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June 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Travel agents cautiously optimistic at green list changes after new destinations added

Travel agents cautiously optimistic at green list changes after new destinations added

June 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: TV and radio personality Richie Anderson becomes official ambassador for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

TV and radio personality Richie Anderson becomes official ambassador for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Supporting image for story: Smethwick double stabbing: Five arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Smethwick double stabbing: Five arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

June 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sandwell leisure centre staff to go on strike over 'fire and rehire' contracts move

Sandwell leisure centre staff to go on strike over 'fire and rehire' contracts move

June 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Man dies after medical emergency in Smethwick

Man dies after medical emergency in Smethwick

June 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Group working to help men to talk about their struggles

Group working to help men to talk about their struggles

June 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Two drive-by shootings in two days on same Black Country street

Two drive-by shootings in two days on same Black Country street

Supporting image for story: Young citizens award for Smethwick pupil

Young citizens award for Smethwick pupil

June 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Off-duty officer who stopped shoplifter armed with brick given bravery award

Off-duty officer who stopped shoplifter armed with brick given bravery award

May 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Driver caught hiding in bin after ramming police car with stolen Audi

Jailed: Driver caught hiding in bin after ramming police car with stolen Audi

May 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Black Country author releases debut novel about Cold War

Black Country author releases debut novel about Cold War

May 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Oscar the 'fare-dodger' dog back with his family after boarding bus through Black Country

Oscar the 'fare-dodger' dog back with his family after boarding bus through Black Country

May 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mother of Karl Gallagher condemns her son's 'cruel' killer who 'smirked' at her in court

Mother of Karl Gallagher condemns her son's 'cruel' killer who 'smirked' at her in court

May 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Appeal to find missing Gloucester teenager who could be in Smethwick

Appeal to find missing Gloucester teenager who could be in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Inspirational Black Country 'Hometown Heroes' announced ahead of Commonwealth Games

Inspirational Black Country 'Hometown Heroes' announced ahead of Commonwealth Games

May 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mountains of rubbish around site of new multi-million-pound hospital

Mountains of rubbish around site of new multi-million-pound hospital

Supporting image for story: Call for talks over fear car park issue could threaten huge Smethwick development

Call for talks over fear car park issue could threaten huge Smethwick development

May 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Fears of more 'rats running across the road' as new Smethwick supermarket is approved

Fears of more 'rats running across the road' as new Smethwick supermarket is approved

May 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Inquest into death of stabbed Smethwick teenager is adjourned

Inquest into death of stabbed Smethwick teenager is adjourned

May 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: 50,000 jabs for Sandwell vaccination hub

50,000 jabs for Sandwell vaccination hub

May 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Vermin and anti-social behaviour fears over Smethwick supermarket plan

Vermin and anti-social behaviour fears over Smethwick supermarket plan

May 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Plans lodged for huge homes, shops and business development next to new Smethwick super hospital

Plans lodged for huge homes, shops and business development next to new Smethwick super hospital

May 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Man in court charged with murder of teenager in Smethwick

Man in court charged with murder of teenager in Smethwick

May 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Smethwick stabbing: Teen charged with murder as tributes paid to 'ambitious' young victim

Smethwick stabbing: Teen charged with murder as tributes paid to 'ambitious' young victim

May 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Drink-drive arrest after car smashes into parked cars in Smethwick street

Drink-drive arrest after car smashes into parked cars in Smethwick street

Supporting image for story: Murder arrest after teenage boy chased and stabbed to death in Smethwick shop

Murder arrest after teenage boy chased and stabbed to death in Smethwick shop

May 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Lolly Lin': Smethwick lollipop lady retiring after 15 years

'Lolly Lin': Smethwick lollipop lady retiring after 15 years

April 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sandwell and Birmingham Mela confirms 2021 return after year off

Sandwell and Birmingham Mela confirms 2021 return after year off

April 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Almost 1,500 people in Sandwell tested in search for South African Covid-19 variant

Almost 1,500 people in Sandwell tested in search for South African Covid-19 variant

Supporting image for story: Man's body found in car in Smethwick

Man's body found in car in Smethwick

April 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Virus fears for loved ones as crisis in India deepens

Virus fears for loved ones as crisis in India deepens

April 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Teenager stabbed in the back twice in 'targeted attack' in Bearwood park

Teenager stabbed in the back twice in 'targeted attack' in Bearwood park

April 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Wates Group begin work on community allotment plot

Wates Group begin work on community allotment plot

Supporting image for story: Roof raised at Sandwell Aquatics Centre ahead of 2022 Commonwealth Games

Roof raised at Sandwell Aquatics Centre ahead of 2022 Commonwealth Games

April 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Man dies in house fire in Bearwood - in fourth fatal fire since Sunday

Man dies in house fire in Bearwood - in fourth fatal fire since Sunday

April 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Police hunt Black Country robbery suspect now wanted over double shooting

Police hunt Black Country robbery suspect now wanted over double shooting

April 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council election 2021: Full list of candidates

Sandwell Council election 2021: Full list of candidates

Supporting image for story: Surge testing in Sandwell and Birmingham after confirmed case of South African variant

Surge testing in Sandwell and Birmingham after confirmed case of South African variant

April 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: “Neglected” site set for apartments boost

“Neglected” site set for apartments boost

April 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Ramped up Covid testing in Black Country after South African strain case found

Ramped up Covid testing in Black Country after South African strain case found

April 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Case of South African variant of Covid-19 found in Smethwick

Case of South African variant of Covid-19 found in Smethwick

April 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Police hunt knifemen after daylight machete attack on Handsworth street

Police hunt knifemen after daylight machete attack on Handsworth street

April 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Attempted carjacking in Smethwick

Attempted carjacking in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: More work needed to address 'long-standing begging issue' in Black Country town

More work needed to address 'long-standing begging issue' in Black Country town

April 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: West Midlands shootings: Police pledge to continue taking firearms off streets after spate of attacks

West Midlands shootings: Police pledge to continue taking firearms off streets after spate of attacks

April 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Two men injured in Bearwood double shooting in a stable condition

Two men injured in Bearwood double shooting in a stable condition

April 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Poplar Road shooting victims still in serious condition as suspect bailed

Poplar Road shooting victims still in serious condition as suspect bailed

April 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Police scour scene as double Bearwood shooting leaves two men in hospital

Police scour scene as double Bearwood shooting leaves two men in hospital

Supporting image for story: Three to appear in court over theft from postman

Three to appear in court over theft from postman

March 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: Work gets underway on new Smethwick park pavilion

Work gets underway on new Smethwick park pavilion

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