Birmingham's new railway stations set to open soon
Passenger services on the long-awaited Camp Hill line and new stations in Darlaston and Willenhall are set to begin within months, ending decades-long waits.
Passenger services on the long-awaited Camp Hill line and new stations in Darlaston and Willenhall are set to begin within months, ending decades-long waits.
Walsall Council's planning committee meets to decide the future of the former Falcon Inn in Willenhall. A petition with 375 signatures opposes the 10-bed HMO conversion. Read the latest.
A Birmingham gang has been sentenced to over 65 years for a plot that saw a father shot on his doorstep in Darlaston. Read the full court details and sentences here.
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.
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a woman was punched in the face and robbed on King Street, Darlaston. Call 101 with information.
Two men face charges after a shooting on Wordsworth Road in Willenhall left a man in his 20s with life-threatening injuries. Police continue to appeal for information.
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition after a shooting on Wordsworth Road, Willenhall. West Midlands Police have arrested three people, including a man on suspicion of attempted murder.
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.
Two men, aged 50 and 27, are in custody after a man in his 20s was shot in Willenhall. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries. Police are appealing for information.
A man is fighting for life after a shooting in Willenhall. Police have cordoned off Wordsworth Road and are conducting extensive searches. Read the latest updates.
A man is in a critical condition after being shot on Wordsworth Road in Willenhall. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident that occurred hours before Christmas Eve.
Construction is finished on five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country, restoring passenger services to some areas for the first time since WWII. Read the full details.
Major plans to transform a fire-damaged former pub in Willenhall into a 12-bed HMO and multi-use community hall have been approved. The New Testament Church of God will lead the regeneration.
Willenhall locals oppose a council plan for four children's homes on a green space, following an illegal static caravan that 'brought the neighbourhood down'. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police are seeking two individuals after a shop worker was struck with a spanner during a theft in Darlaston, Walsall. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers.
Greggs has opened a new, larger store in Willenhall's The Square, offering festive treats and a free Coca-Cola promotion via its app until December 29.
A Willenhall businessman says his firm faces a 'slow and painful death' due to railway works, demanding £260k compensation. Read his story and the official response.
Five men from Birmingham face long jail terms after plotting a horrific shooting that left a father seriously injured. Read the full details of the planned attack.
Over 600 people protest Walsall NHS Trust's plan to close Hollybank House stroke unit. Trust cites £500k upgrade costs, proposes moving services to Wolverhampton. Campaigners fear loss of local care.
A father was shot four times on his doorstep in Darlaston. Five men have admitted conspiracy charges. Read the full story of the horrific attack.
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.
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.
Controversial plans could see new £80m Darlaston and Willenhall stations bypass Walsall town centre. Local leaders are fighting for a common-sense solution. Read the latest.
Controversial plans for two new West Midlands railway stations to bypass Walsall town centre have been labelled 'bonkers'. Read the latest on the £80m project and the ongoing campaign.
A 'crucial' congestion-cutting scheme for Wolverhampton's busy Willenhall Road junction has been approved. The project promises improved traffic flow and new cycle routes, with work starting 2031.
Two Walsall councillors have resigned from the Labour party, claiming residents have been 'sidelined' in a dispute over a £20m government funding board for Darlaston.
Major regeneration project approved for Phoenix 10 site in Darlaston, bringing hundreds of homes, green spaces and community facilities to Walsall's industrial heartland.
Exclusive details emerge about how the initial £85,000 of Darlaston's massive £20 million Town Deal funding is being spent on crucial planning and development work, paving the way for the Black Country town's dramatic regeneration.
Exciting redevelopment plans could see a former Willenhall social club transformed into 48 new homes, breathing new life into a disused brownfield site in the heart of the community.
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for a driver who fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian on Rose Hill in Willenhall, leaving the victim with serious injuries.