Walsall news


Two guilty of ‘cowardly’ Midlands murder

A man and woman have been found guilty of the “cowardly and callous” murder of a 22-year-old from the Black Country.


Dean Smith hails Walsall’s youngsters

Boss Dean Smith today backed his young guns to help Walsall avoid the drop.


Tributes to ex-England water polo captain Noel Winter

Tributes were paid to-day to a former England water polo star from the Midlands who has died at the age of 75.


Lucky escape for terrapins

Two terrapins have had miraculous escapes after ending up in a rubbish plant in Walsall.


James Beech in ABA Schoolboys war

Pleck ABC’s James Beech was today tipped to be “as sharp as a razor” when the fights for the third time in nine days in the ABA Schoolboys national championships.


HomeServe to axe 200 staff

Insurance giant HomeServe is axing around 200 jobs at its West Midlands call centre, it revealed today.


Couple jailed after dog is found dead at home

A couple from Walsall who went on a break for over a week while their dog starved to death at home have both been jailed for 12 weeks.


The rise of the meat megamarket

Gary Walker opened his Town and Country Meat Megastore in the Black Country just last week – and welcomed more than 3,700 customers in his first two days.


Hospital’s admission over baby’s brain damage

A couple whose daughter was left brain damaged just days after being born at Walsall Manor Hospital said their nightmare was finally over after bosses admitted liability.


Comic creation is an internet sensation

A Walsall actress has spoken of her delight after her comic creation became an internet sensation.

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