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Tipton care scheme receives £22,000 investment

Colleagues at Swallow Fields, an extra care scheme in Tipton managed by GreenSquareAccord (GSA), celebrated the grand reopening of a communal space last week following a significant refurbishment project.

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Supporting image for story: Woman and child taken to hospital after two-car crash in Wednesbury left vehicle on its roof

Woman and child taken to hospital after two-car crash in Wednesbury left vehicle on its roof

Supporting image for story: Couple banned from keeping animals after two dogs neglected at Oldbury home had to be put down

Couple banned from keeping animals after two dogs neglected at Oldbury home had to be put down

Supporting image for story: Cadets complete epic Help for Heroes challenge

Cadets complete epic Help for Heroes challenge

Supporting image for story: 14-month-old boy died after being restrained by worker at Dudley nursery

14-month-old boy died after being restrained by worker at Dudley nursery

Supporting image for story: Nursery and its owner plead guilty over death of 14-month-old boy in Dudley

Nursery and its owner plead guilty over death of 14-month-old boy in Dudley

Supporting image for story: British Summer Time begins this weekend – here’s when the clocks change

British Summer Time begins this weekend – here’s when the clocks change

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Tipton care scheme receives £22,000 investment

West Brom reveal big early bird season ticket news with adult price freeze

Full list of acts set to appear at Download Festival 2026 - from Limp Bizkit to Black Sabbath tribute band Bat Sabbath and Dick & Dom DJ set

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Supporting image for story: Jailed: Predator who sought child to sexually abuse and was then caught with almost 1,000 indecent images

Jailed: Predator who sought child to sexually abuse and was then caught with almost 1,000 indecent images

Supporting image for story: New nursery places are being created at these 17 Black Country schools as part of Government drive

New nursery places are being created at these 17 Black Country schools as part of Government drive

Supporting image for story: Former coal mine discovery under old Wednesbury Market prompts safety works

Former coal mine discovery under old Wednesbury Market prompts safety works

Supporting image for story: We visited a bustling high street in the heart of the Black Country where residents love to visit the biggest Sikh temple in Europe

We visited a bustling high street in the heart of the Black Country where residents love to visit the biggest Sikh temple in Europe

Supporting image for story: Pair appear in court on multiple charges alongside Black Country councillors

Pair appear in court on multiple charges alongside Black Country councillors

Supporting image for story: Face of 'selfish' husband who stabbed and strangled wife to death to 'punish' her for starting divorce proceedings

Face of 'selfish' husband who stabbed and strangled wife to death to 'punish' her for starting divorce proceedings

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West Brom reveal big early bird season ticket news with adult price freeze

West Brom have confirmed their early bird season ticket prices for next season - with the club announcing a freeze on certain categories.

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Supporting image for story: 'In hindsight that should have happened': James Morrison and Eric Ramsay debate after West Brom form turnaround

'In hindsight that should have happened': James Morrison and Eric Ramsay debate after West Brom form turnaround

Supporting image for story: 'He's like a 25-year-old Jed Wallace' - West Brom boss points to factor behind winger's form

'He's like a 25-year-old Jed Wallace' - West Brom boss points to factor behind winger's form

Supporting image for story: West Brom star makes admission about trading in consistent personal displays

West Brom star makes admission about trading in consistent personal displays

Supporting image for story: Coroner calls for regulation after baby grandson of ex-West Brom manager Steve Bruce dies in 'unsafe sleep position'

Coroner calls for regulation after baby grandson of ex-West Brom manager Steve Bruce dies in 'unsafe sleep position'

Supporting image for story: 'It is quite remarkable': The impressive statistic behind West Brom's turnaround under James Morrison and big coach impact

'It is quite remarkable': The impressive statistic behind West Brom's turnaround under James Morrison and big coach impact

Supporting image for story: West Brom finding confidence and threat in their Land of the Giants - boss

West Brom finding confidence and threat in their Land of the Giants - boss

Sandwell entertainment

Full list of acts set to appear at Download Festival 2026 - from Limp Bizkit to Black Sabbath tribute band Bat Sabbath and Dick & Dom DJ set

There is less than three months left to go until Download Festival returns - here's all the acts you can expect to see take to the stage.

Supporting image for story: Full list of acts set to appear at Download Festival 2026 - from Limp Bizkit to Black Sabbath tribute band Bat Sabbath and Dick & Dom DJ set

Supporting image for story: Should Smethwick become UK's Town of Culture? Sandwell Council makes the case

Should Smethwick become UK's Town of Culture? Sandwell Council makes the case

Supporting image for story: Britannia Skate Park reopens in Rowley Regis following major upgrade

Britannia Skate Park reopens in Rowley Regis following major upgrade

Supporting image for story: Black Country thespians step into the Oscar-winning shoes of Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman for Oldbury Rep's production of The Father

Black Country thespians step into the Oscar-winning shoes of Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman for Oldbury Rep's production of The Father

Supporting image for story: 22 famous faces that the Black Country like to claim as their own - from acting legends to music stars

22 famous faces that the Black Country like to claim as their own - from acting legends to music stars

Supporting image for story: 'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

Supporting image for story: Two West Midlands dates for hip-hop show which offers peace and Persian tea

Two West Midlands dates for hip-hop show which offers peace and Persian tea

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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.