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February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for 54-year-old wanted on suspicion of Willenhall burglary

Police appeal for 54-year-old wanted on suspicion of Willenhall burglary

February 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Plans for Willenhall children’s home next to eight-bed HMO

Plans for Willenhall children’s home next to eight-bed HMO

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Drug-dealing Willenhall loan shark jailed after opening fire on own family's car amid cash dispute with uncle

Drug-dealing Willenhall loan shark jailed after opening fire on own family's car amid cash dispute with uncle

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Multi-millionaire Poundland founder joins TV's 'Rich House, Poor House' - swapping his Shropshire mansion for a semi-detached home in Stafford

Multi-millionaire Poundland founder joins TV's 'Rich House, Poor House' - swapping his Shropshire mansion for a semi-detached home in Stafford

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: ‘We live in the Black Country town dubbed the UK’s worst-flytipping hotspot - our neighbourhood has been turned into a makeshift tip

‘We live in the Black Country town dubbed the UK’s worst-flytipping hotspot - our neighbourhood has been turned into a makeshift tip

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: 26 pictures prove Walsall fly-tipping enforcement catchphrases ‘meaningless’ as dumping ground grows

26 pictures prove Walsall fly-tipping enforcement catchphrases ‘meaningless’ as dumping ground grows

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Showing them the love': Black Country folk flocked to a Walsall bar to support poorly youngster Amelia Kolpa and her family as she battles cancer

'Showing them the love': Black Country folk flocked to a Walsall bar to support poorly youngster Amelia Kolpa and her family as she battles cancer

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fire at scrapyard in Willenhall - road reopened after locals were urged to ‘avoid the area’

Fire at scrapyard in Willenhall - road reopened after locals were urged to ‘avoid the area’

Supporting image for story: Former lock factory to be demolished for Willenhall new-look project

Former lock factory to be demolished for Willenhall new-look project

February 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'A great day to raise money for a special girl' - A kind-hearted Black Country bar is holding charity event for Amelia, 7, who is battling cancer

'A great day to raise money for a special girl' - A kind-hearted Black Country bar is holding charity event for Amelia, 7, who is battling cancer

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Willenhall residents living in anti-social behaviour hotspot speak of ‘hell’

Willenhall residents living in anti-social behaviour hotspot speak of ‘hell’

Supporting image for story: New start for Willenhall on the horizon as plans for 109 homes submitted

New start for Willenhall on the horizon as plans for 109 homes submitted

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I think we are all a bit shocked to be honest': Residents react after body of man found in 'quiet' Willenhall green space

'I think we are all a bit shocked to be honest': Residents react after body of man found in 'quiet' Willenhall green space

Supporting image for story: Man's body found in Willenhall LIVE - follow latest updates here

Man's body found in Willenhall LIVE - follow latest updates here

Supporting image for story: Man's body found less than one mile from primary school in Walsall

Man's body found less than one mile from primary school in Walsall

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Buy out saves 60 jobs at Black Country-headquartered nuclear and defence sector supply firms

Buy out saves 60 jobs at Black Country-headquartered nuclear and defence sector supply firms

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: ‘Major step forward’ as first derelict factory flattened in Willenhall to make way for homes

‘Major step forward’ as first derelict factory flattened in Willenhall to make way for homes

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Demolition work at last on rundown buildings which will make way for homes in Willenhall

Demolition work at last on rundown buildings which will make way for homes in Willenhall

January 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: New end date set for road work chaos in Willenhall - here is when

New end date set for road work chaos in Willenhall - here is when

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

Supporting image for story: Willenhall pub approved to become a 10-bed HMO

Willenhall pub approved to become a 10-bed HMO

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Willenhall primary school to be demolished and replaced under new plans

Willenhall primary school to be demolished and replaced under new plans

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Woman arrested over shop thefts in Willenhall

Woman arrested over shop thefts in Willenhall

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

Woman arrested after data breach at Walsall doctors' surgery

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: Planners to rule on 10-bed HMO in former Willenhall pub this week

Planners to rule on 10-bed HMO in former Willenhall pub this week

January 12, 2026

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: Overnight road closures to take place in Willenhall

Overnight road closures to take place in Willenhall

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Dudley man who wielded an axe in Willenhall Tesco car park 'had no intention of hurting anyone'

Dudley man who wielded an axe in Willenhall Tesco car park 'had no intention of hurting anyone'

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Willenhall looks to the future with launch of leadership summit

Willenhall looks to the future with launch of leadership summit

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Search of canal in Wolverhampton over reports of person in water

Search of canal in Wolverhampton over reports of person in water

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: Greggs moves bakery into new bigger premises in Willenhall

Greggs moves bakery into new bigger premises in Willenhall

Supporting image for story: Two men to appear at crown court this month in connection with shooting in Willenhall

Two men to appear at crown court this month in connection with shooting 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 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two men charged over shooting in Willenhall

Two men charged over shooting in Willenhall

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three arrests after man shot in Willenhall left fighting for his life

Three arrests after man shot in Willenhall left fighting for his life

Supporting image for story: Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds

Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds

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

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I worry about my kids when something like this happens so close': Residents on Willenhall street left shocked and shaken after man shot

'I worry about my kids when something like this happens so close': Residents on Willenhall street left shocked and shaken after man shot

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man 'gunned down' in Willenhall hours before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man 'gunned down' in Willenhall hours before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Police remain at scene of Willenhall shooting where man was left critically injured

WATCH: Police remain at scene of Willenhall shooting where man was left critically injured

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Recap as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Recap as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A matter of life and death' - Community worker takes on government over VAT on life-saving defibrillators

'A matter of life and death' - Community worker takes on government over VAT on life-saving defibrillators

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Community Matters team spreads festive support to families in need

Community Matters team spreads festive support to families in need

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

Supporting image for story: Major plans approved for arson-hit Willenhall building

Major plans approved for arson-hit Willenhall building