Ofsted Reports Positive Changes at Shire Oak Academy in West Midlands Sunday, May 10, 2026 ofsted education attendance behaviour leadership inspection schools improvement westmidlands walsall Shire Oak Academy in Walsall, once rated among the worst secondary schools in the West Midlands, is showing clear signs of improvement following a recent Ofsted inspection. The school, which has around 1,300 pupils, was … Read More
Darlaston Metal Foundry to Become New Padel Court Facility Saturday, May 9, 2026 darlaston padel foundry sports redevelopment heritage sustainability d1gyms walsall recreation sport Plans have been submitted to convert the historic Imperial Works metal foundry in Darlaston into a state-of-the-art padel court facility. The building, located on Heath Road and originally known as the Charles Richards … Read More
Walsall School Excels Amidst High Deprivation and Crime in the Midlands Saturday, May 9, 2026 walsall education ofsted achievement leadership deprivation primaryschool westmidlands reedswood community A primary school in Walsall has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming one of the first in the Midlands to receive ‘exceptional’ ratings under Ofsted’s new inspection framework. This achievement stands out, particularly … Read More
Walsall Council Fined Over Minimum Wage Underpayment to School Staff Thursday, May 7, 2026 walsall council minimumwage apprentices underpayment fines schools employment hmrc dbt Walsall Council has been fined £34,082 for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage to 36 employees, including apprentices and lunchtime supervisors, at four schools within the borough. The Department for Business and Trade … Read More
Walsall Parents Grieve After Son Mohammed Khan Fatally Stabbed Thursday, May 7, 2026 walsall stabbing murder violence crime justice bloxwich khan sentencing tragedy The community of Walsall is mourning the tragic loss of Mohammed Khan, who was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation on Bloxwich Road. The attack has left his parents devastated as they struggle to come to terms with … Read More
Simple Screening Could Save More Lives from Bowel Cancer in Walsall Sunday, May 3, 2026 bowelcancer screening walsall cancerawareness earlydiagnosis health colorectal survival community prevention Healthcare professionals in Walsall are raising alarms over the low uptake of bowel cancer screening, which could be costing lives. Despite the simplicity and potential life-saving benefits of these tests, fewer than 50% of … Read More