This Blue Monday (19 January 2026), Walsall residents are being reminded of the free and confidential support available across the borough to help with mental wellbeing.

Walsall Council was delighted to welcome the Mayor of the West Midlands to Bloxwich Launchpad this week, marking a significant moment as the centre continues to support local people and entrepreneurs since opening in September 2025.

On Sunday, 18 January 2026, the community of Walsall gathered to honour the life and legacy of Dorothy Wyndlow Pattison, known as Sister Dora, at an annual service of thanksgiving.

Staff across two Black Country NHS Trusts have been praised for their determination and commitment to keep healthcare services running in hospitals and across communities in the aftermath of Storm Goretti.

A pilot scheme to provide Emergency Department (ED) care in the community in Walsall, avoiding people having to go to hospital, has prevented more than 76 per cent of the patients the team was called to see attending ED within its first month of operation

Law firm Mills & Reeve has strengthened its partnership with Small Woods through a five-year commitment to fund the installation of innovative acoustic monitoring devices from Chirrup.ai across the charity’s woodland sites.

YMCA will hold their annual Sleep Easy Fundraiser on Friday 27th Feb

Black Country Women’s Aid’s Inspirational Woman of the Year Award 2026, sponsored by Hubtel IT. Join BCWA in celebrating women who #givetogain this International Women’s Day.

Residents have moved into the first new homes delivered as part of City of Wolverhampton Council’s transformation of New Park Village estate.

18th FEBRUARY 2026
BIRMINGHAM - Glee Comedy Club
'A distinctive talent, a hugely enjoyable hour.' ★★★★ The Times

‘A killer stage return from a man now increasingly recognisable from your TV screens.' ★★★★ Guardian