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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

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

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