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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

January 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two arrested after attempted carjacking in Smethwick

Two arrested after attempted carjacking in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: We visited the community cafe that's called a 'hidden gem' by locals and football celebs alike

We visited the community cafe that's called a 'hidden gem' by locals and football celebs alike

January 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to transform former City Hospital site into new community

Plans to transform former City Hospital site into new community

January 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Porsche driver denies causing death by dangerous driving over Smethwick crash that killed two-year-old child

Porsche driver denies causing death by dangerous driving over Smethwick crash that killed two-year-old child

Supporting image for story: Elderly man, 82, suffers serious injuries in Birmingham street attack

Elderly man, 82, suffers serious injuries in Birmingham street attack

January 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prominent lawyer leads school law conference

Prominent lawyer leads school law conference

January 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family turns grief into hope with donation of cooling cots

Family turns grief into hope with donation of cooling cots

January 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pictured: Ambulances outside Midland Metropolitan Hospital as pressures on NHS increase

Pictured: Ambulances outside Midland Metropolitan Hospital as pressures on NHS increase

January 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Cause of blaze at Smethwick builders yard which left man seriously hurt

Revealed: Cause of blaze at Smethwick builders yard which left man seriously hurt

January 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire service releases update on builders yard fire that left one man with 'serious injuries'

Fire service releases update on builders yard fire that left one man with 'serious injuries'

January 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Donations continue to flood in to help fund funeral of toddler who died after Smethwick crash

Donations continue to flood in to help fund funeral of toddler who died after Smethwick crash

January 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man who was taken to hospital after Smethwick fire suffered 'serious' injuries - ambulance statement

Man who was taken to hospital after Smethwick fire suffered 'serious' injuries - ambulance statement

January 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Fire crews at scene of blaze involving lithium batteries at Smethwick commercial site as man taken to hospital

Watch: Fire crews at scene of blaze involving lithium batteries at Smethwick commercial site as man taken to hospital

Supporting image for story: Kebabs and grills across West Midlands competing to win big at national awards

Kebabs and grills across West Midlands competing to win big at national awards

December 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2025 - Dozens of unsung heroes from the West Midlands get their just rewards

New Year Honours List 2025 - Dozens of unsung heroes from the West Midlands get their just rewards

December 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fundraiser for injured family of tragic toddler Shehbaz Singh killed in Smethwick surpasses £3,000

Fundraiser for injured family of tragic toddler Shehbaz Singh killed in Smethwick surpasses £3,000

Supporting image for story: Urgent appeal for whereabouts of Smethwick pensioner who is missing

Urgent appeal for whereabouts of Smethwick pensioner who is missing

December 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: New Black Country hospital that's 'more than a hospital' invites guests in for Christmas party

New Black Country hospital that's 'more than a hospital' invites guests in for Christmas party

Supporting image for story: Meet the West Midlands babies born on Christmas Day bringing joy to parents and families

Meet the West Midlands babies born on Christmas Day bringing joy to parents and families

Supporting image for story: 11 famous faces who hail from Smethwick - from footie legends to Hollywood stars

11 famous faces who hail from Smethwick - from footie legends to Hollywood stars

December 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man due in court charged with causing death of two-year-old boy in Smethwick crash

Man due in court charged with causing death of two-year-old boy in Smethwick crash

December 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick people speak out after fatal road collision in which a boy, 2, died

Smethwick people speak out after fatal road collision in which a boy, 2, died

December 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick collision: Man, 30, arrested following fatal collision in which two-year-old died

Smethwick collision: Man, 30, arrested following fatal collision in which two-year-old died

Supporting image for story: Police issue update on fatal Smethwick hit-and-run

Police issue update on fatal Smethwick hit-and-run

Supporting image for story: Teddy bear left at scene of fatal crash involving stolen Porsche in tribute to boy, 2

Teddy bear left at scene of fatal crash involving stolen Porsche in tribute to boy, 2

Supporting image for story: Manhunt for Porsche driver as tributes flood in for boy, 2, who died after Smethwick hit-and-run

Manhunt for Porsche driver as tributes flood in for boy, 2, who died after Smethwick hit-and-run

December 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Three arrested after police tactically halts vehicle 'involved in £800 booze theft' in Smethwick

Three arrested after police tactically halts vehicle 'involved in £800 booze theft' in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Application made to set up new Smethwick bar and lounge for late night entertainment

Application made to set up new Smethwick bar and lounge for late night entertainment

December 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man jailed after firing "potentially lethal" weapon in Smethwick street

Man jailed after firing "potentially lethal" weapon in Smethwick street

December 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Let your light shine' - Former multi world champion Chris Eubank in inspiring visit to Smethwick pupils

'Let your light shine' - Former multi world champion Chris Eubank in inspiring visit to Smethwick pupils

December 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: First baby born at new hospital lights up Christmas tree

First baby born at new hospital lights up Christmas tree

December 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bearwood residents 'living in fear' after death threats and attacks in street

Bearwood residents 'living in fear' after death threats and attacks in street

December 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Motorists facing rush hour delays after crash in Smethwick causes road closure

Motorists facing rush hour delays after crash in Smethwick causes road closure

December 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Teenagers admit killing 15-year-old boy in West Bromwich halting murder trial in dramatic turn of events

Teenagers admit killing 15-year-old boy in West Bromwich halting murder trial in dramatic turn of events

December 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pictured: Newest faces of suspects on West Midlands Police wanted list for crimes including murder

Pictured: Newest faces of suspects on West Midlands Police wanted list for crimes including murder

November 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: RSPCA appeal after neglected puppy fly-tipped in the snow in Smethwick

RSPCA appeal after neglected puppy fly-tipped in the snow in Smethwick

November 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich murder accused were filmed holding 'reflective' items during centre confrontation

West Bromwich murder accused were filmed holding 'reflective' items during centre confrontation

November 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Road closed for hours after car crashes into Smethwick supermarket

Watch: Road closed for hours after car crashes into Smethwick supermarket

November 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: £100,000 of illegal items seized in clampdown on store in Smethwick

£100,000 of illegal items seized in clampdown on store in Smethwick

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