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WW2 Arctic Convoy veterans honoured by Russia
Local World War Two veterans were awarded Russia’s Medal of Ushakov at Walsall Town Hall on Wednesday 25 February 2015. The Embassy of the Russian Federation hosted a ceremony to award the Ushakov...
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Votes in for Walsall members of youth parliament
Walsall’s young people have had their say as two new members of youth parliament and two deputy members of youth parliament were elected. The ‘Big Announcement’ was made on Friday night (27 February)...
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After the Oscars – here come the Doras!
Preparations are under way for the eleventh annual Mayor of Walsall’s Civic Awards which is being held at Walsall Town Hall on Friday 20 March 2015. Walsall-born TV presenter Bob Warman returns as the...
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Beechdale boy sez cum on feel the noize!
Noddy Holder is hosting an evening of 60s Mania at Walsall Town Hall in support of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal later this month. Freeman of the Borough of Walsall, Noddy Holder, returns to his home town...
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Council has cunning plan for Walsall Market
Planning chiefs have given the green light for a new, permanent location for Walsall’s historic market at The Bridge in the town centre. The decision at last night’s planning committee cements the...
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Walsall FC gets new footie song thanks to local band!
It may not have escaped our readers’ notice that Walsall Football Club are shortly going to be playing at Wembley Stadium for the first time in their entire history! Now there’s even more great news...
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Leamore residents group are clean and green!
A new community group has been set up in Leamore to improve community safety and the environment. The Leamore Community Group covers the whole of Leamore and meets regularly at the community room of...
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The brown bin is back!
Garden waste collections from households across Walsall will restart at the end of this month. The brown bin service will resume in the week beginning Monday 30 March. Collection days vary between...
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Food colour warning to businesses
Banned artificial colours linked to hyperactivity, asthma and cancer have been discovered in takeaway and restaurant dishes being served in Walsall during product testing. Seven out of eight chicken...
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Bands ready to light up Beacon
Main Stage acts confirmed for Bands on the Beacon From classic covers to a smattering of pop and funk with plenty of rock and some dance for good measure – 14 acts are already lined up to play this...
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Click and care online in Walsall
A range of up to date information, support and advice available in Walsall is just a click away thanks to a new online directory. Walsall’s Community Living Directory is an easy to use comprehensive...
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Beacon concert tickets on sale
Music lovers are now able to grab their place at the boroughs highest music festival, the Bands on the Beacon happening this June. Taking place over two days for the first time since the event started...
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Businesses encouraged to ‘Meet the Buyer’
Small businesses and sole traders who work in the construction and supply industries are being given the chance to pitch their products and services to developers who are working on three exciting...
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Walk the Fair with the Mayor!
This Friday, 24 April sees the annual ‘Walking the Fair’ event in Walsall. Each year the Mayor, guests and townsfolk walk the symbolic route through the town centre and Walsall Market in recognition of...
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Walsall arboretum visitor centre opens
A new visitor’s centre at Walsall Arboretum opened its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday 23 May. Located in the heart of the park adjacent to the Centre Green it features a cafeteria,...
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Bands on the Beacon Mega Line-up Confirmed
30 musical acts will be taking over the Beacon in this year’s two day Bands on the Beacon extravaganza. Music fans will be treated to a large variety of musical genres from classic rock to a dash of...
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Queen Charlotte of Bloxwich is set for Carnival crowning!
School pupil Charlotte Locke started her first step in a career in beauty when she won the title of Bloxwich Carnival Queen recently. The 16-year-old, who is planning to go on to study beauty therapy...
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Fab festival of cracking cricket this Sunday
Walsall Arboretum will be hosting the Walsall Festival of Cricket this Sunday 31 May, to take place between 11am and 4pm. Throughout the day organisers have planned a series of cricket, and cricket...
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Bloxwich children star in summer panto this weekend!
And they sing too! Oh, yes they do! It may be British summertime, but it’s never to early to take to the stage – and it’s panto-time for local primary schoolchildren. Youngsters from Elmore Green...
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Little Bloxwich garden opens for charity this Sunday
One of the prettiest private gardens in Bloxwich – and beyond – is all set to open its gate to the public this Sunday, 28 June, endorsed by the highly-regarded National Gardens Scheme. Dubbed ‘Small...
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