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February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'So humbling to see': Thousands of bikers join birthday card drop-off for seven-year-old Rowley Regis cancer patient Amelia Kolpa

'So humbling to see': Thousands of bikers join birthday card drop-off for seven-year-old Rowley Regis cancer patient Amelia Kolpa

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Doughnut seller will mark birthday of seriously ill Black Country girl by donating takings to Birmingham Children's Hospital

Doughnut seller will mark birthday of seriously ill Black Country girl by donating takings to Birmingham Children's Hospital

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: The new plans that will see a landmark Sandwell pub demolished - here's what is replacing The Wheatsheaf

The new plans that will see a landmark Sandwell pub demolished - here's what is replacing The Wheatsheaf

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Buses diverted in Rowley Regis due to roadworks

Buses diverted in Rowley Regis due to roadworks

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Local MP engages with 1st Rowley Regis Scouts

Local MP engages with 1st Rowley Regis Scouts

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Family thankful for kindness of public as number of birthday cards for brave Rowley Regis girl passes five thousand

Family thankful for kindness of public as number of birthday cards for brave Rowley Regis girl passes five thousand

Supporting image for story: Thousands of birthday cards collected for Rowley Regis seven-year-old girl with cancer as appeal set to smash target

Thousands of birthday cards collected for Rowley Regis seven-year-old girl with cancer as appeal set to smash target

Supporting image for story: Newport community rallies round mission to get 8,000 birthday cards to Black Country girl with cancer

Newport community rallies round mission to get 8,000 birthday cards to Black Country girl with cancer

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Driver arrested after police chase in Rowley Regis

Driver arrested after police chase in Rowley Regis

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Prolific shop thief who targeted supermarkets in Rowley Regis is jailed

Prolific shop thief who targeted supermarkets in Rowley Regis is jailed

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Man, 33, charged with 10 shop thefts in Sandwell appears in court

Man, 33, charged with 10 shop thefts in Sandwell appears in court

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I booked wheelchair accessible tickets to see Florence and The Machine at BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham - but was assigned seats up flights of stairs'

'I booked wheelchair accessible tickets to see Florence and The Machine at BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham - but was assigned seats up flights of stairs'

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Nine dogs and five snakes rescued from 'disgusting' conditions in property near West Bromwich

Nine dogs and five snakes rescued from 'disgusting' conditions in property near West Bromwich

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Man, 23, jailed for buying disinfectant to clean car used in planned West Bromwich drive-by shooting

Man, 23, jailed for buying disinfectant to clean car used in planned West Bromwich drive-by shooting

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Attacker stabbed lifelong friend during confrontation in West Bromwich pub

Attacker stabbed lifelong friend during confrontation in West Bromwich pub

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Probe after two men suffer facial injuries in Cradley Heath street attack

Probe after two men suffer facial injuries in Cradley Heath street attack

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Life is worth living to the full and helping as many others as you can along the way' says Black Country nurse retiring after 52 years

'Life is worth living to the full and helping as many others as you can along the way' says Black Country nurse retiring after 52 years

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flats plan proposed for former Rowley Regis day centre site

Flats plan proposed for former Rowley Regis day centre site

Supporting image for story: The changing faces of seven Sandwell pubs - here's what's in store for renowned landmarks which have seen better days

The changing faces of seven Sandwell pubs - here's what's in store for renowned landmarks which have seen better days

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pub regulars save Christmas after returning Santa Claus to rightful home at hospital

Pub regulars save Christmas after returning Santa Claus to rightful home at hospital

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Restaurants and takeaways in Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest named among top eateries in England

Restaurants and takeaways in Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest named among top eateries in England

Supporting image for story: Second batch of whisky released by Black Country distillery a nod to history, home and family

Second batch of whisky released by Black Country distillery a nod to history, home and family

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'They have shown incredible courage' - Police pay tribute to victims of Rowley Regis rapist now 'rightly behind bars' for five years

'They have shown incredible courage' - Police pay tribute to victims of Rowley Regis rapist now 'rightly behind bars' for five years

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenager, 16, charged over knife possession and attempted burglary in Sandwell

Teenager, 16, charged over knife possession and attempted burglary in Sandwell

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Darlaston man played "significant" role in £250k fake tobacco and vape sales op

