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December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: One lane closed on M6 southbound in West Midlands due to broken down vehicle

One lane closed on M6 southbound in West Midlands due to broken down vehicle

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: 'This was a fantastic opportunity' - Tameside pupils help launch new Lidl store in Wednesbury

'This was a fantastic opportunity' - Tameside pupils help launch new Lidl store in Wednesbury

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury sees significant improvement in safety following new CCTV and community safety measures

Wednesbury sees significant improvement in safety following new CCTV and community safety measures

Supporting image for story: Burglars steal boxer Ben Whittaker's IBF belt in break-in - Darlaston star offers 'big, big reward'

Burglars steal boxer Ben Whittaker's IBF belt in break-in - Darlaston star offers 'big, big reward'

Supporting image for story: Decision delayed on new children’s home plan for £1m landmark house in Wednesbury

Decision delayed on new children’s home plan for £1m landmark house in Wednesbury

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Metro’s route draws a poverty line in Dudley, data shows

West Midlands Metro’s route draws a poverty line in Dudley, data shows

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 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Festive Christmas Fete in Wednesbury

Festive Christmas Fete in Wednesbury

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Every Thread Locally Led' - Union Fasteners is creating made-to-deliver solutions on the back of fresh investment

'Every Thread Locally Led' - Union Fasteners is creating made-to-deliver solutions on the back of fresh investment

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 festive photos as Emmerdale star kicks off Christmas season in Wednesbury on night of celebration

15 festive photos as Emmerdale star kicks off Christmas season in Wednesbury on night of celebration

Supporting image for story: Expansion of soon-to-grow Wednesbury estate’s medical centre given green light

Expansion of soon-to-grow Wednesbury estate’s medical centre given green light

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Buses to be diverted as Sandwell road to close for overnight works

Buses to be diverted as Sandwell road to close for overnight works

Supporting image for story: Inside three properties in Wednesbury, Oldbury and Smethwick set to go up for auction after standing empty for decades

Inside three properties in Wednesbury, Oldbury and Smethwick set to go up for auction after standing empty for decades

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to convert £1m landmark hilltop house in Wednesbury into children’s home to be decided

Plans to convert £1m landmark hilltop house in Wednesbury into children’s home to be decided

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Carriageway reopens with delays after two men taken to hospital after M6 crash involving lorry, van and cars

Carriageway reopens with delays after two men taken to hospital after M6 crash involving lorry, van and cars

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

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: First pictures of 'vicious machete attack' pair now behind bars for roles in violence in a Walsall town leaving victims severely disabled

First pictures of 'vicious machete attack' pair now behind bars for roles in violence in a Walsall town leaving victims severely disabled

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two more jailed for 'vicious machete attack' in Darlaston that left victim disabled

Two more jailed for 'vicious machete attack' in Darlaston that left victim disabled

Supporting image for story: Sandwell set to be lit up with double festive weekend celebrations

Sandwell set to be lit up with double festive weekend celebrations

November 13, 2025

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

Supporting image for story: Events in Wednesbury, Halesowen and Walsall to celebrate the role of unpaid carers

Events in Wednesbury, Halesowen and Walsall to celebrate the role of unpaid carers

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 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Remembrance Sunday: Poignant photos of young and old paying respects in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Remembrance Sunday: Poignant photos of young and old paying respects in the Black Country and Staffordshire

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Interim transport boss for the West Midlands named after role became vacant for first time in eight years

Interim transport boss for the West Midlands named after role became vacant for first time in eight years

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton organisers hosting dance and collection in aid of Hurricane Melissa victims

Wolverhampton organisers hosting dance and collection in aid of Hurricane Melissa victims

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: Driver removed from vehicle after crash with lamppost in Wednesbury sees buses diverted

Driver removed from vehicle after crash with lamppost in Wednesbury sees buses diverted

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three arrested after gift sets worth £1,000 stolen from store in Wednesbury

Three arrested after gift sets worth £1,000 stolen from store in Wednesbury

Supporting image for story: Man hurt in attempted robbery near Darlaston park gate

Man hurt in attempted robbery near Darlaston park gate

Supporting image for story: One man crime spree jailed for assaulting employees whilst shoplifting across Walsall

One man crime spree jailed for assaulting employees whilst shoplifting across Walsall

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell man, 25, charged with possession of an imitation firearm and remanded in custody

Sandwell man, 25, charged with possession of an imitation firearm and remanded in custody

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Couple deny charges of stealing, defrauding and money laundering over £1.6m from Netherton family firm

Couple deny charges of stealing, defrauding and money laundering over £1.6m from Netherton family firm

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Revealed: The West Midlands restaurants shortlisted for prestigious national curry awards

Revealed: The West Midlands restaurants shortlisted for prestigious national curry awards

Supporting image for story: Football, fitness and more on the agenda at newly refurbished Wednesbury Hub

Football, fitness and more on the agenda at newly refurbished Wednesbury Hub

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess on his ‘spiritual experience’ making new album

The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess on his ‘spiritual experience’ making new album

Supporting image for story: Waste teams hit the streets in Wednesbury to tackle blockages and raise awareness

Waste teams hit the streets in Wednesbury to tackle blockages and raise awareness

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Developer wants to build more homes on woodland next to Wednesbury estate

Developer wants to build more homes on woodland next to Wednesbury estate

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Care company applies to turn residential Wednesbury home into children's home

Care company applies to turn residential Wednesbury home into children's home

October 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury residents celebrate community post office re-opening in newly refurbished building

Wednesbury residents celebrate community post office re-opening in newly refurbished building

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Long queues on M6 and M5 after early morning crash near Wednesbury

Long queues on M6 and M5 after early morning crash near Wednesbury

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Work begins on major centre in Wednesbury as part of long-term investment plans for the town

Work begins on major centre in Wednesbury as part of long-term investment plans for the town

Supporting image for story: Black Country aluminium casting foundry targets new opportunities after £1m investment

Black Country aluminium casting foundry targets new opportunities after £1m investment

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Packed celebration for reopening of Walsall church which suffered £140,000 damage during Storm Darragh

Packed celebration for reopening of Walsall church which suffered £140,000 damage during Storm Darragh

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell police want to speak to a woman with tattoos and man in a cap about a robbery at B&Q

Sandwell police want to speak to a woman with tattoos and man in a cap about a robbery at B&Q

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: University event to raise funds in memory of former West Midlands student Joel Richards killed in Tunisia terror attack

University event to raise funds in memory of former West Midlands student Joel Richards killed in Tunisia terror attack

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sale plan for tiny patch of land in West Bromwich

Sale plan for tiny patch of land in West Bromwich

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 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We're moving back into our Walsall church which suffered £140,000 damage during Storm Darragh and we can’t wait' - say worshippers

'We're moving back into our Walsall church which suffered £140,000 damage during Storm Darragh and we can’t wait' - say worshippers

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: New showroom would allow us to sell high-end vehicles, say owners of Wednesbury garage

New showroom would allow us to sell high-end vehicles, say owners of Wednesbury garage