Walsall's £1.5bn transformation projects update for 2026
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Two arrested over Willenhall shooting, victim fights for life
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.
Police search drains after Willenhall shooting
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.
Man fights for life after Willenhall shooting
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.
Five New West Midlands Train Stations Construction Complete
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.
Plans approved for arson-hit Willenhall building
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.
Residents' fury over Willenhall children's home plan
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.
Greggs Opens New Black Country Store for Christmas
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.
Willenhall businessman seeks £260k over railway disruption
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.
Anger over plan to close Willenhall stroke rehab centre
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.
Walsall News: HMO Plan, Green Belt Inquiry & School Row
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.
Walsall's new railway stations plan branded 'bonkers'
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.
New £80m West Midlands stations may skip Walsall centre
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.
Crucial Wolverhampton junction work backed by council
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.
Man charged after armed police swarm Willenhall street
A 39-year-old Walsall man has been charged after armed police responded to a weapon threat on Wolverhampton Street, Willenhall. He is due in court this month.
800+ sign petition against Willenhall HMO plan
More than 800 people have signed a petition against converting a historic former hardware store in Willenhall into a 13-bed HMO. Locals argue the area is 'saturated'. Read the full story.
48 Homes Planned for Former Willenhall Social Club Site
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.
Police hunt driver after serious Willenhall hit-and-run
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.
Major roadworks to transform busy Black Country route
Significant traffic disruption is expected as a major congestion-busting scheme begins on the busy A4031 Willenhall Road in Darlaston, with temporary traffic lights and lane closures planned for eight weeks.
Wolverhampton eyesore finally set for demolition
Long-awaited demolition approved for vandal-plagued Willenhall site, paving way for new housing development in Wolverhampton community.
Willenhall & Darlaston Railway Stations Reopen After 60 Years
Historic railway stations return after 60-year absence, transforming transport links and reconnecting communities across the Black Country with stunning new facilities.
Mother-of-four killed in Willenhall lorry collision
A devastated family pays tribute to 'beautiful soul' Nicole Bowler, 30, who died in a collision involving a lorry and van in Willenhall, leaving behind four young children.
Coventry family homeless after firework blaze destroys home
A Coventry family has been made homeless after a catastrophic firework blaze ripped through their Willenhall home, destroying everything they owned just weeks before Christmas.
Murder arrest after dad found dead in Willenhall home
West Midlands Police have made an arrest following the tragic death of a father in Willenhall, with murder enquiries now underway in the quiet residential area.
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