Walsall Leather Museum to announce new location in weeks
Walsall Leather Museum will announce its new location within six to eight weeks after plans to sell its historic home sparked a 3,377-signature petition. Read the latest.
Walsall Leather Museum will announce its new location within six to eight weeks after plans to sell its historic home sparked a 3,377-signature petition. Read the latest.
Walsall Council reveals only 5,000 homes can be built on brownfield land, meeting just four years of housing targets. Green belt development is now deemed essential.
Explore the haunting history of Wolfhampcote, a 'lost' medieval village near Birmingham. Discover its speculated demise from the Black Death and the church that stands as its last witness.
Explore White Ladies Priory, enchanting 12th-century ruins with royal history, just a 37-minute drive from Birmingham. Open 24/7 for a fascinating day out.
Discover 13 fascinating historic sites across the West Midlands to add to your 2026 bucket list, from the birthplace of heavy metal to Tolkien's inspiration.
Parish councils in Cheshire West demand an end to premature green belt applications and a focus on brownfield sites. A 1,985-signature petition forces council scrutiny.
Birmingham's pilot scheme for negotiated Traveller stopping points faces further delays, missing its June and October start dates. Councillors slam the 'glacial pace' of progress. Read the latest.
A £7.4m development of 34 affordable homes is underway in Wednesbury, tackling an urgent need in the Black Country. The project will create jobs and apprenticeships.
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.
Explore the 11 historic Birmingham buildings, from the birthplace of heavy metal to iconic cinemas, that locals are desperate to see restored and brought back to life in 2026.
Explore Birmingham's quirky, lesser-known historical sites for 2026. From a Serbian church to a notorious alley, discover the city's hidden past.
Discover 12 historic castles in the West Midlands perfect for a 2026 family day out. Explore ruins, royal homes, and legends from Kenilworth to Dudley.
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.
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
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.
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.
New government planning proposals could see residential gardens used for new homes. Read the full details of the consultation and the political row it has sparked.
Discover 21 fascinating historic sites across Birmingham and the West Midlands, from medieval churches to fire museums, perfect for your 2026 visit. Plan your cultural journey now.
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
Walsall's popular rooftop street food venue remains closed after a planning row. The council withdrew a stop notice, but a final decision on its future is pending. Read the latest.
Key developments in Walsall this week include a historic building conversion for NHS staff, a major green belt housing inquiry, and a row over a £50m free school. Get the full update.
Dudley Council planners are set to decide on 13 new canal-side homes in Brierley Hill, while approving one HMO and rejecting another. Read the latest local planning news.