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Man charged with theft and possession of ammunition after parcels stolen in Smethwick

A man has been charged after a number of parcels were stolen in Smethwick.

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Supporting image for story: 'Underweight' dog rescued from hazardous West Midlands drugs den seeks loving home after miraculous recovery

'Underweight' dog rescued from hazardous West Midlands drugs den seeks loving home after miraculous recovery

Supporting image for story: Sandwell police sergeant wins national award for work with vulnerable man

Sandwell police sergeant wins national award for work with vulnerable man

Supporting image for story: Oldbury Murder: Police remain at scene as murder investigation into death of woman continues

Oldbury Murder: Police remain at scene as murder investigation into death of woman continues

Supporting image for story: Rail services, new homes and major developments: West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker looks ahead to 2026

Rail services, new homes and major developments: West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker looks ahead to 2026

Supporting image for story: Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

Supporting image for story: Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections

Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections

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Man charged with theft and possession of ammunition after parcels stolen in Smethwick

West Brom make Alfie Gilchrist decision following red card in Albion's defeat at Hull

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: Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: 'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation

'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation

Supporting image for story: Watch: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury

Watch: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury

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

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

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West Brom make Alfie Gilchrist decision following red card in Albion's defeat at Hull

West Brom have launched an appeal against Alfie Gilchrist's red card during their defeat to Hull City.

Supporting image for story: West Brom make Alfie Gilchrist decision following red card in Albion's defeat at Hull

Supporting image for story: West Brom debrief: Styles the midfielder, Bielik blow, one-half Albion and Bilkul patience

West Brom debrief: Styles the midfielder, Bielik blow, one-half Albion and Bilkul patience

Supporting image for story: West Brom's play-off odds revealed and how they have changed after disastrous away run

West Brom's play-off odds revealed and how they have changed after disastrous away run

Supporting image for story: Jay Rosa brings festive fun and football magic to West Bromwich Albion

Jay Rosa brings festive fun and football magic to West Bromwich Albion

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason makes 'not what West Brom should be doing' claim and 'pain' confession

Ryan Mason makes 'not what West Brom should be doing' claim and 'pain' confession

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox's West Brom analysis: Run and errors an embarrassment to Albion with boss let down

Lewis Cox's West Brom analysis: Run and errors an embarrassment to Albion with boss let down

Supporting image for story: 'He's a maybe': Which out of contract West Brom players will get new deals as Ryan Mason confirms talks

'He's a maybe': Which out of contract West Brom players will get new deals as Ryan Mason confirms talks

Sandwell entertainment

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.