Local News and Updates
- 7th June 2026
Walsall Council, in partnership with Walsall Carers Hub and Walsall Together, is hosting a special event in celebration of Carers Week (8–14 June 2026), at the Walsall Town Hall on Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 10am to 3pm.
- 7th June 2026
NHS staff in Walsall and Wolverhampton have been thanked and celebrated for their combined 13,495 years of dedication to their patients and colleagues.
- 7th June 2026
A patient experience pioneer who heads up a team across two Black Country NHS Trusts is among ten new Deputy Lieutenants for the West Midlands announced today.
- 7th June 2026
Walsall staff were recognised for their outstanding commitment to improving cancer prevention, screening and early diagnosis at an awards ceremony.
- 7th June 2026
Two Black Country NHS Trusts have significantly reduced patient waiting times for hospital treatment, with both recording major improvements over the past year.
- 7th June 2026
Patients and staff at Walsall Manor Hospital have received a welcome boost thanks to donations from Skanska and Facilities Management Services UK (FMS)
- 7th June 2026
Published poet from Wolverhampton Literature Festival to be on The Ian Henery Show from Black Country Xtra
- 5th June 2026
A podcast designed to support SMEs with practical financial insights and business guidance has returned for a second season.
- 5th June 2026
Financial specialists Leonard Curtis has launched a dedicated Funding team in Birmingham, supporting the firm's national growth strategy and reinforcing its commitment to businesses across the Midlands.
- 5th June 2026
Recycling firm SUEZ is offering businesses a free 30-minute waste compliance check to confirm whether their current waste services meet the latest recycling requirements.