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June 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Homes plan for garage is rejected

Homes plan for garage is rejected

June 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: ‘Jarring’ 5G mast plan thrown out over effect on historic pub and green belt

‘Jarring’ 5G mast plan thrown out over effect on historic pub and green belt

June 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Thirty-eight jobs lost as access equipment firm enters administration

Thirty-eight jobs lost as access equipment firm enters administration

June 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: £30 million project to restore rail services to Aldridge for the first time in nearly 60 years takes major step forward

£30 million project to restore rail services to Aldridge for the first time in nearly 60 years takes major step forward

June 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: New opticians set to revive former bank and bring choice to customers

New opticians set to revive former bank and bring choice to customers

Supporting image for story: 'Menace to society' – staff speak out after Walsall off-licence targeted in knife-point robbery

'Menace to society' – staff speak out after Walsall off-licence targeted in knife-point robbery

June 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fears 'jarring' 5G mast near Aldridge pub would ruin character of 300-year-old venue

Fears 'jarring' 5G mast near Aldridge pub would ruin character of 300-year-old venue

Supporting image for story: Picture of wanted man issued after two Aldridge shops robbed at knifepoint

Picture of wanted man issued after two Aldridge shops robbed at knifepoint

May 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Father of murdered man campaigns to put knife crime prevention on the curriculum

Father of murdered man campaigns to put knife crime prevention on the curriculum

May 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Second attempt at flats plan for vandal-plagued former pub in Aldridge

Second attempt at flats plan for vandal-plagued former pub in Aldridge

May 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aldridge firm given permission to build commercial units on redundant land

Aldridge firm given permission to build commercial units on redundant land

April 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jury goes out in trial of Walsall man accused of terrorism offences

Jury goes out in trial of Walsall man accused of terrorism offences

April 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aldridge supermarket’s car sales plan is rejected

Aldridge supermarket’s car sales plan is rejected

April 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police release photos of Walsall burglary suspects after laptops and alcohol stolen

Police release photos of Walsall burglary suspects after laptops and alcohol stolen

April 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Walsall man charged with terrorism charges claims he "just likes to take a joke too far"

Walsall man charged with terrorism charges claims he "just likes to take a joke too far"

March 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Natwest branch in region part of 80 closures announced by five major banks

Natwest branch in region part of 80 closures announced by five major banks

March 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Roadworks on three Black Country routes cause congestion and delays for drivers

Roadworks on three Black Country routes cause congestion and delays for drivers

March 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country Tory MP to stand again after seeing off de-selection bid

Black Country Tory MP to stand again after seeing off de-selection bid

March 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plans to finally transform site of vandal-plagued derelict pub set to finally progress

Plans to finally transform site of vandal-plagued derelict pub set to finally progress

March 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Annual profits up 61 per cent for growing bricks group Ibstock

Annual profits up 61 per cent for growing bricks group Ibstock

February 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aldridge McDonald's franchise owner and charity fundraiser given MBE at Buckingham Palace

Aldridge McDonald's franchise owner and charity fundraiser given MBE at Buckingham Palace

February 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Card from the King as Walsall's Marion celebrates 100th birthday

Card from the King as Walsall's Marion celebrates 100th birthday

February 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Knife victim’s family to see first weapons surrender bin installed on the high street

Knife victim’s family to see first weapons surrender bin installed on the high street

February 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Meet the husband and wife bakers who get up at 2am to prepare bread and cakes for their shop

Meet the husband and wife bakers who get up at 2am to prepare bread and cakes for their shop

Supporting image for story: Walsall bathroom manufacturer ceases trading with all jobs lost

Walsall bathroom manufacturer ceases trading with all jobs lost

February 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation following Walsall industrial unit blaze

Man taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation following Walsall industrial unit blaze

February 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stolen and dumped motorbike recovered after five months

Stolen and dumped motorbike recovered after five months

February 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: ‘It’s got my cheeks!’ - Lenny loves local 'national heroes' sculpture

‘It’s got my cheeks!’ - Lenny loves local 'national heroes' sculpture

January 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Calls for introduction of 'pump pricing watchdog' backed by MPs in the region

Calls for introduction of 'pump pricing watchdog' backed by MPs in the region

January 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Caring Walsall dad gets hearing aid tattoo to match son's device

Caring Walsall dad gets hearing aid tattoo to match son's device

January 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: State-of-the-art tattoo parlour a hive of activity since opening up at New Year

State-of-the-art tattoo parlour a hive of activity since opening up at New Year

January 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Vandal-hit Aldridge pub empty for four years set to become flats

Vandal-hit Aldridge pub empty for four years set to become flats

January 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plans to build affordable homes on three disused sites across Walsall

Plans to build affordable homes on three disused sites across Walsall

December 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shoppers urged to 'only buy what they need' over egg shortages

Shoppers urged to 'only buy what they need' over egg shortages

December 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Walsall charity winter wonderland lights up Christmas for 33rd year running

Walsall charity winter wonderland lights up Christmas for 33rd year running

November 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Tory MP warns Black Country's green belt could be lost forever without planning reforms

Tory MP warns Black Country's green belt could be lost forever without planning reforms

November 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Minister refuses to commit on future of vital canals funding deal

Minister refuses to commit on future of vital canals funding deal

November 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Thieves steal branded Royal British Legion gazebo and chairs worth £3,000

Thieves steal branded Royal British Legion gazebo and chairs worth £3,000

November 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Black Country areas most at risk from climate change impact

Revealed: Black Country areas most at risk from climate change impact

November 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Family, dance partner and public express support for Ellie following Strictly exit

Family, dance partner and public express support for Ellie following Strictly exit

November 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Comment: Sunak's thankless task leading the party of self-destruction

Comment: Sunak's thankless task leading the party of self-destruction

November 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ellie Simmonds' 'life-changing' Strictly adventure is brought to an end

Ellie Simmonds' 'life-changing' Strictly adventure is brought to an end

Supporting image for story: Gavin Williamson: Calls for investigation after minister says PM knew of bullying claim

Gavin Williamson: Calls for investigation after minister says PM knew of bullying claim

November 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Gavin Williamson facing inquiry over abusive messages to Tory chief whip

Gavin Williamson facing inquiry over abusive messages to Tory chief whip

November 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Greggs store opens in Aldridge bringing seven jobs

Greggs store opens in Aldridge bringing seven jobs

October 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aldridge-Brownhills MP Wendy Morton no longer chief whip and returning to back benches

Aldridge-Brownhills MP Wendy Morton no longer chief whip and returning to back benches

Supporting image for story: Pedestrian dies after being hit by lorry in Aldridge

Pedestrian dies after being hit by lorry in Aldridge

October 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Day of chaos as 'fighter' Truss clings to power as government implodes

Day of chaos as 'fighter' Truss clings to power as government implodes

October 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Brick factory in Aldridge to start operations next year

Brick factory in Aldridge to start operations next year

October 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Massively popular Aldridge dog festival raised £4,000 for charity

Massively popular Aldridge dog festival raised £4,000 for charity

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