesowen tossed a plastic bottle from her car…
A local community group wins a crucial battle to protect the White Lion pub from development after Walsall Council’s surprising change of heart Community Group Celebrates Victory After Council’s U-Turn on Historic Pub Caldmore: A historic pub is now protected from development. The White Lion on Sandwell Street has been granted Asset of Community Value…
Three individuals from Walsall are charged with over 20 shoplifting offences, highlighting ongoing crime concerns in the area. Walsall Shoplifting Suspects Face Charges for Over 20 Theft Offences Walsall: Three people are in trouble for shoplifting. Two men and a woman face multiple charges. John Scully, 39, is charged with ten thefts. Verneasher Perry, 51,…
A petition with nearly 1,000 signatures calls on Walsall Council to stop criminalising homelessness and focus on real solutions. Nearly 1,000 Urge Walsall Council to Stop Criminalising Homelessness Walsall: A council meeting is set for Tuesday night to discuss homelessness laws. This follows a petition started in December. The petition urges the council to stop…
West Midlands councils plan to increase transport funding for free travel passes, addressing inflation and funding gaps. Midland Councils Set to Pay More for Free or Discount Travel Passes West Midlands: Councils are set to agree on a funding increase for transport. This will help support free or discounted travel passes. The West Midlands Combined…
Walsall is set to get two new schools, but not everyone is happy about it Two New Schools Planned for Walsall Amid Mixed Reactions from Locals Walsall: The Department for Education wants to build two new schools. One will be a secondary school with 1,100 spaces. The other will be a special educational needs (SEN)…
McDonald’s is appealing Walsall Council’s decision to deny its restaurant plans McDonald’s Launches Appeal Over Buffet Island Restaurant Refusal Walsall: McDonald’s is appealing a decision by the council. They wanted to build a restaurant at Buffet Island in Great Barr. The council said no due to strong objections from the public. The Planning Inspectorate confirmed…
Seven gang members in Scotland face lifelong monitoring for horrific child abuse Meet the Predatory Grooming Gang Members Answering for Their Crimes Scotland: Recently, a group of grooming gang members was convicted. They targeted vulnerable children, using drugs and alcohol to exploit them. These crimes were described as horrific and shocking. The gang operated in…
Walsall is seeing major development projects. Here’s an update on their progress as the year wraps up. Major Projects Across Walsall and Their Progress as Year Ends Walsall: The borough is changing with several development projects underway. Many residents are excited, but delays have been common. As the year ends, let’s check on the progress…
Discover the Midlands’ top areas for antisocial behaviour affecting residents Midlands Worst Streets for Antisocial Behaviour Revealed – Check Your Postcode Birmingham: The West Midlands has areas struggling with antisocial behaviour. Youths are causing trouble, shouting in the streets, and revving engines late at night. Residents and business owners called the police thousands of times…
A once-promising bridge in Darlaston is now facing serious neglect and damage Multi-million-pound bridge project in Darlaston left to deteriorate quickly Darlaston: A road that was part of a big project is now in trouble. Bentley Mill Way reopened in 2016 after a £26 million upgrade. But now, trees and plants are pushing through the…
Anochrome Ltd plans to stop using cyanide processes after a toxic spill in Walsall’s canal network last year Company to Eliminate Cyanide-Based Processes After Toxic Canal Spill Walsall: Anochrome Ltd is making big changes. They want to stop using cyanide-based processes. This comes after a toxic spill last year in the canal. Last week, Anochrome…
A new community pantry in Bloxwich helps residents save on essentials with a £2 membership New Community Pantry Opens in Bloxwich to Support Residents for Just £2 a Year Bloxwich: A new community pantry has opened to help residents save money. It’s located at the Stan Ball Centre on Abbotts Street. The pantry offers everyday…
A man befriended two women outside a pub, then attacked one after offering a ride home Rapist Attacked Vulnerable Woman After Offering Lift Home from Pub Walsall: A man attacked a vulnerable woman after meeting her outside a pub. Ben Johnson offered her and her friend a ride home. Instead, he drove them to his…
Brian Topliss, an 81-year-old paedophile, is now free after serving five years for horrific child sex offences. Parents should be aware of him. Face of Sick Paedophile Every Parent Needs to See After Prison Release Birmingham: So, there’s this guy, Brian Topliss, who just got out of prison after serving five years for some really…
A developer is pushing back against what they call excessive planning conditions for a pub conversion in Willenhall, sparking a heated debate. Developer Claims Planning Conditions for Vandal-Hit Pub Are Unfair Willenhall: The developer of the old Prince of Wales pub is not happy with the planning conditions set by Walsall Council. Mr. Kang got…
Concerns rise as Walsall’s woodland is targeted for a new school while a nearby facility remains unused Unanswered Questions on Woodland Destruction for New School Amid Empty Facility Walsall: There’s a lot of chatter about the Department for Education’s plan to chop down some woodland at Reedswood Park to build a new school. What’s puzzling…
Patients at Walsall Manor Hospital are horrified after spotting mice in their wards, raising serious hygiene concerns. Patients Outraged as Mice Roam Freely in Hospital Wards Walsall: So, get this. Two patients at Walsall Manor Hospital are totally freaked out because they saw mice running around their wards. Daniel Hendron, who’s there for a leg…
