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February 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Midland Met hospital cost set to soar by millions after Carillion collapse

Sandwell Midland Met hospital cost set to soar by millions after Carillion collapse

January 31, 2018

Supporting image for story: Illegal immigrant punched and bit charity worker

Illegal immigrant punched and bit charity worker

January 29, 2018

Supporting image for story: Carer's career in ruins after biting autistic patient

Carer's career in ruins after biting autistic patient

January 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: Suspended sentence for husband who stabbed wife over breakfast

Suspended sentence for husband who stabbed wife over breakfast

January 23, 2018

Supporting image for story: Woman killed after being hit by bus in Bearwood

Woman killed after being hit by bus in Bearwood

Supporting image for story: Location of Sandwell's Commonwealth Games swimming centre revealed

Location of Sandwell's Commonwealth Games swimming centre revealed

Supporting image for story: Cash, crack and a Kinder egg: Teenage dealer walks free from court

Cash, crack and a Kinder egg: Teenage dealer walks free from court

January 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Drug addict with 80 convictions admits stealing clothes from Asda to fund his addiction

Drug addict with 80 convictions admits stealing clothes from Asda to fund his addiction

January 6, 2018

Supporting image for story: Cops who tried to save bus passenger to get top awards

Cops who tried to save bus passenger to get top awards

January 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: New West Midlands Railway franchise urged to give stations a makeover

New West Midlands Railway franchise urged to give stations a makeover

January 2, 2018

Supporting image for story: Midland Met Hospital: £350 million site to be finished nearly a year later than planned

Midland Met Hospital: £350 million site to be finished nearly a year later than planned

January 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Iconic glassworks plans at standstill

Iconic glassworks plans at standstill

Supporting image for story: Smethwick fire: Huge furniture factory blaze was started by arsonists

Smethwick fire: Huge furniture factory blaze was started by arsonists

December 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: Smethwick fire: Business owner 'devastated' after flames rip through furniture factory

Smethwick fire: Business owner 'devastated' after flames rip through furniture factory

December 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Smethwick fire: Scene of destruction revealed after huge furniture warehouse blaze - with VIDEO and PICTURES

Smethwick fire: Scene of destruction revealed after huge furniture warehouse blaze - with VIDEO and PICTURES

December 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: UPDATED: 'Severe' fire at building in Smethwick near new Midland Metropolitan Hospital site - with VIDEO and PICTURES

UPDATED: 'Severe' fire at building in Smethwick near new Midland Metropolitan Hospital site - with VIDEO and PICTURES

Supporting image for story: 2022 Commonwealth Games: Preparatory work on Smethwick's state-of-the-art aquatics centre to begin within weeks

2022 Commonwealth Games: Preparatory work on Smethwick's state-of-the-art aquatics centre to begin within weeks

December 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Car crushed as van rolls over in Smethwick crash

Car crushed as van rolls over in Smethwick crash

December 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Roadworks cancelled at the last minute due to traders' concerns

Roadworks cancelled at the last minute due to traders' concerns

December 15, 2017

Supporting image for story: JAILED: Taxi driver found with huge haul of weapons and £1.5m worth of drugs

JAILED: Taxi driver found with huge haul of weapons and £1.5m worth of drugs

December 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: £250 million rail revamp to bring Christmas train chaos

£250 million rail revamp to bring Christmas train chaos

December 12, 2017

Supporting image for story: Two dogs rescued from freezing canal in Smethwick

Two dogs rescued from freezing canal in Smethwick

December 10, 2017

Supporting image for story: Newborn baby threatened in burglary terror

Newborn baby threatened in burglary terror

December 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Oswestry Aldi bag snatch man sentence ‘too lenient’

Oswestry Aldi bag snatch man sentence ‘too lenient’

November 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: Black Country thief admits snatching OAP's purse

Black Country thief admits snatching OAP's purse

November 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Man 'escapes serious injury' after being hit by double-decker bus in Smethwick

