Proposal to Close Stroke Unit in Willenhall Sparks Community Outrage Sunday, December 7, 2025 stroke rehabilitation willenhall walsall nhs healthcare community patientcare hollybank services Over 600 residents have signed a petition opposing the planned closure of the stroke rehabilitation center at Hollybank House in Willenhall. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust intends to shut down the facility on Coltham Road and … Read More
Supermarket Giant Seeks Second Approval for Store Next to Streetly Pub Sunday, December 7, 2025 sainsburys streetly walsall supermarket planning greenbelt development carpark housing conservation Sainsbury’s, a leading supermarket chain, has submitted a fresh proposal to build a convenience store on the car park adjoining the Farmer John’s pub on Aldridge Road, Streetly. This marks their second attempt after a similar … Read More
Walsall Social Housing Tenants Face Quadrupled Heating Costs Amid Heat Network Changes Friday, December 5, 2025 walsall heating socialhousing gasprices heatnetwork tenants energycosts subsidy housinggroup residents Pensioners residing in two Walsall tower blocks are expressing outrage and feelings of neglect after their social landlord sharply increased heating and hot water charges overnight. The residents of Woodall and Hamilton … Read More
Why Energy Prices Have Quadrupled for Walsall Residents Friday, December 5, 2025 energy prices walsall heating bills residents supplier communal cost system Residents of Walsall have recently seen their energy bills skyrocket, with some now paying four times more than before. This drastic increase comes after the introduction of a new communal heating system that supplies heat … Read More
LIVE: Firefighters Battle Blaze at Walsall Storage Unit Containing Fireworks Thursday, December 4, 2025 walsall fire firefighters storage fireworks emergency blaze safety explosive incident A significant fire is underway at a storage unit in Walsall, where a large quantity of fireworks has caught fire. The blaze erupted several hours ago, and emergency crews are still working tirelessly to contain the flames. … Read More
Department for Education Responds to Criticism over Walsall Free School Project Thursday, December 4, 2025 education freeschool walsall dfe valerievaz windsoracademytrust investment secondaryschool accountability transparency The Department for Education (DfE) has addressed concerns over its free school initiative in Walsall after criticism from the area’s Member of Parliament. Valerie Vaz, MP for Walsall and Bloxwich, previously accused the … Read More