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October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Parking warden assaulted in Smethwick High Street - police launch appeal

Parking warden assaulted in Smethwick High Street - police launch appeal

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell charity set to bring vital cost-of-living support as its director returns to her roots

Sandwell charity set to bring vital cost-of-living support as its director returns to her roots

Supporting image for story: Queen of the forecourt: Staffordshire great-grandmother celebrates 45-years’ service at petrol station

Queen of the forecourt: Staffordshire great-grandmother celebrates 45-years’ service at petrol station

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Historic Smethwick industrial estate to finally be demolished for 118 new homes nearly two years after it was emptied

Historic Smethwick industrial estate to finally be demolished for 118 new homes nearly two years after it was emptied

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick comic still amazed about 'surreal' award - but Ryan Lewis not resting on his laurels as he looks to become pioneer for the Midlands

Smethwick comic still amazed about 'surreal' award - but Ryan Lewis not resting on his laurels as he looks to become pioneer for the Midlands

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gang in ‘balaclavas with weapons’ cause Smethwick school lockdown

Gang in ‘balaclavas with weapons’ cause Smethwick school lockdown

Supporting image for story: 'More than a hospital!': 13 fantastic images of the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital as it celebrates its first anniversary

'More than a hospital!': 13 fantastic images of the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital as it celebrates its first anniversary

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell comic named as winner of major award at Birmingham Comedy Festival

Sandwell comic named as winner of major award at Birmingham Comedy Festival

Supporting image for story: Man left needing hospital treatment after being attacked near Asda in Smethwick

Man left needing hospital treatment after being attacked near Asda in Smethwick

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: There were 'failings' and 'shortcomings' before death of 76-year-old at Midlands Metropolitan Hospital, inquest finds

There were 'failings' and 'shortcomings' before death of 76-year-old at Midlands Metropolitan Hospital, inquest finds

Supporting image for story: 'Anti-social behaviour magnet': Bid to open club on Smethwick industrial estate thwarted by inspectors

'Anti-social behaviour magnet': Bid to open club on Smethwick industrial estate thwarted by inspectors

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cause of death of 'loving' mother of six who died at new Midlands Metropolitan Hospital revealed as inquest begins

Cause of death of 'loving' mother of six who died at new Midlands Metropolitan Hospital revealed as inquest begins

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Accident blocking Cape Hill junction in Smethwick - motorists asked to avoid area

Accident blocking Cape Hill junction in Smethwick - motorists asked to avoid area

Supporting image for story: Plea for public’s help to identify man after attempted robbery in Smethwick

Plea for public’s help to identify man after attempted robbery in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Council rejects move to replace 100-year-old Bearwood garden shop with new takeaway

Council rejects move to replace 100-year-old Bearwood garden shop with new takeaway

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 21 amazing photos of community heroes from the Black Country as they receive their British Empire Medals

21 amazing photos of community heroes from the Black Country as they receive their British Empire Medals

Supporting image for story: Best of Black Country kebab houses reach semi-finals for major industry award

Best of Black Country kebab houses reach semi-finals for major industry award

September 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Council to use compulsory purchase powers for plans to regenerate 'eyesore' sites with new homes in Smethwick

Council to use compulsory purchase powers for plans to regenerate 'eyesore' sites with new homes in Smethwick

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three men arrested in Smethwick on suspicion of possessing drugs after car searched by police

Three men arrested in Smethwick on suspicion of possessing drugs after car searched by police

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two suspected Sandwell drug dealers charged following separate incidents involving a foot chase and a vehicle being stopped by police

Two suspected Sandwell drug dealers charged following separate incidents involving a foot chase and a vehicle being stopped by police

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Home improvements undertaken at flats in Smethwick after anti-social behaviour complaints

Home improvements undertaken at flats in Smethwick after anti-social behaviour complaints

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Neighbours say rise of late-night shops turning Smethwick high street into ‘health and safety risk’

Neighbours say rise of late-night shops turning Smethwick high street into ‘health and safety risk’

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oldbury vigil held after 'racially motivated' rape as safety petition is launched

Oldbury vigil held after 'racially motivated' rape as safety petition is launched

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands takeaways and restaurants reach semi-final shortlist for national awards - full list here

West Midlands takeaways and restaurants reach semi-final shortlist for national awards - full list here

Supporting image for story: Ladies-only swim sessions go from strength to strength

