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February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Praise from Ed Miliband as community energy schemes in Walsall and Shrewsbury share £750,000 funding boost

Praise from Ed Miliband as community energy schemes in Walsall and Shrewsbury share £750,000 funding boost

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Major plans for Bloxwich park to be decided next week

Major plans for Bloxwich park to be decided next week

Supporting image for story: We visited a Bloxwich town centre pub which the owner says is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle and be comfortable

We visited a Bloxwich town centre pub which the owner says is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle and be comfortable

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bloxwich care home launches weekly coffee mornings for locals

Bloxwich care home launches weekly coffee mornings for locals

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Any support is welcome but this is a derisory amount': Dudley pub landlord on Government pledge to cut 15 per cent off business rates

'Any support is welcome but this is a derisory amount': Dudley pub landlord on Government pledge to cut 15 per cent off business rates

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Man, aged 43, arrested following Bloxwich assault that left man in serious condition

Man, aged 43, arrested following Bloxwich assault that left man in serious condition

Supporting image for story: 'It just doesn't seem safe anymore' - Bloxwich residents react after early morning attack leaves man in serious condition

'It just doesn't seem safe anymore' - Bloxwich residents react after early morning attack leaves man in serious condition

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Plan drawn up for new bungalow on land near Cannock

Plan drawn up for new bungalow on land near Cannock

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Woman arrested after data breach at Walsall doctors' surgery

Woman arrested after data breach at Walsall doctors' surgery

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Cowboy roofer chased by police stepped over woman’s body after hitting her on Staffordshire golf course, court hears

Cowboy roofer chased by police stepped over woman’s body after hitting her on Staffordshire golf course, court hears

Supporting image for story: Man admits killing Walsall mother-of-three who was hit by van on golf course

Man admits killing Walsall mother-of-three who was hit by van on golf course

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Trains between Bloxwich and Walsall running at reduced speed due to overhanging tree

Trains between Bloxwich and Walsall running at reduced speed due to overhanging tree

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'What if the council tells the Government no?' Walsall's leaders to be grilled on housing as green belt under threat

'What if the council tells the Government no?' Walsall's leaders to be grilled on housing as green belt under threat

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Two Walsall bus routes diverted due to broken down vehicles

Two Walsall bus routes diverted due to broken down vehicles

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: 14 fabulous pictures from the Walsall Society of Artists showcase at Walsall art gallery

14 fabulous pictures from the Walsall Society of Artists showcase at Walsall art gallery

January 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Main road in Bloxwich set to face traffic restrictions due to work

Main road in Bloxwich set to face traffic restrictions due to work

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Greggs moves bakery into new bigger premises in Willenhall

Greggs moves bakery into new bigger premises in Willenhall

Supporting image for story: MP's disappointment after Education Secretary confirms £50m free school plan for Walsall

MP's disappointment after Education Secretary confirms £50m free school plan for Walsall

December 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover

December 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'There's no place like Walsall!' Walsall Arena celebrates 'biggest panto to date' as more than 8,000 attend Wizard of Oz spectacular

'There's no place like Walsall!' Walsall Arena celebrates 'biggest panto to date' as more than 8,000 attend Wizard of Oz spectacular

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bloxwich paedophile described his own search history as 'disgusting' before finally admitted he was the culprit

Bloxwich paedophile described his own search history as 'disgusting' before finally admitted he was the culprit

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Large fire at family-owned pork scratchings factory in Walsall started 'accidentally', fire service rules

Large fire at family-owned pork scratchings factory in Walsall started 'accidentally', fire service rules

Supporting image for story: Aftermath of devastating fire still 'very raw' for owners of Bloxwich pork scratchings factory

Aftermath of devastating fire still 'very raw' for owners of Bloxwich pork scratchings factory

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall-based family-run pork scratchings business working to rebuild after 'devastating' fire causes significant damage - here's everything we know so far

Walsall-based family-run pork scratchings business working to rebuild after 'devastating' fire causes significant damage - here's everything we know so far

Supporting image for story: 'Devastating event': Fire crews tackle 14-hour fire at Walsall family run pork scratchings factory as company issues a message to customers

