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February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Three staff taken to hospital as West Midlands Police car crashes on M5 near Halesowen

Three staff taken to hospital as West Midlands Police car crashes on M5 near Halesowen

Supporting image for story: M5 crash: 'Major disruption' and emergency services on the scene as collision involving West Midlands Police car blocks carriageway near Halesowen

M5 crash: 'Major disruption' and emergency services on the scene as collision involving West Midlands Police car blocks carriageway near Halesowen

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: You've been framed! Black Country prodigy, nine, snookers presenter and former government minister on national television

You've been framed! Black Country prodigy, nine, snookers presenter and former government minister on national television

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Halesowen College switches on to £36,000 saving with new smart lighting solution thanks to 'a match made in Black Country heaven'

Halesowen College switches on to £36,000 saving with new smart lighting solution thanks to 'a match made in Black Country heaven'

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: All lanes reopen on M5 after fallen tree damages road sign near Birmingham

All lanes reopen on M5 after fallen tree damages road sign near Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Halesowen Library hosts local author Claire Jewkes on her dating book series

Halesowen Library hosts local author Claire Jewkes on her dating book series

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: CCTV appeal: Two men sought after car stolen in Halesowen

CCTV appeal: Two men sought after car stolen in Halesowen

Supporting image for story: 18 arrests and weapons and drugs seized in Dudley day of action

18 arrests and weapons and drugs seized in Dudley day of action

Supporting image for story: 'Too little too late': Mixed reaction to Dudley Council's parking charge change

'Too little too late': Mixed reaction to Dudley Council's parking charge change

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Change needs to be made - otherwise the great British pub will be phased out': Boss of iconic Black Country pub and brewery tells of fears for the industry

'Change needs to be made - otherwise the great British pub will be phased out': Boss of iconic Black Country pub and brewery tells of fears for the industry

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police appeal over attempt to get into a home in Halesowen

Police appeal over attempt to get into a home in Halesowen

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Political opinion: MP welcomes Labour's plan to cut crime and bring neighbourhood policing back

Political opinion: MP welcomes Labour's plan to cut crime and bring neighbourhood policing back

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police officer denies assaulting woman at property in Cradley

Police officer denies assaulting woman at property in Cradley

Supporting image for story: Political opinion: Halesowen MP backs social media ban for under 16s

Political opinion: Halesowen MP backs social media ban for under 16s

Supporting image for story: Jack and the Beanstalk panto heading to Halesowen Town Hall

Jack and the Beanstalk panto heading to Halesowen Town Hall

Supporting image for story: 'Please don't use the website' - Warning to customers as Halesowen toy shop owner becomes scam victim

'Please don't use the website' - Warning to customers as Halesowen toy shop owner becomes scam victim

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police officer charged over assault of woman during warrant execution

West Midlands Police officer charged over assault of woman during warrant execution

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Smethwick choir to celebrate new year wassail at Halesowen Library

Smethwick choir to celebrate new year wassail at Halesowen Library

Supporting image for story: Police rescue 'Tiny Tim' runaway horse found wandering on a road in Stourbridge

Police rescue 'Tiny Tim' runaway horse found wandering on a road in Stourbridge

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Prolific shop thief who targeted supermarkets in Rowley Regis is jailed

Prolific shop thief who targeted supermarkets in Rowley Regis is jailed

January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Local actor takes on a new role caring for Halesowen’s pets

Local actor takes on a new role caring for Halesowen’s pets

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Viral elbow smash footballer's links to the West Midlands revealed after video of incident in Welsh league clash racks up nearly 10 million views - 'police investigating'

Viral elbow smash footballer's links to the West Midlands revealed after video of incident in Welsh league clash racks up nearly 10 million views - 'police investigating'

Supporting image for story: 'We give students the chance to achieve regardless of background': We visited Halesowen College to see what is on offer for the students of tomorrow

'We give students the chance to achieve regardless of background': We visited Halesowen College to see what is on offer for the students of tomorrow

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Halesowen care home's plan to build extension in neighbour's garden is rejected

Halesowen care home's plan to build extension in neighbour's garden is rejected

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Local student brings K-Pop dance class to Halesowen Wellbeing Hub

Local student brings K-Pop dance class to Halesowen Wellbeing Hub

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Halesowen Cornbow set to host annual jobs and skills fair

Halesowen Cornbow set to host annual jobs and skills fair

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Thank you for supporting the Kids Clothes Project – Easter collection now underway!'

