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December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two women arrested in Sandwell as part of County Lines investigation

Two women arrested in Sandwell as part of County Lines investigation

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell police sergeant wins national award for work with vulnerable man

Sandwell police sergeant wins national award for work with vulnerable man

Supporting image for story: Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

December 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 10-year sentence for West Midlands inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

10-year sentence for West Midlands inmate who kicked and stamped on fellow prisoner in vicious shower room attack

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bold flavours and modern twist on Indian street food bringing success to Wednesbury restaurant

Bold flavours and modern twist on Indian street food bringing success to Wednesbury restaurant

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Super kindness' from APWG schools helps change lives in The Gambia

'Super kindness' from APWG schools helps change lives in The Gambia

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lanes blocked on M6 southbound near Walsall and Wednesbury after crash

Lanes blocked on M6 southbound near Walsall and Wednesbury after crash

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Motorists left facing delays on M6 as lanes closed due to 'defect'

Motorists left facing delays on M6 as lanes closed due to 'defect'

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews are responding to a fire in an industrial area in West Bromwich

Fire crews are responding to a fire in an industrial area in West Bromwich

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: United By 2022’s ‘Ideas Made Real’ campaign awards £4,575 to social action project in Wednesbury

United By 2022’s ‘Ideas Made Real’ campaign awards £4,575 to social action project in Wednesbury

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man charged after weapons and drugs found in car in Wednesbury

Man charged after weapons and drugs found in car in Wednesbury

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firearm and ammunition recovered in Sandwell town

Firearm and ammunition recovered in Sandwell town

Supporting image for story: Racist who threatened to stab Wednesbury security guard whilst transitioning between sexes before taking knife into court avoids jail

Racist who threatened to stab Wednesbury security guard whilst transitioning between sexes before taking knife into court avoids jail

Supporting image for story: Future of unauthorised Wednesbury car dealership in doubt after owner loses appeal

Future of unauthorised Wednesbury car dealership in doubt after owner loses appeal

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