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Black Country missing persons: 12 people listed as missing at Christmas and what you can do to help to return them to their loved ones

We have listed 12 West Midlands residents who are registered on the national missing persons list this year.

Supporting image for story: Black Country missing persons: 12 people listed as missing at Christmas and what you can do to help to return them to their loved ones

Supporting image for story: 30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Twelve 'affordable' flats planned opposite much-delayed Tipton metro stop

Twelve 'affordable' flats planned opposite much-delayed Tipton metro stop

Supporting image for story: Christmas messages: West Midlands Bishops and church leaders speak of joy, compassion and bringing communities together

Christmas messages: West Midlands Bishops and church leaders speak of joy, compassion and bringing communities together

Supporting image for story: 'We have achieved together more than could have been imagined': Ancient Wednesbury church which faced closure set to thrive once more

'We have achieved together more than could have been imagined': Ancient Wednesbury church which faced closure set to thrive once more

Supporting image for story: A Grade II listed Georgian Manor and the place an iconic Christmas song was written - Inside five of the West Midlands' most expensive properties on the market

A Grade II listed Georgian Manor and the place an iconic Christmas song was written - Inside five of the West Midlands' most expensive properties on the market

Supporting image for story: 8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season

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Black Country missing persons: 12 people listed as missing at Christmas and what you can do to help to return them to their loved ones

West Brom under-21s notebook: True grit, home knockout advantage, magical Mandey, Parker power and Maxwell's moment

Tickets available for the 'mother of all Christmas parties' - Motown and soul Rendezvous at Wolverhampton's The Halls

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Supporting image for story: 151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots

151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots

Supporting image for story: Christmas Day West Midlands weather report: What to expect on the day as cold health alert issued for part of England

Christmas Day West Midlands weather report: What to expect on the day as cold health alert issued for part of England

Supporting image for story: Congestion warning for M6 as thousands prepare to travel for the festive getaways

Congestion warning for M6 as thousands prepare to travel for the festive getaways

Supporting image for story: Care worker at West Bromwich nursing home sentenced for ill treatment

Care worker at West Bromwich nursing home sentenced for ill treatment

Supporting image for story: MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business

MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business

Supporting image for story: "This is an opportunity I am determined to take'' - West Bromwich DJ lands dream gig on national radio

"This is an opportunity I am determined to take'' - West Bromwich DJ lands dream gig on national radio

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West Brom under-21s notebook: True grit, home knockout advantage, magical Mandey, Parker power and Maxwell's moment

Albion under-21s finished their Premier League Cup group stage in style by topping the charts thanks to a thrilling 4-3 success against Luton.

Supporting image for story: West Brom under-21s notebook: True grit, home knockout advantage, magical Mandey, Parker power and Maxwell's moment

Supporting image for story: Baggies Broadcast S9 E26: Festivities and finances!

Baggies Broadcast S9 E26: Festivities and finances!

Supporting image for story: The expert, the Italian and the Arsenal man: West Brom's technical directors as Albion confirm plans for appointment

The expert, the Italian and the Arsenal man: West Brom's technical directors as Albion confirm plans for appointment

Supporting image for story: 'Contracts don't mean too much...Dike hasn't had many minutes for four seasons' - Boss delivers West Brom striker update

'Contracts don't mean too much...Dike hasn't had many minutes for four seasons' - Boss delivers West Brom striker update

Supporting image for story: Christmas headaches and a lack of depth: Jonny Drury's predicted West Brom line-up v Bristol City

Christmas headaches and a lack of depth: Jonny Drury's predicted West Brom line-up v Bristol City

Supporting image for story: West Brom fans left baffled as Albion dealt huge Alfie Gilchrist blow with red card decision made

West Brom fans left baffled as Albion dealt huge Alfie Gilchrist blow with red card decision made

Supporting image for story: 'It's a sacrifice but example I hope they can follow' - West Brom boss Ryan Mason on living and working away to 'give himself the best chance'

'It's a sacrifice but example I hope they can follow' - West Brom boss Ryan Mason on living and working away to 'give himself the best chance'

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Tickets available for the 'mother of all Christmas parties' - Motown and soul Rendezvous at Wolverhampton's The Halls

Motown and soul music lovers are in for the a treat when the "mother of all Christmas parties" arrives at Wolverhampton's The Halls.

Supporting image for story: Tickets available for the 'mother of all Christmas parties' - Motown and soul Rendezvous at Wolverhampton's The Halls

Supporting image for story: Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: Black Country 'book-toker' shares 19 'must reads' for 2026

Black Country 'book-toker' shares 19 'must reads' for 2026

Supporting image for story: Oldbury Christmas light switch-on event cancelled due to weather conditions

Oldbury Christmas light switch-on event cancelled due to weather conditions

Supporting image for story: Free parking for Christmas shoppers in Sandwell's town centre car parks

Free parking for Christmas shoppers in Sandwell's town centre car parks

Supporting image for story: 15 festive photos as Emmerdale star kicks off Christmas season in Wednesbury on night of celebration

15 festive photos as Emmerdale star kicks off Christmas season in Wednesbury on night of celebration

Supporting image for story: Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

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About Sandwell

Sandwell is comparatively young, having only been established in 1974, when it brought together the six towns of West Bromwich, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton and Wednesbury. Its picturesque parkland, Sandwell Valley, is one of its most loved landmarks.