Plans for 350 Homes in Walsall’s Greenbelt Make Progress Sunday, May 17, 2026 housing walsall development canalside affordable environmental infrastructure pedestrians greenbelt planning Developers behind a new housing estate next to York’s Bridge in Pelsall are moving forward with an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as part of the planning process. The assessment will evaluate potential environmental … Read More
Senior Doctor Receives Approval to Transform Historic Walsall Building into 17-Bedroom HMO Sunday, May 17, 2026 walsall hathertonhouse hmo nhs conservation heritage accommodation renovation historic housing Plans to convert the historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been officially approved. The project, led by Sue Boden of the Walsall NHS Trust, aims to provide much-needed … Read More
What a Walsall Killer Did After Murdering His Friend Sunday, May 17, 2026 murder walsall bradleynightingale jakemills homicide trial court stabbing crime justice A tragic case unfolded in Walsall when Bradley Nightingale, 29, fatally stabbed his friend Jake Mills, 34, in the victim’s flat on Cheslyn Hay High Street. Following the murder, Nightingale fled the scene in Mr. Mills’ car … Read More
Walsall Man Breaks Down in Court, Insists ‘I’m Not Dangerous’ Saturday, May 16, 2026 walsall sentencing robbery dangerousoffender court extendedsentence custody criminaldamage knifecrime publicsafety Romain Smith, a 32-year-old from Walsall, was visibly emotional during a recent court hearing where she faced sentencing for multiple offences. Appearing by video link from HMP Foston Hall, she repeatedly insisted, “I’m not … Read More
Ex-Burger Bar Boy Sentenced for Walsall Home Shooting Despite Protesting Innocence Friday, May 15, 2026 walsall shooting criminaljustice gangviolence firearms court sentencing innocence prison publicsafety Sharif Cousins, a former member of the Burger Bar Boys gang, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, plus an additional three years on licence, after being convicted for his role in a frightening shooting incident in … Read More
Not Sandwell or Walsall – Midlands' Poorest Areas Revealed Monday, May 11, 2026 midlands deprivation birmingham walsall sandwell wolverhampton nottingham stoke-on-trent blackpool poverty A recent government study has spotlighted the most deprived areas in the West Midlands, highlighting where families face the greatest financial hardships—including worries over income, debt, and access to essentials. … Read More