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Today in Walsall — 13 September
Today in Walsall: Tanita body composition checks - bloxwich, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Tanita body composition checks - Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre
Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre offers free Tanita body composition checks in September. No booking needed. Find weight, BMI, body fat and more.
School Streets trial traffic schemes
Walsall Council is trialling three new School Streets schemes from September 2026 to restrict vehicle access near schools during drop-off and pick-up…
Walsall sign ex-West Ham goalkeeper Wooster
Walsall FC have signed goalkeeper Tom Wooster on a one-year deal after his release by Championship side West Ham United. He is the club's 13th summer…
Walsall MakerFest 2026
Walsall MakerFest returns to the town centre on 26 September with a free celebration of local artists, crafters, performers and food artisans.…
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.
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.
Walsall Sign Winger Reece Smith from Harrogate Town
Walsall have completed their 10th summer signing, bringing in winger Reece Smith from Harrogate Town on a three-year deal. Manager Lee Grant described it…
Today in Walsall — 22 July
Today in Walsall: Board Games - Streetly, plus 5 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Walsall Gala Swimming Centre Summer Float Sessions
Walsall Gala Swimming and Fitness Centre is running floats fun sessions for children throughout summer 2026. Sessions run three to four times weekly with…
Bloxwich Active Living Centre Summer Inflatables
Bloxwich Active Living Centre is running inflatable sessions for children throughout summer. Sessions run Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with prices…
Oak Park Active Living Centre Summer Float Sessions
Oak Park Active Living Centre is running floats fun sessions for children throughout the summer holidays, Mondays to Fridays from 2pm.
Darlaston Swimming Pool Summer Floats Fun Sessions
Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre runs floats fun sessions for children throughout July and August. Sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays —…
Today in Walsall — 20 July
Today in Walsall: Arrests made after disorder in town centre, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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.
Fourth Cradley Heath Shop Closed Over Illegal Tobacco
Sandwell Council has secured a closure order for Top G's on Cradley Heath High Street after officers found illicit tobacco. It is the fourth shop closure…
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.
Free Body Composition Checks at Oak Park, Walsall
Walsall residents can get free body composition assessments at Oak Park Active Living Centre on 8 July. Tanita scales measure weight, BMI, body fat and…
Free Body Composition Checks at Walsall Gala
Walsall Gala Swimming and Fitness Centre is offering free body composition checks using Tanita scales on 14 and 27 July. No booking required for ages 16+.
Nathan Lowe Loan Move: Walsall's League Two Star to Hibernia
Nathan Lowe, who scored 18 goals for Walsall in League Two, has joined Scottish Premiership side Hibernian on loan from Stoke City after signing a new…