January 18, 2023
Hundreds of West Midlands Police officers want to quit over low morale and pay, survey finds
Commissioner says violence won't be tolerated in wake of two Black Country shootings days apart
Sandwell Tories in plea for council tax freeze with decision expected soon
Persistent thief who targeted West Bromwich shops in crime spree avoids jail
January 17, 2023
Administration unlikely if West Brom fail in Premier League promotion quest says CEO Ron Gourlay
Another Black Country bank branch to close in the spring
Man charged with attempted murder following Smethwick shooting and five further arrests
West Midlands bus and tram passengers who pay by contactless 'at risk of being overcharged'
Police yet to make arrests after shots fired in West Bromwich street
Snow, ice and freezing temperatures due as Met Office issues 24-hour weather warning
Police dispersal orders in place for West Brom FA Cup game
January 16, 2023
Witness describes shots being fired at West Bromwich house by 'masked gunman'
Motorist stopped by West Bromwich police was 'staggering' four times the drink-drive limit
Police descend on West Bromwich street after shots fired
Thousands in West Midlands including many children used as ‘money mules’ for criminal gangs
Smethwick primary school pupils given taste of real opera
Over 20,000 homeless in West Midlands, says charity - half of them children
Temperatures will plummet across the Black Country and Staffordshire amid cold snap
Unique piece of Commonwealth Games memorabilia up for auction
Man arrested after Smethwick shooting released on bail whilst another remains in custody
Smethwick shooting: Police appeal for CCTV, mobile phone or doorbell cam footage
'Whip mouth': Dangerous affect of nitrous oxide craze that's growing in the Black Country
Shocking reality of our rising household bills show how costs have doubled in a year
Cost of living crisis: Temple proud to feed those in need despite rising costs
Mayor admits Tories left 'hacked off' by Government - but backs PM to turn things around
January 15, 2023
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January 13, 2023
National Express bus drivers in West Midlands to strike in row over pay
Man posted indecent images of teenage girl before robbing her at knifepoint at railway station
Investigations continuing after shots fired inside Smethwick shop
No time-frame set for the reopening of post office hit by arson attack in Tipton
Heartbroken parents of Dudley teenagers killed in road tragedy plead for witnesses to come forward
Black Country trusts fall behind A&E wait target as performance across NHS is 'worst on record'
Mental health charity celebrating its 50th birthday is hailed by Black Country MP
January 12, 2023
Metro services set to be hit by change to timetable
Roads closed after water main bursts in West Bromwich
Shooting inside Smethwick shop leaves two men injured
Choir group sings with joy for fundraising success
Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant pays tribute to Jeff Beck’s ‘enormous’ musical gift
County lines drug dealers jailed after supplying Welsh town with crack cocaine and heroin
Liberty Steel: 99 West Bromwich jobs at risk with Black Country plant to stand idle
January 11, 2023
Controversial 23-bed HMO plan rejected after furious residents hold protest
Black Country hospital chief has 'never seen anything like' current pressures on the NHS
Watch dramatic moment Tipton post office explodes forcing people fighting fire to flee
Emergency services rush to fire at Black Country post office
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Anti-strike law a 'desperate move', says Labour MP
