Tag archives for Walsall - Page 5
New photographic exhibition celebrates Birmingham’s commonwealth heritage
Rangzeb Hussain
October 21, 2020
An exciting new photographic exhibition, which will take place during the Commonwealth Games 2022, will be previewed this Black History Month during a panel discussion celebrating Birmingham's diversity through rarely seen photographs…
Church gunman suspect arrested after flat raid in Walsall
Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
Police in Walsall have arrested a man in connection with a firearms alert after a man was seen waving a gun around in a church. After several people contacted West Midlands Police this morning…
Call for vigilance after rise in West Midlands coronavirus cases among young people
Staff Reporter
September 3, 2020
Young people across the West Midlands are being urged to stay vigilant in the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a slight drop in the number of new cases across the region. In…
Police break up and close down illegal rave in Walsall town centre
Staff Reporter
July 13, 2020
Police officers broke up an illegal rave in Walsall over the weekend and made an arrest, describing the gathering as a "dangerous event". The event was stopped after officers came across…
UNESCO awards Black Country special Global Geopark status
Staff Reporter
July 11, 2020
The Black Country has been awarded UNESCO Global Geopark status, joining the Cliffs of Fundy in Canada, the French wine region of Beaujolais and Vietnam's Dak Nong, and only seven…
The new faster and more hi-tech buses set to serve the West Midlands by 2022
Staff Reporter
July 7, 2020
Buses of the future - with better access to WiFi, contactless payment and USB charging ports - could be whizzing along West Midlands roads very soon, as progress continues to improve…
Police appeal for information as injured 85-year-old cyclist dies following car collision
Staff Reporter
July 5, 2020
West Midlands Police have launched a fresh plea for information after a cyclist injured in a collision in Walsall has sadly died. Tributes have been paid to 85-year-old Brian Humphreys who…
26 child sex abuse suspects arrested and due to stand trial in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
June 16, 2020
26 suspects accused of disturbing child sex offences dating from between 2008 and 2016 have been formally charged following an investigation by police. A police spokesperson confirmed that the 14…
Birmingham beauty contestant raises money for the NHS during coronavirus lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 4, 2020
A young Birmingham beauty contestant is raising money for the NHS and highlighting the impact of plastic on the environment as the country continues to be gripped by the coronavirus…
Small Heath hero bakes 165 cakes and raises £600 for NHS staff battling coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
April 14, 2020
An inspirational teenager from Small Heath in Birmingham has raised £600 to buy food for frontline medical workers during the coronavirus pandemic and baked 165 cakes for NHS staff. Aatif…