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December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Judge brands street fight between two Tipton mothers arguing over primary pupils dispute 'extraordinary'

Judge brands street fight between two Tipton mothers arguing over primary pupils dispute 'extraordinary'

Supporting image for story: Tipton teenage masked robber jailed after finally being caught for three-year Sandwell crime spree which began when he was huat 16

Tipton teenage masked robber jailed after finally being caught for three-year Sandwell crime spree which began when he was huat 16

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after 200 cannabis plants discovered inside Tipton drug den

Man arrested after 200 cannabis plants discovered inside Tipton drug den

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Street will be blocked up to make room for proposed new Lidl supermarket in Tipton

Street will be blocked up to make room for proposed new Lidl supermarket in Tipton

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for information after purse stolen from woman in her 80s in Dudley

Police appeal for information after purse stolen from woman in her 80s in Dudley

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dudley Winter Ales Fair: 80 drinks on offer at famous beer festival including one 11 per cent beer - venue, times ticket info and more here

Dudley Winter Ales Fair: 80 drinks on offer at famous beer festival including one 11 per cent beer - venue, times ticket info and more here

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man wanted for indecent exposure on Birmingham bus service

Man wanted for indecent exposure on Birmingham bus service

Supporting image for story: Watch the moment police smash down door of Black Country drug dealer who peddled Monkey Dust in Telford

Watch the moment police smash down door of Black Country drug dealer who peddled Monkey Dust in Telford

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Face of Tipton 'Monkey Dust' drug dealer locked up for six years

Revealed: Face of Tipton 'Monkey Dust' drug dealer locked up for six years

Supporting image for story: Tipton drug dealer who got paid in cosmetics, electrical items and chocolates is jailed for six years

Tipton drug dealer who got paid in cosmetics, electrical items and chocolates is jailed for six years

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This Government means business': Tipton and Wednesbury MP welcomes government crackdown on asylum, Stourbridge MP is less impressed

'This Government means business': Tipton and Wednesbury MP welcomes government crackdown on asylum, Stourbridge MP is less impressed

Supporting image for story: 'We’re delighted to see so much interest' - law firm's new padel networking event takes off

'We’re delighted to see so much interest' - law firm's new padel networking event takes off

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Talented Tipton performer ready to make his mark on the big stage after securing roles in big pantomimes

Talented Tipton performer ready to make his mark on the big stage after securing roles in big pantomimes

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tipton road collision: Shock picture released as two cars and a motorcycle crash as one person left with 'potentially serious injuries' - latest updates here

Tipton road collision: Shock picture released as two cars and a motorcycle crash as one person left with 'potentially serious injuries' - latest updates here

Supporting image for story: Boy, 4, was struck by bus in Tipton on dimly lit road, inquest hears

Boy, 4, was struck by bus in Tipton on dimly lit road, inquest hears

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man who threatened to 'stab up' staff after being caught shoplifting in Black Country stores is jailed

Man who threatened to 'stab up' staff after being caught shoplifting in Black Country stores is jailed

Supporting image for story: 'He showed true dedication, grit and passion to his sport': Hundreds expected at 'Tipton Thrasher' Keith's funeral

'He showed true dedication, grit and passion to his sport': Hundreds expected at 'Tipton Thrasher' Keith's funeral

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local building society hosts weekly Talkin’ Table to help combat loneliness in Tipton

Local building society hosts weekly Talkin’ Table to help combat loneliness in Tipton

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: New war memorial plaques installed in Moxley to honour brave heroes

New war memorial plaques installed in Moxley to honour brave heroes

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tipton drug-dealing addict gets second chance after kicking the habit and working as a waiter

Tipton drug-dealing addict gets second chance after kicking the habit and working as a waiter

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury residents left without phone and broadband services after car hits telegraph pole

Wednesbury residents left without phone and broadband services after car hits telegraph pole

Supporting image for story: 'Say goodbye to your family': Tipton stalker jailed for seven years after pointing sawn-off shotgun at woman's head

'Say goodbye to your family': Tipton stalker jailed for seven years after pointing sawn-off shotgun at woman's head

Supporting image for story: We visited a friendly Sandwell neighbourhood that survived Second World War bombings and is big on community spirit

We visited a friendly Sandwell neighbourhood that survived Second World War bombings and is big on community spirit

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Very special' boarded-up former Black Country pub to be converted into shop and HMO as plans approved

‘Very special' boarded-up former Black Country pub to be converted into shop and HMO as plans approved

