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July 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick man admits walking into business near his home with a Stanley knife in row over bins

Smethwick man admits walking into business near his home with a Stanley knife in row over bins

July 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police re-issue appeal for Birmingham man wanted on suspicion of harassment with links to Smethwick

Police re-issue appeal for Birmingham man wanted on suspicion of harassment with links to Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Smethwick road closed after shots fired at home in middle of the night

Smethwick road closed after shots fired at home in middle of the night

July 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Call 999 if you see this wanted man with links to Smethwick

Call 999 if you see this wanted man with links to Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Bar and restaurant at centre of attempted murder probe could be shut down for good

Bar and restaurant at centre of attempted murder probe could be shut down for good

Supporting image for story: Watch: Dramatic moment shotgun gunman opens fire in Smethwick car park injuring one

Watch: Dramatic moment shotgun gunman opens fire in Smethwick car park injuring one

July 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police arrest 21-year-old over gunshots fired at Smethwick bar and grill

Police arrest 21-year-old over gunshots fired at Smethwick bar and grill

Supporting image for story: Celebration party marks new kitchen for Smethwick community centre after radio charity gift

Celebration party marks new kitchen for Smethwick community centre after radio charity gift

Supporting image for story: Three men arrested after stolen car tracked from Smethwick

Three men arrested after stolen car tracked from Smethwick

July 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police name man charged over Smethwick burglaries.

Police name man charged over Smethwick burglaries.

July 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Footage shows moment gunmen opened fire with shotgun in Smethwick

Watch: Footage shows moment gunmen opened fire with shotgun in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Pirates treasure hunt raises almost £1,500 for good causes

Pirates treasure hunt raises almost £1,500 for good causes

Supporting image for story: Beer and Indian food - we list nine of the Black Country's best Desi Pubs

Beer and Indian food - we list nine of the Black Country's best Desi Pubs

Supporting image for story: Smethwick election result: Labour's Gurinder Singh Josan takes newly-reformed seat

Smethwick election result: Labour's Gurinder Singh Josan takes newly-reformed seat

July 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick – all the general election info you need to know

Smethwick – all the general election info you need to know

Supporting image for story: Black Country charity fundraisers stepping out in aid of young patients

Black Country charity fundraisers stepping out in aid of young patients

Supporting image for story: Locals ready to see new hospital open, but weary of traffic

Locals ready to see new hospital open, but weary of traffic

June 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Rail passengers delayed due to trespassers on line

Rail passengers delayed due to trespassers on line

Supporting image for story: Crumbling pub forced to close after being at risk of 'total' collapse to be replaced

Crumbling pub forced to close after being at risk of 'total' collapse to be replaced

June 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick man charged after man 'threatened with knife'

Smethwick man charged after man 'threatened with knife'

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

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