Darlaston man played "significant" role in £250k fake tobacco and vape sales op

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 26, who stole over £400 worth of alcohol from Sandwell supermarket is jailed

Man, 26, who stole over £400 worth of alcohol from Sandwell supermarket is jailed

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man rushed to hospital with 'serious' head injuries after being hit by car in Rowley Regis

Man rushed to hospital with 'serious' head injuries after being hit by car in Rowley Regis

Supporting image for story: Driver arrested over Oldbury road death of woman in 60s given police bail

Driver arrested over Oldbury road death of woman in 60s given police bail

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country key firm expands team with appointment of four new apprentices

Black Country key firm expands team with appointment of four new apprentices

Supporting image for story: Six former churches across the West Midlands given new leases of life as figures show a third of churches face 'uncertain future'

Six former churches across the West Midlands given new leases of life as figures show a third of churches face 'uncertain future'

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man jailed after breaching Criminal Behaviour Order in Blackheath

Man jailed after breaching Criminal Behaviour Order in Blackheath

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Empty depot in Rowley Regis to be flattened for 24-hour storage facility after plans approved

Empty depot in Rowley Regis to be flattened for 24-hour storage facility after plans approved

Supporting image for story: Empty Rowley Regis pub could be demolished to make way for assisted living facility

Empty Rowley Regis pub could be demolished to make way for assisted living facility

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Officers 'had to make own judgement' on pursuit of vehicle which crashed and killed Oldbury teen Benjamin Hopton

Officers 'had to make own judgement' on pursuit of vehicle which crashed and killed Oldbury teen Benjamin Hopton

Supporting image for story: Charges for shop theft in Sandwell as police aim to tackle rise in retail crime

Charges for shop theft in Sandwell as police aim to tackle rise in retail crime

Supporting image for story: 'All factors taken into consideration' - Officer who started pursuit of car which crashed, killing Benjamin Hopton

'All factors taken into consideration' - Officer who started pursuit of car which crashed, killing Benjamin Hopton

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 21 amazing photos of community heroes from the Black Country as they receive their British Empire Medals

21 amazing photos of community heroes from the Black Country as they receive their British Empire Medals

September 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crash between two cars and a bus in Rowley Regis sees one person injured, damage to property and road blocked for several hours

Crash between two cars and a bus in Rowley Regis sees one person injured, damage to property and road blocked for several hours

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police seeking this man after person glassed, security guard punched and window smashed at bar in Rowley Regis

Police seeking this man after person glassed, security guard punched and window smashed at bar in Rowley Regis

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 44, arrested following more than 25 shop thefts in Dudley and Sandwell

Man, 44, arrested following more than 25 shop thefts in Dudley and Sandwell

Supporting image for story: Teenage girl missing from Sandwell - have you seen her?

Teenage girl missing from Sandwell - have you seen her?

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three teens arrested after a suspected stolen vehicle failed to stop for police in Cradley Heath

Three teens arrested after a suspected stolen vehicle failed to stop for police in Cradley Heath

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 19-year-old man arrested after car was stolen in Dudley

19-year-old man arrested after car was stolen in Dudley

Supporting image for story: Teenage burglar who stole Rowley Regis amputee's mobility car and wheelchair avoids jail

Teenage burglar who stole Rowley Regis amputee's mobility car and wheelchair avoids jail

August 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell drivers urged to get into gear over car security after stolen car found in Rowley Regis

Sandwell drivers urged to get into gear over car security after stolen car found in Rowley Regis

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stolen vehicle recovered and arrests made by neighbourhood police officers across Sandwell

Stolen vehicle recovered and arrests made by neighbourhood police officers across Sandwell

Supporting image for story: New traffic measures needed for completion of Blackheath's £2.9m town centre regeneration scheme coming into force in September

New traffic measures needed for completion of Blackheath's £2.9m town centre regeneration scheme coming into force in September

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Taste of Himalayan wins Nepalese Restaurant of the Year at English Curry Awards

Taste of Himalayan wins Nepalese Restaurant of the Year at English Curry Awards

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 18, charged after firearm, ammunition and drugs recovered in Oldbury

Man, 18, charged after firearm, ammunition and drugs recovered in Oldbury

Supporting image for story: Nordic wellness tradition comes to the Black Country with new unique experience

Nordic wellness tradition comes to the Black Country with new unique experience