Man 'escapes serious injury' after being hit by double-decker bus in Smethwick

November 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Man left trapped under bus in Smethwick

Man left trapped under bus in Smethwick

November 24, 2017

Supporting image for story: Historic Smethwick Council House clock chimes again after restoration

Historic Smethwick Council House clock chimes again after restoration

November 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Smethwick high street blocked after van and bus crash leaves three injured

Smethwick high street blocked after van and bus crash leaves three injured

November 16, 2017

Supporting image for story: DPD denies 'poor treatment' claims as union holds demo at Smethwick HQ

DPD denies 'poor treatment' claims as union holds demo at Smethwick HQ

November 15, 2017

Supporting image for story: Conwoman wanted for fraud goes on the run

Conwoman wanted for fraud goes on the run

November 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: Touching tribute to murdered soldier Narel Sharpe by former comrades

Touching tribute to murdered soldier Narel Sharpe by former comrades

November 13, 2017

Supporting image for story: Taskforce to crackdown on Sandwell rogue landlords over concerns migrants are being forced to live in poor conditions

Taskforce to crackdown on Sandwell rogue landlords over concerns migrants are being forced to live in poor conditions

November 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Richard Marshall: Sandwell councillor leaves cabinet post after 'lewd phone message' storm

Richard Marshall: Sandwell councillor leaves cabinet post after 'lewd phone message' storm

October 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Lilliput Lodge Children's Day Nursery: Failing nursery rated 'inadequate' in Ofsted inspection

Lilliput Lodge Children's Day Nursery: Failing nursery rated 'inadequate' in Ofsted inspection

October 7, 2017

Supporting image for story: Four face deportation after Black Country immigration raids

Four face deportation after Black Country immigration raids

Supporting image for story: Midland Metropolitan Hospital: More delays for sprawling £350m site

Midland Metropolitan Hospital: More delays for sprawling £350m site

October 5, 2017

Supporting image for story: WATCH: 'I tackled machete-wielding attacker' - Have-a-go hero takeaway worker helps foil raid

WATCH: 'I tackled machete-wielding attacker' - Have-a-go hero takeaway worker helps foil raid

September 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Eyesore land in Smethwick up for sale with £2m price tag

Eyesore land in Smethwick up for sale with £2m price tag

September 18, 2017

Supporting image for story: Smethwick robber who targeted disabled man in wheelchair is jailed

Smethwick robber who targeted disabled man in wheelchair is jailed

September 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: Smethwick man appears in court over firearm allegations

Smethwick man appears in court over firearm allegations

September 12, 2017

Supporting image for story: Smethwick's Chance Glassworks one of the most endangered buildings in UK

Smethwick's Chance Glassworks one of the most endangered buildings in UK

Supporting image for story: Firefighters joy as they are reunited with Smethwick fire engine after 50 years

Firefighters joy as they are reunited with Smethwick fire engine after 50 years

September 9, 2017

Supporting image for story: Former Smethwick fire engine reunited with crew after 50 years - with PICTURES

Former Smethwick fire engine reunited with crew after 50 years - with PICTURES

August 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: £1,000 reward offered after sex attack on elderly woman

£1,000 reward offered after sex attack on elderly woman

August 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Keep Smethwick church as a place of worship, says religious leader over flats plan

Keep Smethwick church as a place of worship, says religious leader over flats plan

August 26, 2017

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist killed in Smethwick crash

Motorcyclist killed in Smethwick crash

August 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Hunt for owner as NARROW BOAT is dumped on footpath

Hunt for owner as NARROW BOAT is dumped on footpath

August 24, 2017

Supporting image for story: Six teens arrested over gun fears after 'suspicious activity' in Smethwick

Six teens arrested over gun fears after 'suspicious activity' in Smethwick

August 23, 2017

Supporting image for story: Suspected Smethwick brothel shut down by police

Suspected Smethwick brothel shut down by police

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