New sports facility with padel courts planned for Walsall
Plans submitted for a high-quality sports and leisure facility in Walsall, creating three full-time jobs. The proposal includes five padel courts and a café. Read more.
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Tamworth completes £21.6m town centre regeneration
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
Five areas of Walsall town centre transformation revealed
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
Walsall's £32m Super Tip Opening in January
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
New hotel and shops for Wolverhampton's former Sports Direct
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Golf Club Raises £32k for Homeless and Cystic Fibrosis Support
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Walsall's £32m 'super tip' to open in late January
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
Butlin's returns to profit with £28.3m in 2024
Butlin's holiday resorts bounce back from a £74.2m loss to a £28.3m pre-tax profit in 2024. CEO Jon Hendry Pickup outlines investment plans ahead of the brand's 90th anniversary.
123-year-old Atherstone pub clock restored after £6k investment
A 123-year-old pub clock in a historic Midlands market town is telling time again after a £6,000 restoration. Discover the story behind this community landmark.
West Midlands Garden Centre's Huge Christmas Section & Café
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
Inquest finds hospital failings in death of girl, 12
A coroner's jury found missed tests for a rare brain disorder and inadequate care possibly contributed to the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas after she was sectioned.
Walsall's former M&S store approved for college transformation
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
Hundreds of UK gyms and pools at risk of closure
Hundreds of UK leisure centres face closure due to financial pressures. Discover how the #DoYourBit campaign is empowering communities to save local sports facilities through sustainable fundraising.
Walsall College plans for former M&S store decided
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Birmingham safety fears after city centre attacks
Residents reveal growing unease in Birmingham city centre following a series of violent incidents, including a fatal attack. West Midlands Police increase patrols.
5 Safety Tips for Women's Nights Out in Birmingham
Feeling anxious about nights out in Birmingham? Discover five crucial safety measures, from drink covers to the 'Ask for Angela' scheme, to empower your evening.
Police probe after man attacked outside Wolverhampton pub
A man was rushed to hospital after an assault on Lichfield Street in Wolverhampton city centre. Police are appealing for witnesses to the Saturday night incident.
Kelvin Fletcher opens up on farmhouse fire aftermath
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals the 'challenging' times his family faced after a devastating farmhouse fire and their temporary relocation. Discover their inspiring story of resilience.
Birmingham Christmas Market stabbing: Police reassurance
West Midlands Police increases patrols after a teenager is stabbed near the Bullring. Three charged as force vows to keep city centre safe for Christmas market visitors.
Couple cut bills by £300 with garden data centre
An Essex couple ditched their gas boiler for a revolutionary heating system, cutting their energy bills from £375 to just £40. Discover how this green tech works.
Birmingham's Dark Streets: Council Faces Backlash
Birmingham's street lighting cuts have left central areas in darkness, raising safety fears after a tragic stabbing. Council, Mayor and Bullring respond.
Woman stabbed to death near Birmingham's worst crime street
Katie Fox, 34, fatally stabbed at Birmingham bus stop opposite Worcester Street - the city centre's worst crime hotspot with 965 reported incidents this year.
Three charged after teen stabbed in Birmingham
Two men and a 15-year-old boy are charged after a 17-year-old was stabbed near The Bull statue in Birmingham city centre. Police increase patrols following the incident.
More Police in Birmingham After Stabbings
West Midlands Police have increased high-visibility patrols in Birmingham city centre following two stabbing incidents. The enhanced security will continue around the clock.
New Street Station media screens to return in 2026
Birmingham's iconic New Street Station media screens will be reactivated in 2026 after years of darkness. The Bullring owner confirms plans to restore the landmark displays.
New Street Station media screens to return in 2026
Birmingham's iconic New Street station LED screens, dark for years, will finally be reactivated in 2026. Discover the full story behind the revival of these city landmarks.
Society Birmingham: New Food Hall in City Centre
Discover Society Birmingham, a new 9,000sq ft food & drink hall. Enjoy local beers, top coffee, and five street food vendors - the perfect festive retreat.
Birmingham police increase patrols after city centre stabbings
West Midlands Police pledges increased city centre patrols after two stabbings leave one woman dead and a teenage boy with serious injuries. Read the latest updates.
Apple Select Store Opens at Merry Hill Shopping Centre
Get a first look inside the new Apple Select store at Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Discover the latest Apple products, including the iPhone 17, now available.
No link between Birmingham city centre stabbings
West Midlands Police confirm four separate stabbings in Birmingham city centre are not connected. A 34-year-old woman was fatally wounded. Get the latest updates.
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