Local Headlines from Friday, March 13th, 2026

The director and a manager of Top UKs Fried Chicken Halal Ltd were ordered to pay a combined sum of more than £7,000, following a hearing at Dudley Magistrates Court last week.

Walsall has reached a major milestone, with 1,000 food businesses now holding the highest possible 5-star Food Hygiene Rating.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is celebrating huge success of last year’s pantomime Sleeping Beauty with a total of three nominations at the UK Pantomime Awards, which will be held on Sunday 19 April.

Residents across Walsall and the wider Black Country will soon benefit from improved rail connectivity as the new railway stations in Willenhall and Darlaston open for passenger use on Thursday 19th March.