The historic Langley Maltings on Western Road have been severely damaged by a large roof fire, nearly destroying the 130 year old building.
60 firefighters in 15 fire engines from stations across the Black Country and Birmingham fought all night to put out the flames at the Grade II listed building. An investigation is underway as to the cause of the fire.
West Midlands Fire Service spokesman Dave Burton was quoted in the Express and Star as saying, the morning after the fire: “It was noticed by security guards on their routine …

Malling Health Centre on Western Road is now open. The health centre is opened from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday which is managed by two general practitioners and a nurse specialist practitioner .During the weekend our patients can be seen at our sister practice at parsonage street West Bromwich which is open 365 days of the year from 8am to 8pm.