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Over the weekend, I visited the Knife Angel outside the new Art Gallery in Walsall. The Knife Angel is here for a reason – to allow residents from across our Borough to reflect on those who have...

Aldridge is buzzing with the Christmas spirit this weekend! After calling into the Christmas Tree Festival I went over to the precinct where there was a great festive atmosphere at the Aldridge...

Today is Small Business Saturday - an opportunity to highlight some of the many excellent small businesses we have right here on our doorstep. Small businesses are the backbone of our local...

Wonderful Christmas Tree Festival at Aldridge Methodist Church this weekend. This year I would like to make a special mention to the Arts Club at Cooper And Jordan School for their outstanding work...

It is heart warming to see the community come together and celebrate the start of the Christmas season with creativity and enthusiasm. The Christmas Tree Festival organised by All Saints Parish...

A massive thank you to Mayor of Walsall Cllr Chris Towe and Mayoress Louisa Hughes for inviting me to the Mayor's Parlour last week. It was fascinating to learn more about the history of the Mayoral...

In the Summer the Government made the welcome announcement on banning zombie knives, and machetes, and doubling the sentences for supplying a knife to an under-18 year old and for possessing a knife...

As we near the beginning of December for many it’s time to think about Christmas. Out and about over the weekend it was good to see so many of our churches and communities come together at Christmas...

Many residents have been in contact with me regarding leasehold matters. This can be a daunting experience, with complex legalities and technicalities to navigate. - One of the most common issues...

It's always great to see local businesses working together to provide convenient services for customers, especially for a growing market. I was therefore keen to see for myself the new Post Office...