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Arrest after nursery shuts over child safety fears
A 38-year-old woman was given a conditional caution after being arrested in connection with a report that a care worker ill-treated or neglected someone at Wonderland Day Nursery in Wednesbury. Ofsted suspended the…
Arrest after Wednesbury nursery shuts over child safety fears
A 38-year-old woman was given a conditional caution after police investigated a report that a care worker had ill-treated or wilfully neglected someone at Wonderland Day Nursery in Wednesbury. Ofsted suspended the…
Woman arrested after Ofsted close Black Country nursery due to ‘risk of harm’
A 38-year-old woman was arrested after a report that a care worker ill-treated or wilfully neglected someone at Wonderland Day Nursery in Wednesbury. West Midlands Police said the alleged incident was reported on…
Black Country nursery closed after Ofsted find 'children may be at risk of harm'
Wonderland Day Nursery in Wednesbury has been temporarily closed following an Ofsted inspection that raised concerns regarding child safety. The education watchdog suspended the provider's registration on October 13…
Almost £50,000 has been raised for 'gobsmacked' Wednesbury mum with brain tumour
A Wednesbury mother, Laura Owen, has successfully raised nearly £50,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to fund specialist cancer treatment. After being dismissed by her GP, she is now undergoing a six-month chemotherapy…
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Police seek man with links to Wednesbury wanted on suspicion of burglary
West Midlands Police have issued an appeal for information regarding 21-year-old Tyler Carter, who is wanted on suspicion of burglary. Carter, who has no fixed address, is believed to have links to the Wednesbury area…
Step 5/6 round-up: Brocton snatch late point, as Dudley win 8-goal thriller
In the latest Midland Premier Division action, Brocton secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against local rivals Darlaston Town thanks to a late brace from Regan Smith. The result keeps Brocton in the play-off spots, while…
Ikea told it can keep its 'click-and-collect' building despite planning lapse
Ikea has been granted retrospective planning permission to retain its temporary click-and-collect facility at the Gallagher Retail Park in Wednesbury. The structure, which supports 60 jobs, continued operating after its…
Black Country used car dealer plans 1,334 sq ft showroom extension
Carlton Motors, a long-standing used car dealership in Wednesbury, has submitted a planning application to Sandwell Council to expand its showroom. The proposal seeks to add 1,334 square feet of space, representing a 72…