How a Brutal Street Execution Unfolded on Walsall Street Between Rival Groups Monday, May 11, 2026 walsall violence knifecrime murder court sentencing blackcountry feud attack justice A brutal, daylight “execution” took place on a Walsall street as part of an ongoing feud between rival groups. The victim, Mohammed Khan, was the target of a violent and relentless attack that left him dead. … Read More
Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Walsall Among England’s 50 Poorest Areas Sunday, May 10, 2026 deprivation midlands birmingham wolverhampton walsall poverty inequality economy blackcountry england A recent study by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has highlighted several Midlands towns and cities as some of the poorest places in England. The rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of … Read More
Ofsted Reports Positive Changes at Shire Oak Academy in West Midlands Sunday, May 10, 2026 ofsted education attendance behaviour leadership inspection schools improvement westmidlands walsall Shire Oak Academy in Walsall, once rated among the worst secondary schools in the West Midlands, is showing clear signs of improvement following a recent Ofsted inspection. The school, which has around 1,300 pupils, was … Read More
Darlaston Metal Foundry to Become New Padel Court Facility Saturday, May 9, 2026 darlaston padel foundry sports redevelopment heritage sustainability d1gyms walsall recreation sport Plans have been submitted to convert the historic Imperial Works metal foundry in Darlaston into a state-of-the-art padel court facility. The building, located on Heath Road and originally known as the Charles Richards … Read More
Walsall School Excels Amidst High Deprivation and Crime in the Midlands Saturday, May 9, 2026 walsall education ofsted achievement leadership deprivation primaryschool westmidlands reedswood community A primary school in Walsall has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming one of the first in the Midlands to receive ‘exceptional’ ratings under Ofsted’s new inspection framework. This achievement stands out, particularly … Read More
Walsall Council Fined Over Minimum Wage Underpayment to School Staff Thursday, May 7, 2026 walsall council minimumwage apprentices underpayment fines schools employment hmrc dbt Walsall Council has been fined £34,082 for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage to 36 employees, including apprentices and lunchtime supervisors, at four schools within the borough. The Department for Business and Trade … Read More