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November 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Former Edwardian nurses’ home gifted to Smethwick by mayor going to auction with guide price of £450,000

Former Edwardian nurses’ home gifted to Smethwick by mayor going to auction with guide price of £450,000

November 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Metal detector enthusiast helps police in Sandwell operation

Metal detector enthusiast helps police in Sandwell operation

Supporting image for story: Five zebra crossings planned across two roads in the same town

Five zebra crossings planned across two roads in the same town

November 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Prolific Smethwick shoplifter jailed for theft of goods worth thousands of pounds

Prolific Smethwick shoplifter jailed for theft of goods worth thousands of pounds

November 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Smethwick restaurant which had 'problem with mice' and droppings allowed to reopen

Smethwick restaurant which had 'problem with mice' and droppings allowed to reopen

November 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crash in Bearwood causes rush hour traffic disruption

Crash in Bearwood causes rush hour traffic disruption

November 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country man told to pay up more than £1,000 for uninsured driving in Greater London

Black Country man told to pay up more than £1,000 for uninsured driving in Greater London

Supporting image for story: 'Professional criminal' caught growing cannabis avoids immediate jailing

'Professional criminal' caught growing cannabis avoids immediate jailing

November 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Group marks double celebration with raised flag

Group marks double celebration with raised flag

October 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man arrested as police discover 150 cannabis plants in Smethwick property

Man arrested as police discover 150 cannabis plants in Smethwick property

October 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Driver caught speeding on same road five times in 11 days loses his licence

Driver caught speeding on same road five times in 11 days loses his licence

October 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plans for educational campus at new Smethwick 'super hospital' unanimously approved

Plans for educational campus at new Smethwick 'super hospital' unanimously approved

October 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cause of Smethwick fire treated as 'unidentified' as investigations continue

Cause of Smethwick fire treated as 'unidentified' as investigations continue

Supporting image for story: Businessman causes social media storm after revealing new colour of £300,000 Lamborghini Urus wrapped by Yiannimize

Businessman causes social media storm after revealing new colour of £300,000 Lamborghini Urus wrapped by Yiannimize

October 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man is shot in Smethwick, taken to hospital then arrested in connection with stabbing incident

Man is shot in Smethwick, taken to hospital then arrested in connection with stabbing incident

Supporting image for story: Extra £1.4 million for Sandwell Aquatics Centre as visitor numbers grow

Extra £1.4 million for Sandwell Aquatics Centre as visitor numbers grow

October 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: 25 tonnes of metal and materials in blaze at Smethwick scrapyard

25 tonnes of metal and materials in blaze at Smethwick scrapyard

October 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: £250,000 brewing investment at launched at Smethwick brewery

£250,000 brewing investment at launched at Smethwick brewery

October 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: DPD worker stole goods worth £7,000 from warehouse amid gambling addiction

DPD worker stole goods worth £7,000 from warehouse amid gambling addiction

Supporting image for story: Dentist who 'woke up and couldn't breathe' has life saved thanks to heart transplant

Dentist who 'woke up and couldn't breathe' has life saved thanks to heart transplant

Supporting image for story: Doctors of driver accused of mowing down pedestrian given two days to explain his ill-health

Doctors of driver accused of mowing down pedestrian given two days to explain his ill-health

October 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pair accused of street racing appear in court and deny dangerous driving

Pair accused of street racing appear in court and deny dangerous driving

October 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Smethwick man sexually assaulted woman on train then claimed 'she wanted it'

Jailed: Smethwick man sexually assaulted woman on train then claimed 'she wanted it'

October 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Driver mowed down man leaving him 'helpless' and 'unable to do simplest things'

Jailed: Driver mowed down man leaving him 'helpless' and 'unable to do simplest things'

October 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Brighter future for residents of overlooked towns' – £20m set for four areas of Black Country to help regenerate high streets

'Brighter future for residents of overlooked towns' – £20m set for four areas of Black Country to help regenerate high streets

October 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Four Black Country towns among 55 'overlooked' locations to be given regeneration cash

Four Black Country towns among 55 'overlooked' locations to be given regeneration cash

September 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hero who saved man from burning car after horror crash is rewarded for his bravery

Hero who saved man from burning car after horror crash is rewarded for his bravery

September 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man hit and killed by car in Smethwick is named as 'dedicated' police sergeant

Man hit and killed by car in Smethwick is named as 'dedicated' police sergeant

September 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pedestrian, 45, in critical condition after collision with car in Smethwick

Pedestrian, 45, in critical condition after collision with car in Smethwick

September 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Region's heroes recognised for selfless service and bravery with awards

Region's heroes recognised for selfless service and bravery with awards

September 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country sculpture celebrating women who wear hijabs believed to be first of its kind in world

Black Country sculpture celebrating women who wear hijabs believed to be first of its kind in world

September 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Emergency services called to Smethwick train station due to casualty on tracks

Emergency services called to Smethwick train station due to casualty on tracks

September 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Smethwick man, 67, denies causing serious injury to pedestrian by careless driving

Smethwick man, 67, denies causing serious injury to pedestrian by careless driving

September 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Burglar who claimed to have gun jailed after police find fingerprint on notepad left at scene

Burglar who claimed to have gun jailed after police find fingerprint on notepad left at scene

Supporting image for story: Smethwick residents describe hearing gunshots late at night and feeling 'scared'

Smethwick residents describe hearing gunshots late at night and feeling 'scared'

September 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police hunt Smethwick man wanted on suspicion of vehicle theft

Police hunt Smethwick man wanted on suspicion of vehicle theft

Supporting image for story: Police investigating after shots fired from two guns on Smethwick street leaving house damaged

Police investigating after shots fired from two guns on Smethwick street leaving house damaged

September 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Community pavilion anniversary celebrated with day of fun and activities

Community pavilion anniversary celebrated with day of fun and activities

September 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: 19 firefighters tackle 'large amount of rubbish' on fire under Smethwick railway bridge

19 firefighters tackle 'large amount of rubbish' on fire under Smethwick railway bridge

Supporting image for story: Fifth suspect in court over murder of Smethwick delivery driver

Fifth suspect in court over murder of Smethwick delivery driver

September 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fifth man accused of murdering delivery worker in Shrewsbury appears in court

Fifth man accused of murdering delivery worker in Shrewsbury appears in court

September 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fifth man charged with murder over killing of Black Country DPD worker

Fifth man charged with murder over killing of Black Country DPD worker

Supporting image for story: Weekly grief support sessions to be held at Smethwick community centre

Weekly grief support sessions to be held at Smethwick community centre

August 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Takeaway owner gets big court bill after 'failing to comply' with food safety regulations

Takeaway owner gets big court bill after 'failing to comply' with food safety regulations

Supporting image for story: Sixth man arrested in connection with Shrewsbury DPD murder

Sixth man arrested in connection with Shrewsbury DPD murder

August 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Court appearance for man accused of Shrewsbury DPD murder

Court appearance for man accused of Shrewsbury DPD murder

August 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Firefighters extinguish blaze at three-storey shop in Smethwick

Firefighters extinguish blaze at three-storey shop in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Black Country pair among eight arrested in drugs op that uncovered 'significant amount of cocaine'

Black Country pair among eight arrested in drugs op that uncovered 'significant amount of cocaine'

August 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Officers on look out for man wanted on prison recall

Officers on look out for man wanted on prison recall

Supporting image for story: Four Black Country men accused of murdering DPD worker in Shrewsbury appear in court

Four Black Country men accused of murdering DPD worker in Shrewsbury appear in court

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