Notorious Killer Returns to Court for Serious Offense, Warned She Was Lucky to Avoid Prison Monday, May 25, 2026 juliebeards court manslaughter threats rehabilitation criminaldamage vulnerability sentencing mentalhealth walsall Julie Beards, infamous for her involvement in one of the region’s most notorious killings, appeared in Birmingham Magistrates' Court on May 22, 2024, facing charges related to criminal damage and threatening behavior. Beards, … Read More
Police Renew Appeal Five Years After Newborn Found Dead in Walsall Canal Wednesday, May 20, 2026 walsall newborn canal police westmidlands investigation appeal justice willenhall homicide Five years after the heartbreaking discovery of a newborn baby boy’s body in a Walsall canal, West Midlands Police have relaunched their appeal for information. On May 20, 2021, the infant was found in the Wyrley and … Read More
Mum-of-Five Tragically Drowns in Walsall Canal, Family Demands Urgent Safety Measures Wednesday, May 20, 2026 walsall drowning canal safety barriers accident family petition canal&rivertrust walsallcouncil Jody Brown, a vibrant mum-of-five, tragically lost her life after drowning in the canal at Wolverhampton Street, Walsall, in the early hours of Sunday, May 3. Despite immediate efforts, emergency services were unable to save … Read More
Violent Past of Walsall Getaway Driver Revealed as He’s Jailed for Role in Shooting Tuesday, May 19, 2026 walsall getaway driver shooting violence stabbing crime jamesgray sentencing court James Gray, the getaway driver involved in a May 2023 shooting at a family home in Willenhall, Walsall, has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison, shedding light on a troubled and violent past. Gray, 28, of … Read More
Plans for 350 Homes in Walsall’s Greenbelt Make Progress Sunday, May 17, 2026 housing walsall development canalside affordable environmental infrastructure pedestrians greenbelt planning Developers behind a new housing estate next to York’s Bridge in Pelsall are moving forward with an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as part of the planning process. The assessment will evaluate potential environmental … Read More
Senior Doctor Receives Approval to Transform Historic Walsall Building into 17-Bedroom HMO Sunday, May 17, 2026 walsall hathertonhouse hmo nhs conservation heritage accommodation renovation historic housing Plans to convert the historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been officially approved. The project, led by Sue Boden of the Walsall NHS Trust, aims to provide much-needed … Read More