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'Delays expected' as temporary traffic lights installed on Oldbury road

Delays are expected for around five days following the installation of temporary traffic lights in Oldbury.

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Supporting image for story: Flu admissions soaring - find out how many have been admitted to every hospital trust in the West Midlands

Flu admissions soaring - find out how many have been admitted to every hospital trust in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Baggies team pay special visit to young patients at Christmas

Baggies team pay special visit to young patients at Christmas

Supporting image for story: Man, 22, charged with gun, drugs and driving offences after shooting in Smethwick

Man, 22, charged with gun, drugs and driving offences after shooting in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: More than half of eligible Black Country residents still haven't come forward for flu vaccine with cases at record high

More than half of eligible Black Country residents still haven't come forward for flu vaccine with cases at record high

Supporting image for story: Sandwell man charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Birmingham

Sandwell man charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Appeal to find relatives of man who died in West Bromwich ahead of 70th birthday

Appeal to find relatives of man who died in West Bromwich ahead of 70th birthday

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'Delays expected' as temporary traffic lights installed on Oldbury road

Baggies team pay special visit to young patients at Christmas

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: Black Country as it used to be: Remembering school days from the 60s, 70s and 80s

Black Country as it used to be: Remembering school days from the 60s, 70s and 80s

Supporting image for story: 'We want to help every young person access the opportunities they deserve' - West Bromwich school community braves the cold

'We want to help every young person access the opportunities they deserve' - West Bromwich school community braves the cold

Supporting image for story: Black Country’s latest Bostin’ businesses announced on the national map

Black Country’s latest Bostin’ businesses announced on the national map

Supporting image for story: Bold flavours and modern twist on Indian street food bringing success to Wednesbury restaurant

Bold flavours and modern twist on Indian street food bringing success to Wednesbury restaurant

Supporting image for story: Faces of two jailed men from Tipton who supplied drugs and put people's live at risk with reckless driving

Faces of two jailed men from Tipton who supplied drugs and put people's live at risk with reckless driving

Supporting image for story: Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall

Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall

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Baggies team pay special visit to young patients at Christmas

West Bromwich Albion players have brought festive cheer to Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, after visiting poorly young patients on the Children’s Ward.

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Supporting image for story: West Brom young stars seal FA Youth Cup progression in seven goal thriller against Premier League youngsters

West Brom young stars seal FA Youth Cup progression in seven goal thriller against Premier League youngsters

Supporting image for story: Figures reveal West Brom attendance drop with some fans staying away despite impressive Hawthorns home form

Figures reveal West Brom attendance drop with some fans staying away despite impressive Hawthorns home form

Supporting image for story: The 19 club West Brom loanee who netted 36 seconds into his debut still plying his trade in Iran

The 19 club West Brom loanee who netted 36 seconds into his debut still plying his trade in Iran

Supporting image for story: 'Area of concern': What is West Brom's number one January priority and why they need to target this position

'Area of concern': What is West Brom's number one January priority and why they need to target this position

Supporting image for story: 'Mentally fatigued': Mason Holgate on what went wrong at West Brom and why he turned back on English football

'Mentally fatigued': Mason Holgate on what went wrong at West Brom and why he turned back on English football

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss nods to 'professionalism' and 'culture' when lauding signing's impact

West Brom boss nods to 'professionalism' and 'culture' when lauding signing's impact

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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.