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Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

A listed public house operated by JD Wetherspoons near West Bromwich will undergo major refurbishment work if planners give the new proposals the green light.

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

Supporting image for story: 'I've felt traumatised and tormented by what has happened': Mother of Liberty Charris lodges complaint over police handling of her daughter's death in Oldbury

'I've felt traumatised and tormented by what has happened': Mother of Liberty Charris lodges complaint over police handling of her daughter's death in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids

Wolverhampton trio charged after £300k stolen in cash machine raids

Supporting image for story: Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month

Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals

West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals

Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

Supporting image for story: 10-year sentence for West Midlands inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

10-year sentence for West Midlands inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

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Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

'A tough afternoon' - West Brom boss' verdict on officials after controversial Gilchrist red

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: 'Caring and sharing' is West Midlands couple's key to long lasting love story and 65-year marriage

'Caring and sharing' is West Midlands couple's key to long lasting love story and 65-year marriage

Supporting image for story: 13 West Midlands pubs open on Christmas Day 2025 to grab the perfect festive drink

13 West Midlands pubs open on Christmas Day 2025 to grab the perfect festive drink

Supporting image for story: 'It has been an honour': West Midlands Police pays tribute to 'brave and fearless' retired police dog Stark who has died

'It has been an honour': West Midlands Police pays tribute to 'brave and fearless' retired police dog Stark who has died

Supporting image for story: Oldbury man who attacked pensioner on driveway and stole £35k vintage Morgan car then made cruel threat pleads guilty

Oldbury man who attacked pensioner on driveway and stole £35k vintage Morgan car then made cruel threat pleads guilty

Supporting image for story: Last minute Christmas shopping rush? - Your guide to when some of the most popular West Midlands shopping centres are open this weekend

Last minute Christmas shopping rush? - Your guide to when some of the most popular West Midlands shopping centres are open this weekend

Supporting image for story: Here's where motorists can take advantage of a festive parking freebie in the West Midlands

Here's where motorists can take advantage of a festive parking freebie in the West Midlands

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'A tough afternoon' - West Brom boss' verdict on officials after controversial Gilchrist red

Albion boss Ryan Mason felt referee Ruebyn Ricardo struggled in his side's clash against Hull - with the Baggies to consider appealing Alfie Gilchrist's dismissal.

Supporting image for story: 'A tough afternoon' - West Brom boss' verdict on officials after controversial Gilchrist red

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: A few 7s the best in yet more away misery

Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: A few 7s the best in yet more away misery

Supporting image for story: West Brom concern for defender Krystian Bielik after ankle setback in defeat

West Brom concern for defender Krystian Bielik after ankle setback in defeat

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox analysis as West Brom suffer latest away day defeat at Hull

Lewis Cox analysis as West Brom suffer latest away day defeat at Hull

Supporting image for story: 'It's a gift. It's a gift. It's a gift' - Ryan Mason takes aim at West Brom errors in another away defeat

'It's a gift. It's a gift. It's a gift' - Ryan Mason takes aim at West Brom errors in another away defeat

Supporting image for story: Hull 1 West Brom 0: Wasteful Baggies punished and lose again on road

Hull 1 West Brom 0: Wasteful Baggies punished and lose again on road

Supporting image for story: Surprise midfield change for West Brom as they hunt back to back wins at Hull City

Surprise midfield change for West Brom as they hunt back to back wins at Hull City

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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.