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April 30, 2025

Sean Raybould, Health and Fitness Instructor, Victoria Morgan, Sport and Activities Manager, Kay Barnes, Customer Service Assistant, Lee Newman, Compton Care’s Head of Fundraising, and Custard the Bear, Compton’s mascot.

Get in a spin for Compton Care at WV Active

Your World|2 hours ago

Wolverhampton crown court high res

Walsall man pleads not guilty to nine year campaign of controlling behaviour and strangling woman

News|7 hours ago

The sun is out in West Park Wolverhampton.

In Pictures: Sunseekers hot-footing it to seaside attractions and parks in soaring spring temperatures

News|7 hours ago

April 29, 2025

Teacher stock image

‘Life’s too short’: Former Black Country teacher unveils her reasons for quitting her job as poll finds majority of school leaders say job affects their mental health

News|13 hours ago

Have you seen 78-year-old John from walsall?

Police appeal for missing 78-year-old man from Walsall

News|19 hours ago

Revealed: The faces of eight men convicted after mass Walsall brawl that left five others with 'life altering' injuries

News|20 hours ago

Delays expected and lines blocked as train breaks down between Walsall and Hamstead

News|21 hours ago

Fire completely destroyed a house at Sheffield Close, Bloxwich and caused damage to neighbouring properties

'We should put something together for them': Community calls for support following devastating Bloxwich fire that left two injured

News|21 hours ago

Johnathan Sutton was handed an extended 18-year sentence for two counts of rape against two different victims. Photo: South Wales Police

Walsall man jailed after conviction for two counts of rape in south Wales

News|21 hours ago

Moseley Road in Willenhall

Remains of dead dogs found dumped in Willenhall layby

News|23 hours ago

Simon during his Big Pink Jump

Local care colleagues make the jump for Breast Cancer Now

Your World|Apr 29

The scene of devastation in Shrewsbury Close, Bloxwich

Shock footage shows the aftermath of a 'severe fire' which completely destroyed a house in Bloxwich

Two in hospital after fire which devastated a house in Bloxwich as neighbours speak of their shock

Walsall road closes and bus route changes due to carriageway repairs

Severe house fire on Shrewsbury Close in Bloxwich, Walsall

Crews still on the scene of major blaze at house in Bloxwich which spread to adjoining properties.

Shipping containers

S Jones Containers set to launch industry-first restoration service

Business|Apr 29

Seven men switch pleas to guilty hours before eight week trial about violent disorder in Walsall which left one shot and three stabbed

Staffordshire school hosts free breakfast club as part of new government programme

Screen shot from licensing and safety committee on 2 April 2025
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'Poor value for taxpayers' money': Walsall Labour group leader slams major committee chair

April 28, 2025

The men were captured on CCTV throwing paint over cars and the front of a house.

Police appeal after thugs throw paint over cars and driveways in Streetly causing £1000s of damage

The newly refurbished pub is set to reopen after undergoing a substantial refurbishment

Willenhall pub set to reopen after £340,000 refurb - and it has a number of events planned

Get protected this World Immunisation Week

Your World|Apr 28

Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Conference

Neurodiversity and wellbeing conference set to take place in June

Your World|Apr 28

Traffic could be seen building up on the M6 southbound carriageway. Photo: Motorway Cameras

Delays on M6 near Walsall after broken down lorry leaves two lanes closed

Aldi Storefront

May Bank Holiday opening hours confirmed for Aldi stores across Midlands

Anthony Stanley, West Midlands Metro Head of Operations and Safety, helps launch the new campaign.

Metro backs national pedestrian safety campaign

Your World|Apr 28

People on the beach at Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset.

More sunny weather for the West Midlands as Met Office predicts hottest day of the year 'so far'

Find out about courses and qualifications at City of Wolverhampton College's open evening on Wednesday, 30 April

Find out about courses at City of Wolverhampton College open evening

Your World|Apr 28

Four men charged after police discover Walsall cannabis factory

April 27, 2025

$Walsall legends Kenny Mower, Brian Caswell and Mark Rees and \u00a0sch heads - at the presentation of a cheque for £3,600 towards a summer trip for children from Palfrey Junior School to Drayton Manor Park and Zoo. Dave Beckett of the Independent Saddler's Supporters association based at London Midland Railway Club Association helped organise the fundraiser Left, Brian Caswell , Emily Kinsey, Cheryl Collis , Mark Rees and Kenny Mower.$

Back of the net! Kids will enjoy great day out thanks to Walsall FC fans' group fundraising efforts

Bloxwich boy, 16, reported missing

Credit: Walsall Council
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Walsall children’s home plan rejected as crime levels in area ‘too high for vulnerable kids’

Property|Apr 27

Witnesses wanted after youths rob teenage boy's bike in Walsall Arboretum

Aldi vs Lidl: Which has more stores in your area? See our full list of Black Country shops

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Walsall’s independent group calls for ‘slop bucket saga’ decision to be scrutinised

Environment|Apr 27

Work will start on the scheme tomorrow (Monday)

New Willenhall cycle scheme set to get under way

April 26, 2025

A range of vehicles have been recovered by neighbourhood policing teams. Photo: West Midlands Police

Motorbikes and cars recovered and van seized in West Midlands Police crackdown on vehicle crime

Celebration time for Wolves Disability Under-12s.

Wolves Foundation: Another great season!

Your World|Apr 26

Severn Trent is looking for customers to join forum and express their views

Severn Trent looking for customers to join forum and express their views

Your World|Apr 26

Compton Care will be chatting to members of the public during national campaign week

The Culture of Dying Matters - Compton Care asks ‘what matters to you?’ during national awareness week

Your World|Apr 26

Marston’s has teamed up with Paddy McGuinness on a search for the UK’s smartest pub

Paddy McGuinness and Marston's launch quiz to find UK's 'smartest pub'

Your World|Apr 26

Birmingham Council House

Midlands has lost 140,000 council workers since 2012, according to recent study

Wolverhampton bus station. Photo: Google Street View. Permission for use by all BBC newswire partners.

Changes to Black Country bus timetables to come into force this weekend - here's everything you need to know

Transport|Apr 26

$PCC candidate Labour\'s Simon Foster. Taken from press release on PCC website.$

West Midlands PCC quizzed about police presence, station closures and violent crime in Walsall

April 25, 2025

New Walsall police team carry out string of arrests

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging travellers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to ensure they are vaccinated against Meningitis

Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in the West Midlands reminded to get meningitis vaccination

Police at the scene of the disorder this summer

Jury chosen for major trial over Walsall violent disorder in which one man was shot and three were stabbed

The weather is expected to take a warmer turn as much of England is set to see temperatures above the national average

Warm weather ahead as West Midlands temperatures set to hit 10C above average

Midlands Hurricanes are set to be cheered on by a large crowd on Sunday. Photo: Andy Shaw

Fans invited to become players for a day as Midlands Hurricanes hold community open day

Cllr Louise Harrison, Deputy Mayor of Walsall, officially opened the first Nest Self-Storage unit in Walsall in January

Property firm on hunt for self-storage units in the Midlands and North West

Business|Apr 25