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December 5, 2023

Police appeal for witnesses after man suffers life-threatening injuries in multi-vehicle crash

Driver 'who got out of vehicle' left with 'life-threatening injuries' after crash involving three cars

November 29, 2023

'It's about time': Residents react as 'eyesore' Oldbury pub to be demolished for shops and flats

November 28, 2023

Keeping active is secret to long life, says 100-year-old grandmother

Sutton Coldfield|Nov 28

Quilt of hope aims to highlight crimes and abuse against women.

Sandwell|Nov 28

Oldbury academy with 'high ambitions' for students rated 'good' by Ofsted

Education|Nov 28

November 27, 2023

'Eyesore’ pub set to be demolished to make way for new shops and flats

November 24, 2023

Oldbury firm fiddled accounts for years with help of 'made up' invoices - but nobody is jailed

October 31, 2023

Halloween-obsessed Oldbury family give their home a spooky transformation

Two new hospitals taking shape in the Black Country set to create 200 new jobs

October 27, 2023

First image of cannabis gardener who tried to escape police raid by hammering through roof

October 25, 2023

Initial plans to build 190 homes on former golf course approved despite 200 public objections

Environment|Oct 25

October 26, 2023

New facilities for bereaved families at Black Country Coroner’s Court

October 24, 2023

Rush hour delays and diversions on the buses in Oldbury area after accident

Sandwell|Oct 24

Oldbury based drug dealer who operated county lines network supplying heroin and cocaine jailed

October 22, 2023

31 arrests, 25 drug lines closed and deadly weapons taken off the streets by region's major crime team

October 19, 2023

Cannabis gardener tried to flee through roof when farm worth £460,000 was raided

Oldbury teacher scoops national award for his dedication to supporting children and young people with SEND

October 18, 2023

DPD worker stole goods worth £7,000 from warehouse amid gambling addiction

October 17, 2023

M5 delays due to multiple-vehicle crash

October 14, 2023

Man arrested after 'significant' amount of drugs recovered by police at Oldbury address

Face of Oldbury killer jailed for 'heartless and vicious' murder of dad at his own home

'My brother was stabbed to death' – Sister pays heartbreaking tribute to Jamie Benbow after 'heartless and vicious' murder

October 13, 2023

Oldbury man sentenced to life in jail for murder of much-loved dad in 'heartless and vicious attack'

Stolen car driven wrong way down M54 when suspected car thief tried to escape police

October 8, 2023

Jailed: Shoddy gas fitter who falsely claimed to be registered took thousands from customers

October 5, 2023

New pub and restaurant celebrates with successful opening ceremony

Food and Drink|Oct 5

October 4, 2023

TikTok video peeks behind the scenes as Black Country's viral 76-year-old dancer stars on game show

Wolverhampton entertainment|Oct 4

Oldbury primary pupils design banners urging motorists to drive safely by their school

October 2, 2023

Heroic pair who restrained 'aggressive' man in West Bromwich bus attack recognised

West Bromwich|Oct 2

October 1, 2023

Council issues order around disposal of land near Oldbury house

September 29, 2023

Singer Hannah gets award for bringing joy to Oldbury care home residents

Sandwell entertainment|Sep 29

September 28, 2023

Special police operation in Oldbury sees more than 40 vehicles pulled over in a single day

September 27, 2023

More than £20k worth of illegal vapes and cigarettes seized by Sandwell police in day of action

Sandwell|Sep 27

September 14, 2023

Rogue trader who was gambling addict gets suspended sentence over cons totalling £5,500

September 12, 2023

Man stabbed in Walsall nightclub because he was ‘standing in alleged killer’s territory’ court told

September 10, 2023

Mother who took money that was meant to go to carer for her daughter is ordered to do unpaid work

The White Swan pub takes flight with a new look after total £230,000 makeover

Sandwell entertainment|Sep 10

September 8, 2023

15 guinea pigs crammed in small crisp boxes dumped in Oldbury park during heatwave

September 7, 2023

Crumble-risk concrete found at another school in region

Education|Sep 7

September 6, 2023

Firm seek's name for cartoon mascot

Business Picks|Sep 6

West Midlands Mayor backs British steel for building projects as 860 tonnes set for expansion of region’s metro

Businessman accepts senior leadership position at US university

Business Picks|Sep 6

September 3, 2023

Oldbury street could see new operating centre for 21 goods vehicles

September 1, 2023

Sandwell nurse Nicky will put best foot forward in memory of husband

August 29, 2023

Barberry buys Mecca Bingo hall in Oldbury in £5.92m investment

Business|Aug 29

August 28, 2023

Man in charge of people carrier while three times drink drive limit avoids ban

August 25, 2023

Oldbury pub to reopen next month after £230,000 makeover both inside and out

Business|Aug 25

August 23, 2023

Jury clears haulage firm directors of £50,000 VAT fraud - woman admits conspiracy

August 22, 2023

Haulage firm directors deny conspiracy to defraud tax man of £50k