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December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Delays expected' as temporary traffic lights installed on Oldbury road

'Delays expected' as temporary traffic lights installed on Oldbury road

Supporting image for story: Sandwell man charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Birmingham

Sandwell man charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Birmingham

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plea hearing of man accused of murdering teenager Lily Whitehouse in Oldbury delayed until the New Year

Plea hearing of man accused of murdering teenager Lily Whitehouse in Oldbury delayed until the New Year

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Judge tells drug addict forced to sell cocaine to pay off debts his 'story is a familiar one' in the Black Country before giving him 'a second chance'

Judge tells drug addict forced to sell cocaine to pay off debts his 'story is a familiar one' in the Black Country before giving him 'a second chance'

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for new zebra crossing and humps in Sandwell street to tackle speeding

Plans for new zebra crossing and humps in Sandwell street to tackle speeding

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Judge apologises after being forced to set trial date for over three years time

Judge apologises after being forced to set trial date for over three years time

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hill Top’s Chitter Chatter Group continues to bring joy to members

Hill Top’s Chitter Chatter Group continues to bring joy to members

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shock footage shows a thug driver facing jail ploughing a Mercedes into a crowd outside a Birmingham nightclub during a Freshers' night

Shock footage shows a thug driver facing jail ploughing a Mercedes into a crowd outside a Birmingham nightclub during a Freshers' night

Supporting image for story: Walk held to ‘reclaim the night’ in Sandwell to stand against violence towards women

Walk held to ‘reclaim the night’ in Sandwell to stand against violence towards women

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country metal polishing company fined more than £24,000 after man's hand 'crushed' and finger 'severed' in machinery

Black Country metal polishing company fined more than £24,000 after man's hand 'crushed' and finger 'severed' in machinery

Supporting image for story: Health and safety training provider invests £1.25m in ‘centre of excellence’ in Oldbury

Health and safety training provider invests £1.25m in ‘centre of excellence’ in Oldbury

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Buses diverted due to 'ongoing incident' in Oldbury

Buses diverted due to 'ongoing incident' in Oldbury

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Empty Oldbury pub turned 'anti-social behaviour focal point’ to be demolished

Empty Oldbury pub turned 'anti-social behaviour focal point’ to be demolished

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oldbury Christmas light switch-on event cancelled due to weather conditions

Oldbury Christmas light switch-on event cancelled due to weather conditions

Supporting image for story: More than 500 jobs lost as major timber firm with site in Oldbury goes into administration

More than 500 jobs lost as major timber firm with site in Oldbury goes into administration

Supporting image for story: Three treated for minor injuries following crash on M5 between West Brom and Oldbury that caused 'delays'

Three treated for minor injuries following crash on M5 between West Brom and Oldbury that caused 'delays'

Supporting image for story: Inside three-bedroom Sandwell bungalow sitting on top of a garage complete with outdoor pool - Here's how much it will set you back

Inside three-bedroom Sandwell bungalow sitting on top of a garage complete with outdoor pool - Here's how much it will set you back

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firearms and Class A drugs worth thousands of pounds found in Sandwell vehicle - two men charged

Firearms and Class A drugs worth thousands of pounds found in Sandwell vehicle - two men charged

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Persimmon Homes gives £1,000 donation to Black Country football club

Persimmon Homes gives £1,000 donation to Black Country football club

Supporting image for story: 'I was at his birth and at his death': Grandmother of tragic Walsall five-year-old speaks at inquest into his death

'I was at his birth and at his death': Grandmother of tragic Walsall five-year-old speaks at inquest into his death

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: “Today marked an important milestone for the victims' families" - Detective speaks out as car in fatal Oldbury street racing crash is crushed

“Today marked an important milestone for the victims' families" - Detective speaks out as car in fatal Oldbury street racing crash is crushed

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Car that hit and killed two Black Country teens is crushed as family say 'I feel like we can properly begin to grieve'

Car that hit and killed two Black Country teens is crushed as family say 'I feel like we can properly begin to grieve'

Supporting image for story: Rush hour crash causing disruption and delays on main road between Birmingham and Wolverhampton

Rush hour crash causing disruption and delays on main road between Birmingham and Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Officers carry out week of action in Sandwell

