City of Wolverhampton Council has announced plans to invest £400,000 in refurbishing the Portobello Community Centre in Hill Road, Willenhall, aiming to restore the long-vacant building and prepare it for future community …
A fire that began in a van on John Street in Willenhall has spread to surrounding buildings, including what is believed to be a former pie factory. Shortly after 7pm on Tuesday 4 August, West Midlands Fire Service received …
When Ryan Perrins first visited The Milestone in New Invention, Willenhall, four years ago, the pub was far from the welcoming community hub it is today. “When I came to view the place, they were doing drugs off the bar,” he …
On a radiant day warmed by a lingering heatwave, Willenhall’s Morrisons car park hums with quiet activity. Locals stroll in sunglasses and England shirts, their relaxed pace a contrast to the town’s statistical portrayal. …
Walsall Council’s planning committee has rejected plans to convert a former Willenhall DIY shop into a 12-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposed development at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street, previously Roy …
The future of the former Roy Birch hardware shop at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street in Willenhall is set to be decided by Walsall Council’s planning committee next week. After serving the community for over 50 years, Roy Birch …
A pizza restaurant in Willenhall is facing a licence review after being fined £45,000 by the Home Office for employing illegal workers. During an immigration raid in August last year, officers discovered two female workers …
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 …
Nestled in the heart of Willenhall, The Bell Inn stands as a remarkable testament to history, having served the community for over 430 years. This historic pub is not your typical watering hole—it opens its doors to the …
Walsall Council has given the green light to an ambitious plan to transform Willenhall Market. The approved scheme includes the installation of 12 new fixed stalls within the pedestrianised area between Savers and the Compton …
A lively voice cuts through the hum of music, traffic, and chatter at Willenhall’s bustling outdoor market. A butcher, clad in a black and white apron, enthusiastically shouts about his fresh products from his shop doorway. …
Nestled along a quiet West Midlands road, the Fibbersley petrol station remains a striking relic of the past. Once a bustling hub for motorists, the garage now stands abandoned, its weathered facade a silent testament to a …
In a quirky twist, a dog calmly observing the world from the roof of a Black Country pub has captivated many after being mistaken for a statue. The furry visitor, believed to be a husky-type breed, was spotted relaxing on top …
Planning permission has been granted to convert the former Falcon Inn pub on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The decision was finalized at the planning committee meeting on …
The Department for Education (DfE) has submitted plans to Wolverhampton City Council to demolish and rebuild Stow Heath Primary School in Hill Road, Willenhall. The current school building is described as being in ‘poor …