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August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Willenhall woman sentenced to nearly four months in prison after pleading guilty to shop theft offences

Willenhall woman sentenced to nearly four months in prison after pleading guilty to shop theft offences

Supporting image for story: Elvis meets Buddy: Two legends on tour

Elvis meets Buddy: Two legends on tour

Supporting image for story: Two new houses to be squeezed onto busy Willenhall street

Two new houses to be squeezed onto busy Willenhall street

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Army veteran's son thanks officers who tried to save his dad's life after heart attack in Willenhall

Army veteran's son thanks officers who tried to save his dad's life after heart attack in Willenhall

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Air ambulance called to Walsall to help after person suffers medical emergency

Air ambulance called to Walsall to help after person suffers medical emergency

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wanted man arrested in Willenhall by officers on summer patrols

Wanted man arrested in Willenhall by officers on summer patrols

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police pledge to tackle 'mindless criminal damage' in Willenhall

Police pledge to tackle 'mindless criminal damage' in Willenhall

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Sophisticated' fraudster with a grudge against banks used 'skimmer' machine to steal victims' ATM bank cards

'Sophisticated' fraudster with a grudge against banks used 'skimmer' machine to steal victims' ATM bank cards

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 32, arrested after knifepoint robbery in Willenhall

Man, 32, arrested after knifepoint robbery in Willenhall

Supporting image for story: Complications from cancer treatment contributed to Willenhall man's death, inquest hears

Complications from cancer treatment contributed to Willenhall man's death, inquest hears

Supporting image for story: 10.9 hectares of Willenhall’s green belt to be converted into employment space

10.9 hectares of Willenhall’s green belt to be converted into employment space

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Minor disruption' reported following Walsall crash

'Minor disruption' reported following Walsall crash

Supporting image for story: Around 25 firefighters battle 'severe' blaze at two Wolverhampton business units

Around 25 firefighters battle 'severe' blaze at two Wolverhampton business units

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Roadworks in Willenhall to cause overnight road closures as work begins on B4464 New Road - here's when

Roadworks in Willenhall to cause overnight road closures as work begins on B4464 New Road - here's when

August 5, 2025

Willenhall couple hope to take their luxury home fragrance brand to the next level with the launch of their first shop

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We're back up and running' - Cause of Willenhall scrapyard fire revealed as company director confirms its back to business

'We're back up and running' - Cause of Willenhall scrapyard fire revealed as company director confirms its back to business

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Scrapyard blaze near Walsall is under control as crews scale back operation

Scrapyard blaze near Walsall is under control as crews scale back operation

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Scrapyard fire in Willenhall sees large plumes of smoke and multiple fire engines called to scene

Scrapyard fire in Willenhall sees large plumes of smoke and multiple fire engines called to scene

Supporting image for story: Two Black Country locals scoop life-changing prizes in online competition

Two Black Country locals scoop life-changing prizes in online competition

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Councillors urge residents to act now as DX lorries ‘wreak havoc’ in Willenhall

Councillors urge residents to act now as DX lorries ‘wreak havoc’ in Willenhall

July 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 28, charged with shop thefts and assaulting a police officer in Walsall

Man, 28, charged with shop thefts and assaulting a police officer in Walsall

Supporting image for story: Arrests made after police find two men 'hiding in crawl space' in Willenhall business after hours

Arrests made after police find two men 'hiding in crawl space' in Willenhall business after hours

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Have you seen David? Police appeal for help to trace missing Willenhall man

Have you seen David? Police appeal for help to trace missing Willenhall man

July 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pubs around the West Midlands throw open doors to supporters hoping to roar Lionesses home in Sunday final

Pubs around the West Midlands throw open doors to supporters hoping to roar Lionesses home in Sunday final

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This baby deserves justice': Fresh appeal launched after newborn baby found dead in Walsall canal

'This baby deserves justice': Fresh appeal launched after newborn baby found dead in Walsall canal

Supporting image for story: Gun Shots at the Gin Joint actress to launch new book in Willenhall this weekend

