Sandwell Archive
Midland Met opens new cardiac catheter lab to cut patient waiting times
Britannia Skate Park reopens in Rowley Regis following major upgrade
Smethwick mosque murder: Further arrests made and charge made following death of Zeshan Afzal, including 13 year-old
'It's getting worse around here': Smethwick locals left shocked, but not surprised, about a shooting which has left a man seriously injured
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Latest Bostin' businesses named as public back campaign to raise profile of the Black Country
West Midlands Railways warns travellers to 'plan ahead' ahead of three major football games taking place tonight
16 pictures capture Smethwick road covered in police tape after man shot in leg and three arrested
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Wednesbury industrial building turned café to become 'real asset to the local community' after acquisition
Knife recovered in West Bromwich stop and search behind a row of shops - teenager arrested
Smethwick shooting: Three arrested after man shot in leg on main road - LIVE updates
Man treated for serious injuries after being shot in the leg on main Smethwick road
Eight fire engines used to tackle car garage blaze in Walsall - with man assessed by paramedics on scene
Major train disruption to hit Wolverhampton this weekend as all lines to close between Birmingham New Street and Sandwell & Dudley
Buses diverted and road closed due to 'emergency services incident' on main road through Smethwick
Black Country council promises to build on new CQC social care report
Hidden history: 6 lesser-known Black Country historical sites that you might not know about in 2026
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'I live on Sandwell's border with Birmingham and the bin strikes have been hell - from rodents in the walls, rubbish piled high and flytipping door knocks'
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Black Country nurse who underwent incredible transformation for bodybuilder dream is training for her first contest - raising money for poorly babies
Woman arrested after string of shop thefts in Dudley and Sandwell
Man, 72, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after Tipton incident
Number of West Midlands Fire Service stations 'will change' in major modernisation plan, boss admits
Chance for foodies across West Midlands to nominate favourite restaurant to be part of prestigious top 100 list
Coroner launches appeal for next of kin of Wolverhampton man
'Call 999': Police appeal to find missing girl from West Bromwich
Tipton man banned from owning pets after 'self medicating' his emaciated dogs with drugs
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Spades in the ground for new Hydes Road pavilion as major community investment celebrated in Wednesbury
Fastener expert expands Lubrinox range with more than 1,200 new articles
'Deteriorating' Smethwick leisure centre to be demolished to make way for homes
Long-standing Midlands business celebrates move to huge new premises which were formerly home to Amazon
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Council transferring lease of Tipton community centre to learning disability charity
The historic Black Country village overlooked for its more famous industrial neighbours - here's why it's worth a visit
Man appears in court charged with terrorism offences after police raid on Black Country house
Police investigation launched into Black Country factory fire believed to have been started deliberately
Crash near M6 junction causing delays on busy Walsall road - drivers are advised to 'plan ahead'
Police update on 'deliberate' West Bromwich e-bike crash after teenagers left with 'potentially life-changing injuries'
£1.3 million to demolish Sandwell community centre to make way for new homes
Revealed: The 8 most common car makes involved in West Midlands road crime in 2025
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Wanted appeal launched for help finding Black Country man suspected of assault
'We're all gutted as it had only just opened up': Black Country worker shares shock at fire at factory unit
Major train disruption as rail lines closed between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New street - advice on alternative travel here
Revealed: The 21 West Midlands roads where speeding and dangerous driving is most common
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Firefighters battle late night Black Country blaze - motorists and residents told to 'avoid the area'
'Major disruption' after lorry overturned at Wednesbury roundabout near M6
Sixth teenager charged over death of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside Smethwick mosque
'Major disruption': One lane of four closed and heavy delays reported following M6 multi-vehicle crash between Walsall and Birmingham
'We were told to stay indoors when it kicked off': West Midlands residents witness 'bomb squad' as 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences
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Two more youths accused of Smethwick mosque stabbing appear before crown court judge - new arrests will follow
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