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Walsall drivers can choose parking apps under new payment system
The National Parking Platform covers participating council parking locations, while existing payment machines remain available where provided.
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Walsall Council Seeks Unpaid Carers' Views on Support Services
Walsall Council is inviting unpaid carers living in or supporting someone in the borough to attend informal discussion sessions between 16 and 23 November 2026.
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Walsall Firework Spectacular Returns 7 November 2026
Walsall Arboretum will host the Firework Spectacular on Saturday 7 November 2026, featuring live entertainment, fairground rides, a food court and a 20-minute fireworks display. Gates open at 5:00pm and the event runs until 9:00pm. Admission is by advance ticket only.
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Walsall's Winter MakerFest
Walsall Winter MakerFest returns 21 November with live music, dance, workshops and projection mapping across the town centre. Free admission.
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Walsall MakerFest 2026
Walsall MakerFest 2026 will take place on Saturday 26 September in Walsall town centre. The event is free to attend and runs from 12pm to 4pm.
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Walsall Gala Swimming Centre Summer Float Sessions
Walsall Gala Swimming and Fitness Centre is running floats fun sessions for children in its teaching pool throughout the summer. The sessions continue until late August 2026.
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Bloxwich Active Living Centre Summer Inflatables
Bloxwich Active Living Centre is launching inflatable and floats sessions throughout the summer to keep children entertained during the school holidays.
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Fourth Cradley Heath Shop Closed Over Illegal Tobacco
A fourth shop in Cradley Heath has been ordered to close by Sandwell Council following the discovery of illegal goods being sold from the premises.
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Walsall GRT History Month Exhibition June 2026
Walsall Libraries launch free Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history exhibition at three venues from 16-27 June, featuring local stories and community artwork.
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Walsall Borough Local Plan: Regulation 19 consultation
Walsall residents can comment on the draft Local Plan until 2 November 2026. Online and in-person meetings scheduled for September and October.
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School Streets trial traffic schemes
Walsall Council is introducing three new trial traffic schemes designed to make journeys to school safer and reduce congestion around school entrances. The schemes, known as 'School Streets', will restrict motor vehicle access on roads outside or near schools during drop-off and pick-up times.
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Walsall sign ex-West Ham goalkeeper Wooster
Walsall have signed goalkeeper Tom Wooster following his release by Championship club West Ham United. The 21-year-old has agreed a one-year contract, with the club holding an option to extend it for a further 12 months.
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Walsall Sign Leeds Midfielder Crew on Loan
Walsall have signed Wales midfielder Charlie Crew, 20, from Leeds United on a season-long loan as their 11th summer signing.
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Lee Grant eyes more Walsall signings before deadline
Walsall head coach Lee Grant hopes to add more players before the 1 September transfer deadline. The club has already signed ten new faces this summer.
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Walsall Sign Winger Reece Smith from Harrogate Town
Walsall have signed winger Reece Smith from Harrogate Town on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old is the club's 10th signing of the summer transfer window.
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AI Transcription Tool Cuts NHS Wait Times at Walsall
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is using AI voice transcription software to reduce patient wait times and free up doctors to spend more time on care.
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Nathan Lowe Loan Move: Walsall's League Two Star to Hibernia
Nathan Lowe has joined Scottish Premiership side Hibernian on a season-long loan from Stoke City. The 20-year-old forward has signed a new contract extension with Stoke until 2029 to coincide with his move north of the border.
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