New Food Lead to Tackle Walsall Food Inequality in 2026
Sarah Cooke appointed as Good Food Project Lead at Dorothy Parkes Centre, Walsall, to expand access to affordable, nutritious food and tackle local food poverty from January 2026.
Sarah Cooke appointed as Good Food Project Lead at Dorothy Parkes Centre, Walsall, to expand access to affordable, nutritious food and tackle local food poverty from January 2026.
Lloyds Bank warns customers of a surge in fake Royal Mail texts designed to steal personal data. Learn the key red flags and how to protect yourself from this sophisticated scam.
Cameron Worrallo, 21, has been sentenced for a violent robbery at Mill Green Nature Reserve where a woman was pinned down and her car stolen. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Lloyds Bank is offering £250 free cash to customers who switch to a Club Lloyds account. The offer ends on February 3, 2026, and requires transferring three direct debits.
New data reveals a sharp rise in UK bank account closures, with nearly half a million debanked last year. Discover the reasons and new rules coming into force.
Aldi UK donated over 1.5 million meals to charities this Christmas via surplus food. The supermarket partners with Neighbourly to tackle rising food bank demand. Discover how they support communities.
Lloyds Bank is offering a £250 cash incentive for switching to a Club Lloyds account. Find out if you qualify by checking past statements for a key two-word phrase.
Barclays warns savers of interest rate cuts from January 2026, following Bank of England's base rate reduction. Expert urges looking beyond high street banks for better returns.
Kind-hearted Tesco customers in Staffordshire donated 797 brand-new toys for local children. The gifts, distributed via food banks and charities, ensured festive joy for families. Read about this community success.
A 26-year-old Birmingham man faces court over the alleged theft of £700 worth of goods from a Boots store in Lichfield. He was arrested nearby and also charged with a drug offence.
Lloyds Bank launches its 'best ever' £250 switching deal for new Club Lloyds accounts. Act between 6 Jan and 3 Feb 2026 to claim your free cash boost.
Nationwide Building Society vows to keep all 605 branches, including Virgin Money, open until 2030, bucking the trend of bank closures and supporting cash access.
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 16 branches across the UK in January 2026, accelerating its move to digital services. See the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
A fast-growing UK bank is offering businesses the chance to earn substantial 'quiet interest' on spare cash, with potential returns of up to £10,000 in 2026. Discover how to make your money work harder.
Plan your year with the complete list of eight official bank holidays in England for 2026. Discover the dates and how new holidays are declared.
A motorist was arrested after performing dangerous stunts at Cannock Chase Leisure Centre. A roadside drug test proved positive for cannabis. Read the full story.
Coffee, olive oil, meat, dairy and salad are among nine staples forecast to reach record-breaking prices in 2026. Experts cite climate change and supply chain issues. Learn how to save.
The 2026 UK bank holiday dates are out. Discover why England and Wales have the fewest days off and the long summer gap causing public frustration.
Lloyds Banking Group will shut more high street branches in 2026, citing a major decline in counter transactions. Midlands locations affected. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 16 branch closures in January, with 55 more to follow by 2026. Find out which locations are affected and why this shift is happening.
A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A5 Watling Street near Cannock. Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. Read more.
Lloyds Bank confirms 16 branch closures across the UK in January 2026, as part of wider cuts. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Every McDonald's restaurant in Birmingham has achieved the highest possible food hygiene rating of 5, according to the latest Food Standards Agency data. See the full list and inspection dates.
Lloyds Bank announces the closure of 40 branches nationwide in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Find out if your local branch is on the list and what alternative services are available.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
NatWest Bank warns customers of six final branch closures on December 31, 2025, as part of a major shift to digital services. Find out if your local branch is affected.
Generous junior footballers from Penrhyn Bay FC have collected over 870 items for Conwy Food Bank, delivering a record-breaking community donation to support local families in crisis.
More than 50 Walsall food businesses received the lowest hygiene scores in 2025, with five rated zero. See the full list of outlets and what the ratings mean for public safety.
The NHS and Food Standards Agency warn cooked Christmas turkey is safe for only two days in the fridge. Learn the rules to avoid food poisoning and how to safely freeze leftovers.
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.