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Suspected Smethwick brothel shut down by police

Suspected Smethwick brothel shut down by police

A suspected brothel has been closed down by police following a raft of complaints from residents.

Smethwick | Last updated: 1 hour ago

BANNED: Injunction served on traveller family as John Cassidy barred from Sandwell

BANNED: Injunction served on traveller family as John Cassidy barred from Sandwell

Sandwell | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Hospital garden is transformed by business people

Hospital garden is transformed by business people

Sandwell | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Super slimmer wins award

Super slimmer wins award

Sandwell | Last updated: 3 hours ago

Man accused of attempting to kill brother claims he 'lost all senses'

Man accused of attempting to kill brother claims he 'lost all senses'

Sandwell | Last updated: 6 hours ago

Son attacked mother in Great Barr with pickaxe handle

Son attacked mother in Great Barr with pickaxe handle

Great Barr | Last updated: 6 hours ago

Have your say on vital green spaces for homes plan

Dudley | Last updated: 18 hours ago

Police launch major raid on Wolverhampton's Ming Moon Chinese restaurant in 'modern slavery' swoops

Police launch major raid on Wolverhampton's Ming Moon Chinese restaurant in 'modern slavery' swoops

Wolverhampton | Last updated: 22 hours ago

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Entertainment

Skaters showcase skills at Sandwell park

Skaters showcase skills at Sandwell park

Super-duper skaters whizzed around ramps and showed off their best skills at a unique event at a Sandwell park.

Culture is celebrated at Smethwick festival

Culture is celebrated at Smethwick festival

A colourful celebration of culture and cuisine took place in Smethwick.

Historic Gaumont Cinema turned bingo club to be brought back to life in Wednesbury

Historic Gaumont Cinema turned bingo club to be brought back to life in Wednesbury

An historic former cinema which has been derelict for years will be brought back to life as part of a £2 million investment.

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Ladies Beginner's Bhangra/Bollywood/Giddha Dance Classes

Ladies Beginner's Bhangra/Bollywood/Giddha Dance Classes

North Birmingham Academy 18:30 - 20:30

Inspired by Newman Brothers - Family Workshops

Inspired by Newman Brothers - Family Workshops

Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works 13:00 - 15:00

Fund-rays for Birmingham St Mary's Hospice

Fund-rays for Birmingham St Mary's Hospice

Birmingham 09:00 - 23:30

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Warning to corrupt officers after pair found guilty of drugs crimes

Warning to corrupt officers after pair found guilty of drugs crimes

Birmingham | Last updated: 19 hours ago

'It will stay with me until my dying day': Barcelona terror attack hero brings TV host to tears

'It will stay with me until my dying day': Barcelona terror attack hero brings TV host to tears

Great Barr | Last updated: Aug 22, 2017

Skaters showcase skills at Sandwell park

Skaters showcase skills at Sandwell park

Smethwick | Last updated: Aug 22, 2017

6,000 child abuse allegations in Sandwell in five years

Sandwell | Last updated: 22 hours ago

Drug-dealing father-of-four locked up after high-speed police chase

Drug-dealing father-of-four locked up after high-speed police chase

Dudley | Last updated: 23 hours ago

JAILED: Crooked Sandwell window cleaner twice burgled frail widow's flat

JAILED: Crooked Sandwell window cleaner twice burgled frail widow's flat

Sandwell | Last updated: Aug 22, 2017

Armed police called as Oldbury man threatens to stab himself

Oldbury | Last updated: Aug 21, 2017

Calls for bus service to return to Oldbury

Sandwell | Last updated: Aug 21, 2017

Rent cut agreed in bid to save West Bromwich market

West Bromwich | Last updated: Aug 21, 2017

'I'm no hero' - Great Barr man rushed to the aid of young Barcelona terror victim

Great Barr | Last updated: Aug 21, 2017

On your bike! Traders say charity ride will cost them thousands

South Staffordshire | Last updated: Aug 21, 2017

Murderer Ronald Cooke's violent and bullying past revealed

Rowley Regis | Last updated: Aug 19, 2017

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West Bromwich Albion

Craig Dawson signs new deal at West Brom

Craig Dawson signs new deal at West Brom

West Bromwich Albion | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Transfer Rumours - August 23rd

Transfer Rumours - August 23rd

Football | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Tony Pulis wants more West Brom additions, but refuses to rule out Nacer Chadli sale

Tony Pulis wants more West Brom additions, but refuses to rule out Nacer Chadli sale

West Bromwich Albion | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Carabao Cup: Accrington Stanley 1 West Brom 3 - Report and pictures

Carabao Cup: Accrington Stanley 1 West Brom 3 - Report and pictures

West Bromwich Albion | Last updated: 4 hours ago

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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.

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Police launch major raid on Wolverhampton's Ming Moon Chinese restaurant in 'modern slavery' swoops

Police launch major raid on Wolverhampton's Ming Moon Chinese restaurant in 'modern slavery' swoops

Wolverhampton | Last updated: 22 hours ago

Rent cut agreed in bid to save West Bromwich market

West Bromwich | Last updated: Aug 21, 2017

Islamic travel firm fined for Hajj fraud

West Bromwich | Last updated: Aug 19, 2017

Tipton

Drug-dealing father-of-four locked up after high-speed police chase

Drug-dealing father-of-four locked up after high-speed police chase

Dudley | Last updated: 23 hours ago

Worker rescued after fall from roof

Tipton | Last updated: Aug 18, 2017

First World War hero’s Great Bridge pub left to rot

Tipton | Last updated: Aug 16, 2017

Oldbury

Armed police called as Oldbury man threatens to stab himself

Armed police called as Oldbury man threatens to stab himself

Oldbury | Last updated: Aug 21, 2017

Chloe Ayling 'kidnap': I'll fight extradition to Italy, says suspect arrested in Black Country

Oldbury | Last updated: Aug 17, 2017

'Let us sleep' – plea to end M5 works misery

West Bromwich | Last updated: Aug 17, 2017

Wednesbury

Driveway sinkhole is now 12ft-deep chasm

Driveway sinkhole is now 12ft-deep chasm

Wednesbury | Last updated: Aug 18, 2017

DIY SOS: Builder who had tools stolen from van during filming given new equipment

Wednesbury | Last updated: Aug 18, 2017

Sinkhole opens outside Wednesbury home

Wednesbury | Last updated: Aug 17, 2017