Birmingham B&M store gets zero hygiene rating
A B&M store in Birmingham has been given the lowest possible hygiene score of zero, placing it among the worst in the country. Read the full report and company response.
A B&M store in Birmingham has been given the lowest possible hygiene score of zero, placing it among the worst in the country. Read the full report and company response.
A British YouTuber survived on just Wetherspoons meals for 72 hours, spending a total of £44.38. Discover his surprising favourite dish and daily breakdown.
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.
Calbee Group UK recalls Hot & Spicy and Pizza Chips due to undeclared mustard and celery. Check your packets now and return for a full refund if affected.
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.
Uzair Mohammed, 25, stunned officers by admitting he had a firearm after being stopped for nitrous oxide. He has now been sentenced to five years in prison. Read the full story.
Walsall Council has withdrawn a stop notice against the Rooftop Food Court after compliance. The venue, which opened without permission, hopes to reopen soon. Read the latest.
Aldi urges UK shoppers to donate key items like tinned food and toiletries at in-store collection points this winter, as food bank demand is set to surge by 30%.
A major fire at a Walsall storage unit containing fireworks led to dramatic explosions. Pleck Road remains closed as emergency services continue operations.
Pensioners in Walsall tower blocks feel like 'second-class citizens' after their social landlord, WHG, ended a subsidy, causing gas prices to soar from 4p to 17.67p/kWh. Read the full story.
Residents in Walsall tower blocks see energy bills quadruple after a new heat network system leaves them unable to switch providers or access Ofgem price caps.
A major fire involving a storage unit understood to contain fireworks is burning on a Walsall industrial estate. Eleven fire engines are at the scene. Follow live updates.
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Food banks across the West Midlands brace for a severe winter surge in demand, with over 61,000 parcels distributed last year. Donations struggle to keep pace as vulnerable groups face rising costs.
A murder investigation is underway in Birmingham after a man's body was discovered in a Perry Barr HMO. Three people have been arrested. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Food banks across the West Midlands are preparing for a severe winter surge in demand, with a 27% rise in parcels since pre-pandemic levels. The Trussell Trust warns they are at breaking point and urgently need public donations.
The Department for Education has broken its silence on a controversial £50m free school in Walsall, defending its process after criticism from MP Valerie Vaz. Read the full story.
A man in his 40s was found dead at a property on Walsall Road, Perry Barr. West Midlands Police have arrested three people on suspicion of murder. Contact police with information.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt hears claims of 'catastrophic' council housing failure and debates 'grey belt' status. Inspector's decision due by January 2026.
Emmanuel Boamah, 19, who spent three years in care, now helps other young people through Walsall Council's £5m Youth Guarantee Trailblazer. Read his inspiring story.
Waitrose shoppers have until the end of Tuesday to save a third on selected festive food and drink, including panettone and stollen. Act now before the deal expires.
A senior NHS doctor has submitted plans to convert a historic mid-19th Century Walsall building into a 17-bed HMO for healthcare staff. Read the full details of the proposal here.
Salt 'n Pepper in Walsall is offering a free festive meal on December 25 for anyone who is homeless, struggling or lonely. No bookings or questions asked.
A man was hit with a £100 fine over a faulty ticket machine while buying slippers for his terminally ill father. He's now taking the car park firm to court.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
Dance students from Rooftop Studios in Stone and Leek have raised an impressive £1,364 for BBC Children in Need through a vibrant two-week fundraiser featuring a Tapathon and a visit from Pudsey Bear.
Queen Mary Grammar School in Walsall receives a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to redevelop its outdoor sports facilities, benefiting both students and the wider local community.
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes limiting jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 78,000-case backlog. Critics warn this could erode public trust in justice system.
A VIP day at Birmingham's Good Food Show Winter became truly special thanks to a touching moment from TV chef James Martin. Discover what made the event unforgettable.