40th anniversary for King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys in 2026
King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, one of the world’s greatest jump, jive and swing bands who started in the Black Country, will celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2026.


Darlaston owes its name to the the Darlaston family, who were landowners in the area during its early days, before heavy mining transformed it surroundings. In a bid to relive its economic fortunes, Darlaston became home to an Enterprise Zone to create new business opportunities.