'Devastating event': Fire crews tackle 14-hour fire at Walsall family run pork scratchings factory as company issues a message to customers

Supporting image for story: 'Large scale incident' declared in Walsall pork scratchings factory as 10 fire crews attend fire

'Large scale incident' declared in Walsall pork scratchings factory as 10 fire crews attend fire

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich community pub set to reopen after £390,000 investment and renovation

Popular Bloxwich community pub set to reopen after £390,000 investment and renovation

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Bad behaviour won’t be tolerated': Walsall police write to local families after crooks remove flats front door and dispersal order issued

'Bad behaviour won’t be tolerated': Walsall police write to local families after crooks remove flats front door and dispersal order issued

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm keeping just one room warm': Tower block residents speak out after social landlord quadruples gas prices overnight

'I'm keeping just one room warm': Tower block residents speak out after social landlord quadruples gas prices overnight

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: The family of a Wolves fan found dead in Spain are calling on the Government to help bring his body home

The family of a Wolves fan found dead in Spain are calling on the Government to help bring his body home

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dispersal order in place in Walsall town after rise in reports of crime and anti-social behaviour

Dispersal order in place in Walsall town after rise in reports of crime and anti-social behaviour

Supporting image for story: Walsall care home to host festive community Christmas party

Walsall care home to host festive community Christmas party

Supporting image for story: 'Being in care doesn't offer stability - I wanted to create my own' - Walsall care leaver overcomes challenges to land career working with young people

'Being in care doesn't offer stability - I wanted to create my own' - Walsall care leaver overcomes challenges to land career working with young people

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Department for Education remains silent over ‘VIP lane’ free school coming to Walsall

Department for Education remains silent over ‘VIP lane’ free school coming to Walsall

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police renew appeal for help finding Bloxwich man wanted over assault

Police renew appeal for help finding Bloxwich man wanted over assault

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two arrests after stolen car spotted 40 miles away in Lichfield was then driven to Walsall

Two arrests after stolen car spotted 40 miles away in Lichfield was then driven to Walsall

Supporting image for story: Walsall tower block residents ‘betrayed’ as bills quadruple overnight

Walsall tower block residents ‘betrayed’ as bills quadruple overnight

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bloxwich youngster set to hit the heights after winning Junior Miss UK national title

Bloxwich youngster set to hit the heights after winning Junior Miss UK national title

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man charged following a series of thefts in Walsall

Man charged following a series of thefts in Walsall

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I felt I had nothing to live for': Businessman who transformed life retraining as lorry driver 'honoured' after scooping national award

'I felt I had nothing to live for': Businessman who transformed life retraining as lorry driver 'honoured' after scooping national award

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall man pleads not guilty to Cheslyn Hay murder

Walsall man pleads not guilty to Cheslyn Hay murder

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prolific Walsall thief, 39, jailed for two months after more than 20 shop thefts

Prolific Walsall thief, 39, jailed for two months after more than 20 shop thefts

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Walsall neighbourhood where the people work together to make it a better place to live and work

We visited a Walsall neighbourhood where the people work together to make it a better place to live and work

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall man, 39, charged with more than 20 shop thefts across the borough

Walsall man, 39, charged with more than 20 shop thefts across the borough

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We'll be here to give them all the support that they need' - Walsall school launches National Lottery-funded community hub to help people learn valuable life skills

'We'll be here to give them all the support that they need' - Walsall school launches National Lottery-funded community hub to help people learn valuable life skills

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We're going to have every voice heard' - Chairman of Darlaston £20m regeneration board speaks out amid uproar

'We're going to have every voice heard' - Chairman of Darlaston £20m regeneration board speaks out amid uproar

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: See inside the newly opened 'Bloxwich Launchpad' that is supporting businesses in Walsall

See inside the newly opened 'Bloxwich Launchpad' that is supporting businesses in Walsall

October 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall man, 37, charged after gun was allegedly pointed at police officers

Walsall man, 37, charged after gun was allegedly pointed at police officers

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested in Walsall after police officers threatened with firearm

Man arrested in Walsall after police officers threatened with firearm

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are so disappointed': Walsall children's play area vandalised days after it was officially opened

'We are so disappointed': Walsall children's play area vandalised days after it was officially opened