‘This is a fast-moving investigation and we are confident it is moving in the right direction’ said Detective Inspector Joe Davenport Police at the scene in Norfolk Place, Walsall Six more people have been arrested in connection with a murder … Read More
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Why family whose van and luggage was stolen before dream P&O trip need people to share their story
Couple’s house keys dropped at nearby location after Village Hotel in Walsall after van stolen Ashley and Bryan Mackenzie and their two children. Criminals who stole a family’s van and all their luggage the night before their holiday left their … Read More
Nightclub and Grade-II listed warehouse could be turned into 28 flats as £360k property goes up for sale
The site of Equator nightclub and adjoining historic warehouses will be sold at auction Artist’s impression of the residential scheme to be developed on Lichfield Street in Walsall Planning permission has been granted for 28 apartments at the site of … Read More
Walsall burglar who took BMWs and was part of garage theft gang avoids jail term
Thomas Odowd, 19, from Walsall, was given a two-year suspended sentence 19:15, 10 Mar 2025Updated 19:21, 10 Mar 2025 A general view of Worcester Crown Court(Image: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images) A teenage burglar from the Black Country who took two BMWs … Read More
Police given extra powers after fears over ‘planned disorder’ in Walsall
Section 60 powers will be in place overnight until 8am Tuesday after reports of a disorder sparked local concern A map showing where the S.60 powers will be in place West Midlands Police officers has been granted special powers in … Read More
Farm shop punished after inspectors found mice during visit
Walsall Council Environmental Health Officers made an unannounced visit to Beacon Farm to undertake a routine food hygiene inspection 18:11, 26 Feb 2025Updated 18:23, 26 Feb 2025 Two food business operators at a farm shop butcher in Barr Beacon were … Read More
Police officer screamed ‘help’ after he was crushed by driver trying to escape arrest, court told
Saqib Ali, aged 29, is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent to PC Kidd in Walsall on February 24 last year Police cordon off Reservoir Place in Walsall A man deliberately drove at and crushed a police officer … Read More
The Black Country schools that will trial free breakfast clubs revealed
The pilot will see 750 schools across England offer a free breakfast to all pupils, while parents would get at least 30 minutes of free childcare before school starts The Black Country schools that will trial free breakfast clubs revealed … Read More
Moment ‘evil’ Birmingham thugs laugh as they re-enact dad’s park murder
The last moments of Michael Obasi in Perry Hall Park were re-enacting by his killers Six People Have Been Found Guilty Of Murdering A Father In Perry Hall Park This is the moment ‘evil’ thugs re-enacted murdering a ‘devoted dad’ … Read More
Fire station menace made over 70 nuisance calls as well as ‘sexual requests’ to staff
Jaspal Bajwa, aged 43, repeatedly called fire stations at Walsall, Bloxwich, Willenhall, Fallings Park, Tipton and Aston Jaspal Bajwa(Image: Birmingham Mail / Live) A menace to fire stations who made more than 70 nuisance calls and issued ‘sexual requests’ to … Read More