Good News for Walsall as Extra Council Funding Confirmed Tuesday, January 6, 2026 walsall council funding localgovernment socialcare education budget planning community taxation Walsall Council leader Councillor Mike Bird has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new multi-year funding settlement that promises to transform local authority financing. Revealed just before Christmas by the … Read More
Midlands Towns Shine in Britain’s Best Places to Live Rankings Sunday, December 21, 2025 midlands leamingtonspa lichfield happiness towns britain skipton walsall rankings residents A Midlands town has been recognized as one of the best places to live in Britain, according to a recent survey where residents themselves rated their local areas. While studies ranking the best towns and cities are common, … Read More
Fake Apple AirPods Seized in £150k Raid at Bescot Market Tuesday, December 16, 2025 counterfeit airpods bescotmarket enforcement tradingstandards safety walsall police electricalgoods consumerprotection Council officers, alongside West Midlands Police and private-sector brand protection teams, seized counterfeit goods valued at £150,000—including fake Apple AirPods—during a raid at Bescot Market in the Black Country. The … Read More
Brutal Attack Caught on CCTV: Car Rammed, Gun Fired, and Machetes Wielded in Walsall Violence Monday, December 15, 2025 violence attack walsall arrest machetes firearm sentencing cctv crime justice Gruesome footage captured on CCTV reveals a violent attack where five men were assaulted with machetes, baseball bats, knives, and even a firearm. The victims were inside a car when it was deliberately rammed by two vehicles … Read More
Large Fire Erupts at Factory in Walsall; Public Advised to Avoid Area Sunday, December 14, 2025 walsall bloxwich fire factory emergency westmidlands fireservice blaze incident safety A major fire has erupted tonight in Bloxwich, Walsall, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. Ten fire crews are currently tackling the blaze at a factory located on Newfield Close. Local residents reported … Read More
Walsall Residents Urged to Voice Concerns Over Green Belt Development Sunday, December 14, 2025 walsall greenbelt development consultation housing localplan community campaign planning council The Beacon Action Group, a local campaign organization, is urging Walsall residents to take action and share their views on proposals to build thousands of new homes on the borough’s green belt land. The group has raised … Read More