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January 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Oldbury residents suffering damp and mould during building work at block

Oldbury residents suffering damp and mould during building work at block

January 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Famous Ruskin pottery pieces made at historic Smethwick factory expected to fetch thousands at auction

Famous Ruskin pottery pieces made at historic Smethwick factory expected to fetch thousands at auction

January 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wildlife corridor in Oldbury could be destroyed to make way for new homes

Wildlife corridor in Oldbury could be destroyed to make way for new homes

January 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Joker Buggy' raffle helps raise £18k for children's charities

'Joker Buggy' raffle helps raise £18k for children's charities

December 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Oldbury restaurant could extend hours and host late night entertainment

Oldbury restaurant could extend hours and host late night entertainment

December 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Major rush hour delays on the M5 following crash

Major rush hour delays on the M5 following crash

December 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Oldbury father-and-son dancing duo clock 175 million views on social media videos

Oldbury father-and-son dancing duo clock 175 million views on social media videos

December 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fundraising student thanked for generous present donations

Fundraising student thanked for generous present donations

December 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Three men from Black Country set to stand trial on burglary charges

Three men from Black Country set to stand trial on burglary charges

December 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Driver 'who got out of vehicle' left with 'life-threatening injuries' after crash involving three cars

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

November 29, 2023

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

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

November 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Quilt of hope aims to highlight crimes and abuse against women.

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

Supporting image for story: Oldbury academy with 'high ambitions' for students rated 'good' by Ofsted

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

Supporting image for story: Keeping active is secret to long life, says 100-year-old grandmother

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

November 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Eyesore’ pub set to be demolished to make way for new shops and flats

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

November 24, 2023

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

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

October 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two new hospitals taking shape in the Black Country set to create 200 new jobs

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

Supporting image for story: Halloween-obsessed Oldbury family give their home a spooky transformation

Halloween-obsessed Oldbury family give their home a spooky transformation

October 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: First image of cannabis gardener who tried to escape police raid by hammering through roof

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

October 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: New facilities for bereaved families at Black Country Coroner’s Court

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

October 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Initial plans to build 190 homes on former golf course approved despite 200 public objections

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

October 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rush hour delays and diversions on the buses in Oldbury area after accident

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

Supporting image for story: Oldbury based drug dealer who operated county lines network supplying heroin and cocaine jailed

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

October 22, 2023

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

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

October 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cannabis gardener tried to flee through roof when farm worth £460,000 was raided

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

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

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

October 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: DPD worker stole goods worth £7,000 from warehouse amid gambling addiction

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

October 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: M5 delays due to multiple-vehicle crash

M5 delays due to multiple-vehicle crash

October 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after 'significant' amount of drugs recovered by police at Oldbury address

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

Supporting image for story: 'My brother was stabbed to death' – Sister pays heartbreaking tribute to Jamie Benbow after 'heartless and vicious' murder

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

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

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

October 13, 2023

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

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

Supporting image for story: Stolen car driven wrong way down M54 when suspected car thief tried to escape police

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

October 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Shoddy gas fitter who falsely claimed to be registered took thousands from customers

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

October 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: New pub and restaurant celebrates with successful opening ceremony

New pub and restaurant celebrates with successful opening ceremony

October 4, 2023

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

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

Supporting image for story: Oldbury primary pupils design banners urging motorists to drive safely by their school

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

October 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Heroic pair who restrained 'aggressive' man in West Bromwich bus attack recognised

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

October 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Council issues order around disposal of land near Oldbury house

Council issues order around disposal of land near Oldbury house

September 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Singer Hannah gets award for bringing joy to Oldbury care home residents

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

September 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Special police operation in Oldbury sees more than 40 vehicles pulled over in a single day

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

September 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: More than £20k worth of illegal vapes and cigarettes seized by Sandwell police in day of action

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

September 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rogue trader who was gambling addict gets suspended sentence over cons totalling £5,500

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

September 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man stabbed in Walsall nightclub because he was ‘standing in alleged killer’s territory’ court told

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

September 10, 2023

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

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

Supporting image for story: The White Swan pub takes flight with a new look after total £230,000 makeover

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

September 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: 15 guinea pigs crammed in small crisp boxes dumped in Oldbury park during heatwave

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

September 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crumble-risk concrete found at another school in region

Crumble-risk concrete found at another school in region

September 6, 2023

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

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

Supporting image for story: Businessman accepts senior leadership position at US university

Businessman accepts senior leadership position at US university

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