Daniel Walton

1 week ago | expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton

Six 'powerful' ventilation system extractor fans have been unveiled as part of Walsall Council's flagship £32 million waste recycling centre on Middlemore Lane, Aldridge. Construction on the new Household Waste and Recycling Centre and Waste Transport Station was started in August 2024, with the new so locally called 'super-tip' hoping to ease the rubbish and fly-tipping issues in the West Midlands.

1 week ago | expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton

Runners, joggers, sprinters and walkers have put on their shorts and tied their shoes as they pounded the floors for Birmingham in this year's AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run. The 2025 event saw more than 16,000 people sign up to take part in either the half marathon or 10k events, with many aiming to selflessly raise money for their chosen causes.

2 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton

More than 3,600 responses from residents, businesses and organisations were collected over a three-month period following a consultation that asked the public for their thoughts on putting the region's bus services back in public control. Of the responses, 75 per cent of people were in favour of putting services under public control  (also known as franchising). West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) says this is an attempt to create an affordable and reliable network.

2 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton

Police have said that two men remain in hospital in a 'serious condition' following a house fire on Shrewsbury Close, Bloxwich, on Monday night. A number of people were evacuated following the blaze at around 9.15pm, which spread to neighbouring properties, with some families being housed by Walsall Council overnight and some taking shelter at the nearby St Thomas' Church.

2 weeks ago | civileats.com | Daniel Walton

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. Austin Unruh is an advanced practitioner of patience. As the founder of Pennsylvania-based agroforestry business Trees for Graziers, he helps farmers plant saplings like honey locust, apple, and mulberry, which take years to reach their full potential.