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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

January 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Huge cannabis farm discovered by police in Great Barr after officers called out to suspected burglary

Huge cannabis farm discovered by police in Great Barr after officers called out to suspected burglary

January 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police searching for man wanted on suspicion of burglary and harassment

Police searching for man wanted on suspicion of burglary and harassment

January 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Thief caught by police in foot chase after trying to steal car on Boxing Day

Thief caught by police in foot chase after trying to steal car on Boxing Day

December 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Footprints spotted on ice at Great Barr nature reserve days after Solihull tragedy

Footprints spotted on ice at Great Barr nature reserve days after Solihull tragedy

December 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Woman hurt in collision with car near Walsall

Woman hurt in collision with car near Walsall

December 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Four plead not guilty to Walsall shooting attack that left two hurt

Four plead not guilty to Walsall shooting attack that left two hurt

December 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Delays on M6 after car fire between Great Barr and Spaghetti Junction

Delays on M6 after car fire between Great Barr and Spaghetti Junction

December 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Unwelcome' green belt battery storage site plan at Great Barr thrown out

'Unwelcome' green belt battery storage site plan at Great Barr thrown out

November 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Huge battery park plan for Great Barr green belt land set to be refused

Huge battery park plan for Great Barr green belt land set to be refused

November 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man arrested as police uncover suspected 'chop shop' in Great Barr

Man arrested as police uncover suspected 'chop shop' in Great Barr

November 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Appeal after poppy tin stolen from community centre in Great Barr

Appeal after poppy tin stolen from community centre in Great Barr

November 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Black Country areas most at risk from climate change impact

Revealed: Black Country areas most at risk from climate change impact

November 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mother of 19-year-old murdered in Great Barr trying to 'make a difference'

Mother of 19-year-old murdered in Great Barr trying to 'make a difference'

November 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Father and son wanted over Black Country distraction burglaries targeting the elderly

Father and son wanted over Black Country distraction burglaries targeting the elderly

October 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Broken-down lorry causes 90-minute delays on M6

Broken-down lorry causes 90-minute delays on M6

September 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Paul hopes to make children's dreams come true with London and Chicago marathons

Paul hopes to make children's dreams come true with London and Chicago marathons

September 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Major disruption on M5 and M6 due to crashes and broken down vehicle

Major disruption on M5 and M6 due to crashes and broken down vehicle

September 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Iconic former Black Country pub and Chinese restaurant to be demolished

Iconic former Black Country pub and Chinese restaurant to be demolished

August 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Woman discharged from hospital after Hamstead shooting as police trawl CCTV

Woman discharged from hospital after Hamstead shooting as police trawl CCTV

August 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Woman shot - police explore possible link to reports of gunfire in Hamstead

Woman shot - police explore possible link to reports of gunfire in Hamstead

August 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Police investigation launched after body found close to canal near Great Barr

Police investigation launched after body found close to canal near Great Barr

June 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man who died with severe burn injuries in Great Barr is identified

Man who died with severe burn injuries in Great Barr is identified

June 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man dies after being found with severe burn injuries at Great Barr house

Man dies after being found with severe burn injuries at Great Barr house

June 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Driver of stolen car which crashed into shop escaped by 'hobbling away on crutches'

Driver of stolen car which crashed into shop escaped by 'hobbling away on crutches'

June 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: New Sprint bus corridor set to open but only with current vehicles

New Sprint bus corridor set to open but only with current vehicles

May 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Motorists warned of delays due to motorway crashes

Motorists warned of delays due to motorway crashes

May 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Hooded killer who chased and knifed black teenager handed six-year sentence

Hooded killer who chased and knifed black teenager handed six-year sentence

Supporting image for story: Sandwell election: Councillor who admitted beating charge re-selected

Sandwell election: Councillor who admitted beating charge re-selected

April 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Delays on M6 as collision closes two out of three lanes

Delays on M6 as collision closes two out of three lanes

Supporting image for story: Windrush Generation mechanic enjoys special pub treat for 85th birthday

Windrush Generation mechanic enjoys special pub treat for 85th birthday

April 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: M6 stretch closed after man is hit by lorry

M6 stretch closed after man is hit by lorry

April 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Travel disruption expected with closure of main road in Great Barr on Saturday

Travel disruption expected with closure of main road in Great Barr on Saturday

April 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Woman seriously injured after falling from M6 bridge

Woman seriously injured after falling from M6 bridge

April 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Hero residents help seriously injured man after Black Country estate stabbing

Hero residents help seriously injured man after Black Country estate stabbing

Supporting image for story: Man seriously injured in double stabbing on Black Country estate

Man seriously injured in double stabbing on Black Country estate

April 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Labour councillor to stand in Sandwell Council election despite assault on blogger

Labour councillor to stand in Sandwell Council election despite assault on blogger

March 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Teenagers cleared of murder of schoolboy Dea-John Reid - one convicted of manslaughter

Teenagers cleared of murder of schoolboy Dea-John Reid - one convicted of manslaughter

March 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: West Midlands sauce entrepreneurs to go it alone after Dragons' Den deal falls through

West Midlands sauce entrepreneurs to go it alone after Dragons' Den deal falls through

March 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: A34 road to close overnight for two weeks for resurfacing

A34 road to close overnight for two weeks for resurfacing

March 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: M6 reopens after man dies following fall from bridge onto motorway

M6 reopens after man dies following fall from bridge onto motorway

March 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Three injured as pile-up and milk spillage cause long M6 delays

Three injured as pile-up and milk spillage cause long M6 delays

March 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Taxi driver dies after medical episode and early-hours crash

Taxi driver dies after medical episode and early-hours crash

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