HMO Conversion Plans Stir Debate Over Former Midlands Hardware Shop Sunday, June 14, 2026 willenhall hmo planning walsall conservation petition housing development community heritage The future of the former Roy Birch hardware shop at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street in Willenhall is set to be decided by Walsall Council’s planning committee next week. After serving the community for over 50 years, Roy Birch … Read More
Licence Under Review for Willenhall Pizza Joint After Illegal Worker Discovery Wednesday, June 10, 2026 willenhall pizza illegalworkers homeoffice licencereview immigration walsall lawenforcement studentvisa exploitation A pizza restaurant in Willenhall is facing a licence review after being fined £45,000 by the Home Office for employing illegal workers. During an immigration raid in August last year, officers discovered two female workers … 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
The 430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub That Opens Just a Few Times a Year Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub history willenhall bellinn westmidlands heritage veday tradition landmark rare Nestled in the heart of Willenhall, The Bell Inn stands as a remarkable testament to history, having served the community for over 430 years. This historic pub is not your typical watering hole—it opens its doors to the … Read More
Plan Approved to Revamp Willenhall Market Saturday, April 4, 2026 willenhall market revamp stalls walsall traders pedestrian planning council community Walsall Council has given the green light to an ambitious plan to transform Willenhall Market. The approved scheme includes the installation of 12 new fixed stalls within the pedestrianised area between Savers and the Compton … Read More
Visiting Willenhall: A Town Struggling Yet United by Strong Community Spirit Saturday, March 21, 2026 willenhall community deprivation festivals poverty redevelopment history foodbank unemployment resilience A lively voice cuts through the hum of music, traffic, and chatter at Willenhall’s bustling outdoor market. A butcher, clad in a black and white apron, enthusiastically shouts about his fresh products from his shop doorway. … Read More