Further 22 Covid deaths in region's care homes – but none in hospitals

A further 22 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in care homes across the Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham.

Wolverhampton | 11 hours ago

All smiles as pints indoors and hugs in homes allowed

Netherton | 15 hours ago

Unemployment falls in the West Midlands

Wolverhampton | 8 hours ago

New children's book aims to raise awareness of homelessness

Wednesbury | 14 hours ago

Dominic aiming to complete Three Peaks Challenge barefoot

Rowley Regis | 14 hours ago

Black Country drug dealer told to pay back £94,000

West Bromwich | May 17, 2021

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Entertainment

Frustrating time for Kenny Craig as pandemic hits music industry

A Black Country musician has been left counting the cost of coronavirus after losing out on gigs at home and abroad.

Concerts and festival show off ambitions 'to put Sandwell on the map'

UB40 and Beverley Knight will both perform at an open-air concert at Sandwell Valley Country Park this summer, while a dance music spectacular is also planned

Sandwell and Birmingham Mela confirms 2021 return after year off

A popular South Asian arts festival is set to return to the region after confirming its dates for the event.

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Rowley Regis author Danielle finds success with her first children's book

Rowley Regis | May 17, 2021

Delight as spin classes return to Black Country leisure centres

Cradley Heath | May 17, 2021

Police investigate car incident near Great Barr school

Great Barr | May 16, 2021

Metal detectorists helping police find guns and knives in the Black Country

Cradley Heath | May 16, 2021

Lockdown rules: What you can do from May 17 in England and Wales

Wolverhampton | May 16, 2021

Sandwell Labour councillors ordered to work with mentors as leadership plot emerges

Sandwell | May 15, 2021

Indian variant 'will not affect Government roadmap' - expert says

Dudley | May 15, 2021

West Midlands named UK's second least prosperous region held back by crime and poor health

Walsall | May 15, 2021

Car cruising ban renewal application hearing adjourned

Wolverhampton | May 15, 2021

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner calls on people to share views on crime

Birmingham | May 14, 2021

Police appeal to find missing 16-year-old from Wednesbury

Wednesbury | May 14, 2021

Community suffers loss of phone service after crash

Sandwell | May 14, 2021

New Spanish tram arrives in the Black Country on 40m lorry

Birmingham | May 14, 2021

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West Bromwich Albion

Conor Townsend targets immediate return to Premier League for West Brom

West Bromwich Albion | 19 hours ago

Baggies Broadcast - Season 4 Episode 31: Is Big Sam in or out?

West Bromwich Albion | 10 hours ago

Sam Allardyce: Important for Grady Diangana to get on the pitch for West Brom

West Bromwich Albion | 19 hours ago

West Brom defender Semi Ajayi reveals racist social media abuse after Liverpool clash

West Bromwich | May 17, 2021

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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.