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October 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Plan for Oldbury homes next to M5 rejected over cancer fears might still go ahead

Plan for Oldbury homes next to M5 rejected over cancer fears might still go ahead

October 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sheffield Wednesday issue statement on response time after West Brom fan Mark Townsend's death

Sheffield Wednesday issue statement on response time after West Brom fan Mark Townsend's death

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Oldbury father died after falling from son's e-scooter and crashing into lamppost

Oldbury father died after falling from son's e-scooter and crashing into lamppost

Supporting image for story: Brother of West Brom fan who died during match recalls call from son and wants inquiry

Brother of West Brom fan who died during match recalls call from son and wants inquiry

Supporting image for story: Inquest opened into death of hairdresser who fell from tower block in Oldbury

Inquest opened into death of hairdresser who fell from tower block in Oldbury

October 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two boys deny murdering 13-year-old boy in Oldbury

Two boys deny murdering 13-year-old boy in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Parking concerns lead to plans to convert Oldbury storage rooms into flats being rejected

Parking concerns lead to plans to convert Oldbury storage rooms into flats being rejected

Supporting image for story: 'Lowest moment attending football': West Brom fans criticise 'delay' reaching man who died

'Lowest moment attending football': West Brom fans criticise 'delay' reaching man who died

September 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man charged and lifetime ban issued over sick Hillsborough tweet after West Brom fan's death

Man charged and lifetime ban issued over sick Hillsborough tweet after West Brom fan's death

Supporting image for story: Police looking to trace man with Oldbury connections following fatal motorway crash

Police looking to trace man with Oldbury connections following fatal motorway crash

September 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich Albion confirms official tribute to fan Mark Townsend who died at Hillsborough

West Bromwich Albion confirms official tribute to fan Mark Townsend who died at Hillsborough

Supporting image for story: Police issue photo hooded man in Oldbury following an attempted burglary

Police issue photo hooded man in Oldbury following an attempted burglary

September 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Woman dies after falling from Oldbury high-rise block

Woman dies after falling from Oldbury high-rise block

September 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Major Black Country road closed due to flooding - motorists urged to be careful when driving

Major Black Country road closed due to flooding - motorists urged to be careful when driving

Supporting image for story: Plans for Oldbury children’s home is a ‘cash cow’ says former mayor

Plans for Oldbury children’s home is a ‘cash cow’ says former mayor

September 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Trust which runs Black Country schools says phone-free policy 'successful' in pilot scheme

Trust which runs Black Country schools says phone-free policy 'successful' in pilot scheme

September 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Woman in 'serious condition' in hospital after falling 'from height' in Oldbury

Woman in 'serious condition' in hospital after falling 'from height' in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: 'We all serve a life sentence since losing Ben': Heartbroken father of teen, 19, killed in Oldbury speaks out as dangerous driver enters guilty plea

'We all serve a life sentence since losing Ben': Heartbroken father of teen, 19, killed in Oldbury speaks out as dangerous driver enters guilty plea

September 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: This is the face of the dangerous driver convicted of the road deaths of two teenagers in Oldbury

This is the face of the dangerous driver convicted of the road deaths of two teenagers in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Man admits causing death of teenage friends after car ploughed into pedestrians

Man admits causing death of teenage friends after car ploughed into pedestrians

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council’s boundaries redrawn in biggest shake-up for 20 years

Council’s boundaries redrawn in biggest shake-up for 20 years

September 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Decision to close Langley pub 'not taken lightly' says owner

Decision to close Langley pub 'not taken lightly' says owner

September 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Distinctive Oldbury pub closes down: 'I am heartbroken... sadly though, needs must'

Distinctive Oldbury pub closes down: 'I am heartbroken... sadly though, needs must'

September 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fundraiser launched in memory of Oldbury teenager Jahziah Coke

Fundraiser launched in memory of Oldbury teenager Jahziah Coke

Supporting image for story: Prime minister speaks out after 13-year-old Jahziah Coke stabbed to death in Oldbury

