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Each November, the people of Walsall come together to observe Remembrance Sunday, a solemn day to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and gave their lives in wars and conflicts across the world. The day is marked on the second Sunday of November, falling this year on Sunday 10th November, with ceremonies held across the borough.
- 31st October 2025
A trading standards exercise in Walsall has revealed four local premises sold age-restricted vape products to undercover and underage mystery shoppers.
- 28th October 2025
The festive season in Sutton Coldfield wouldn’t be complete without a sea of Santas taking over Sutton Park for one of the area’s most heart-warming events — the SE Fitness Santa Run 2025!
Taking place at Town Gate, Sutton Park, this fun-filled event isn’t just about festive cheer and fancy dress. It’s about community spirit, charity, and local businesses coming together to make a difference.
- 26th October 2025
Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID has taken an imaginative approach to boosting footfall and community pride – by turning the everyday into the extraordinary.
- 26th October 2025
Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee have approved an outline planning application for the regeneration of Druids Heath.
A host of City of Wolverhampton investment opportunities in transformative regeneration schemes have been highlighted at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham.
- 26th October 2025
The first phase of work on Walsall’s ‘Connected Gateway’ project has completed. The ground floor of the Saddlers Centre, known as Bradford Mall, has been given a makeover as part of the scheme that will create a better arrival experience into the town.
Macderic Bakers, the much-loved Walsall-based oat bakery, has expanded with the exciting launch of their new Albrighton Station Café.
- 17th October 2025
City residents looking to renew or book their annual subscription for garden waste collections are advised that the service will open soon.
Local actor & musician Luke Dalton to appear on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra on Sunday 19th October at 4pm and Monday 20th October at 6pm