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February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Seven fire engines tackle blaze at commercial unit in Darlaston

Seven fire engines tackle blaze at commercial unit in Darlaston

Supporting image for story: 'Avoid the area' - Fire crews tackle Darlaston factory blaze

'Avoid the area' - Fire crews tackle Darlaston factory blaze

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'The youth of Darlaston are walking the streets' - Campaigners plead for £20 million to help the town's youngsters after social club closure

'The youth of Darlaston are walking the streets' - Campaigners plead for £20 million to help the town's youngsters after social club closure

February 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Appeal following sexual assault in Darlaston

Appeal following sexual assault in Darlaston

Supporting image for story: Neighbourhood officers in Darlaston work with partners in town as part of initiative

Neighbourhood officers in Darlaston work with partners in town as part of initiative

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'It was very noisy, like a grinding noise': Frances recalled the day the Zeppelins bombed the Black Country

'It was very noisy, like a grinding noise': Frances recalled the day the Zeppelins bombed the Black Country

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Woman who stole car from Darlaston pensioners

Jailed: Woman who stole car from Darlaston pensioners

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man appears in court accused of shooting Tipton taxi driver

Wolverhampton man appears in court accused of shooting Tipton taxi driver

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Major update on the opening of new rail stations in the Birmingham and Black Country issued - here's when passengers should be able to use train services

Major update on the opening of new rail stations in the Birmingham and Black Country issued - here's when passengers should be able to use train services

Supporting image for story: Pantomime group on the move to Darlaston - Oh yes they are!

Pantomime group on the move to Darlaston - Oh yes they are!

Supporting image for story: Top West Midlands judge condemns local criminals' 'total disregard for public safety' after tragic Black Country shooting

Top West Midlands judge condemns local criminals' 'total disregard for public safety' after tragic Black Country shooting

Supporting image for story: 'I met my husband 40 years ago after placing an advert in the dating section of the Express & Star and it's been so brilliant'

'I met my husband 40 years ago after placing an advert in the dating section of the Express & Star and it's been so brilliant'

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Birmingham gang who sought 'retribution on the streets of Darlaston' by blasting father with a shotgun jailed for 65 years

Birmingham gang who sought 'retribution on the streets of Darlaston' by blasting father with a shotgun jailed for 65 years

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 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Five people from Darlaston and Moxley deny affray charge

Five people from Darlaston and Moxley deny affray charge

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Trial date set for Darlaston man who denies 'racially or religiously' harassing neighbour

Trial date set for Darlaston man who denies 'racially or religiously' harassing neighbour

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 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: CCTV appeal: Woman assaulted and robbed in Darlaston

CCTV appeal: Woman assaulted and robbed in Darlaston

January 1, 2026

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 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Where are the new railway stations in the West Midlands? We look at where the stations are, which lines they serve and when people could travel from them

Where are the new railway stations in the West Midlands? We look at where the stations are, which lines they serve and when people could travel from them

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and dangerous driving after police chase stolen car in Darlaston

Man arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and dangerous driving after police chase stolen car in Darlaston

Supporting image for story: 'Police incident' in Darlaston closes road

'Police incident' in Darlaston closes road

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Construction work on long-awaited new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country finally complete

Construction work on long-awaited new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country finally complete

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police probe launched after shop worker 'struck with a spanner' during Darlaston theft

Police probe launched after shop worker 'struck with a spanner' during Darlaston theft

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Transport company applying for licence to operate from Walsall industrial park

Transport company applying for licence to operate from Walsall industrial park

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Darlaston gunman still at large: None of the five men being sentenced for father's shotgun attack were the shooter

Darlaston gunman still at large: None of the five men being sentenced for father's shotgun attack were the shooter

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for rail service between the West Midlands and London are resubmitted - with new stops in the region

Plans for rail service between the West Midlands and London are resubmitted - with new stops in the region

Supporting image for story: “Today marked an important milestone for the victims' families" - Detective speaks out as car in fatal Oldbury street racing crash is crushed

“Today marked an important milestone for the victims' families" - Detective speaks out as car in fatal Oldbury street racing crash is crushed

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Car that hit and killed two Black Country teens is crushed as family say 'I feel like we can properly begin to grieve'

Car that hit and killed two Black Country teens is crushed as family say 'I feel like we can properly begin to grieve'

Supporting image for story: Burglars steal boxer Ben Whittaker's IBF belt in break-in - Darlaston star offers 'big, big reward'

Burglars steal boxer Ben Whittaker's IBF belt in break-in - Darlaston star offers 'big, big reward'

Supporting image for story: ‘Can’t we get him shot’ - Audience laughed at horrific comment about council member made at Walsall public meeting

‘Can’t we get him shot’ - Audience laughed at horrific comment about council member made at Walsall public meeting

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews extinguish blaze at Darlaston battery recycling centre

Fire crews extinguish blaze at Darlaston battery recycling centre

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Help for Darlaston and Willenhall families through The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal

Help for Darlaston and Willenhall families through The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Metro between Birmingham and Edgbaston not operating due to broken-down tram

Metro between Birmingham and Edgbaston not operating due to broken-down tram

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Convenience shop in Darlaston applying for a licence to sell booze

Convenience shop in Darlaston applying for a licence to sell booze

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for two new Walsall train stations branded ‘bonkers’ by councillors

Plans for two new Walsall train stations branded ‘bonkers’ by councillors

Supporting image for story: First pictures of 'vicious machete attack' pair now behind bars for roles in violence in a Walsall town leaving victims severely disabled

First pictures of 'vicious machete attack' pair now behind bars for roles in violence in a Walsall town leaving victims severely disabled

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two more jailed for 'vicious machete attack' in Darlaston that left victim disabled

Two more jailed for 'vicious machete attack' in Darlaston that left victim disabled

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 40th anniversary for King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys in 2026

40th anniversary for King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys in 2026

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall man sentenced after major tabacco operation uncovered as more than 100,000 illegal cigarettes seized

Walsall man sentenced after major tabacco operation uncovered as more than 100,000 illegal cigarettes seized

Supporting image for story: 'This community deserves better' - Two Walsall councillors resign from Labour Party over £20million government funding row

'This community deserves better' - Two Walsall councillors resign from Labour Party over £20million government funding row

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: New war memorial plaques installed in Moxley to honour brave heroes

New war memorial plaques installed in Moxley to honour brave heroes

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: £85k spent so far on £20m Darlaston programme as consultation set to start

£85k spent so far on £20m Darlaston programme as consultation set to start

Supporting image for story: Darlaston man played "significant" role in £250k fake tobacco and vape sales op

Darlaston man played "significant" role in £250k fake tobacco and vape sales op

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched to find missing Darlaston man

Appeal launched to find missing Darlaston man

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man hurt in attempted robbery near Darlaston park gate

Man hurt in attempted robbery near Darlaston park gate

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 12 new photos of Willenhall and Darlaston railway stations as construction nears completion

12 new photos of Willenhall and Darlaston railway stations as construction nears completion

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fears raised plans for youth centre in Darlaston will be scrapped

Fears raised plans for youth centre in Darlaston will be scrapped

October 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: A scout hut in Walsall built before World War One sells for more than six times its guide price at auction

A scout hut in Walsall built before World War One sells for more than six times its guide price at auction

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: This former Darlaston Scout hut could be yours for around £25,000

This former Darlaston Scout hut could be yours for around £25,000