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after more than 1,000 plants seized from Tipton cannabis farm

Man arrested after more than 1,000 plants seized from Tipton cannabis farm

Supporting image for story: 'A trailblazer for female medics in the 1950s': Pioneering doctor in the Black Country dies aged 94

'A trailblazer for female medics in the 1950s': Pioneering doctor in the Black Country dies aged 94

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tipton school celebrates 'remarkable' transformation following Good Ofsted inspection

Tipton school celebrates 'remarkable' transformation following Good Ofsted inspection

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Expect delays': Drivers warned to plan ahead as six-day lane closure put into place for major Sandwell road

'Expect delays': Drivers warned to plan ahead as six-day lane closure put into place for major Sandwell road

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cabling work will cause temporary diversions at major junction between Tipton and Dudley

Cabling work will cause temporary diversions at major junction between Tipton and Dudley

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man taken to hospital after car and van crash in Tipton

Man taken to hospital after car and van crash in Tipton

Supporting image for story: Work begins on £20m new council flats in Tipton - but 'urgent solution still needed' to Sandwell's housing shortage

Work begins on £20m new council flats in Tipton - but 'urgent solution still needed' to Sandwell's housing shortage

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Empty Tipton pub set to become shops and HMO under new plans

Empty Tipton pub set to become shops and HMO under new plans

October 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This shop represents a fantastic opportunity for the local community to support us' - Midlands Air Ambulance Charity opens new store in Tipton Shopping Centre

'This shop represents a fantastic opportunity for the local community to support us' - Midlands Air Ambulance Charity opens new store in Tipton Shopping Centre

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: It's official: Opening of Wednesbury-Dudley tramline will be delayed until next year, transport chiefs admit

It's official: Opening of Wednesbury-Dudley tramline will be delayed until next year, transport chiefs admit

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Charges for shop theft in Sandwell as police aim to tackle rise in retail crime

Charges for shop theft in Sandwell as police aim to tackle rise in retail crime

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tipton firm set for growth as construction starts on new North East site

Tipton firm set for growth as construction starts on new North East site

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three men sentenced after £100,000 conned out of victims with fraudulent purchase of mobile phones and watches

Three men sentenced after £100,000 conned out of victims with fraudulent purchase of mobile phones and watches

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tipton man denies assaulting police officer during disorder at London protest

Tipton man denies assaulting police officer during disorder at London protest

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ageing Lidl supermarket in Tipton will be demolished and replaced with bigger store

Ageing Lidl supermarket in Tipton will be demolished and replaced with bigger store

Supporting image for story: Mystery surrounds Sandwell councillor's short lived resignation from the Labour Party

Mystery surrounds Sandwell councillor's short lived resignation from the Labour Party

September 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Heroic police dog helps detain kidnapping suspects following incident in Tipton

Heroic police dog helps detain kidnapping suspects following incident in Tipton

Supporting image for story: Road ban for Tipton driver who had cannabis in his system on busy B-road

Road ban for Tipton driver who had cannabis in his system on busy B-road

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Faces of seven drug dealers - including men from Tipton and Darlaston - jailed for almost 40 years for major supply operation across the UK

Faces of seven drug dealers - including men from Tipton and Darlaston - jailed for almost 40 years for major supply operation across the UK

Supporting image for story: Mosque bomber Pavlo Lapshyn who struck in West Midlands found dead in prison cell

Mosque bomber Pavlo Lapshyn who struck in West Midlands found dead in prison cell

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Fly high up there Lee': Tributes at Tividale fatal crash scene as 27-year-old man named locally as Lee

'Fly high up there Lee': Tributes at Tividale fatal crash scene as 27-year-old man named locally as Lee

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Supply teacher arrested at Dudley special school for possessing indecent images never returned, says headteacher

Supply teacher arrested at Dudley special school for possessing indecent images never returned, says headteacher

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Antonia Bance MP urges urgent government action to support Jaguar Land Rover supply chain

Antonia Bance MP urges urgent government action to support Jaguar Land Rover supply chain

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tipton teacher arrested on school premises after being caught with indecent images and videos of children avoids jail

Tipton teacher arrested on school premises after being caught with indecent images and videos of children avoids jail

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Join the Tipton for coffee, cake and chat this UK Savings Week

Join the Tipton for coffee, cake and chat this UK Savings Week

Supporting image for story: Tipton man charged with assault after Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom protest in London

Tipton man charged with assault after Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom protest in London