Police Renew Appeal Five Years After Newborn Found Dead in Walsall Canal Wednesday, May 20, 2026 walsall newborn canal police westmidlands investigation appeal justice willenhall homicide Five years after the heartbreaking discovery of a newborn baby boy’s body in a Walsall canal, West Midlands Police have relaunched their appeal for information. On May 20, 2021, the infant was found in the Wyrley and … Read More
Mum-of-Five Tragically Drowns in Walsall Canal, Family Demands Urgent Safety Measures Wednesday, May 20, 2026 walsall drowning canal safety barriers accident family petition canal&rivertrust walsallcouncil Jody Brown, a vibrant mum-of-five, tragically lost her life after drowning in the canal at Wolverhampton Street, Walsall, in the early hours of Sunday, May 3. Despite immediate efforts, emergency services were unable to save … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Face Major Disruption as Saltley Viaduct Demolition Begins Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham saltleyviaduct hs2 demolition construction transportation rail canal busroutes infrastructure sport Birmingham drivers are being urged to prepare for significant disruption as the demolition of the Saltley Viaduct begins this Sunday, May 10. The 183-metre viaduct spanning the B4114 will close to both vehicles and … Read More
HS2 Engineers Successfully Launch Steel Bridge Over Midlands Canal Ahead of Schedule Monday, March 9, 2026 hs2 bridge engineering canal construction steel viaduct infrastructure warwickshire balfourbeatty HS2 engineers have reopened a 1.5-mile stretch of the Grand Union Canal following the successful installation of a 130-metre steel bridge. The complex operation, which began on Wednesday, March 4, was completed seven days … Read More
Planners Approve New Homes Despite Flooding Concerns Over Dudley Canal Embankment Monday, March 9, 2026 dudley netherton housing development flooding canal embarkment planning regeneration trust Dudley Council has granted approval for 68 new homes in Netherton, moving forward with plans despite the Canal and River Trust’s warnings about potential flood risks linked to the nearby Dudley Canal embankment. The proposed … Read More
Much-loved Midlands Pub Sets Reopening Date Following Year-Long Closure Tuesday, January 6, 2026 pub reopening midlands fire wordsley canal food drinks community amybolton The much-loved Samson & Lion pub in Wordsley, West Midlands, is poised to reopen its doors on Friday, January 9, at noon, bringing new life to the canal-side venue after more than a year of closure. The pub was forced to … Read More