Visitors to Rough Wood Local Nature Reserve in Willenhall are now enjoying improved access thanks to a new pathing project. Work to resurface the paths was completed in October, thanks to £43,000 of funding secured through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), funded by the UK Government. Around 2,300 metres […]
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Walsall residents invited to take new NHS quiz for better wellbeing
Walsall residents are being invited to take a new, free health and wellbeing quiz and are encouraged to seek support from local services afterwards, if needed, to help improve their health and wellbeing. NHS Healthy Choices quiz – no wrong answers, just the right start. The Healthy Choices quiz, developed […]
Walsall teams unite to support breast screening uptake
Health professionals across Walsall have joined forces to improve breast screening rates and promote early detection. Information and resources to help women with knowing their breasts and looking out for signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Central to the campaign is the work of the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s Cancer […]
New ‘Sister Dora’ canal barge launched to help keep Walsall’s waterways clean
A new litter-picking canal barge has been unveiled in Walsall to help keep the town’s canal network clean. The custom-built vessel, named Sister Dora, was formally launched this week by the Mayor of Walsall. The custom-built barge will be moored in Walsall’s town centre canal basin. The Sister Dora will enable volunteers […]
Walsall’s ‘Festive Feast’ street market returns this November
The popular continental street market will return to Park Street, Walsall, from Wednesday 19 November to Saturday 22 November 2025, open daily from 10am to 6pm. Previous continental street markets held in Walsall town centre With it’s varied array of food stalls, the market will offer residents the chance to […]
Shaping the future of women’s health and wellbeing in Walsall
Women from across Walsall got together recently, marking the third in a series of events as part of an ongoing programme of work focused on understanding what matters most to women in Walsall. From left to right – Vicky Hines, Kerry Lloyd, Wendy Morton MP, Mayor of Walsall Councillor Louise […]
Walsall man sentenced after major illegal tobacco operation uncovered
A prominent figure in the illegal tobacco trade across Walsall and the wider region has been sentenced following a complex investigation led by Walsall Council’s Trading Standards. Shvan Kocher, of Lodge Road, Darlaston, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday 7 November. He was found guilty of multiple offences relating […]
Free visits to meet Santa in Walsall this Christmas
Families in Walsall can visit Santa for free in the Saddlers Shopping Centre this November. Travelling from the North Pole, Santa is expected to arrive at the Saddlers Shopping Centre on Saturday 29 November, and can be visited between 11am and 4pm. The visit from Santa coincides with Walsall town […]
Uniting together to remember fallen heroes in Walsall
The community of Walsall came together on Sunday 9 November 2025 for the borough’s annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service, with a strong turnout of people united in honouring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Walsall’s town centre service was led by […]
Consultation on the Walsall Borough Local Plan has launched: Have your say
Walsall Council is asking for residents to share their views on a draft version of the Walsall Borough local plan; a blueprint that will guide how the borough grows and develops over the next 15 years. The Local Plan is essential for ensuring that Walsall meets its future needs for […]








