Walsall News

Planning your Walsall trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Walsall such as events and attractions, to make your Walsall visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Walsall, you’ll find everything you need for your Walsall holiday on Whats On In Walsall.com. Our What’s On Walsall guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Walsall – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Walsall by checking out our Walsall News and Events Calendar page.

See what's on in Walsall. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for everyone, family and kids.

Walsall News 21 September 2022

Senior Communications & Marketing Executive Post – Ref: SS03022

Grade: G7, £27,514 – £31,895 Here at Walsall Council we are doing things differently and we have an ambition to transform the marketing approach. Tens of millions of pounds have been secured to transform Walsall and the promotion of the arts and our culture is an important part of that transformation. We need an ambitious […] The New Art Gallery Walsall …

Walsall News 24 January 2022

Job opportunity: Security Assistant (2 Posts) – Ref: EE07721

The New Art Gallery Walsall Part-time 29 hours per week £18,933-£19,698 (pro-rata) We are looking to appoint two conscientious, resourceful and dedicated Security Assistants to ensure the care, safety and security of our visitors, building, and exhibits. The New Art Gallery Walsall is one of the leading visual arts venues in the […] The New Art Gallery Walsall …

Walsall News 17 December 2021

West Midlands Open

20 May – 25 September 2022, The New Art Gallery Walsall The West Midlands Open exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate the quality and diversity of the visual arts in the region and will take place at The New Art Gallery Walsall, in our spacious Floor 3 galleries from 20 May – 25 […] The New Art Gallery Walsall …

Walsall News 28 October 2021

Halloween displays within the West Midlands

Do you want to know where to take the kids trick or treating this year? Take a look at our page, it contains a map of halloween displays in the…

Walsall News 16 July 2021

Recruit-Ability: A Positive Action training initiative for disabled people

Recruit-Ability A Positive Action training initiative for disabled people The Recruit-Ability programme provides paid work experience and training placements for people who have a disability. Additionally, participants can expect to receive full support, advice and access to training courses. Please note: This opportunity is open to disabled applicants only Recruit-Ability is a positive action programme […] The New Art Gallery Walsall …

Walsall News 23 March 2021

The New Art Gallery Walsall acquires works by West Midlands’ artists for Twenty Twenty Collection

Following an open call, which received 220 submissions, The New Art Gallery Walsall has acquired 33 works by 31 West Midlands-based artists, to create the new Twenty Twenty Collection. This closed, capsule collection represents the significant events of the past 12 months, and commemorates this important historical moment which has impacted on everyone’s lives. […] The New Art Gallery Walsall …

Walsall News 15 February 2021

The New Art Gallery Walsall receives overwhelming response to its Call Out to West Midlands artists

The New Art Gallery Walsall has had an overwhelming response to its Call Out to West Midlands artists for proposals for acquisition in reaction to events since 23 March 2020. Please bear with us while we look through the proposals. We will respond as soon as we can and thank you to every artist […] The New Art Gallery Walsall …

Walsall News 8 February 2021

The New Art Gallery Walsall and Outside In artist residency collaboration

Outside In supports artists who face significant barriers to the art world due to heath, disability, isolation or social circumstances. The New Art Gallery has partnered with them to offer two online residency opportunities. We are delighted to announce that following open submission, the two artists selected for remote residences are Tess Radcliffe and […] The New Art Gallery Walsall …

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How the Walsall rapist John Ashby exposed his misogyny rapping online
by Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent on 25 April 2026 at 7:00 am
The 32-year-old jailed for life for a racially motivated sex attack on a Sikh woman had a collection of hate-filled uploadsJohn Ashby is a man who did not hide his hatred of women.In fact, the […]
Man admits rape and religiously aggravated assault after court confrontation
by Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent on 21 April 2026 at 6:15 pm
John Ashby, 32, admits using Islamophobic slurs during attack on Sikh woman he thought was Muslim A man who racially abused a Sikh woman as he raped her has pleaded guilty to the assault after being […]
Asylum seeker jailed for at least 29 years for murdering Walsall hotel worker
by Matthew Weaver on 30 January 2026 at 3:41 pm
Deng Chol Majek stabbed Rhiannon Whyte 23 times in ‘sadistic’ attack at railway stationA Sudanese asylum seeker has been jailed for at least 29 years for the “sadistic” murder of a woman who […]
‘Our last heritage asset’: fears for Walsall Leather Museum as council plans to sell
by Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent on 27 October 2025 at 4:00 pm
Protesters say selling building to local college could end a trade dating back to middle ages, if new premises not foundCampaigners protesting against the sale of Walsall Leather Museum have said the […]
Ken Burley obituary
by Richenda Codling on 18 April 2025 at 10:32 am
My friend Ken Burley, who has died aged 80, was a town planner with a public service ethos. A member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, he worked professionally in local authorities and […]