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March 25, 2025

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

March 24, 2025

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

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

March 22, 2025

A procession of vicars

40th anniversary celebrations for Anglican church

Your World|Mar 22

March 21, 2025

Anas Al Saadi celebrating at the Great British Care Awards

Midlands care chef celebrates latest award achievement

Your World|Mar 21

March 20, 2025

Severn Trent Water crew in Birchtree Hollow, Willenhall

Road in Willenhall still closed after water pipe repairs as all traffic diverted

Entrance to the proposed development site on Neachells Lane, Willenhall, Wolverhampton (Google)

Huge new warehouse planned for former Wolverhampton landfill dump could create 500 jobs

Wolverhampton|Mar 20

Willenhall McDonalds

Walsall Uber Eats driver who battered father-in-law with a hammer outside McDonalds avoids jail

March 19, 2025

Water pipe bursts near Black Country homes - buses diverted

Stock image of a road closure sign at Station Hill, Oakengates, Telford on Saturday, January 11, 2025

Major road to Black Country town to close for five months to build a railway station

Emergency road works underway in Willenhall as bus passengers are diverted

March 18, 2025

Bilston writer unveils thought-provoking book to give abuse victims hope

Entertainment|Mar 18

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Traders baffled as nearly £180k spent on staffing costs to manage three Walsall markets

March 16, 2025

Railway station development in Willenhall.

Willenhall works: Reason why drivers in the Black Country are facing rail and road diversions

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 13, 2025

'A memory they will cherish for years to come' - Headteacher recounts royal visit to Walsall as pupils meet Prince William

March 12, 2025

The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Anthony Harris, writes a message for the memory tree at Willenhall CHART Centre's Covid-19 memorial event.

Communities across Walsall come together to mark fifth anniversary of Covid-19 pandemic

Your World|Mar 12

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Walsall Council bereavement services to undergo review

Politics|Mar 12

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Plans submitted to convert Willenhall gym into eight-bed HMO

Property|Mar 12

The Nest in Moxley Road, Darlaston

Formerly empty Black Country nursery now home to special school satellite

March 11, 2025

Prince william at SportingKhalsa FC, Willenhall

Prince of Wales jokes about record number of high-fives as he greets crowds in Black Country

Excited crowds greet Prince William as he learns how to be a referee at Sporting Khalsa FC in Willenhall

March 10, 2025

Police issue update on Willenhall derelict factory fire

We visit the Walsall primary school where pupils are readied for the 'modern world'

March 8, 2025

Moat Street, Willenhall. Photo: Google

Fire crews called to blaze at abandoned Willenhall building

March 7, 2025

Willenhall man wanted over theft offences - have you seen him?

March 6, 2025

William at St George’s Park

Prince of Wales to learn refereeing skills on visit to FA training course in Willenhall

A general view of a Poundland store in Brixton, London

Poundland owner explores 'all options' for potential sale of chain

The outside of a Poundland store

Poundland up for possible sale as soaring wage costs add to trading woes

March 2, 2025

Black Country church set to close after almost 170 years serving the community

February 27, 2025

West Midlands woman contesting XL Bully destruction order case

Local Hubs|Feb 27

February 26, 2025

Man accused of threatening youths in Wolverhampton street with knife due in court

Walsall police launch crackdown on shoplifters and knife carriers

February 24, 2025

Pupils with Jasper and Rufus, the school dogs

'We are just one big family and everybody cares about each other': says headteacher at 'Outstanding' Walsall primary school

February 22, 2025

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

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Plans to save three Black Country markets have been unveiled by a local council - full details here

Business|Feb 22

February 20, 2025

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Fears for Black Country market as it runs at a loss of £90k

February 19, 2025

Attendees at the first Netwalking event in Willenhall Memorial Park

Successful launch of Netwalking event in Willenhall

Your World|Feb 19

The building in Newhall Street, Willenhall.

Scene of Willenhall arson attack is finally in the hands of the council

Couple who spent 67 years bringing music to the people of Walsall

Features|Feb 19

February 18, 2025

New affordable homes under construction at Somerford Place.

Construction resumes at Willenhall affordable homes scheme

Your World|Feb 18

February 16, 2025

Dudley burger restaurant bids to stay open 24-hours-a day

February 15, 2025

Centenarian who used to make sure the clocks in Willenhall were kept to time celebrates special day at care home

Alex Jeavons (middle) with the HGV School iN Willenahll general manager Kate Sanders (L) and Driver trainer Sukhjit SIngh (R).

Young Alex set to hit the road after training success

February 13, 2025

Jodie with her husband Adrian

'I'm devastated, I just want it back' - Widow's plea and £1,000 reward on offer following disappearance of wedding ring in Cradley Heath

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New bid for special educational needs school in Willenhall to 'prepare kids for modern life'

Education|Feb 13

February 12, 2025

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Plans for an HMO opposite a Black Country museum unveiled

Property|Feb 12

February 9, 2025

Anguish from group as historic former Willenhall pub is vandalised

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

February 8, 2025

We review the nine best towns and villages in the West Midlands, according to locals