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March 27, 2025

Watch: Inside M&S at Boundary Outlet which has returned to the West Midlands discount shopping centre for the first time in a decade

News|14 hours ago

Elmwood School.

Trust says pupils at Walsall special school are 'priority' as staff continue to strike over academy plans

News|15 hours ago

The Littleton Arms is a friendly and welcoming pub full of different flavours

Mother's Day 2025: Eight gorgeous restaurants in the Black County and Staffordshire to treat your mum

News|16 hours ago

Chip shop owner Sukhvinder Dhillon is worried that the growing rubbish outside his shop is bad for business

We visit the West Midlands street divided by the Birmingham bin strike and discover escalating concerns

News|23 hours ago

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Walsall Council legally challenges government over ‘explosive’ battery site on green belt

Property|23 hours ago

Tackling knife crime and increasing bobbies on the beat among commissioner's key aims

News|23 hours ago

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Housing association plans to build 10 homes on site of former garages in a Black Country borough

Property|23 hours ago

Scaffolding is come down after revamp

Wraps coming off Black Country Premier Inn hotel after major cladding removal

News|23 hours ago

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

News|23 hours ago

Bestons Barber Shop

'This has to be the best barbers in the West Midlands' - 12 of the best places for a fresh trim in the Black Country

News|23 hours ago

March 26, 2025

Walsall Boundary Outlet

New sign and finishing touches for reopening of M&S outlet in Black Country town

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Less than a week left to get a flu vaccine

Your World|Mar 26

Creative consultation in action.

The Worcestershire Soldier Gallery at The Commandery - have your say

Your World|Mar 26

Greggs reopens in Walsall after a facelift - here's what pastry lovers can expect at the revamped bakery store

Some of the guests who attended the Big Iftar

Incoming mayor opens fast with local Walsall community

Your World|Mar 26

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust charity awarded £109,400 funding as part of NHS Charities Together’s Innovation Challenge fund

Your World|Mar 26

Rhiannon Skye Whyte

Teenager's appearance in court over murder of Rhiannon Skye White at Bescot Railway Station delayed again

Two more men charged with violent disorder and possession as part of investigation into Walsall murder

Co-op Travel on Bloxwich High Street

Birmingham man stands trial alone for Bloxwich travel agents raid as partner in crime 'remains a mystery'

Queslett Road Morrisons Daily is one of the stores set to close.

'It's a loss to all of us' - Locals' dismay as Great Barr Morrisons set to close

KayDees on Wolverhampton Road

Walsall takeaway where inspectors found mice droppings under grill temporarily closed

'I'm not obsessed with guns', man accused of drive-by shooting of Connor Brookes tells jury

Baby holding onto the thumb of an adult

Areas with the highest fertility rates in the UK revealed - with three areas of the Black Country in the top 10

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Walsall Council’s brown bin collection to remain free of charge for 2025

Environment|Mar 26

Staff from Elmwood School took their protest to the town hall.

'We're not being listened to' - Unhappy teaching staff protest against academy plans at Walsall Town Hall

March 25, 2025

4 schools in Walsall are taking part in the new scheme.

Hear from the first schools in Walsall taking part in national breakfast club scheme

Your World|Mar 25

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Walsall people ‘don’t feel safe in their own homes’ after fatal stabbing - councillor

The large group of youths could be seen swarming the town centre

Police appeal following Walsall town centre fight involving 'group of girls'

Glen Elmy handed back his keys after just three days

Dream home turned nightmare - Walsall man who won James Bond-style property 'handed keys back after three days'

There were major delays on Rose Hill, Willenhall on Monday morning due to the southbound road closure as work continues on building the new Willenhall train station.
Delays are expected for five months.

'We might have to close while the work is going on' - Willenhall business owners fear fall in customer numbers and disruption caused by train station works

Wolverhampton Crown Court

Wolverhampton thief who stole £482k from friend avoids sentencing due to ill health weeks after judge stopped her flying to India

Gul Nawaz

Black Country garage owner in £11k planning appeal bid to save thriving business after complaints

Walsall Council House on Lichfield Street October 2024
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Investigation launched by labour party as Walsall councillor suspended

Politics|Mar 25

130 fantastic World Book Day 2025 pictures from schools across the West Midlands and Staffordshire

March 24, 2025

'I couldn't believe what I saw, I'd have been home with my daughter if shooting was planned' murder accused tells jury

Two men arrested after Bloxwich business broken into

If you have symptoms of TB, contact your GP.

Walsall residents urged to think tuberculosis this World TB Day

Your World|Mar 24

India lifted the men's trophy to cap a successful week of competition

Landmark success of World Cup held across West Midlands celebrated on World Kabaddi Day

DX Group’s Flagship Central Hub in Willenhall Switches Over to Green HVO Fuel

DX Group takes another significant step towards its “Net Zero” goal

Your World|Mar 24

Greggs at the Saddlers Centre, Walsall. Photo: Google

Man dies after 'medical emergency' at Walsall Greggs

Walsall Police at the scene of a murder on Bloxwich Road/Norfolk Place where a 22-year-old was stabbed.

Five men appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with Walsall murder of Mohammad Khan

Watch: Heavy traffic and delays on major route to Willenhall as five months' works begin for railway station

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Walsall crematorium reopens with £5k enhancements to reception area

Jasper Carrott on 80th birthday

'I learned my trade in the Black Country and love it' - Birmingham comedy legend Jasper Carrott reflects on the area that made him after turning 80

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Walsall Council’s promise to SEND kids as funding approved

Education|Mar 24

March 23, 2025

Parking charges in Walsall set to rise again by up to 20-per-cent next month

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Transport company wants to use land at Walsall pub for expansion

9 brilliant Black Country hidden gems to visit and brighten up your day

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Walsall to benefit from £26m project to reduce fuel poverty and excess winter deaths

Environment|Mar 23

March 22, 2025

Trevor Johnson, Imam Asad, Shaz Saleem, Louise K at special event

Acorns host first ever Iftar event

Your World|Mar 22