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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

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Willenhall businessman calls for £260,000 compensation for railway works disruption

Willenhall businessman calls for £260,000 compensation for railway works disruption

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Resident’s fury over proposed Walsall children’s home as static caravan blights cul-de-sac

Resident’s fury over proposed Walsall children’s home as static caravan blights cul-de-sac

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rat and droppings seen at Kidderminster's The Range results in £400k fine for food safety and hygiene breaches

Rat and droppings seen at Kidderminster's The Range results in £400k fine for food safety and hygiene breaches

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: It's Christmas time but Our Trace is oh so happy raising cash for good causes

It's Christmas time but Our Trace is oh so happy raising cash for good causes

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rev up the festivities: Willenhall Lock Stock to host Christmas transport festival this weekend

Rev up the festivities: Willenhall Lock Stock to host Christmas transport festival this weekend

Supporting image for story: 'A phoenix from the ashes': Italian dairy giant Granarolo celebrates grand Willenhall reopening nearly three years after 'horrific' blaze

'A phoenix from the ashes': Italian dairy giant Granarolo celebrates grand Willenhall reopening nearly three years after 'horrific' blaze

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Willenhall’s Intensity MMA breaks records with six athletes selected for Team England at European Championships

Willenhall’s Intensity MMA breaks records with six athletes selected for Team England at European Championships

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenager who reached speeds of up to 70 mph in Willenhall is stopped by persistent officers

Teenager who reached speeds of up to 70 mph in Willenhall is stopped by persistent officers

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit a Willenhall primary school where inclusion and diversity are cherished and where pupils and staff are encouraged to develop themselves in all areas

We visit a Willenhall primary school where inclusion and diversity are cherished and where pupils and staff are encouraged to develop themselves in all areas

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three men found guilty over Wolverhampton scam selling millions of fake prescription drugs across the country

Three men found guilty over Wolverhampton scam selling millions of fake prescription drugs across the country

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Update issued on Willenhall Masterplan as derelict buildings sent for demolition still standing

Update issued on Willenhall Masterplan as derelict buildings sent for demolition still standing

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'You're going back to prison for a long time' - Judge tells man who took gun to Willenhall street

'You're going back to prison for a long time' - Judge tells man who took gun to Willenhall street

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pair found guilty of turning up armed with a gun in Willenhall street

Pair found guilty of turning up armed with a gun in Willenhall street

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

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man on trial accused of firing gun in Willenhall apologises for past convictions

Man on trial accused of firing gun in Willenhall apologises for past convictions

Supporting image for story: Road on Walsall-Wolverhampton border to close for manhole repairs

Road on Walsall-Wolverhampton border to close for manhole repairs

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

Supporting image for story: Driver accused of Willenhall shooting told jury he thought he was delivering cannabis

Driver accused of Willenhall shooting told jury he thought he was delivering cannabis

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Accused in Willenhall shooting case denies knowing gun was going to be fired in street

Accused in Willenhall shooting case denies knowing gun was going to be fired in street

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Spectacular Diwali Ball in Willenhall raises thousands for two local charities

Spectacular Diwali Ball in Willenhall raises thousands for two local charities

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Traffic delays due to crash near M6 junction 10 in Walsall

Traffic delays due to crash near M6 junction 10 in Walsall

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Self-indulgent lefties': Former Dudley Labour MP takes swipe at Stourbridge MP over her criticism of migrant plan

'Self-indulgent lefties': Former Dudley Labour MP takes swipe at Stourbridge MP over her criticism of migrant plan

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mayor thanks local organisations for supporting charitable fund

Mayor thanks local organisations for supporting charitable fund

Supporting image for story: Emergency water works mean lane closure on main road between Willenhall and Wolverhampton

Emergency water works mean lane closure on main road between Willenhall and Wolverhampton

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

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jury being sworn in in Willenhall gun disorder case

Jury being sworn in in Willenhall gun disorder case

Supporting image for story: Community Matters presents Warm, Safe Space in Willenhall

Community Matters presents Warm, Safe Space in Willenhall

Supporting image for story: Residents enjoy fruits of £43k footpath improvement project at popular Willenhall beauty spot

Residents enjoy fruits of £43k footpath improvement project at popular Willenhall beauty spot

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 Black Country and Staffordshire pubs to grab the perfect festive drink in the lead up to Christmas 2025

14 Black Country and Staffordshire pubs to grab the perfect festive drink in the lead up to Christmas 2025

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands care group unites to remember

Midlands care group unites to remember

Supporting image for story: Work gets underway on £4 million expansion at family-owned foods firm in Willenhall

Work gets underway on £4 million expansion at family-owned foods firm in Willenhall

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Buses diverted following Willenhall incident

Buses diverted following Willenhall incident

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hundreds sign petition against HMO in former Willenhall hardware shop

Hundreds sign petition against HMO in former Willenhall hardware shop

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton earthmover theft: Everything we know about the remarkable 'Grand Theft Auto' incident

Wolverhampton earthmover theft: Everything we know about the remarkable 'Grand Theft Auto' incident

Supporting image for story: Man charged after a stolen 24-tonne earthmover was driven through Wolverhampton

Man charged after a stolen 24-tonne earthmover was driven through Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Willenhall set to shine bright at this year’s Christmas Light Switch-On

Willenhall set to shine bright at this year’s Christmas Light Switch-On

Supporting image for story: Willenhall Lock Stock takes Best Emerging Festival Award

Willenhall Lock Stock takes Best Emerging Festival Award

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: See the moment stolen earthmover smashes past lorry on Wolverhampton dual carriageway before driver is arrested

See the moment stolen earthmover smashes past lorry on Wolverhampton dual carriageway before driver is arrested

Supporting image for story: Man, 41, arrested after stolen 24-tonne earthmover driven recklessly through Wolverhampton city centre

Man, 41, arrested after stolen 24-tonne earthmover driven recklessly through Wolverhampton city centre

Supporting image for story: Willenhall firm submits plan to convert two-storey house in ‘suburban’ Telford into six-bed HMO

Willenhall firm submits plan to convert two-storey house in ‘suburban’ Telford into six-bed HMO

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pair facing trial after gun fired near homes in Willenhall street

Pair facing trial after gun fired near homes in Willenhall street

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 48 homes could be built on former school site in Willenhall

48 homes could be built on former school site in Willenhall

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man and two children unhurt when car struck digging machine in Willenhall

Man and two children unhurt when car struck digging machine in Willenhall

Supporting image for story: Two bus routes diverted following crash in Willenhall

Two bus routes diverted following crash in Willenhall

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

Supporting image for story: One man crime spree jailed for assaulting employees whilst shoplifting across Walsall

One man crime spree jailed for assaulting employees whilst shoplifting across Walsall

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