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Storm Goretti: Amber Snow Warning Issued for Walsall​The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for Walsall as S...
08/01/2026

Storm Goretti: Amber Snow Warning Issued for Walsall

​The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for Walsall as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and high winds to the West Midlands.

​Timing: The alert is active from 8:00 PM tonight until 9:00 AM Friday.

​Impact: Expect between 10–15 cm of snow widely, with up to 30 cm on higher ground, likely causing significant travel delays and power outages.

​Safety: Officials advise against non-essential travel during the peak of the storm as "danger to life" conditions from wind and blizzards are possible.

Taxi crackdown in Walsall Town Centre 🚕⚖️​A joint operation between Walsall Council and West Midlands Police took place ...
07/01/2026

Taxi crackdown in Walsall Town Centre 🚕⚖️

​A joint operation between Walsall Council and West Midlands Police took place recently to keep passengers safe.

Out of 16 vehicles inspected in the town centre:
​One vehicle was suspended for a bald tyre.
​Another was suspended for missing safety equipment.

​Officers are also cracking down on illegal "ghost plates" and window tints.

🚨 DEADLINE ALERT: Primary school applications close next week! 🎒​If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 ...
07/01/2026

🚨 DEADLINE ALERT: Primary school applications close next week! 🎒

​If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they are due to start primary school in September 2026.

​Deadline: Thursday, 15 January 2026.
​Tip: Use all three preferences on your form to give your child the best chance!

​Where to apply: Visit the Walsall Council School Admissions portal online.

https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions

Willenhall and Darlaston stations are ALMOST ready! 🚂​For the first time since the 1960s, passenger rail services are re...
07/01/2026

Willenhall and Darlaston stations are ALMOST ready! 🚂

​For the first time since the 1960s, passenger rail services are returning to this part of the borough. Construction on the two new stations is officially complete, and testing for passenger services will begin early this year!

​The Details: ​Darlaston Station features a 300-space car park with EV charging points.
​Willenhall Station will have new cycle routes and better pedestrian access.

​Destinations: Initial services will offer direct links to Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Shropshire.

Big changes coming to Park Street this month! 🏗️​Walsall is on the verge of a "renaissance." Starting this month, demoli...
07/01/2026

Big changes coming to Park Street this month! 🏗️
​Walsall is on the verge of a "renaissance." Starting this month, demolition work will begin on two large commercial buildings on Park Street.

This is part of the £40 million "Connected Gateway" project to create a massive open plaza between the railway station and the bus station.

​What else is coming in 2026?
​A new canal footbridge will be installed near The Light Cinema, connecting the waterfront apartments directly to Crown Wharf.

​The Historic Guildhall is set to reopen this summer as a "Creative Industries Enterprise Centre" for local artists and makers.

​Saddlers Centre updates: The Bradford Mall refurbishment is finished, but work continues on the Park Mall and a new Adult Learning Centre (set for 2027).

Walsall Braced for Blizzard: Up to 35cm of Snow Predicted​Walsall residents are being urged to prepare for severe winter...
07/01/2026

Walsall Braced for Blizzard: Up to 35cm of Snow Predicted

​Walsall residents are being urged to prepare for severe winter conditions as an Arctic blast sweeps across the West Midlands.

Forecasters are predicting heavy snowfall ranging between 10cm and 35cm in some areas, with the highest accumulations expected on higher ground.

​Weather Warnings & Conditions

​Warnings: The Met Office has issued Yellow and Amber warnings for snow and ice, citing a "multi-hazard" event.

​Wind: Gusty winds are expected to reach up to 30-33 mph, creating dangerous blizzard conditions and significant snow drifting.

​Temperatures: Daytime highs will struggle to reach 3°C, with overnight lows dipping to -2°C (feeling like -5°C in the wind chill).

​Travel & Safety
​Heavy snow and ice have already led to widespread travel disruption, including bus diversions in Willenhall and dozens of school closures across the Black Country.

Officials advise making only essential journeys and carrying emergency kits including blankets, food, and torches.

🫡🫡 What a beautiful sight in Bloxwich ❤️🤍❤️🤍
27/08/2025

🫡🫡 What a beautiful sight in Bloxwich ❤️🤍❤️🤍

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