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March 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cyclist rushed to hospital with 'life-changing injuries' after collision with car in Smethwick

Cyclist rushed to hospital with 'life-changing injuries' after collision with car in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Court told murder suspect's account of axe attack on DPD worker 'all lies'

Court told murder suspect's account of axe attack on DPD worker 'all lies'

Supporting image for story: Inspirational Sikh females celebrated in Smethwick to mark International Women's Day

Inspirational Sikh females celebrated in Smethwick to mark International Women's Day

March 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: DPD worker murder suspect took axe with him 'to chop wood for a chicken barbecue', court told

DPD worker murder suspect took axe with him 'to chop wood for a chicken barbecue', court told

March 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Murder suspects filmed themselves 'gloating' after killing of DPD driver in street

Murder suspects filmed themselves 'gloating' after killing of DPD driver in street

Supporting image for story: DPD worker was threatened to provide whereabouts of murdered colleague, court told

DPD worker was threatened to provide whereabouts of murdered colleague, court told

March 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: DPD murder accused told 'wicked lies' about getaway driver to save his 'friends', court told

DPD murder accused told 'wicked lies' about getaway driver to save his 'friends', court told

Supporting image for story: DPD murder accused from Tipton tells court he was taken to Shrewsbury 'by deception'

DPD murder accused from Tipton tells court he was taken to Shrewsbury 'by deception'

March 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Murder accused denies asking 'inside man' for picture of van ahead of DPD killing

Murder accused denies asking 'inside man' for picture of van ahead of DPD killing

March 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Inside man' admits sending suspected killers picture of DPD van before fatal attack

'Inside man' admits sending suspected killers picture of DPD van before fatal attack

February 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: DPD murder suspect 'caught on helicopter camera dumping bloodied axe in bin'

DPD murder suspect 'caught on helicopter camera dumping bloodied axe in bin'

February 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Court hears of the horrific injuries suffered by DPD driver killed in street

Court hears of the horrific injuries suffered by DPD driver killed in street

Supporting image for story: Murder accused 'unaware anyone would be assaulted' before fatal attack on DPD driver, court told

Murder accused 'unaware anyone would be assaulted' before fatal attack on DPD driver, court told

February 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick woman among four arrested after protest near Lichfield

Smethwick woman among four arrested after protest near Lichfield

February 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Popular Smethwick pub reopens with fresh new look following six-figure revamp

Popular Smethwick pub reopens with fresh new look following six-figure revamp

Supporting image for story: DNA on weapons used to kill DPD driver 'a billion' times more likely to have come from suspects, court told

DNA on weapons used to kill DPD driver 'a billion' times more likely to have come from suspects, court told

February 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Government inspector to decide on Smethwick post office flats appeal

Government inspector to decide on Smethwick post office flats appeal

Supporting image for story: Road closed in both directions following Smethwick crash

Road closed in both directions following Smethwick crash

Supporting image for story: DPD driver drove into hands of killers after 'insider' shared photo of van, murder trial told

DPD driver drove into hands of killers after 'insider' shared photo of van, murder trial told

February 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Murder trial hears how mum hid children before seeing dying DPD driver with gruesome injuries

Murder trial hears how mum hid children before seeing dying DPD driver with gruesome injuries

Supporting image for story: Armed gang drove in convoy from the Black Country to Shrewsbury to kill DPD driver, court hears

Armed gang drove in convoy from the Black Country to Shrewsbury to kill DPD driver, court hears

Supporting image for story: Careless driver crashed high performance BMW straight into roundabout leaving passenger with spine injuries

Careless driver crashed high performance BMW straight into roundabout leaving passenger with spine injuries

February 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: DPD driver received threats before he was killed - court told

DPD driver received threats before he was killed - court told

Supporting image for story: DPD worker was forced to hide as armed gang murdered his colleague in street, court told

DPD worker was forced to hide as armed gang murdered his colleague in street, court told

February 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Armed masked gang lay in wait in 'planned' murder of DPD driver, court told

Armed masked gang lay in wait in 'planned' murder of DPD driver, court told

February 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Murder trial of five accused of killing Smethwick DPD driver gets underway

Murder trial of five accused of killing Smethwick DPD driver gets underway

Supporting image for story: Man charged after man hit by car in Walsall - victim still not yet found

Man charged after man hit by car in Walsall - victim still not yet found

February 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Coroner calls for improvements to 'confusing' signage at busy junction in Smethwick where police officer was killed

Coroner calls for improvements to 'confusing' signage at busy junction in Smethwick where police officer was killed

Supporting image for story: Beer from the Black Country is invited back to MPs' House of Commons bar

Beer from the Black Country is invited back to MPs' House of Commons bar

February 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Collapse-risk pub finally set to be demolished for flats

Collapse-risk pub finally set to be demolished for flats

February 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Second West Midlands teen charged with terror-related offences

Second West Midlands teen charged with terror-related offences

February 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Men charged with kidnap, false imprisonment, assault and robbery following raids in Walsall and Smethwick

Men charged with kidnap, false imprisonment, assault and robbery following raids in Walsall and Smethwick

Supporting image for story: New Argos store opens following relocation

New Argos store opens following relocation

February 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Historic West Midlands buildings set to benefit from heritage funding

Historic West Midlands buildings set to benefit from heritage funding

February 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: £435,000 of cannabis plants seized in Smethwick police drugs bust

£435,000 of cannabis plants seized in Smethwick police drugs bust

January 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Burglar arrested at airport after DNA linked him to break-in

Burglar arrested at airport after DNA linked him to break-in

January 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man charged with burglary after break-in at bank in Sandwell

Man charged with burglary after break-in at bank in Sandwell

January 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Moment police dog finds suspect following 'break in' at bank in Smethwick

Watch: Moment police dog finds suspect following 'break in' at bank in Smethwick

January 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Smethwick-based County Lines drug dealer found with thousands in cash and drugs

Jailed: Smethwick-based County Lines drug dealer found with thousands in cash and drugs

Supporting image for story: Investigations into large fire at a Smethwick scrap yard continue

Investigations into large fire at a Smethwick scrap yard continue

January 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Road closed overnight after huge scrap shredder fire in Smethwick

Road closed overnight after huge scrap shredder fire in Smethwick

January 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick cafe’s alcohol licence to be examined over fire safety concerns

Smethwick cafe’s alcohol licence to be examined over fire safety concerns

January 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police release images of man and woman they want to find after Superdrug robbery

Police release images of man and woman they want to find after Superdrug robbery

January 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Killer who murdered woman when he was 13 back in court for having knife behind bars

Killer who murdered woman when he was 13 back in court for having knife behind bars

Supporting image for story: Man brought to court and fined for being drunk in Birmingham Airport terminal building

Man brought to court and fined for being drunk in Birmingham Airport terminal building

January 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Plan for new cycle route on key route between Smethwick and Birmingham set to be discussed by councillors

Plan for new cycle route on key route between Smethwick and Birmingham set to be discussed by councillors

January 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Famous Ruskin pottery pieces made at historic Smethwick factory expected to fetch thousands at auction

Famous Ruskin pottery pieces made at historic Smethwick factory expected to fetch thousands at auction

December 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police issue new photo in bid to find missing girl, 15

Police issue new photo in bid to find missing girl, 15

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help in finding missing 15-year-old girl with links to Smethwick

Police appeal for help in finding missing 15-year-old girl with links to Smethwick

December 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man suffers head injuries in Smethwick Christmas Eve shooting

Man suffers head injuries in Smethwick Christmas Eve shooting

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