Sandwell Archive
Local opticians puts Black Country Foodbank in focus
Jobs fair in Sandwell to help job seekers in the Black Country on their employment journey
Police appeal after elderly woman scammed out of money in courier fraud in Smethwick
Sandwell community comes together for charity penalty shootout to raise awareness of youth mental health
'We will not be silent - we will not be broken' - Birmingham-founded health charity sends powerful message condemning 'racially aggravated' attacks on women
Drunk driver who ploughed into Halesowen island after performing solo sex act avoids jail despite attacking responding police officers
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Woman on trial for violent disorder ahead of a fatal attack on Matthew Adams outside a West Bromwich pub tells jury she 'just wanted to leave'
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‘Very special' boarded-up former Black Country pub to be converted into shop and HMO as plans approved
Developer wants to build more homes on woodland next to Wednesbury estate
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Netherton woman faces burglary and assault charges following incidents in Oldbury and Dudley
Walsall councillor blames ‘right-wing hate rhetoric’ for alleged 'racially aggravated' rape
West Midlands Police Chief Constable thanks staff after major improvement in answering calls
West Midlands Ambulance Service celebrates heroes in headsets for International Control Room Week
Eyesore Oldbury pub left empty for 12 years will finally be demolished for new shop and flats
Council rejects bid for more homes on ‘landslide’ Cradley Heath estate where residents have been cut off
Inside Birmingham cellar of horrors where dogs were made to fight in 'vile and warped' dog-fighting empire as two men jailed
Sandwell officers crackdown on vehicle crime and join Diwali celebrations and community events in week of policing
'The food banks of the brain' - World renowned author who grew up within stone's throw of West Bromwich champions borough libraries
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Care company applies to turn residential Wednesbury home into children's home
Tipton transport firm applying to add new operating centre to store vehicles
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Diversions on buses between West Bromwich and Walsall after road collision
The Phoenix Collegiate awarded prestigious ERS Gold Award during formal event at Lilleshall House
'We’re determined to say goodbye by offering even more amazing value to customers' - Poundland manager says as store closure and clearance sale update issued
New police figures show increase in positive outcomes for tackling sexual offences in West Midlands
'Proud West Bromer' scales new heights in the Himalayas
New monument set to honour Black Country’s Second World War reserved occupation workers
Latest West Midlands food hygiene ratings for restaurants, bars and cafes - with one 'zero' star in Sandwell
Police object to new club opening in former Smethwick bar after shooting and cannabis farm find
Shop thefts and drug offences up, but big drops for other crimes across the West Midlands, latest crime figures show
Black Country key firm expands team with appointment of four new apprentices
PE teacher barred from teaching indefinitely after lying about playing for West Bromwich Albion to get job
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Crazed woman jailed after ransacked West Bromwich bungalow as two women barricaded themselves in the living room fearing for their lives
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Eight spooktacularly fun events to keep your little monsters occupied this October half term
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Who was Benjamin Perry? Wolves fans line up to bid on rare sponsor of first team shirts in the 80s
New pilot programme launches to find next generation of street food stars across West Midlands
Man admits killing 'loving angel' by dangerous driving in Smethwick
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Six former churches across the West Midlands given new leases of life as figures show a third of churches face 'uncertain future'
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'Incredible entries': Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2025 finalists announced
Man jailed after breaching Criminal Behaviour Order in Blackheath
Man arrested after more than 1,000 plants seized from Tipton cannabis farm
Development opportunities showcased at Regional Investment Summit were 'brilliant to see' says leading business figure
'We're winning fight against gun and knife crime' - West Midlands Police Chief Constable speaks following latest violence on region's streets
Halloween event cancelled after body of man found in Warley Woods
Storm Benjamin: 40mph winds and heavy rain expected in the Black Country and West Midlands
