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May 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police in Smethwick recover stolen van after call from the DVLA

Police in Smethwick recover stolen van after call from the DVLA

May 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'He brought colour into a black and white world' - family at inquest into death of Harry Takhar

'He brought colour into a black and white world' - family at inquest into death of Harry Takhar

Supporting image for story: Four teenagers arrested after car stolen while woman at church seized in Smethwick

Four teenagers arrested after car stolen while woman at church seized in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Smethwick road renowned for its street parties prepares for coronation event

Smethwick road renowned for its street parties prepares for coronation event

May 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Teenager from Smethwick charged over series of robberies and assaults in Sandwell

Teenager from Smethwick charged over series of robberies and assaults in Sandwell

April 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Former Euro MP looks back on 'momentous year' in latest book

Former Euro MP looks back on 'momentous year' in latest book

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian refugee living in Smethwick sings alongside Eurovision's Sonia

Ukrainian refugee living in Smethwick sings alongside Eurovision's Sonia

April 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Delight as 25,000 turn out for Smethwick Vaisakhi celebrations

Delight as 25,000 turn out for Smethwick Vaisakhi celebrations

April 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: He's having a laugh! Palace date for Frank Skinner MBE

He's having a laugh! Palace date for Frank Skinner MBE

April 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Smethwick community centre preparing for coronation day to remember

Smethwick community centre preparing for coronation day to remember

Supporting image for story: Property tycoon to give away free car at business seminar this weekend

Property tycoon to give away free car at business seminar this weekend

Supporting image for story: Pair in court accused of firearms and drugs offences in Smethwick

Pair in court accused of firearms and drugs offences in Smethwick

April 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Smethwick man admits being in charge of dogs which caused death of Rowley Regis pensioner

Smethwick man admits being in charge of dogs which caused death of Rowley Regis pensioner

Supporting image for story: Fifteen-year-old Smethwick girl reported missing

Fifteen-year-old Smethwick girl reported missing

Supporting image for story: Smethwick charity centre to host coronation celebrations

Smethwick charity centre to host coronation celebrations

April 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Thousands to descend on Smethwick to mark Vaisakhi

Thousands to descend on Smethwick to mark Vaisakhi

April 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Accident blackspot near where PCSO Holly Burke was killed to get £750,000 to improve safety

Accident blackspot near where PCSO Holly Burke was killed to get £750,000 to improve safety

April 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Teenager locked up over knifepoint carjacking in Smethwick

Teenager locked up over knifepoint carjacking in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Smethwick road to receive £750,000 safety upgrade

Smethwick road to receive £750,000 safety upgrade

April 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Eight people arrested and £30k of suspected criminal cash and drugs seized after cyber crime warrants

Eight people arrested and £30k of suspected criminal cash and drugs seized after cyber crime warrants

April 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rare Shakespeare document to visit Smethwick

Rare Shakespeare document to visit Smethwick

March 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Roadworks on three Black Country routes cause congestion and delays for drivers

Roadworks on three Black Country routes cause congestion and delays for drivers

March 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Armpit wax for Barbados holiday led to cancer diagnosis for Smethwick mum

Armpit wax for Barbados holiday led to cancer diagnosis for Smethwick mum

March 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two Smethwick primary schools to reduce pupil admission numbers

Two Smethwick primary schools to reduce pupil admission numbers

March 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: CCTV footage shows the moment a charity in Smethwick had its minibus stolen

CCTV footage shows the moment a charity in Smethwick had its minibus stolen

Supporting image for story: CCTV images show 'industrial scale' shoplifter taking clothes as part of huge shops fraud

CCTV images show 'industrial scale' shoplifter taking clothes as part of huge shops fraud

March 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Industrial scale' shoplifter who scammed shops nationwide warned to expect long jail term

'Industrial scale' shoplifter who scammed shops nationwide warned to expect long jail term

March 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drink-driver involved in late-night crash gets banned from the road

Drink-driver involved in late-night crash gets banned from the road

March 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Suspect due in court for dangerous driving charge after Smethwick crash

Suspect due in court for dangerous driving charge after Smethwick crash

March 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'People will end up stuck at home' - Wolverhampton bus passengers weigh in on 'unreliable' service

'People will end up stuck at home' - Wolverhampton bus passengers weigh in on 'unreliable' service

February 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Road sealed off in Smethwick as police hunted wanted man

Road sealed off in Smethwick as police hunted wanted man

February 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country brewery launches new bitter going to pubs this week

Black Country brewery launches new bitter going to pubs this week

Supporting image for story: Black Country bus routes set to benefit from four-month roadworks project starting next week

Black Country bus routes set to benefit from four-month roadworks project starting next week

February 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Property developer launches sports division with ex-Premier League footballer

Property developer launches sports division with ex-Premier League footballer

February 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Brothers pulled knives during daylight brawl outside shops - judge demands police answers

Brothers pulled knives during daylight brawl outside shops - judge demands police answers

February 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Brothers on trial for violent disorder in Smethwick street

Brothers on trial for violent disorder in Smethwick street

February 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after woman punched and dragged across petrol station forecourt in Smethwick

Police appeal after woman punched and dragged across petrol station forecourt in Smethwick

February 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Family's heartache as Smethwick mother dies of bowel cancer after being sent away from A&E twice

Family's heartache as Smethwick mother dies of bowel cancer after being sent away from A&E twice

February 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Consultation launched over Rolfe Street masterplan

Consultation launched over Rolfe Street masterplan

February 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Inquest opens into death of father of four 'Harry' Takhar

Inquest opens into death of father of four 'Harry' Takhar

February 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country businessman's £10m property plan to help young people get on housing ladder

Black Country businessman's £10m property plan to help young people get on housing ladder

January 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Alleged assault victim dies before Smethwick accused's crown court trial

Alleged assault victim dies before Smethwick accused's crown court trial

January 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man who beat paramedics in 'sustained attack' as they tried to treat him narrowly avoids jail

Man who beat paramedics in 'sustained attack' as they tried to treat him narrowly avoids jail

January 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Consultation to develop key part of Smethwick is approved

Consultation to develop key part of Smethwick is approved

January 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Smethwick supermarket's bid to sell alcohol again fails after court dismisses licence appeal

Smethwick supermarket's bid to sell alcohol again fails after court dismisses licence appeal

January 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police arrest man wanted by another force in Smethwick street

Police arrest man wanted by another force in Smethwick street

January 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Smethwick men jailed after commuting hundreds of miles each week to run Devon cannabis farm

Smethwick men jailed after commuting hundreds of miles each week to run Devon cannabis farm

January 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fears for 13-year-old missing from Smethwick

Fears for 13-year-old missing from Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Two men charged with attempted murder after Smethwick shop shooting

Two men charged with attempted murder after Smethwick shop shooting

Supporting image for story: Commissioner says violence won't be tolerated in wake of two Black Country shootings days apart

Commissioner says violence won't be tolerated in wake of two Black Country shootings days apart

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