Local News and Updates
- 7th January 2026
A dietician from Birmingham City University (BCU) has warned that banning TV adverts for junk food will not be enough to address childhood obesity.
- 7th January 2026
Drama teachers looking for new year inspiration can apply to join a conference taking place at Birmingham Hippodrome in February.
- 7th January 2026
A free virtual masterclass has been launched to help working professionals cut through the January gloom.
- 7th January 2026
Heather Wastie launches new book and musician collection on Black Country Radio
- 7th January 2026
Former Birmingham University students launches new music collection written at Birmingham
- 7th January 2026
Heather Wastie on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Radio
- 6th January 2026
As the new year begins, Walsall residents are being encouraged to make 2026 the year they quit smoking and take control of their health, with access to a range of local services in the community, digitally and through specialist services.
- 6th January 2026
A joint taxi enforcement operation was carried out on 28 November by Walsall Council, City of Wolverhampton Council and West Midlands Police traffic officers, as part of ongoing work to maintain high safety and licensing standards across the region.
- 6th January 2026
The deadline for Walsall parents and carers to submit their child’s primary school application is next week, on Thursday 15 January 2026.
- 6th January 2026
There is a jam-packed schedule to kickstart 2026 at Walsall’s Family Hubs.