Community Raises Funds for Memorial Headstone After Woman Found Dead in West Bromwich Canal Sunday, June 14, 2026 fundraiser memorial headstone westbromwich blackcountry community remembrance tragedy support mourning Chanel Walsh is spearheading a community fundraising event in memory of her sister, Chereiss Bailey, who was tragically found dead in a canal in West Bromwich, part of the Black Country. The fundraiser aims to gather enough … Read More
I Tried the 4,000-Calorie Bally Boster Challenge and Nearly Paid the Price Saturday, June 13, 2026 ballyboster foodchallenge calories fullenglish breakfast greasyspoon competitiveeating blackcountry foodie challengefailure At J’s Diner, a humble greasy spoon tucked away in a bustling industrial estate, the infamous Bally Boster breakfast challenge awaits the brave. Clocking in at over 4,000 calories, this Full English feast demands you … Read More
Ned's Atomic Dustbin Singer to Champion Dudley Arts, Revealing the Secret to Black Country Creativity Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley blackcountry jonnpenney nedsatomicdustbin arts music creativity stourbridge culture municipal Dudley’s arts community is set to receive a prominent boost as the borough’s new mayor, Pete Lowe, appoints dedicated ambassadors to promote music and culture across the region. Among those named is Jonn Penney, lead singer … Read More
New Residential Development Planned for Former Black Country Police Station Sunday, May 24, 2026 oldbury blackcountry policestation flats sandwell redevelopment housing westmidlands conversion regeneration Plans have been approved to convert the former Oldbury Police Station on Stone Street into a housing development comprising six flats. Sandwell Council gave the green light for the project, which is spearheaded by BSSO … Read More
'Haunted' Black Country Pub Landlord Claims Customers Have Witnessed Ghosts Saturday, May 16, 2026 haunted pub ghosts paranormal tipton blackcountry risingsun malcolmroberts spirits cellar The Rising Sun, a Black Country pub in Tipton, is earning a reputation as one of the region’s most haunted spots. Landlord Malcolm Roberts recently shared chilling accounts of paranormal activity with Disco Dave’s Pub … Read More
Study Identifies Poorest Area in the Midlands, Beating Black Country and Sandwell Thursday, May 14, 2026 midlands deprivation westmidlands poverty birmingham sandwell blackcountry economic government study A recent official government study has pinpointed the most deprived area in the Midlands, challenging common assumptions about regional poverty. Contrary to popular belief, neither Sandwell nor the Black Country tops the … Read More