Prime minister speaks out after 13-year-old Jahziah Coke stabbed to death in Oldbury

September 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Fly high Jahziah': Fundraiser set up for funeral of 13-year-old boy stabbed to death in Oldbury

'Fly high Jahziah': Fundraiser set up for funeral of 13-year-old boy stabbed to death in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Two teens in court charged with murder of boy in home after family pays tribute to 13-year-old

Two teens in court charged with murder of boy in home after family pays tribute to 13-year-old

Supporting image for story: New flats will be allowed next to industrial estate amid concerns about noise

New flats will be allowed next to industrial estate amid concerns about noise

September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Oldbury murder: Man in 40s and two teenage boys quizzed by police over fatal stabbing of 13-year-old

Oldbury murder: Man in 40s and two teenage boys quizzed by police over fatal stabbing of 13-year-old

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council recommends canalside homes should be built - despite concerns

Sandwell Council recommends canalside homes should be built - despite concerns

September 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two teenagers arrested over murder of 13 year-old boy in Oldbury

Two teenagers arrested over murder of 13 year-old boy in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Murder probe: Floral tributes grow outside house where youth was stabbed

Murder probe: Floral tributes grow outside house where youth was stabbed

August 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Father bombarded '12-year-old girl' with sexual demands only to find out she was undercover officer

Father bombarded '12-year-old girl' with sexual demands only to find out she was undercover officer

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Murder of 13-year-old boy stabbed to death in his own home shocks 'close-knit' Oldbury community

Murder of 13-year-old boy stabbed to death in his own home shocks 'close-knit' Oldbury community

Supporting image for story: Recap: 13-year-old boy stabbed to death in his own home in Oldbury, police hunt killer

Recap: 13-year-old boy stabbed to death in his own home in Oldbury, police hunt killer

August 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Thief who stole £30,000 from employers misses sentencing hearings due to wedding commitments

Thief who stole £30,000 from employers misses sentencing hearings due to wedding commitments

August 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police investigating after man hit by car in Oldbury 'seriously' hurt

Police investigating after man hit by car in Oldbury 'seriously' hurt

August 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for Oldbury man, 40, wanted in connection with sexual assault

Police appeal for Oldbury man, 40, wanted in connection with sexual assault

August 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: The Chloe Ayling story: a glamour model, an international kidnapping plot – and a computer nerd from Tividale

The Chloe Ayling story: a glamour model, an international kidnapping plot – and a computer nerd from Tividale

August 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Closed Oldbury store to become a Bensons for Beds

Closed Oldbury store to become a Bensons for Beds

August 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I never thought I would have fans': Dancing dad celebrates TikTok milestone with son

'I never thought I would have fans': Dancing dad celebrates TikTok milestone with son

Supporting image for story: Road set to close for two weeks to allow for junction works

Road set to close for two weeks to allow for junction works

August 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Driver 'threatened' in attempted carjacking on Oldbury roundabout

Driver 'threatened' in attempted carjacking on Oldbury roundabout

Supporting image for story: Neighbours say they have been ‘through hell’ as four-year row over home comes to end

Neighbours say they have been ‘through hell’ as four-year row over home comes to end

July 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Cocaine driver who hit speeds of 70mph around residential streets during police chase

Jailed: Cocaine driver who hit speeds of 70mph around residential streets during police chase

July 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Relocated shoe store in Oldbury is opening - here's when

Relocated shoe store in Oldbury is opening - here's when

July 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Week of disruption around roads in Sandwell as series of roadworks planned

Week of disruption around roads in Sandwell as series of roadworks planned

July 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Honorary doctorate for Black Country businessman and investor

Honorary doctorate for Black Country businessman and investor

July 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: More than 60 people held in police custody in the Black Country this morning: here's where and why

More than 60 people held in police custody in the Black Country this morning: here's where and why

July 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fire service 'liaising with police' into circumstances surrounding death of retired employee discovered at Oldbury station

Fire service 'liaising with police' into circumstances surrounding death of retired employee discovered at Oldbury station

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