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March 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kabaddi tournament violence was behind fatal DPD worker ambush, court heard

Kabaddi tournament violence was behind fatal DPD worker ambush, court heard

Supporting image for story: Smethwick couple admit running international prostitution ring from the Black Country for over five years

Smethwick couple admit running international prostitution ring from the Black Country for over five years

March 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Woman pleads guilty to wounding over Smethwick stabbing after attempted murder charges dropped

Woman pleads guilty to wounding over Smethwick stabbing after attempted murder charges dropped

Supporting image for story: 'My wife and kids were all vomiting' - Smethwick residents describe sickness as homes remain closed off days after suspected carbon monoxide incident

'My wife and kids were all vomiting' - Smethwick residents describe sickness as homes remain closed off days after suspected carbon monoxide incident

March 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick suspected carbon monoxide leak: Police update after nine people were taken to hospital

Smethwick suspected carbon monoxide leak: Police update after nine people were taken to hospital

Supporting image for story: Thousands descend on Smethwick for Hola Mohalla Sikh festival

Thousands descend on Smethwick for Hola Mohalla Sikh festival

Supporting image for story: 'I've never seen anything like this': Shocked Smethwick residents recall 'leak' which left nine people in hospital

'I've never seen anything like this': Shocked Smethwick residents recall 'leak' which left nine people in hospital

Supporting image for story: ‘Overcrowded’ Smethwick HMO plan is blocked

‘Overcrowded’ Smethwick HMO plan is blocked

March 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Nine people taken to hospital following suspected carbon monoxide leak in Smethwick

Nine people taken to hospital following suspected carbon monoxide leak in Smethwick

March 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews on scene at incident in Smethwick - with warning to residents

Fire crews on scene at incident in Smethwick - with warning to residents

March 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick police recover unattended car

Smethwick police recover unattended car

Supporting image for story: Smethwick mental health service "gave me hope" says former teacher

Smethwick mental health service "gave me hope" says former teacher

March 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Men wielding hockey stick and shovel joined eight-man ambush to butcher DPD worker, court told

Men wielding hockey stick and shovel joined eight-man ambush to butcher DPD worker, court told

March 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Multiple vehicles seized in Smethwick - including one driver reported for drug possession

Multiple vehicles seized in Smethwick - including one driver reported for drug possession

March 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick's police base saved under new plan to retain part of building

Smethwick's police base saved under new plan to retain part of building

March 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man suffers potentially life-changing injury during Smethwick 'street fight'

Man suffers potentially life-changing injury during Smethwick 'street fight'

March 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Alcohol and substance misuse awareness workshop

Alcohol and substance misuse awareness workshop

March 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five Black Country towns to share in £100 million government boost

Five Black Country towns to share in £100 million government boost

March 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick community to get new zebra crossing at scene of crashes

Smethwick community to get new zebra crossing at scene of crashes

March 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Goods van seized in Smethwick because the driver had no insurance

Goods van seized in Smethwick because the driver had no insurance

Supporting image for story: Birmingham bin strike spills over to the Black Country as street divided by waste collections

Birmingham bin strike spills over to the Black Country as street divided by waste collections

February 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Huge cannabis farm found inside Smethwick industrial site

Huge cannabis farm found inside Smethwick industrial site

February 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Devoted Black Country NHS ward services officer of 50 years scoops top cleaners award

Devoted Black Country NHS ward services officer of 50 years scoops top cleaners award

Supporting image for story: 'Issues outside our control': Bus users and drivers face disruption and delay in Smethwick town centre due to roadworks

'Issues outside our control': Bus users and drivers face disruption and delay in Smethwick town centre due to roadworks

February 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick charity receives recognition for effective and efficient operational management

Smethwick charity receives recognition for effective and efficient operational management

February 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Dangerous Smethwick driver who hit 100mph at illegal car meet given road ban

Watch: Dangerous Smethwick driver who hit 100mph at illegal car meet given road ban

February 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Students welcomed to first careers event at new hospital

Students welcomed to first careers event at new hospital

February 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Chilling moment man open fires with a sawn-off shotgun at Smethwick retail park

Watch: Chilling moment man open fires with a sawn-off shotgun at Smethwick retail park

Supporting image for story: Smethwick road closes for essential roadworks

Smethwick road closes for essential roadworks

February 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two 'dangerous' men jailed after shotgun fired at man in Smethwick car park

Two 'dangerous' men jailed after shotgun fired at man in Smethwick car park

February 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Here's what happened when Malcolm X visited Smethwick in 1965

Here's what happened when Malcolm X visited Smethwick in 1965

February 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Extra Black Country date for gospel star CeCe Winans as tickets fly

Extra Black Country date for gospel star CeCe Winans as tickets fly

February 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two men arrested after shots fired at house in Smethwick

Two men arrested after shots fired at house in Smethwick

February 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick cops seize Illegal vehicle in high street swoop

Smethwick cops seize Illegal vehicle in high street swoop

February 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick businessman leaves lasting legacy in transport industry

Smethwick businessman leaves lasting legacy in transport industry

February 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Temporary urgent treatment centre at new Smethwick hospital approved

Temporary urgent treatment centre at new Smethwick hospital approved

February 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man who threatened to knife pregnant shop worker and left staff traumatised in 'shoplifting spree' is jailed

Man who threatened to knife pregnant shop worker and left staff traumatised in 'shoplifting spree' is jailed

February 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Free health and wellbeing workshops to take place across the Black Country

Free health and wellbeing workshops to take place across the Black Country

January 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for information to trace missing 16-year-old from Smethwick

Police appeal for information to trace missing 16-year-old from Smethwick

January 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man due in court after series of thefts and robberies in Sandwell and Dudley

Man due in court after series of thefts and robberies in Sandwell and Dudley

Supporting image for story: No planning went into future of Smethwick swimming baths despite agreement it would close seven years ago

No planning went into future of Smethwick swimming baths despite agreement it would close seven years ago

January 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: First awake breast surgery performed at the Midland Met

First awake breast surgery performed at the Midland Met

Supporting image for story: Smethwick Puppetry Festival line-up announced, with free and low-cost theatre for all ages in Smethwick and Bearwood

Smethwick Puppetry Festival line-up announced, with free and low-cost theatre for all ages in Smethwick and Bearwood

January 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Busy Smethwick garage to go up for sale for nearly £500k in online auction

Busy Smethwick garage to go up for sale for nearly £500k in online auction

January 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Failing temporary traffic lights in Smethwick and Wednesbury cause rush hour delays

Failing temporary traffic lights in Smethwick and Wednesbury cause rush hour delays

Supporting image for story: Calls for more street lighting after 17-year-old falls in Walsall canal basin

Calls for more street lighting after 17-year-old falls in Walsall canal basin

January 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: One arrested as appeal launched over crash that left three injured

One arrested as appeal launched over crash that left three injured

Supporting image for story: Two teenagers in hospital following one-vehicle crash in Smethwick

Two teenagers in hospital following one-vehicle crash in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Chance of glory for grills and kebab houses across West Midlands in national awards

Chance of glory for grills and kebab houses across West Midlands in national awards

January 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: New community fridge aims to help bring people across Smethwick together to share food and ideas

New community fridge aims to help bring people across Smethwick together to share food and ideas

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