Sandwell Archive
More than 20 people in Blue Badge fraud crackdown in Sandwell with 13 prosecutions
Inquest opened for teenager murdered in Smethwick mosque car park
From the glassworks that built the Crystal Palace, to a literary tramp, Langley and Oldbury history group marks 30 years with a series of talks
We visit 'fantastic facilities' at £9.3million Cradley Heath Skills Campus as it opens to learners for the first time
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Red vs Blue School Wars: West Midlands headteachers issue warning about worrying trend sweeping TikTok and Snapchat
Two more teenagers arrested after Smethwick mosque stabbing as pair appear in court charged with murder
New figures show 'concerning’ rise in deaths of pedestrians on West Midlands roads
'Happy birthday Amelia!' Heartfelt thanks as 250,000 birthday cards mark special day for Black Country girl
Urgent appeal for help to find missing Black Country schoolboy
Death of mother killed by drunk and speeding motorist 'a huge loss to me, our family and the whole Smethwick community' says heartbroken son
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National Offer Day: Here's what to do if your child doesn't get into their first choice of secondary school
High Court extends street racing injunction to 2027 across Black Country
Dangerous driver who killed 'loving angel' in Smethwick was twice over drink and drive limit
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National Offer Day 2026: Find out how many Year 6 pupils in the Black Country were accepted to their top choice secondary school
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Watch: Sandwell shoppers encouraged to dance in the street for cancer warrior Amelia's 8th birthday
Young people on Supported Internship Programme meet Sandwell councillor
Smethwick mosque murder: Two teenagers appear in court accused of stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal
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Dudley councillor backs Old Tom’s Doughnuts fundraiser for young cancer patient
Secondary school offer day: Thousands of West Midlands children find out their future schools - here's how you can check yours
'With hard work and determination, you can build your future right here in Sandwell' - Blackheath England and Aston Villa legend Tommy Smart remembered with plaque
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Slow start leaves Midlands Hurricanes with too much to do as winning run comes to an end
Green belt protests a taste of things to come as pressure increases from government housing targets
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No expense spared: Inside West Bromwich Albion's state-of-the-art coach which comes with luxury seats, top class ovens and a professional chef
Tram disruption for Wolverhampton and Birmingham due to vital works and 'private event'
Jailed: 12 West Midlands criminals locked up for their crimes in February - including rapists and teen who murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross
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'Aim High Aim Higher' - We visit a Sandwell school where students don't just aim for the sky - they aim for the stars
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Five arrests and two men in hospital after Oldbury stabbing
Woman injured after two car crash in Wednesbury - occupants of BMW flee the scene
Delays after M6 crash near Wednesbury
Council issues warning as funeral takes place of teenager fatally stabbed outside Black Country mosque
Change in plans to convert historic Walsall County Court complex into flats' development
New parking restrictions coming into force in Rowley Regis's High Street
Black Country car dealership opened without permission fails in bid for permission
10 brilliant Black Country hidden gems steeped in history and nature you need to visit this Spring
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Two more teenagers charged with murder after fatal stabbing outside Smethwick mosque
Lane closure causes delays on M6 near West Bromwich after vehicle breakdown
Black Country man jailed after police seize zombie knife
Black Country businesses urged to complete vital survey as Government's Spring Forecast looms
New Cradley Heath Skills Campus set for official launch - here's when
Cradley Heath business hub to hold open days with free six-month storage up for grabs
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All the Black Country locations for mobile speed camera vans heading into March 2026
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14-bed HMO could be built above Smethwick pharmacy under new plan
Face of detained 18-year-old who attacked his mother in Smethwick
Real ale lovers invited to put in the hard yards and visit pubs all across the West Midlands as popular brewery real ale trail returns
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'Incident cleared' after one lane of four was 'blocked' by stranded vehicle on M6 near Walsall
'It's unbelievable': 200,000 birthday cards sent to very special Rowley Regis girl Amelia
Two more teenagers arrested on suspicion of murdering young man outside Black Country mosque
More arrests 'may follow' in Smethwick mosque murder probe as accused youth appears before judge
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