Officers carry out week of action in Sandwell

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Street will be blocked up to make room for proposed new Lidl supermarket in Tipton

Street will be blocked up to make room for proposed new Lidl supermarket in Tipton

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police issue major update into Oldbury racially aggravated rape case

Police issue major update into Oldbury racially aggravated rape case

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oldbury-based ‘manufacturers’ accountant’ named Innovation Thought Leader

Oldbury-based ‘manufacturers’ accountant’ named Innovation Thought Leader

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inside three properties in Wednesbury, Oldbury and Smethwick set to go up for auction after standing empty for decades

Inside three properties in Wednesbury, Oldbury and Smethwick set to go up for auction after standing empty for decades

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: One year on: Murder probe continues to find the killer of Birmingham man who was shot dead

One year on: Murder probe continues to find the killer of Birmingham man who was shot dead

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two men arrested as cannabis farm in Oldbury is shut down

Two men arrested as cannabis farm in Oldbury is shut down

Supporting image for story: Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

Supporting image for story: Ripping Yarns: Three short plays in one night at Black Country theatre

Ripping Yarns: Three short plays in one night at Black Country theatre

Supporting image for story: Police object to Oldbury restaurant’s late-night licence bid over noise concerns

Police object to Oldbury restaurant’s late-night licence bid over noise concerns

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oldbury dental practice improved and met requirements at follow up inspection

Oldbury dental practice improved and met requirements at follow up inspection

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Home and garden retailer The Range officially opens new Oldbury store - welcoming shoppers with giveaways

Home and garden retailer The Range officially opens new Oldbury store - welcoming shoppers with giveaways

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Driver reported after lorry shed load on busy Oldbury island in front of traffic cops

Driver reported after lorry shed load on busy Oldbury island in front of traffic cops

Supporting image for story: Boy, 4, was struck by bus in Tipton on dimly lit road, inquest hears

Boy, 4, was struck by bus in Tipton on dimly lit road, inquest hears

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police issue CCTV appeal over van in connection with death of woman in Oldbury

Police issue CCTV appeal over van in connection with death of woman in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: 'Lily was full of light, laughter, and kindness' - Fundraiser launched in memory of teenager found dead in Oldbury

'Lily was full of light, laughter, and kindness' - Fundraiser launched in memory of teenager found dead in Oldbury

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man accused of murder of Oldbury teenager given a court date for next appearance

Man accused of murder of Oldbury teenager given a court date for next appearance

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I want every part of the West Midlands to prosper' - West Midlands Mayor talks to business leaders at Black Country round table event ahead of Budget

'I want every part of the West Midlands to prosper' - West Midlands Mayor talks to business leaders at Black Country round table event ahead of Budget

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A loving wife, mother, mother in law and grandmother': Emotional tribute for Oldbury car collision victim

'A loving wife, mother, mother in law and grandmother': Emotional tribute for Oldbury car collision victim

Supporting image for story: Man, 41, charged with murder after 19-year-old woman dies in Oldbury

Man, 41, charged with murder after 19-year-old woman dies in Oldbury

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Silence on Oldbury industrial estate as blue tent and police tape mark scene of 19-year-old woman's murder

Watch: Silence on Oldbury industrial estate as blue tent and police tape mark scene of 19-year-old woman's murder

Supporting image for story: Man, 41, arrested after 19-year-old woman found dead in Oldbury

Man, 41, arrested after 19-year-old woman found dead in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Support for energy intensive industries could end up costing rest of UK businesses more - expert says

Support for energy intensive industries could end up costing rest of UK businesses more - expert says

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Council rejects plan to demolish Oldbury home for new housing

Council rejects plan to demolish Oldbury home for new housing

Supporting image for story: We visited a friendly Sandwell neighbourhood that survived Second World War bombings and is big on community spirit

We visited a friendly Sandwell neighbourhood that survived Second World War bombings and is big on community spirit

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick yob who tried to steal taser and baton from police officers before assaulting and racially abusing them avoids jail

Smethwick yob who tried to steal taser and baton from police officers before assaulting and racially abusing them avoids jail

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Pair jailed after shots fired at Oldbury family home in 'planned attack'

Watch: Pair jailed after shots fired at Oldbury family home in 'planned attack'