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.
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.
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.
A major UK supermarket is handing out free bags of surplus Christmas vegetables, including potatoes and sprouts, in a post-Christmas drive to prevent food waste. Find your nearest store.
Take our nostalgic quiz to test your memory of classic primary school assembly hymns. Challenge your friends and see if you're an expert on these childhood 'bangers'.
Parenting expert Abi Clarke argues 'good attendance' awards are harmful and primary pupils need mental health days to prevent severe burnout. Discover her call for change.
Water Orton Primary School is set to reduce its yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils by 2027. Local MP Rachel Taylor blames HS2 disruption for families leaving the area. Read the full story.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust announces seven dates for emergency response exercises at Walsall Manor Hospital. Public informed to avoid unnecessary concern over specialist vehicles.
Warwickshire's Reform UK leader vows to ignore council vote demanding he withdraw a letter to government seeking powers to cut school transport costs. Opposition unites against the move.
Staff from Firs Primary School in Derby brought Christmas magic to eight-year-old Michal Winter in hospital after he missed the school's 'Breakfast with Santa' due to his rare condition. Read this heartwarming story.
Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.
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.
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.
Amble Links Primary School's hilarious Elf on the Shelf antics, from sheep blockades to lifeboat theft, have become a beloved community tradition and an online sensation. Discover the festive mischief.
A key HMRC rule means anyone can increase their Personal Allowance by £1,000 through side hustles. Learn how to earn tax-free and use other savings allowances.
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.
EDF is giving customers with smart meters eight hours of free electricity on Christmas Day. Sign up for the Sunday Saver challenge by 24 December to claim this festive offer and save on bills.
Amazon offers a 4-month free trial of Music Unlimited for new subscribers, plus a bonus Audible credit. Learn how to claim this streaming deal before it ends.
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood brought families together with its annual Ho, Ho, Hogarth Christmas market. Read how the event fostered community trust and entrepreneurship.
Birmingham's Edgbaston Cricket Ground will host Vegfest Free, the UK's largest free vegan festival, on 25 April 2026. Featuring 170 stalls, live music, and talks, it's a major event for the plant-based community.
Chatten Free School in Witham is transforming lives by providing vital work experience for autistic students with complex needs. Local businesses are urged to help create meaningful community roles.
Pupils at Larchwood Primary in Brentwood are shaping their school's future as junior governors, digital leaders, and eco champions. Discover how these roles build citizenship.
Morrisons is handing out over 27 tonnes of free 'Nally Wonky' carrots this Saturday, December 20, to help families feed Rudolph. The festive giveaway supports British farmers and reduces food waste.
Malvern College head Keith Metcalfe stars in a hilarious Mission Impossible parody to announce the end of term. Watch the two-minute festive film now!
Boots is giving away a free NYX The Face Glue setting spray worth £8.99 when shoppers spend £14 on selected NYX products online. Discover how to claim this festive beauty offer.
Discover the exclusive list of Birmingham primary schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Parents must submit applications by January 15 for September 2026 intake.
The Department for Education confirms a £50m free school in Walsall, creating 1000 places. Windsor Academy Trust will deliver the project, which faces local opposition over its Reedswood Park site.