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December 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Part of major road closes following crash on route between pub and motorway bridge

Part of major road closes following crash on route between pub and motorway bridge

December 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Bullied' drug user who sent texts to 'bossman' about deals avoids prison after being caught on M54

'Bullied' drug user who sent texts to 'bossman' about deals avoids prison after being caught on M54

December 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: 150 homes planned for green belt land in Sandwell

150 homes planned for green belt land in Sandwell

November 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Great Barr fighter Gene Smith wins British Championship ahead of Thailand tilt

Great Barr fighter Gene Smith wins British Championship ahead of Thailand tilt

November 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man guilty of 'point blank' murder outside football stadium

Man guilty of 'point blank' murder outside football stadium

November 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jury begins deliberating in murder trial over shooting of man near Birmingham City FC

Jury begins deliberating in murder trial over shooting of man near Birmingham City FC

October 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Greggs to open at new £20m business estate in Great Barr

Greggs to open at new £20m business estate in Great Barr

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Dangerous driver with drugs on him reached 'diabolical' speeds to get away from police

Jailed: Dangerous driver with drugs on him reached 'diabolical' speeds to get away from police

Supporting image for story: Speeding driver avoids points after court hears 'special reason' for failing to slow

Speeding driver avoids points after court hears 'special reason' for failing to slow

October 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Valley RSPB hosting monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walks

Sandwell Valley RSPB hosting monthly Birdwatching for Beginners walks

October 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Great Barr man charged with firearm and drugs offences after police stop car

Great Barr man charged with firearm and drugs offences after police stop car

September 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Siblings launch campaign to raise vital funds for cancer research in tribute to their ‘bubbly’ baby sister

Siblings launch campaign to raise vital funds for cancer research in tribute to their ‘bubbly’ baby sister

September 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Danger driver who ploughed into dog walker and killed pet in Great Barr avoids jail

Danger driver who ploughed into dog walker and killed pet in Great Barr avoids jail

September 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police urge driver to come forward after Great Barr hit-and-run that killed 54-year-old man

Police urge driver to come forward after Great Barr hit-and-run that killed 54-year-old man

September 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man dies in Great Barr after suspected hit-and-run near busy Scott Arms junction

Man dies in Great Barr after suspected hit-and-run near busy Scott Arms junction

August 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Concerns raised over plans for 175 new homes in Great Barr

Concerns raised over plans for 175 new homes in Great Barr

August 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Champion Great Barr Muay Thai fighter facing first professional test

Champion Great Barr Muay Thai fighter facing first professional test

July 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man pleads guilty in Wolverhampton wedding fight case delayed by four years

Man pleads guilty in Wolverhampton wedding fight case delayed by four years

July 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Greater access to library as new service begins

Greater access to library as new service begins

July 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Please, please have talks with your children' – Youths as young as ten playing along dangerous verge of M6

'Please, please have talks with your children' – Youths as young as ten playing along dangerous verge of M6

July 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Primary school becomes first in Sandwell to benefit from 'School Street'

Primary school becomes first in Sandwell to benefit from 'School Street'

July 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Great Barr primary school has swimming pool reopened thanks to fundraising and generous donation

Great Barr primary school has swimming pool reopened thanks to fundraising and generous donation

July 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: McDonald's plan for Great Barr Buffet Island site gets mixed reaction

McDonald's plan for Great Barr Buffet Island site gets mixed reaction

June 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Medical practice placed in special measures and told to improve or face closure

Medical practice placed in special measures and told to improve or face closure

June 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Multi-million pound plans submitted to turn Buffet Island into a McDonald's

Multi-million pound plans submitted to turn Buffet Island into a McDonald's

June 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Black Country gang used government Covid loans to expand drug empire - and drove a ‘Thank You NHS’ van

Jailed: Black Country gang used government Covid loans to expand drug empire - and drove a ‘Thank You NHS’ van

June 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Great Barr fighter preparing for ultimate test at WBC World Muay Thai Championships

Great Barr fighter preparing for ultimate test at WBC World Muay Thai Championships

Supporting image for story: Police issue appeal to identify man in CCTV after break-in at Great Barr home

Police issue appeal to identify man in CCTV after break-in at Great Barr home

June 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rural homes plan for farm buildings

Rural homes plan for farm buildings

Supporting image for story: Two men in custody after drug dens found by police at multiple locations in Sandwell

Two men in custody after drug dens found by police at multiple locations in Sandwell

June 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: See inside revamped Great Barr pub as changes provide fresh jobs boost

See inside revamped Great Barr pub as changes provide fresh jobs boost

June 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man in his 40s taken to hospital with stab wounds after pub beer garden attack

Man in his 40s taken to hospital with stab wounds after pub beer garden attack

June 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man and toddler assessed by paramedics after three-car crash in Great Barr

Man and toddler assessed by paramedics after three-car crash in Great Barr

May 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Family suffer racial attack filmed on TikTok during picnic in Black Country park

Family suffer racial attack filmed on TikTok during picnic in Black Country park

Supporting image for story: Three GPs suspended from Black Country medical centre 'to safeguard patient safety'

Three GPs suspended from Black Country medical centre 'to safeguard patient safety'

May 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stabbed man found at Asda store - police appealing for information

Stabbed man found at Asda store - police appealing for information

May 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Talented Great Barr fighter appealing for sponsors for World Championships in Venice

Talented Great Barr fighter appealing for sponsors for World Championships in Venice

May 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police confirm man's body found in Great Barr canal

Police confirm man's body found in Great Barr canal

May 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Schoolchildren design road safety banner after 'irresponsible' parking by parents

Schoolchildren design road safety banner after 'irresponsible' parking by parents

April 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Travellers move on after day on Great Barr Asda car park

Travellers move on after day on Great Barr Asda car park

April 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Asda shoppers shocked to see traveller encampment on Sandwell car park

Asda shoppers shocked to see traveller encampment on Sandwell car park

April 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Post office branch to open in Great Barr after delays due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Post office branch to open in Great Barr after delays due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

March 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Part of M6 closed ahead of rush hour due to overrunning roadworks

Part of M6 closed ahead of rush hour due to overrunning roadworks

March 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Great Barr fighter Gene Smith wins British Muay Thai title after accepting fight with six hours notice

Great Barr fighter Gene Smith wins British Muay Thai title after accepting fight with six hours notice

March 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: McDonald's drive-thru for Great Barr would bring 120 jobs if plans approved

McDonald's drive-thru for Great Barr would bring 120 jobs if plans approved

March 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Newsman saw history made from behind a lens

Newsman saw history made from behind a lens

March 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crash on M6 leaves lanes closed and miles of congestion

Crash on M6 leaves lanes closed and miles of congestion

February 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Great Barr Thai boxer Gene Smith fighting to be national champion after being selected for England team

Great Barr Thai boxer Gene Smith fighting to be national champion after being selected for England team

February 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rugeley woman receives apology from Instagram after it disabled her accounts

Rugeley woman receives apology from Instagram after it disabled her accounts

January 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Driver has lucky escape as car is left mangled wreck following crash in Great Barr

Driver has lucky escape as car is left mangled wreck following crash in Great Barr

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