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Fundraiser set up to help Willenhall grandmother who lost bungalow in fire

Grandmother loses her bungalow in Stonehouse Avenue fire

17 August 2026
Birmingham Mail

Willenhall pub where punters 'once took drugs off the bar' now named among best in Britain

The Milestone in Willenhall has been shortlisted in the Best Community Pub category of the Great British Pub Awards

8 August 2026
Birmingham Mail

Van fire in Willenhall spreads to buildings with ‘massive flames’

A blaze said to have started in a van and spread to buildings has now taken hold in a possible pie factory according to witnesses

4 August 2026
Birmingham Mail

I visited the 'unhappy' West Midlands town where outsiders actually want to live

On paper, Willenhall is statistically less happy, plagued by the 'cost-of-living crisis and a lack of investment'. But on the ground, the reality is far more complex

27 July 2026
Birmingham World

Football-mad Black Country man spends £20,000 transforming garden building into World Cup fan zone

The man from Willenhall says it “feels like our own little fan zone all summer”.

1 July 2026
Birmingham Mail

'Disturbing' topless drinkers and motorbike groups driving shoppers from Willenhall

Councillor Simran Cheema has called for more enforcement powers to tackle antisocial behaviour in Willenhall

1 July 2026
Birmingham Mail

Willenhall 12-bedroom HMO refused in former DIY shop

Fears were raised about the direct line of sight from two bedroom windows into a children's dance school opposite

23 June 2026
Birmingham Mail

West Midlands pub up against royal borough boozer to be named UK's best

Which has the better pub, the royal borough of Windsor or the wonderful Willenhall?

18 June 2026
Birmingham World

Almost 100 Midlands jobs saved at firms in Willenhall and Staffordshire

PKF Smith Cooper acts on deals and says businesses are suffering under increased cost pressures and post-covid disruption

11 June 2026
Birmingham Mail

Illegal workers bring licence for Willenhall pizza joint under review

The Home Office has called for the licence to be revoked

10 June 2026
Birmingham Mail

The 430-year-old West Midlands pub that only opens a few times a year

The Bell Inn in Willenhall is believed to be one of the oldest pubs in the West Midlands, opening to the public only on special occasions such as VE Day

5 April 2026
Birmingham Mail

Plan approved to revamp Willenhall Market

The new fixed stalls will be located between Savers and Compton Care

4 April 2026
Express and Star

New Willenhall cycle lane to cost taxpayers more than £5m

Big news for our Willenhall roads! A new cycle lane is set to get underway, and it looks like it's going to be a significant investment for our community. We'll be keeping a close eye on this project as it develops right here in Willenhall.

31 March 2026
Express and Star

Man found with class A drugs in Willenhall faces deportation after being jailed

Shocking news from our streets as a man found with class A drugs right here in Willenhall has been jailed. This case also brings up questions about his future here in our community.

28 March 2026
Express and Star

'Hooray! Town centre road is at last open to two-way traffic' - says Willenhall councillor as £2.5million project nears completion

Great news for Willenhall residents and shoppers! The town centre road is finally open for two-way traffic again, marking a significant milestone in the £2.5 million project. It's fantastic to see our local area getting this important upgrade!

20 March 2026
Yahoo News UK

Willenhall town centre

Exciting news for our Willenhall town centre! It looks like there are some big plans afoot that could really make a difference right here on our doorstep. We'll be keeping a close eye on how this develops for us locals.

20 March 2026
Express and Star

'We're really happy': Commuters react as first trains depart Willenhall and Darlaston stations for first time in 60 years

Great news for our local travellers! After a 60-year wait, trains are finally running again from Willenhall and Darlaston stations. It's a fantastic moment for the community, and folks are already sharing how pleased they are with the new service!

19 March 2026
Modern Railways

Willenhall and Darlaston stations serve first passengers

Great news for Willenhall and Darlaston residents as our brand new stations officially opened their doors to passengers! It's fantastic to see this much-anticipated development finally come to life, bringing improved rail links right to our doorstep.

19 March 2026
Office of Rail and Road

ORR authorises new stations at Willenhall and Darlaston in the West Midlands

Great news for Willenhall! We've just heard that the Office of Rail and Road has given the green light for our brand new train station. This is a massive step forward, and we can't wait to see it happen!

19 March 2026
BBC

Trains from Willenhall and Darlaston return after 60 years

Great news for our local commuters! After a long 60-year wait, trains are finally running again from Willenhall and Darlaston. This marks a fantastic step forward for our community's connectivity.

19 March 2026

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