'Thank you for supporting the Kids Clothes Project – Easter collection now underway!'

Supporting image for story: Alex Ballinger MP welcomes new funding to fix roads in Halesowen following top performance rating

Alex Ballinger MP welcomes new funding to fix roads in Halesowen following top performance rating

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Furniture experts partner with college to boost local skills

Furniture experts partner with college to boost local skills

Supporting image for story: Councillor to take to the skies in support of local children’s charity

Councillor to take to the skies in support of local children’s charity

Supporting image for story: Political opinion: Alex Ballinger MP welcomes first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade

Political opinion: Alex Ballinger MP welcomes first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade

Supporting image for story: Halesowen Carnival & Music Festival – a free family day out

Halesowen Carnival & Music Festival – a free family day out

Supporting image for story: Halesowen North Santa & Friends donate £2,000 to local charities

Halesowen North Santa & Friends donate £2,000 to local charities

Supporting image for story: College hosts second community kitchen event to raise spirits on Blue Monday

College hosts second community kitchen event to raise spirits on Blue Monday

Supporting image for story: Police appeal to identify two people following mobile phone robbery in Halesowen

Police appeal to identify two people following mobile phone robbery in Halesowen

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Flood alerts in place in Black Country as Storm Goretti snow begins to melt

Flood alerts in place in Black Country as Storm Goretti snow begins to melt

Supporting image for story: M5 crash: Lanes closed after collision between Junctions 3 and 2

M5 crash: Lanes closed after collision between Junctions 3 and 2

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Major disruption' on Halesowen road following vehicle fire

'Major disruption' on Halesowen road following vehicle fire

Supporting image for story: Meet the angry motorist repeatedly sent penalties after parking at Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital

Meet the angry motorist repeatedly sent penalties after parking at Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: A wealth of opportunities ahead as financial groups join forces

A wealth of opportunities ahead as financial groups join forces

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched to identify man following store robbery in Halesowen

Appeal launched to identify man following store robbery in Halesowen

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police launch investigation following burglary near Halesowen Town FC ground

Police launch investigation following burglary near Halesowen Town FC ground

Supporting image for story: Halesowen man accused of killing Joshua Johnson-Hector appears in court charged with manslaughter

Halesowen man accused of killing Joshua Johnson-Hector appears in court charged with manslaughter

Supporting image for story: Opinion: 'This year Britain turns a corner' - Alex Ballinger MP

Opinion: 'This year Britain turns a corner' - Alex Ballinger MP

January 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Help us to get justice for him' - Heartfelt plea from heartbroken family of man who died after assault outside Birmingham bar

'Help us to get justice for him' - Heartfelt plea from heartbroken family of man who died after assault outside Birmingham bar

Supporting image for story: Meet 11 adorable cats from Wolverhampton, Walsall and Stourbridge who are hoping to find their forever homes in 2026

Meet 11 adorable cats from Wolverhampton, Walsall and Stourbridge who are hoping to find their forever homes in 2026

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Halesowen man, 37, charged with manslaughter after fatal assault in Birmingham city centre

Halesowen man, 37, charged with manslaughter after fatal assault in Birmingham city centre

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country's most wanted: 28 suspects wanted by West Midlands Police - including three with distinctive neck tattoos

Black Country's most wanted: 28 suspects wanted by West Midlands Police - including three with distinctive neck tattoos

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plan for eight apartments near Halesowen rejected on appeal

Plan for eight apartments near Halesowen rejected on appeal

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Political opinion: MP backs Labour's plan to deliver better buses across Halesowen

Political opinion: MP backs Labour's plan to deliver better buses across Halesowen