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June 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Arrest after man threatened with a knife in the Black Country

Arrest after man threatened with a knife in the Black Country

June 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after bag stolen on bus in Smethwick

Police appeal after bag stolen on bus in Smethwick

June 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I like to honour the person as well as make them laugh!' Meet a Smethwick caricature expert

'I like to honour the person as well as make them laugh!' Meet a Smethwick caricature expert

Supporting image for story: Sandwell road to shut for 'remedial water works'

Sandwell road to shut for 'remedial water works'

June 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Post Office flats planning appeal for town with parking woes is thrown out

Post Office flats planning appeal for town with parking woes is thrown out

June 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police get more time to question suspected gunman after three hurt in shooting at Smethwick venue

Police get more time to question suspected gunman after three hurt in shooting at Smethwick venue

Supporting image for story: Smethwick venue to have licence reviewed after three people injured in shooting

Smethwick venue to have licence reviewed after three people injured in shooting

Supporting image for story: ‘Worried for welfare’ 999 appeal over missing man last seen in Bearwood

‘Worried for welfare’ 999 appeal over missing man last seen in Bearwood

Supporting image for story: Council recommends empty Smethwick pub is demolished despite objections – here's why

Council recommends empty Smethwick pub is demolished despite objections – here's why

June 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shooting at Smethwick venue

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shooting at Smethwick venue

Supporting image for story: Police remain at scene of Smethwick shooting as investigation continues to find those responsible

Police remain at scene of Smethwick shooting as investigation continues to find those responsible

June 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Not the first time terror has struck on the street': Residents react to Smethwick shooting

'Not the first time terror has struck on the street': Residents react to Smethwick shooting

Supporting image for story: Watch: Police probe launched after three people hurt in shooting at Smethwick restaurant

Watch: Police probe launched after three people hurt in shooting at Smethwick restaurant

June 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: New plans for shisha lounge, restaurant and cocktail bar at former discount store

New plans for shisha lounge, restaurant and cocktail bar at former discount store

June 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two teenagers, 13 and 17, due in court charged with murdering 15-year-old Isaac Brown

Two teenagers, 13 and 17, due in court charged with murdering 15-year-old Isaac Brown

Supporting image for story: Smethwick group holds fitting celebration for proud military enthusiast who is 100 years young

Smethwick group holds fitting celebration for proud military enthusiast who is 100 years young

June 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police launch search for missing 14-year-old girl from Wolverhampton

Police launch search for missing 14-year-old girl from Wolverhampton

June 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick venue given late-night licence despite protests from neighbours

Smethwick venue given late-night licence despite protests from neighbours

Supporting image for story: Arrest after police respond to reports of armed man in Smethwick

Arrest after police respond to reports of armed man in Smethwick

June 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Boy, 16, and man, 21, arrested after police seize machete and stolen car

Boy, 16, and man, 21, arrested after police seize machete and stolen car

June 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two men charged after police find 1,000 cannabis plants at Smethwick industrial unit

Two men charged after police find 1,000 cannabis plants at Smethwick industrial unit

June 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Neighbours up in arms as they list catalogue of concerns over venue’s 4am opening plan

Neighbours up in arms as they list catalogue of concerns over venue’s 4am opening plan

June 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two arrested after cannabis farm raid uncovers 1,000 plants

Two arrested after cannabis farm raid uncovers 1,000 plants

June 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Popular retired police officer dies on holiday as wife pays tribute to man who 'loved to help'

Popular retired police officer dies on holiday as wife pays tribute to man who 'loved to help'

June 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Diversions still in place in Smethwick street hours after burst water main

Diversions still in place in Smethwick street hours after burst water main

Supporting image for story: Two men charged over theft of Audi recovered within an hour of being stolen

Two men charged over theft of Audi recovered within an hour of being stolen

June 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Burst water main causes disruption to buses in Smethwick

Burst water main causes disruption to buses in Smethwick

June 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Faster Wolverhampton to Walsall train journey thanks to new Shrewsbury service - but with a catch

Faster Wolverhampton to Walsall train journey thanks to new Shrewsbury service - but with a catch

May 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Significant Black Country glass site is placed in top 10 most endangered buildings list

Significant Black Country glass site is placed in top 10 most endangered buildings list

May 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Five adults and six children escape house fire in Smethwick as man and baby taken to hospital

Five adults and six children escape house fire in Smethwick as man and baby taken to hospital

Supporting image for story: 'I have loved representing these people': Outgoing veteran MP reveals highlights from 40-year career

'I have loved representing these people': Outgoing veteran MP reveals highlights from 40-year career

May 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fire crews tackle house blaze in Smethwick

Fire crews tackle house blaze in Smethwick

May 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smooth-talking criminal showers judge with compliments but fails to stop confiscation order

Smooth-talking criminal showers judge with compliments but fails to stop confiscation order

May 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man charged after burglary in Smethwick

Man charged after burglary in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Watch: A day to celebrate the Sikh faith as communities parade together

Watch: A day to celebrate the Sikh faith as communities parade together

May 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for man wanted following burglary

Police appeal for man wanted following burglary

May 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two charged with attempted murder after shots fired at Smethwick shop

Two charged with attempted murder after shots fired at Smethwick shop

May 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two men jailed after police discover 'sinister' clown mask and pistol used in shooting in car boot

Two men jailed after police discover 'sinister' clown mask and pistol used in shooting in car boot

May 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cause of blaze which gutted former cinema revealed

Cause of blaze which gutted former cinema revealed

May 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch as video footage shows extent of damage at former cinema in Smethwick following huge blaze

Watch as video footage shows extent of damage at former cinema in Smethwick following huge blaze

Supporting image for story: Watch flames leap out of former cinema and bingo hall in dramatic fire that filled town with smoke

Watch flames leap out of former cinema and bingo hall in dramatic fire that filled town with smoke

Supporting image for story: 'Don't leave your friend, he might die': Residents recall massive bang of BMW smashing into minibus

'Don't leave your friend, he might die': Residents recall massive bang of BMW smashing into minibus

May 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick fire: Blaze at former cinema being tackled by more than 50 firefighters

Smethwick fire: Blaze at former cinema being tackled by more than 50 firefighters

Supporting image for story: Driver 'absconds' after BMW crashes into parked minibus leaving debris strewn across road

Driver 'absconds' after BMW crashes into parked minibus leaving debris strewn across road

April 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Moment machete-wielding thug was locked in shop by heroic staff after attempted robbery

Watch: Moment machete-wielding thug was locked in shop by heroic staff after attempted robbery

April 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Teenager arrested and machete-style knife found following 'large disorder' in Smethwick

Teenager arrested and machete-style knife found following 'large disorder' in Smethwick

April 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: New restaurant asks for late-night licence

New restaurant asks for late-night licence

Supporting image for story: Jailed: 'Hardened criminal' who stole thousands of pounds worth of goods in crime spree

Jailed: 'Hardened criminal' who stole thousands of pounds worth of goods in crime spree

April 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Thousands fill the streets with festive colour for Vaisakhi celebrations in Smethwick

Thousands fill the streets with festive colour for Vaisakhi celebrations in Smethwick

April 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: A pub I've been visiting for decades got a big renovation - here's what I made of the changes

A pub I've been visiting for decades got a big renovation - here's what I made of the changes

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