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Gurdip Thandi

Local Democracy Reporter covering the West Midlands Combined Authority

November 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Heartbreak after vandals write obscenities on much-loved mural

Heartbreak after vandals write obscenities on much-loved mural

Supporting image for story: Homes plan for Walsall wasteland known for fly-tipping and drugs finally gets go-ahead

Homes plan for Walsall wasteland known for fly-tipping and drugs finally gets go-ahead

November 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Images reveal inside historic former Darlaston Police Station

Images reveal inside historic former Darlaston Police Station

November 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Old pub site that has become ‘dumping ground’ in Walsall could be torn down for housing

Old pub site that has become ‘dumping ground’ in Walsall could be torn down for housing

November 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Walsall pub which has been empty for more than a decade could finally be redeveloped

Walsall pub which has been empty for more than a decade could finally be redeveloped

Supporting image for story: Costa plan for old Poundland approved

Costa plan for old Poundland approved

November 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Plans to turn old bridal gown shop into nursery

Plans to turn old bridal gown shop into nursery

November 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Apartments plan for vandal-hit pub in Willenhall which closed due to Covid impact

Apartments plan for vandal-hit pub in Willenhall which closed due to Covid impact

November 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: ‘Blight’ site in Darlaston finally will be redeveloped after two decades

‘Blight’ site in Darlaston finally will be redeveloped after two decades

October 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Jamaican takeaway plan for ‘unsightly’ unit in Walsall town centre arcade

Jamaican takeaway plan for ‘unsightly’ unit in Walsall town centre arcade

October 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Care home plan for house in Walsall for children who 'have not had good parenting'

Care home plan for house in Walsall for children who 'have not had good parenting'

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton shopkeeper 'battered by drunken customers' as booze licence is reviewed

Wolverhampton shopkeeper 'battered by drunken customers' as booze licence is reviewed

October 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Walsall Council chief executive to leave job - prompting calls to scrap role

Walsall Council chief executive to leave job - prompting calls to scrap role

October 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dozens of homes earmarked for old school site in Darlaston disused for 30 years

Dozens of homes earmarked for old school site in Darlaston disused for 30 years

October 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Resources fear over tackling Walsall street drinking

Resources fear over tackling Walsall street drinking

Supporting image for story: 'More traffic cones than an ice cream shop' on some Walsall roads

'More traffic cones than an ice cream shop' on some Walsall roads

Supporting image for story: Council cancels Walsall Diwali event over cost fears

Council cancels Walsall Diwali event over cost fears

October 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Walsall housing group workers to strike over pay on series of days over coming weeks

Walsall housing group workers to strike over pay on series of days over coming weeks

October 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Walsall has tenth highest level of fuel poverty in the country

Walsall has tenth highest level of fuel poverty in the country

Supporting image for story: Cost of living crisis set to hit Walsall Council with £14 million extra needed to balance the books

Cost of living crisis set to hit Walsall Council with £14 million extra needed to balance the books

October 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Residents complain of 'depressing' darkness as large tree blocks natural light

Residents complain of 'depressing' darkness as large tree blocks natural light

Supporting image for story: Disused land beset by anti-social behaviour problems to be transformed with 150 homes

Disused land beset by anti-social behaviour problems to be transformed with 150 homes

October 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Raft of new digital hubs to be officially launched next week

Raft of new digital hubs to be officially launched next week

October 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Annoyed passengers have their say on poor bus services in Walsall

Annoyed passengers have their say on poor bus services in Walsall

October 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Anger over poor bus services in Walsall

Anger over poor bus services in Walsall

Supporting image for story: Mosque expansion plans put forward in Darlaston

Mosque expansion plans put forward in Darlaston

October 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Housing bosses braced for impact of cost of living crisis on homelessness in Walsall

Housing bosses braced for impact of cost of living crisis on homelessness in Walsall

October 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: New digital hub opens in Aldridge

New digital hub opens in Aldridge

Supporting image for story: Six thousand actively battling for limited social housing in Walsall as demand continues to outstrip supply

Six thousand actively battling for limited social housing in Walsall as demand continues to outstrip supply

October 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Empty Walsall Council offices ‘gathering dust’ as hundreds continue to work from home

Empty Walsall Council offices ‘gathering dust’ as hundreds continue to work from home

October 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Safe dog-walking site to open in Walsall if plans are backed

Safe dog-walking site to open in Walsall if plans are backed

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

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