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April 29, 2025

Walsall road closes and bus route changes due to carriageway repairs

April 17, 2025

Police at the entrance to Aston Wood Golf Club

Walsall woman struck by van at golf club named by detectives as three men arrested - including murder suspect

April 14, 2025

WALSALL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM THURSFIELD -13/04/25Scene of a fire at JC Payne, Westgate, Aldridge.

Walsall factory fire believed to have 'started accidentally' say fire service

Around 40 fire service Personnel worked at the scene

'The smoke was towering over the building': Workers describe scene of Walsall factory blaze where smoke was 'visible for miles'

Fire crews at the scene in Aldridge

Six fire engines and 30 firefighters called to tackle Walsall factory blaze

We visited the £32m Walsall 'super-tip' that hopes to revolutionise the garbage industry

April 10, 2025

A bus

More bus diversions for roadworks on Black Country and Staffordshire services

Birmingham|Apr 10

April 9, 2025

We visit an ancient Staffordshire village that got a mention in the Domesday Book where cheeful people have time to talk

Local Hubs|Apr 9

April 2, 2025

Google Maps

Council approves plans for Willenhall Police Station to become flats

March 27, 2025

Martin Fisher at the Aldridge Transport Museum which is celebrating two grants

Aldridge-based transport museum gets green light for funding to help it expand

March 23, 2025

Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. Photo: LDRS. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

Transport company wants to use land at Walsall pub for expansion

March 16, 2025

A new aerial picture of the huge Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station, dubbed the 'Aldridge Super Tip', which is being built on Middlemore Lane, Aldridge.

Watch: Aerial footage shows good progress being made on 'Super-Tip' due to open in Aldridge later this year

March 14, 2025

Walsall's former Marks & Spencer branch in Park Street.

College relocation in store for Walsall's former M&S under plans to revive town centre fortunes

March 11, 2025

The mattresses

Fly-tippers dump mattresses in Black Country street as council probes crime scene

March 4, 2025

Black Country Oddfellows members Chris, Andrene and Sue.

Black Country group offers easy routes to friendship with two meeting launches

Your World|Mar 4

February 27, 2025

The entrance leading to Beacon Farm Butchers in Aldridge.

Walsall farm shop butchers prosecuted over discovery of mouse droppings

February 26, 2025

Walsall police launch crackdown on shoplifters and knife carriers

February 24, 2025

Doorknobs band members Sue Davidson with Sylvia and Glyn Barratt.

Swing and pop hits will be performed by Walsall band The Doorknobs in aid of afterschool club

Entertainment|Feb 24

February 22, 2025

Bus stands in Walsall station temporarily relocate due to road works - several diversions across region

February 21, 2025

Do you know this man? Police want to talk to him regarding an attempted car theft in Walsall

Appeal launched after attempted car theft in Walsall

February 20, 2025

The Doorknobs are holding a charity concert

The Doorknobs big band - charity concert in Aldridge

Your World|Feb 20

February 11, 2025

An indicative CGI of the planned new Aldridge railway station. PIC: Transport for West Midlands

New proposal for a delayed Black Country railway station has been submitted to the West Midlands Mayor

Transport|Feb 11

February 9, 2025

Plans to revamp Walsall's Saddlers Centre as part of efforts to revive town's fortunes get green light

February 4, 2025

Wolverhampton Crown Court

Walsall park disorder defendants deny incident was racially motivated

February 1, 2025

Emergency vehicles

Firefighters lead man to safety from kitchen fire after forcing their way into Walsall property

January 28, 2025

Officers from the Walsall Local Policing Area have been busy across the borough. Photo: West Midlands Police

Police teams in Walsall kept busy through patrols and operations across borough

January 25, 2025

Love your neighbourhood: Aldridge shoppers have expressed the best and worst of their area - Here's what they said

January 23, 2025

The PCC Simon Foster has announced plans that will see local officers relocate to a new, fit-for-purpose police base in Aldridge. Photo: PCC

New police base for Aldridge officers announced by Police and Crime Commissioner

January 20, 2025

Google screenshot January 2025
Permission for use for LDR partners

Aldridge children’s care home approved despite parking concerns

Property|Jan 20

January 13, 2025

Fresh aerial pics of the huge new Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station, dubbed the 'Aldridge Super Tip', which is being built on Middlemore Lane, Aldridge.

Watch: New pictures show progress being made on £32m Aldridge 'Super Tip'

January 8, 2025

Leighswood School was left unable to open for several days due to the blockage

Broken bricks found to be cause of flood which left sewage on Aldridge school's playground

Section 60 area

Extra stop and search powers given to police for large parts of Walsall over violent disorder fears

January 7, 2025

Former Paralympin Ellie Simmonds, has starred in a new video in air of WaterAid

'Where there's water, there's a child with a dream': Ellie Simmonds shares her life through water in powerful new film

January 5, 2025

Fire crews at the Biffa site in Aldridge

Fire service issues update on 'complex' blaze at recycling plant in Aldridge - investigation underway

January 4, 2025

Fire crews at the Biffa site in Aldridge

Ten fire crews tackle 'severe' fire at waste plant in Aldridge - firefighters likely to be on scene for hours

January 3, 2025

Cast members prepare for their production of Sinbad the Sailor at Aldridge Youth Theatre. Pictured are Chloe Johnson as Sinbad, with fellow cast members Harry Gilliver, Freya Antill and Oliver Floyd.

Aldridge youth theatre members all set for panto fun

December 29, 2024

Land off reservoir place now cleared to make way for £100m SPARK employment and logistics site Walsall

Major projects across Walsall and where they’re up to as 2024 draws to a close

News|Dec 29, 2024

December 23, 2024

New Sunday bus service between Walsall, Aldridge and Lichfield

Your World|Dec 23, 2024

December 22, 2024

Wolverhampton Crown Court

Major West Midlands narcotics kingpin starting second lengthy prison sentence for dealing Class A drugs

News|Dec 22, 2024

December 9, 2024

'It's a brilliant place' - Ellie Simmonds celebrates 30th anniversary of well-loved Aldridge salon

News|Dec 9, 2024

November 25, 2024

National Express West Midlands have a diversion in place on service 997

Buses running normally in Aldridge after earlier incident

News|Nov 25, 2024

November 5, 2024

Litter picker Alan Davies, aged 85, from Aldridge, was fined £150 by Walsall Council

Walsall Council cancels pensioner litter picker's fine after massive outpouring of support

News|Nov 5, 2024

Bekki Phillips, Executive Director of Aldridge based In-Comm Training

West Midland's firm's vocational training hopes after 'worse than predicted' budget rises

Business|Nov 5, 2024

November 3, 2024

Litter picker Alan Davies, aged 85, from Aldridge, was fined £150 by Walsall Council

85-year-old litter picker in shock after Walsall Council fine him £150 for littering - when he forgot his walking stick

Aldridge|Nov 3, 2024

October 20, 2024

Tributes pour in for Aldridge firefighter after WMFS announce his death

Aldridge|Oct 20, 2024

October 15, 2024

Watch: How work is progressing to build £32m 'super tip' in Walsall

Business|Oct 15, 2024

October 10, 2024

MP quizzes minister over winter fuel payments

Aldridge|Oct 10, 2024

October 1, 2024

Aldridge business GinTing is set to go global after new export agreement

Business|Oct 1, 2024

September 26, 2024

Father of James Brindley outlines plans to expand Aldridge knife-crime charity

Crime|Sep 26, 2024

September 24, 2024

Lightning strike at Aldridge Wetherspoon pub where customers evacuated caused 'electrical faults'

Environment|Sep 24, 2024