£1.7m cannabis farm found in Walsall factory
West Midlands Police seized 1,737 plants in a major Walsall drugs bust. A man has been charged. Report any information on drug activity via 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers.
West Midlands Police seized 1,737 plants in a major Walsall drugs bust. A man has been charged. Report any information on drug activity via 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers.
Police in Wolverhampton have arrested two people after a raid uncovered a stash of class A and B drugs hidden in a garden shed on Latch Place. Read the latest on this drugs bust.
A damning inspection reveals HMP Featherstone near Wolverhampton has a high drug availability and self-harm rate. Leaders urged to take 'robust action'.
Warwickshire Police constable Robert Davies, 49, pleads not guilty to three counts of theft allegedly committed during his duties. Trial set for 2028.
Walsall Council submits plans to convert the Leather Museum into a SEND college facility, despite a 3,300-signature petition. Decision expected next month.
Construction is underway for a new Lidl supermarket in Darlaston, Walsall, set to open in autumn 2026 and create 40 local jobs. The store will replace the former Buzz Bingo site.
Walsall faces an amber cold weather alert until Friday, January 9. Council grits roads and urges residents to use warm spaces and report rough sleepers.
Four individuals, including a teenager, face charges after a staff member was assaulted and windows smashed at a Walsall store. Read the latest court details.
Drivers taking nine specific types of medication have been warned they may be breaking the law and risking lives. GEM's James Luckhurst explains the major safety risk and legal consequences.
A 24-year-old man has been charged with multiple drug offences after West Midlands Police raids in Walsall. Ashley Burrows is due in court following the seizure of Class A drugs.
A new Waitrose report reveals a fundamental shift in UK eating habits, with 57% of customers choosing snacks over traditional meals. Discover the drivers behind this change, from GLP-1 drugs to demand for 'natural indulgence'.
Police in West Bromwich have arrested five people and seized over 100 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine in a raid on Trinity Street. One man was detained in the garden. Follow for more crime updates.
West Mercia Police arrested a man after discovering Class A drugs and £1,000 cash on the M54 near Telford. Read the full details of the early-hours bust.
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.
A detailed look at the major projects across Walsall, from town centre regeneration to new railway stations, as the borough's £1.5bn transformation programme advances into 2026.
Jason Revill, 28, was caught with drugs worth £50,000 in Norwich. He asked officers for 'one last line' before being detained. Read the full court report.
Walsall Council confirms demolition of key buildings to start in early 2026, paving the way for a new public plaza with a big screen. Locals share mixed views on the regeneration plans.
Demolition work to clear buildings for a new public plaza in Walsall town centre is on track for early 2026. See the plans and hear from locals about the regeneration.
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.
William Free, ringleader of a major South West drugs network, has had his sentence increased to 17 years. His gang was uncovered due to his link to a Birmingham courier, Anthony Cunningham. Read the full investigation details.
West Midlands Police's County Lines Taskforce has charged two women after raids in Great Barr, Balsall Heath and Wednesbury uncovered Class A and B drugs, cash, and a machete.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust announces seven dates for emergency response exercises at Walsall Manor Hospital. Public informed to avoid unnecessary concern over specialist vehicles.
Walsall Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Find out your new collection day and rules for extra waste.
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.
Staffordshire Police uncover £20,000 of cocaine and nitrous oxide after stopping a car in Tamworth. Two men arrested for drug and driving offences. Read the full story.
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police found cocaine and heroin worth £20,000 during a raid on Prospect Road North. Report crime anonymously.
Two men sentenced after a dangerous police pursuit in West Bromwich ends with the recovery of a revolver, ammunition, and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the reckless chase.
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
Dennis Lycett, 39, is behind bars for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Tamworth. Police seized drugs and cash after a chase in Amington.
Two men are behind bars after a police pursuit in Sandwell ended with the recovery of a firearm and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the court sentencing.