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11 flood alerts in place for the West Midlands - Met Office forecast

Watch the Met Office forecast, as 11 flood alerts are in place for the West Midlands.

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Supporting image for story: Tipton pub wants permission to amend opening times

Tipton pub wants permission to amend opening times

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Bikers deliver thousands of birthday cards to a very special Rowley Regis youngster who has cancer

In pictures: Bikers deliver thousands of birthday cards to a very special Rowley Regis youngster who has cancer

Supporting image for story: 'A great day to raise money for a special girl' - A kind-hearted Black Country bar is holding charity event for Amelia, 7, who is battling cancer

'A great day to raise money for a special girl' - A kind-hearted Black Country bar is holding charity event for Amelia, 7, who is battling cancer

Supporting image for story: Man appears in court on attempted rape charge after a teenager from Tipton was sexually assaulted

Man appears in court on attempted rape charge after a teenager from Tipton was sexually assaulted

Supporting image for story: Eyesore former Cradley Heath mission hall could be converted into supported living flats

Eyesore former Cradley Heath mission hall could be converted into supported living flats

Supporting image for story: Tipton care home team celebrates ‘Good’ CQC rating

Tipton care home team celebrates ‘Good’ CQC rating

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11 flood alerts in place for the West Midlands - Met Office forecast

Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: Eight for star man and several sevens as improved Albion earn point

Free family games afternoon brings fun and togetherness to Oldbury

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Supporting image for story: Council turns down converting Rowley Regis home into nursery

Council turns down converting Rowley Regis home into nursery

Supporting image for story: 50 cosy pubs which bring a comfortable feeling, a nice pint and make you feel welcome - We pick the best in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest

50 cosy pubs which bring a comfortable feeling, a nice pint and make you feel welcome - We pick the best in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich robber jailed for assaulting security guard

West Bromwich robber jailed for assaulting security guard

Supporting image for story: Jury in Wednesbury fire death case hears of victim's family's injuries

Jury in Wednesbury fire death case hears of victim's family's injuries

Supporting image for story: Traffic moving slowly on M6 southbound after vehicle breakdown near Wednesbury

Traffic moving slowly on M6 southbound after vehicle breakdown near Wednesbury

Supporting image for story: 'So humbling to see': Thousands of bikers join birthday card drop-off for seven-year-old Rowley Regis cancer patient Amelia Kolpa

'So humbling to see': Thousands of bikers join birthday card drop-off for seven-year-old Rowley Regis cancer patient Amelia Kolpa

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Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: Eight for star man and several sevens as improved Albion earn point

Albion earned a point with an improved performance in the goalless home draw against Stoke.

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox's West Brom player ratings: Eight for star man and several sevens as improved Albion earn point

Supporting image for story: West Brom's defensive concerns grow after latest setback as boss responds

West Brom's defensive concerns grow after latest setback as boss responds

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss Eric Ramsay keen to take positives from formation switch and solid Baggies rearguard

West Brom boss Eric Ramsay keen to take positives from formation switch and solid Baggies rearguard

Supporting image for story: 'Simply had to respond' - Reaction as West Brom deliver much-needed improvement with stalemate to climb out bottom three

'Simply had to respond' - Reaction as West Brom deliver much-needed improvement with stalemate to climb out bottom three

Supporting image for story: West Brom 0 Stoke City 0: Albion show enough improvement for point against Potters

West Brom 0 Stoke City 0: Albion show enough improvement for point against Potters

Supporting image for story: Eric Ramsay rings West Brom changes with half-dozen selection switches and formation change

Eric Ramsay rings West Brom changes with half-dozen selection switches and formation change

Supporting image for story: West Brom v Stoke - As it happened

West Brom v Stoke - As it happened

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Free family games afternoon brings fun and togetherness to Oldbury

Families in Oldbury are invited to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of laughter, connection and friendly competition as The Salvation Army hosts a Free Family Game Space this January.

Supporting image for story: Free family games afternoon brings fun and togetherness to Oldbury

Supporting image for story: 'You'd better watch your back' - Stourbridge care home stages its own BBC The Traitors style contest

'You'd better watch your back' - Stourbridge care home stages its own BBC The Traitors style contest

Supporting image for story: 'Oh yes we did it again!' Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre hails huge success of Sleeping Beauty panto which attracted top-tier reviews

'Oh yes we did it again!' Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre hails huge success of Sleeping Beauty panto which attracted top-tier reviews

Supporting image for story: Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event

Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event

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

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

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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.