Ladies-only swim sessions go from strength to strength

September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sikh community gathers in Smethwick in solidarity with woman who was raped in racially-motivated attack

Sikh community gathers in Smethwick in solidarity with woman who was raped in racially-motivated attack

Supporting image for story: Smethwick man charged after huge amounts of drugs seized by police in Birmingham

Smethwick man charged after huge amounts of drugs seized by police in Birmingham

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick drug dealer jailed after being caught selling cocaine by eagle-eyed police officers

Smethwick drug dealer jailed after being caught selling cocaine by eagle-eyed police officers

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man pleads not guilty to murdering Shara Miller in Smethwick last month

Man pleads not guilty to murdering Shara Miller in Smethwick last month

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick installs what's believed to be the world’s largest solar panel system on a Sikh place of worship

Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick installs what's believed to be the world’s largest solar panel system on a Sikh place of worship

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Child among two with 'potentially serious injuries' in shocking Smethwick house fire

Child among two with 'potentially serious injuries' in shocking Smethwick house fire

September 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'After seeing so many fire engines and ambulances we are just glad no-one has died' - relieved neighbours speak out after Bearwood house blaze

'After seeing so many fire engines and ambulances we are just glad no-one has died' - relieved neighbours speak out after Bearwood house blaze

Supporting image for story: Shock photos show fire damaged house in Bearwood after four peope were led to safety

Shock photos show fire damaged house in Bearwood after four peope were led to safety

Supporting image for story: Four people 'led to safety' by firefighter from house blaze in Bearwood - crews remain at the scene

Four people 'led to safety' by firefighter from house blaze in Bearwood - crews remain at the scene

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Men charged as police tackle Sandwell shop thefts

Men charged as police tackle Sandwell shop thefts

Supporting image for story: Manhunt as hit-and-run driver on the run after Smethwick crash

Manhunt as hit-and-run driver on the run after Smethwick crash

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: 52 royally cheerful snaps from King Charles III's visit to the West Midlands

In Pictures: 52 royally cheerful snaps from King Charles III's visit to the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: King Charles officially opens Midland Metropolitan University Hospital - and jokes about aging

King Charles officially opens Midland Metropolitan University Hospital - and jokes about aging

Supporting image for story: 'The world has lost an angel': Floral tributes and heartfelt messages left at site of Smethwick crash which killed mum

'The world has lost an angel': Floral tributes and heartfelt messages left at site of Smethwick crash which killed mum

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police confiscate cash and class-A drugs from stolen vehicle in Smethwick

West Midlands Police confiscate cash and class-A drugs from stolen vehicle in Smethwick

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This is a tragic loss': Council to consider action following investigation into horror Smethwick crash which killed woman

'This is a tragic loss': Council to consider action following investigation into horror Smethwick crash which killed woman

August 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I’ve lost my mom, I’ve lost my world' - Heartbroken son pays tribute to mom killed in Smethwick crash

'I’ve lost my mom, I’ve lost my world' - Heartbroken son pays tribute to mom killed in Smethwick crash

Supporting image for story: Popular Smethwick bus service is diverted due to road traffic accident

Popular Smethwick bus service is diverted due to road traffic accident

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after woman dies in Smethwick fatal collision

Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after woman dies in Smethwick fatal collision

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's horrible what has happened. It's so tragic': Heartbroken residents react after fatal Smethwick crash and call for road safety action

'It's horrible what has happened. It's so tragic': Heartbroken residents react after fatal Smethwick crash and call for road safety action

Supporting image for story: A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal Smethwick road collision that killed a 62-year-old woman pedestrian

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal Smethwick road collision that killed a 62-year-old woman pedestrian

Supporting image for story: Woman pedestrian dies in Smethwick road collision with a car

Woman pedestrian dies in Smethwick road collision with a car

Supporting image for story: Smethwick sex pest jailed after groping woman who sat next to him on a bus

Smethwick sex pest jailed after groping woman who sat next to him on a bus

Supporting image for story: Former Smethwick British Legion club could be converted into nursery

Former Smethwick British Legion club could be converted into nursery

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council apply for compulsory purchase order on massive slice of Smethwick land to build homes next to Midlands Metropolitan Hospital

Sandwell Council apply for compulsory purchase order on massive slice of Smethwick land to build homes next to Midlands Metropolitan Hospital

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