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October 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former police officer avoids jail despite being caught with hundreds of indecent images of children

Former police officer avoids jail despite being caught with hundreds of indecent images of children

October 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I thought my breast lump would go away - until devastating cancer diagnosis'

'I thought my breast lump would go away - until devastating cancer diagnosis'

October 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sandwell woman raises awareness of breast cancer

Sandwell woman raises awareness of breast cancer

Supporting image for story: See green-fingered grandad's humongous pumpkins he grows in Smethwick - his biggest yet

See green-fingered grandad's humongous pumpkins he grows in Smethwick - his biggest yet

October 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: New image and renewed appeal for help finding missing woman last seen leaving new Smethwick hospital

New image and renewed appeal for help finding missing woman last seen leaving new Smethwick hospital

October 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched to help find woman last seen leaving Smethwick hospital

Appeal launched to help find woman last seen leaving Smethwick hospital

Supporting image for story: 10 pictures of Birmingham's biggest free Diwali festival at Smethwick park

10 pictures of Birmingham's biggest free Diwali festival at Smethwick park

October 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Diwali Mela: Thousands prepare to celebrate Diwali at Victoria Park in Smethwick

Birmingham Diwali Mela: Thousands prepare to celebrate Diwali at Victoria Park in Smethwick

October 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: New 'super hospital' team 'appreciates feedback' from patients after mixed reviews in first week

New 'super hospital' team 'appreciates feedback' from patients after mixed reviews in first week

October 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I waited for 18 hours': Mixed reviews for West Midlands' new 'super hospital'

'I waited for 18 hours': Mixed reviews for West Midlands' new 'super hospital'

October 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man tells court of his terror at his alleged assault at traffic lights near The Hawthorns football stadium

Man tells court of his terror at his alleged assault at traffic lights near The Hawthorns football stadium

Supporting image for story: Brazen thief sipped tea and ate food in Smethwick property he broke into three times

Brazen thief sipped tea and ate food in Smethwick property he broke into three times

October 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tram and gas works set to close various roads over the coming weeks

Tram and gas works set to close various roads over the coming weeks

October 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: New location for Smethwick tuition centre agreed after previous attempt rejected over parking

New location for Smethwick tuition centre agreed after previous attempt rejected over parking

October 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country folk invited to get 'Wild' in new production

Black Country folk invited to get 'Wild' in new production

October 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two men standing trial accused of attack in Smethwick

Two men standing trial accused of attack in Smethwick

October 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Woman denies attempted murder of man found with stab injuries in Smethwick

Woman denies attempted murder of man found with stab injuries in Smethwick

October 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bus service to Smethwick hospital diverted after 'crash'

Bus service to Smethwick hospital diverted after 'crash'

October 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: 27 photos in and around Midland Metropolitan Hospital as it begins to welcome patients

27 photos in and around Midland Metropolitan Hospital as it begins to welcome patients

Supporting image for story: Sandwell transport firm looking to expand to new setting

Sandwell transport firm looking to expand to new setting

October 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: All you need to know about the Midland Metropolitan Hospital finally opening this weekend

All you need to know about the Midland Metropolitan Hospital finally opening this weekend

October 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Yet another knife crime' as would-be killer given 21 years for machete park attack

'Yet another knife crime' as would-be killer given 21 years for machete park attack

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smethwick Aldi reopens with new look after wait of almost seven months

Smethwick Aldi reopens with new look after wait of almost seven months

Supporting image for story: Family drugs gang who ran operation from West Bromwich ordered to repay huge amount of money

Family drugs gang who ran operation from West Bromwich ordered to repay huge amount of money

October 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of patients to be transferred to Midland Metropolitan Hospital from this weekend

Hundreds of patients to be transferred to Midland Metropolitan Hospital from this weekend

September 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Coffee morning at Sandwell Council House connects community

Coffee morning at Sandwell Council House connects community

September 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Collaboration puts Smethwick student on the road to recovery – and university

Collaboration puts Smethwick student on the road to recovery – and university

September 20, 2024

First look inside brand new Midland Metropolitan Hospital finally set to open next month

Supporting image for story: Face of man who left victim needing life-saving surgery after Smethwick park stabbing is revealed

Face of man who left victim needing life-saving surgery after Smethwick park stabbing is revealed

Supporting image for story: ‘Serious’ concerns over Smethwick petrol station’s 24-hour booze plan

‘Serious’ concerns over Smethwick petrol station’s 24-hour booze plan

September 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Silent Crime: Shopkeeper reveals harsh reality of shoplifting in the West Midlands

Silent Crime: Shopkeeper reveals harsh reality of shoplifting in the West Midlands

September 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Witnesses wanted after man 'slashed with knife' outside shop

Witnesses wanted after man 'slashed with knife' outside shop

September 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Video and photos show gang firing guns in shop attack and aftermath of axe attack on front

Video and photos show gang firing guns in shop attack and aftermath of axe attack on front

Supporting image for story: Jury finds man guilty of attempted murder after machete attack in Smethwick park

Jury finds man guilty of attempted murder after machete attack in Smethwick park

September 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: The mysterious phone call that led police to a Smethwick park to identify an alleged attempted murderer

The mysterious phone call that led police to a Smethwick park to identify an alleged attempted murderer

Supporting image for story: New combined A&E will lead to efficient care

New combined A&E will lead to efficient care

September 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Walsall man jailed for nine years following shooting in Smethwick that left two injured

Walsall man jailed for nine years following shooting in Smethwick that left two injured

Supporting image for story: Court told what machete attack victim told friend trying to save him after chest stabbing

Court told what machete attack victim told friend trying to save him after chest stabbing

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council’s boundaries redrawn in biggest shake-up for 20 years

Council’s boundaries redrawn in biggest shake-up for 20 years

September 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Woman charged after man stabbed in Smethwick

Woman charged after man stabbed in Smethwick

September 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Birmingham's biggest free Diwali celebration set to come to Smethwick park

Birmingham's biggest free Diwali celebration set to come to Smethwick park

September 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'One knife crime is too many': Smethwick MP raises issue in House of Commons

'One knife crime is too many': Smethwick MP raises issue in House of Commons

September 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former Black Country MP officially made Lord Spellar of Smethwick

Former Black Country MP officially made Lord Spellar of Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council rejects plan for new shisha lounge calling it ‘inappropriate’

Sandwell Council rejects plan for new shisha lounge calling it ‘inappropriate’

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Abandoned puppy found on work site put to sleep due to 'severe condition'

Abandoned puppy found on work site put to sleep due to 'severe condition'

August 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Road ban for electrician who drove while under influence of cannabis

Road ban for electrician who drove while under influence of cannabis

August 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pensioner and 50-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after 'suspicious' vehicle spotted in Smethwick

Pensioner and 50-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after 'suspicious' vehicle spotted in Smethwick

Supporting image for story: Fire crews rescue dog from a Black Country canal and search for owners

Fire crews rescue dog from a Black Country canal and search for owners

Supporting image for story: Illegal ‘backyard’ barber shop could be allowed to stay in Smethwick

Illegal ‘backyard’ barber shop could be allowed to stay in Smethwick

August 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police Chief Constable arrests drunk man who attacked officers in the Black Country

West Midlands Police Chief Constable arrests drunk man who attacked officers in the Black Country

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