Gun Shots at the Gin Joint actress to launch new book in Willenhall this weekend

Supporting image for story: 'Our fire engines have to mount the kerbs to get past' - Firefighter lays bare Willenhall traffic worries at meeting

'Our fire engines have to mount the kerbs to get past' - Firefighter lays bare Willenhall traffic worries at meeting

July 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Motorists facing road closures for emergency water works in Wednesfield and Willenhall

Motorists facing road closures for emergency water works in Wednesfield and Willenhall

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: From struggles to strength as Willenhall Academy rated 'Good'

From struggles to strength as Willenhall Academy rated 'Good'

Supporting image for story: Sun, sand and fun - plus the best of spoken word, music and more at Willenhall

Sun, sand and fun - plus the best of spoken word, music and more at Willenhall

Supporting image for story: Three-bedroom house in Willenhall to be turned into supported living accommodation

Three-bedroom house in Willenhall to be turned into supported living accommodation

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Willenhall man charged after elderly woman injured in robbery

Willenhall man charged after elderly woman injured in robbery

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: £10,000 reward offered for information on murder of baby boy in Walsall four years ago

£10,000 reward offered for information on murder of baby boy in Walsall four years ago

Supporting image for story: Planners to rule on supported living accommodation in Willenhall this week

Planners to rule on supported living accommodation in Willenhall this week

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two men and a woman in Willenhall charged with shop theft offences following police operation

Two men and a woman in Willenhall charged with shop theft offences following police operation

Supporting image for story: Watch as a new 77-tonne footbridge is installed at Willenhall Rail Station in a major milestone amid an update on the opening date

Watch as a new 77-tonne footbridge is installed at Willenhall Rail Station in a major milestone amid an update on the opening date

Supporting image for story: Former Wetherspoons pub in Walsall to be transformed into apartments as plans approved - here's when

Former Wetherspoons pub in Walsall to be transformed into apartments as plans approved - here's when

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Willenhall MMA gym celebrates seven athletes selected for England national team

Willenhall MMA gym celebrates seven athletes selected for England national team

Supporting image for story: Man wanted by police after robbery in Willenhall

Man wanted by police after robbery in Willenhall

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall man, 38, arrested and charged with knife possession in Willenhall

Walsall man, 38, arrested and charged with knife possession in Willenhall

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Willenhall man admits using nearly a dozen stolen bank cards to fleece more than £5,000 from unsuspecting victims

Willenhall man admits using nearly a dozen stolen bank cards to fleece more than £5,000 from unsuspecting victims

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenager, 17, charged after zombie knife recovered from Willenhall home

Teenager, 17, charged after zombie knife recovered from Willenhall home

Supporting image for story: Walsall fly-tippers fined £800 after dumping a fish tank and waste on public streets

Walsall fly-tippers fined £800 after dumping a fish tank and waste on public streets

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Building trade business applying for licence to store vehicles at Bilston yard

Building trade business applying for licence to store vehicles at Bilston yard

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man who stole from his own friend of eight years is jailed for crime spree

Wolverhampton man who stole from his own friend of eight years is jailed for crime spree

Supporting image for story: We visited an award-winning West Midlands pub which combines history, hard work, great beer and a warm welcome to provide a great experience for all who visit

We visited an award-winning West Midlands pub which combines history, hard work, great beer and a warm welcome to provide a great experience for all who visit

July 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's new look cinema is ready to open its doors in time for Superman - here's when you can visit the venue in the Chubb Building

Wolverhampton's new look cinema is ready to open its doors in time for Superman - here's when you can visit the venue in the Chubb Building

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 350 people sign petition in favour of supermarket which opened without permission - here is Walsall Council's response

350 people sign petition in favour of supermarket which opened without permission - here is Walsall Council's response

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: The cars are the stars as are the bikes as 180 line up in Willenhall with fans flocking to see them

Watch: The cars are the stars as are the bikes as 180 line up in Willenhall with fans flocking to see them

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Summer of joy: Free events to bring music, fun and connection to Willenhall and Darlaston

Summer of joy: Free events to bring music, fun and connection to Willenhall and Darlaston

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