Bringing Communities Together
Organisations from the across Walsall are coming together to develop a vision for the future of the Borough. More than 10,000 residents and businesses will be asked for their views about what they want Walsall to look like and be like in 2040 and beyond. We are Walsall 2040 will provide […]
Hundreds of people gathered at Barr Beacon in Walsall on Thursday evening to see the lighting of a beacon to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Before the main event, the crowd was entertained by the City of Birmingham Brass Band who used the site’s iconic war memorial as […]
Food and music from across the Commonwealth will be served up at a series of free, vibrant events in Birmingham. Food and music from across the Commonwealth will be served up at a series of free, vibrant events in Birmingham. Ten food and cultural experiences from Commonwealth member nations are […]
A second life for electric car batteries: The German–Indian start-up Nunam is bringing three electric rickshaws to the roads of India. They are powered by used batteries taken from test vehicles in the Audi e-tron test fleet. The aim of the project is to explore how modules made with high-voltage […]
Warley boxer Amaan Ghulam has seen his dedication and talent pay dividends, reaping national success at a young age. The 17-year-old has been boxing since the age of eight, and began his competitive career at Warley Amateur Boxing Club when he was 11. Amaan said: “Training at Warley has offered […]
Costs to install cleaner, more efficient heating solutions have been slashed by thousands of pounds as consumers can now receive grants through the government’s new £450 million Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Homeowners across England and Wales can now benefit from £5,000 grants to fit clean heating systems when they come to replace […]
Walsall Council is working hard to respond to reports of a spate of drain cover thefts, 35 of which have occurred since the weekend. Roadside drains can be more than a metre deep and present a potential risk to the safety of road users and pedestrians, particularly at night when […]
display, celebrating Birmingham’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has earned the city council its tenth consecutive Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. Flowers grown at the council’s own nurseries and features linked to the Birmingham 2022 sporting competition and venues made up the eye-catching […]
When it comes to looking after the iconic Spaghetti Junction, Italian father and son duo Michael Del-Giudice and Lewis know the perfect recipe. The intertwining structure is an integral part of England’s motorway network and on 24 May, it will be 50 years since the road first opened to traffic. […]
Hauliers and businesses pay homage to sprawling structure Original architect’s model restored to former glory by Birmingham architects Motorists and businesses have today paid tribute to the iconic Spaghetti Junction as the road marks 50 years since first opening to traffic. The junction – known as Gravelly Hill Interchange – […]
