Bringing Communities Together
The UK government is carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. The Emergency Alerts system is […]
Walsall’s late summer calendar includes Walsall MakerFest across the town centre; talks, tours and hands-on activities at The New Art Gallery Walsall; tributes galore at Walsall Arena & Arts Centre and the chance to get creative at Walsall Leather Museum. Storyteller Peter Chand will perform at Walsall MakerFest on 13 […]
Reedswood park has been spruced up thanks to the efforts of a volunteer team brought together through Walsall Council’s Corporate Social Responsibility Programme (CSR). Volunteers from Taylor Woodrow and West Midlands Combined Authority spent four hours on August 19 carrying out a variety of tasks to improve the appearance and […]
It’s nearly that magical time of year when Walsall Arena transforms into a whirlwind of festive fun. This December, audiences are invited to click their heels and follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Wizard of Oz: A Wicked Pantomime, a dazzling adventure for all the family. Join Dorothy Gale as […]
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, visited the Black Country Orthodox Church in Palfrey on Thursday 21 August 2025, to tour the historic community hub and learn about its refurbishment project. Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison and Parish Priest, Fr Samuel at the Orthodox Church of the Nativity […]
The parcels containing food and essentials have been arranged by Opus People Solutions, the Managed Service Provider for temporary recruitment for Walsall Council. The Qualified Social Work team at Opus launched a food donation initiative as part of wider efforts to support children, families and individuals in Walsall who may […]
The future is looking bright for a group of entrepreneurial pupils in Walsall. Ava-Grace, Bobby G, Cole, Eliza, Isla, Kayleigh, Noah, and Theo are year six pupils at Pool Hayes primary school, Willenhall, and have reached the final of a national enterprise competition. The team – named Mind Craft – […]
Rising from the soulful heart of Jammu & Kashmir to international acclaim, Yasir Hussain is fast becoming one of the most compelling voices in South Asian music. His powerful blend of Punjabi Sufi-folk and modern beats has captivated global audiences — with UK fans among his most devoted. This September, Yasir brings his electrifying live show […]
Rushall Care Home, supported by Walsall Council, has become the first care home in the Black Country to sign up to the Veterans Friendly Framework (VFF). To mark this achievement, Rushall Care Home hosted a tea party and belated VJ 80 Day celebration on Wednesday 20 August, attended by the […]
21 colourful and quirky ducks are waiting to be discovered in venues across Walsall. Walsall-based arts charity, RicNic has launched The Big Walsall Waddle walking trail this summer to celebrate their 21st birthday. The charity offers free, creative projects for local children, young people and families. Sponsored by the Canal […]
