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Gurdip Thandi

Local Democracy Reporter covering the West Midlands Combined Authority

October 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Project to inspire girls into science in Walsall

Project to inspire girls into science in Walsall

October 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: GP access still a problem for people in Walsall

GP access still a problem for people in Walsall

September 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Partnership key to stopping youth crime in Walsall

Partnership key to stopping youth crime in Walsall

Supporting image for story: 'Dead wrong': Parents defend Walsall special school over ‘Inadequate’ rating

'Dead wrong': Parents defend Walsall special school over ‘Inadequate’ rating

Supporting image for story: Dilapidated Walsall pub that shut after shooting during bar brawl could become flats

Dilapidated Walsall pub that shut after shooting during bar brawl could become flats

September 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Residents in fear after masked thugs attack homes and cars with petrol bomb and machetes

Residents in fear after masked thugs attack homes and cars with petrol bomb and machetes

September 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: ‘Machete-wielding’ thugs leave residents in Walsall area terrified after windows smashed and petrol bomb thrown

‘Machete-wielding’ thugs leave residents in Walsall area terrified after windows smashed and petrol bomb thrown

September 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Factory plan agreed for 'dangerous' land that's become fly-tipping magnet

Factory plan agreed for 'dangerous' land that's become fly-tipping magnet

Supporting image for story: 'They’re sick in the head' – Shock and dismay at 'campaign of terror' on Walsall estate

'They’re sick in the head' – Shock and dismay at 'campaign of terror' on Walsall estate

September 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Jobs hope as Aldridge firm applies to build new units

Jobs hope as Aldridge firm applies to build new units

September 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shocking photos show how crumbling historic shop in Walsall has fallen into disrepair

Shocking photos show how crumbling historic shop in Walsall has fallen into disrepair

September 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Iconic former Black Country pub and Chinese restaurant to be demolished

Iconic former Black Country pub and Chinese restaurant to be demolished

September 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Flats plan for Walsall deaf centre look set to fail over heritage concerns

Flats plan for Walsall deaf centre look set to fail over heritage concerns

September 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bid to turn historic WW1 hospital into flats in Walsall to be decided by Government inspectors

Bid to turn historic WW1 hospital into flats in Walsall to be decided by Government inspectors

September 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Scheme to crackdown on sub-standard HMOs set to be brought into force in Walsall

Scheme to crackdown on sub-standard HMOs set to be brought into force in Walsall

August 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Flats plan flan for ‘nightmare’ garages welcomed

Flats plan flan for ‘nightmare’ garages welcomed

August 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Former councillor accused of 'land grabbing' part of a historic Streetly woods loses appeal

Former councillor accused of 'land grabbing' part of a historic Streetly woods loses appeal

Supporting image for story: Flats plan for vandal-hit garages

Flats plan for vandal-hit garages

August 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Hundreds turn out in force to voice opposition to potential loss of Green Belt land in Walsall

Hundreds turn out in force to voice opposition to potential loss of Green Belt land in Walsall

Supporting image for story: HMO plan for historic factory rejected

HMO plan for historic factory rejected

August 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Crumbling historic Walsall pub set to be torn down as soon as next month

Crumbling historic Walsall pub set to be torn down as soon as next month

Supporting image for story: Plan to build 12 flats on top of Walsall town centre shops

Plan to build 12 flats on top of Walsall town centre shops

August 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dozens of retirement flats planned to meet demand in Walsall

Dozens of retirement flats planned to meet demand in Walsall

August 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Humble ‘giant’ of Walsall politics is honoured with memorial plaque

Humble ‘giant’ of Walsall politics is honoured with memorial plaque

Supporting image for story: Flats plan for crumbling old buildings in Willenhall

Flats plan for crumbling old buildings in Willenhall

August 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Smelly fly-tipping left for months causing a stench for Willenhall business owners

Smelly fly-tipping left for months causing a stench for Willenhall business owners

Supporting image for story: Education services for vulnerable youngsters 'on the road to recovery' in Walsall

Education services for vulnerable youngsters 'on the road to recovery' in Walsall

August 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Portable building could be installed at Walsall school to help cope with demand

Portable building could be installed at Walsall school to help cope with demand

August 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Lidl claims support for store plans in Walsall

Lidl claims support for store plans in Walsall

August 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Anger over proposed 5G mast in Walsall borough

Anger over proposed 5G mast in Walsall borough

Supporting image for story: Walsall residents fear loss of ‘tranquil’ green belt under homes plan

Walsall residents fear loss of ‘tranquil’ green belt under homes plan

August 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Land plagued by fly-tippers could be turned into affordable homes for people in Brownhills

Land plagued by fly-tippers could be turned into affordable homes for people in Brownhills

Supporting image for story: MP calls to save green belt

MP calls to save green belt

August 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Charity’s rebuild plans are scuppered

Charity’s rebuild plans are scuppered

Supporting image for story: Walsall scheme supporting struggling families

Walsall scheme supporting struggling families

August 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Distraught Walsall pensioner conned out of thousands of pounds in text message scam

Distraught Walsall pensioner conned out of thousands of pounds in text message scam

August 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Second attempt at Walsall flats plan once branded 'uber-trendy glass fronted monstrosity'

Second attempt at Walsall flats plan once branded 'uber-trendy glass fronted monstrosity'

August 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Group vows to save much-loved Walsall pub after protection expires

Group vows to save much-loved Walsall pub after protection expires

August 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Campaign to save green belt in Walsall steps up

Campaign to save green belt in Walsall steps up

August 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Vandal-hit former Bilston pub to be replaced by 33 flats

Vandal-hit former Bilston pub to be replaced by 33 flats

Supporting image for story: Walsall's old Curio Shop could get new life as residential property

Walsall's old Curio Shop could get new life as residential property

Supporting image for story: The once-thriving Walsall pubs which called time for good and are set to be swept away

The once-thriving Walsall pubs which called time for good and are set to be swept away

August 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Filthy-rat infested' rubbish mountain to be cleared within three months in Willenhall

'Filthy-rat infested' rubbish mountain to be cleared within three months in Willenhall

August 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dismay over Lloyds Bank closure in Aldridge

Dismay over Lloyds Bank closure in Aldridge

August 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Plans to create traveller site at disused farm on green belt land

Plans to create traveller site at disused farm on green belt land

July 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Unbelievable': Volunteers disgusted at fly-tip on Walsall park path

'Unbelievable': Volunteers disgusted at fly-tip on Walsall park path

Supporting image for story: New apartments planned on former Millfields Nursery site

New apartments planned on former Millfields Nursery site

July 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Jobs boost for Aldridge as firm takes over industrial site

Jobs boost for Aldridge as firm takes over industrial site

July 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'No drug addicts' assurance over Walsall flats plan

'No drug addicts' assurance over Walsall flats plan

July 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Lidl presses on with store plan in Walsall, despite concerns

Lidl presses on with store plan in Walsall, despite concerns

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