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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 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched to identify two women after distraction burglary in Smethwick

Appeal launched to identify two women after distraction burglary in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Two hooded men sought by police investigating Sandwell store robbery

Two hooded men sought by police investigating Sandwell store robbery

Supporting image for story: 100-year-old former Smethwick working men's club will be turned into housing after parking concerns ignored

100-year-old former Smethwick working men's club will be turned into housing after parking concerns ignored

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell school revives winter fete to raise funds for pupils

Sandwell school revives winter fete to raise funds for pupils

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We wouldn’t put battery hens in places like this!' Outraged councillors reject ‘battery farm’ HMO plan for Smethwick high street

'We wouldn’t put battery hens in places like this!' Outraged councillors reject ‘battery farm’ HMO plan for Smethwick high street

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell couple jailed for sexual exploitation and modern slavery offences after one victim found with 'bones protruding from skin'

Sandwell couple jailed for sexual exploitation and modern slavery offences after one victim found with 'bones protruding from skin'

Supporting image for story: New off-licence approved in Smethwick despite neighbour concerns

New off-licence approved in Smethwick despite neighbour concerns

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

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man charged after parcels stolen from Smethwick addresses

Man charged after parcels stolen from Smethwick addresses

Supporting image for story: Smethwick burglar 'hunted 15-year-old girl like prey' and lathered himself in lotion as victims locked themselves in bathroom during home invasion

Smethwick burglar 'hunted 15-year-old girl like prey' and lathered himself in lotion as victims locked themselves in bathroom during home invasion

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police want to talk to this person after a man in his 70s was pushed off a kerb in Smethwick

Police want to talk to this person after a man in his 70s was pushed off a kerb in Smethwick

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dudley Winter Ales Fair: 80 drinks on offer at famous beer festival including one 11 per cent beer - venue, times ticket info and more here

Dudley Winter Ales Fair: 80 drinks on offer at famous beer festival including one 11 per cent beer - venue, times ticket info and more here

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

Supporting image for story: Smethwick buses return to normal route following diversions due to 'incident'

Smethwick buses return to normal route following diversions due to 'incident'

Supporting image for story: Judge tells jewellery shop raiders they must repay £250k from ill-gotten gains

Judge tells jewellery shop raiders they must repay £250k from ill-gotten gains

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for 24/7 casino in Smethwick approved despite objections from police and public health officials

Plans for 24/7 casino in Smethwick approved despite objections from police and public health officials

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Controversial Smethwick HMO plans recommended for approval

Controversial Smethwick HMO plans recommended for approval

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Banned driver fled the scene after hitting wall at Wolverhampton property

Jailed: Banned driver fled the scene after hitting wall at Wolverhampton property

Supporting image for story: Miss England finalist drops in to help Smethwick food bank volunteers

Miss England finalist drops in to help Smethwick food bank volunteers

Supporting image for story: Decision to be made on another new off-licence in Smethwick after residents complained of ‘health and safety risk'

Decision to be made on another new off-licence in Smethwick after residents complained of ‘health and safety risk'

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Storm Claudia: West Midlands travel chaos as trains delayed, roads flooded and fallen trees

Storm Claudia: West Midlands travel chaos as trains delayed, roads flooded and fallen trees

November 13, 2025

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: Katie Fox's family pay tribute to 'beautiful and kind' daughter following fatal Birmingham stabbing

Katie Fox's family pay tribute to 'beautiful and kind' daughter following fatal Birmingham stabbing

Supporting image for story: Targeted operation sees £1,600 in fines handed out as Sandwell Council cracks down on car crime

Targeted operation sees £1,600 in fines handed out as Sandwell Council cracks down on car crime

Supporting image for story: Man accused of stabbing woman in neck in Birmingham could face trial in May

Man accused of stabbing woman in neck in Birmingham could face trial in May

Supporting image for story: Man who threatened to 'stab up' staff after being caught shoplifting in Black Country stores is jailed

Man who threatened to 'stab up' staff after being caught shoplifting in Black Country stores is jailed

Supporting image for story: Plans to convert former legion club in Smethwick into new nursery approved

Plans to convert former legion club in Smethwick into new nursery approved

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man accused of murdering woman by stabbing her in neck in Birmingham appears in court

Man accused of murdering woman by stabbing her in neck in Birmingham appears in court

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family-run garage in Smethwick marks 65 years of family legacy and community spirit

Family-run garage in Smethwick marks 65 years of family legacy and community spirit

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 31, arrested after police seize class A drugs from vehicle in Smethwick

Man, 31, arrested after police seize class A drugs from vehicle in Smethwick

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to convert Smethwick shop into HMO blocked as ‘cramped’ rooms wouldn’t leave enough space to eat

Plans to convert Smethwick shop into HMO blocked as ‘cramped’ rooms wouldn’t leave enough space to eat

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: 19 colourful pictures of religious celebrations in Smethwick for Guru Nanak's birthday

19 colourful pictures of religious celebrations in Smethwick for Guru Nanak's birthday

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Road closures for a religious parade in West Bromwich, Oldbury and Smethwick today - here's where and when

Road closures for a religious parade in West Bromwich, Oldbury and Smethwick today - here's where and when

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Terrifying CCTV shows kids turn a busy West Midlands high street into a 'war zone' setting off fireworks near shoppers

Terrifying CCTV shows kids turn a busy West Midlands high street into a 'war zone' setting off fireworks near shoppers

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Revealed: The West Midlands restaurants shortlisted for prestigious national curry awards

Revealed: The West Midlands restaurants shortlisted for prestigious national curry awards

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Car parts and stolen vehicles found as officers raid storage site in Smethwick

Car parts and stolen vehicles found as officers raid storage site in Smethwick

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after elderly woman scammed out of money in courier fraud in Smethwick

Police appeal after elderly woman scammed out of money in courier fraud in Smethwick

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell officers crackdown on vehicle crime and join Diwali celebrations and community events in week of policing

Sandwell officers crackdown on vehicle crime and join Diwali celebrations and community events in week of policing

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police object to new club opening in former Smethwick bar after shooting and cannabis farm find

Police object to new club opening in former Smethwick bar after shooting and cannabis farm find

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man admits killing 'loving angel' by dangerous driving in Smethwick

Man admits killing 'loving angel' by dangerous driving in Smethwick

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Halloween event cancelled after body of man found in Warley Woods

Halloween event cancelled after body of man found in Warley Woods

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick Puppetry Festival returns in 2026 and it’s set to be the biggest yet, with free and low-cost events in Smethwick and Bearwood

Smethwick Puppetry Festival returns in 2026 and it’s set to be the biggest yet, with free and low-cost events in Smethwick and Bearwood

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man charged with robbery and theft after alcohol and other items stolen from stores in Smethwick and Cradley Heath

Man charged with robbery and theft after alcohol and other items stolen from stores in Smethwick and Cradley Heath

Supporting image for story: St Albans Community Association champions energy efficiency in the community

St Albans Community Association champions energy efficiency in the community

Supporting image for story: Police object to late-night party plans at Smethwick industrial unit after council refuses club move

Police object to late-night party plans at Smethwick industrial unit after council refuses club move

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man found dead in wooded area of Smethwick

Man found dead in wooded area of Smethwick

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Casino in Bearwood High Street applies for permission to open 24/7

Casino in Bearwood High Street applies for permission to open 24/7