A pub licensee is renewing his links with the brewing trade after returning to take over the beer pumps at The Swan, at Clayhanger, Walsall. Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an attack in Walsall town centre today. Our investigation is making progress and were following up a number of positive lines of enquiry. The man was on foot in Union Street when the crash happened at 2.52am today, Thursday, March 10. Bailey was so loved, by so many and will be missed so much.. Teachers across the city are taking to picket lines due to a National Education Union dispute with the government over pay and conditions. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. Police officers taped off Union Street in the town centre this morning, Thursday, February 10. There are over ten thousand employees in the force covering an area populated by almost 3 million people. 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Follow the latest news for Aldridge in West Midlands, England, UK - Local news and information in your area Latest News in Aldridge in West Midlands, England, UK - InYourArea WS9 8BF RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Aldridge Please rate this website National News A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service: "We were called at 3.19am to a lorry that had overturned on the M6 junction 10 South in Walsall. The victim of an armed gang attack in Walsall town centre has been formally named. Wider searches of woodland near Cuckoos Nook in Walsall are taking place after police found what they believe to be human remains.. West Midlands Police have launched the enquiry near Sutton Road . They woke up at 7.30am this morning to find the road outside blocked off by police. Both carriageways are closed within junction 10 at Walsall to allow recovery and repairs following the crash involving the lorry and a car at about 03:40 GMT. I did not know what was going on. Posted: 16th February 2023 "The articulated lorry crossed over to the northbound carriageway and came to a rest on its side whilst the car is in lane 3 on the southbound with a lamppost underneath the vehicle. "After that police and armed police were everywhere. "The incident happened on Union Street in Walsall at 2.52am today (Thursday). The man, in his 20s, was said to have been attacked by a group of men armed with weapons. 2023 BBC. The case relates to an incident at the 47-year-old defendant's home in Wednesbury Road near Walsall town centre. READ MORE: Teen arrested after violent disorder sees boy knifed and cars rammed in Walsall street. The centre of Walsall's main shopping street was sealed off today amid an ongoing police incident. Insp Jon-Paul Kyffin, of Walsall Police, said: Well have extra officers in Walsall town centre today to offer reassurance. 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An ambulance and paramedic officer attended. Our kind hearted and much loved son, brother and grandson. It has blocked off a number of shops and pubs, including Poundland, the Entertainer and B&M. Police, paramedics and firefighters were scrambled to Junction 10 of the M6 at around 3.15am following reports of a collision involving a truck and a car. ", While Walsall FC Police tweeted: "Please be aware of a separate police incident we are dealing with in Walsall town centre around the Digbeth area, resulting in certain pubs / shops having to close whilst initial investigations take place.". "He received treatment on scene before being conveyed on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further care.". Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. Our reporter is on the scene in Union Street, Walsall. The market area of High Street will be open again shortly, but the scene of the attack will remain sealed off while investigations continue. Customer assistant staff will see their hourly pay increase from 10.20 to 10.90. We use these powers, called section 60 powers, carefully when we feel there is a risk of violence, and they help us keep people safe. A resident has said cops have been at the scene since 3am this morning. TOWIE star Amy Childs explains reasons she won't breastfeed as she hits back at trolls, Amy addressed fans in a question and answer session, Birmingham City's rivals set for points deduction blow amid relegation battle, Birmingham City could be joined in the bottom third of the Championship table by Reading as Blues look to stay away from the relegation places, Teachers striking in Centenary Square, Birmingham - Pictures. A two-week-old baby boy has died after his pram was hit by a car in Walsall. Police have sparked a manhunt after a man was spotted brandishing a gun inside a Walsall church. "Once complete the lorry will be righted and then recovered. Delays of about two hours were reported in both directions. "The pedestrian, a man, had been involved in a collision with a car. Were supporting the victims family at this awful time, and are working hard to identify those responsible. The Arboretum is one of the towns main visitor attractions. A cordon was placed around an area near the markets hours before League Two Walsall FC played Premier League Leicester City in an FA Cup fourth round match being streamed by the BBC. "It happened between junctions 10 and 9, as a result of which that southbound stretch of the motorway was closed, and remains closed as of 9.30am. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. To report crime call 999 in an emergency. Drivers are being warned to re-route or delay journeys. Judge Michael Chambers KC adjourned the matter until March. Police, paramedics and firefighters have been called to the scene. He died a short time later in hospital. It is located near to a Lidl store and Foundry Gym. 25 May 2021 The 51-year-old was found dead at his home on Broad Lane in Walsall A 24-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was discovered at a house. Today is the second teachers strike in Birmingham. A spokesperson said: "At around 3.15am on the morning of February 28 there was an collision between an articulated lorry and a car on the southbound M6 within J10 Bentley Interchange (Walsall, Wolverhampton (Cen & E) A454) in the West Midlands. The market area of High Street will be open again shortly, but the scene of the attack will remain sealed off while investigations continue. Read about our approach to external linking. Armed officers and the police helicopter attended and searched the area but the man has not yet been found. The temperature is set to drop across the region as a sudden stratospheric warming event is predicted to arrive. 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