Major Walsall fire causes fireworks explosion
A major fire at a Walsall storage unit containing fireworks led to dramatic explosions. Pleck Road remains closed as emergency services continue operations.
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.
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.
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.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed.
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.
Neena Chauhan ignored early chest pains until the agony became crushing. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms and mental health recovery.
A family's pet poodle was killed by an unleashed XL Bully in Aylestone. The dog attack has left the community living in fear. Read the full story.
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.
Neena Chauhan, 40, shares her story of surviving a heart attack at 27 after ignoring chest pains. She now supports the BHF's Christmas campaign for lifesaving research.
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.
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.
Sainsbury's submits a third planning application to build a convenience store on a Sutton Coldfield pub car park, citing new 'grey belt' planning rules. Will it succeed?
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.
A public meeting in Darlaston descends into controversy after a 'shoot' comment is met with laughter. Residents and board members clash over £20 million government funding.
An 82-year-old Walsall woman describes her life as 'hell' after a two-year neighbour dispute turned violent, leaving her with injuries and police involvement. Read the full story.
A nine-year-old girl was severely injured in a dog attack in Erdington. Her mother has launched a fundraiser for therapy and legal costs as the search for the dog's owner continues.
Gurwinder Singh, 36, from Walsall, has been sentenced to 30 years for the attempted murder and rape of a woman after years of abuse. Learn about the case and support for victims.
Five men arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester, have been released on bail. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
This week in Walsall: a rooftop food court shuts over safety, tenants face quadrupled energy bills, and a new £50m school's location sparks debate. Get the full local update.
Walsall Council approves a four-year extension for the Highfields landfill site, promising long-term community benefits despite ongoing resident complaints about stench and noise.
A decision on extending Walsall Wood landfill site for four years is due today. Residents report 'egg-like stench' causing health issues. Read the latest.
Mohammed Nadim, accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old runaway, tells Birmingham Crown Court he was trying to get her a job. The trial continues.