Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors this month, setting a new benchmark for personalised… Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors […]

Walsall Archives has been awarded accredited status as part of the UK Archive Service Accreditation scheme. The announcement was made on 18 May 2026 by The National Archives, with Walsall Archives recognised alongside organisations including the Science Museum archives, the Working Class Movement Library in Salford and the Diageo Archive in Scotland. […]

A shop in Walsall has been fined after selling alcohol to a person under the age of 18 during a test purchasing exercise carried out by Trading Standards. Bagi Convenience UK Ltd, trading as Bagi Convenience Store, 180–184 Churchill Road, Bentley, sold four cans of Strongbow cider to a 16-year-old volunteer on […]

More than £20,000 worth of illegal tobacco products have been seized from traders across Walsall as part of a major crackdown on the illicit tobacco trade. On 18 May 2026, Walsall Trading Standards officers, working in partnership with West Midlands Police and specialist tobacco detection dogs, searched four retail premises […]

With World No Tobacco Day taking place on 31 May 2026, Walsall residents are being encouraged to take the first step towards a healthier future, with free local support available to help people quit smoking for good. ‘Unmask the Appeal – Tobacco Exposed’ is this year’s theme for World No […]

June is packed with exciting events and activities across Walsall’s visitor attractions, from the family favourite Shrek the Musical and The UK Rock Show to inspiring new exhibitions and creative arts and crafts. Whether you are looking for a lively musical adventure, a creative day out or something fun for […]

More than 500 dangerous counterfeit toys seized from three premises in Walsall have failed safety testing. In September 2025, Walsall Council Trading Standards officers, supported by West Midlands Police, carried out a joint operation targeting the supply of counterfeit and unsafe toys in shops across the borough. During the operation, […]

For more than a quarter of century Ikram Mirza has dedicated his life to community broadcasting, public and media services, and supporting the people of Alum Rock and the wider Birmingham community. Being the founder and leading voice behind Aap Ki Awaaz Community Radio station he has helped create a […]

Walsall Council is working in partnership with Short Heath Lest We Forget CIC, to deliver the borough’s first celebration event marking Armed Forces Day. On Sunday 28 June 2026, between 11.00am and 4.00pm, the Walsall Arboretum Extension (Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QB) will provide the perfect backdrop for a free […]