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June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hour delays remain as van breaks down between Wednesbury and Wolverhampton

Hour delays remain as van breaks down between Wednesbury and Wolverhampton

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Urgent appeal to find Wednesbury man wanted on suspicion of rape - dial 999 if you see him

Urgent appeal to find Wednesbury man wanted on suspicion of rape - dial 999 if you see him

June 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We've got a dog that's petrified to go out' - Black Country residents troubled by street racers near their homes

'We've got a dog that's petrified to go out' - Black Country residents troubled by street racers near their homes

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Search for relatives of man from Wednesbury who has died

Search for relatives of man from Wednesbury who has died

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury man arrested at Birmingham Airport appears before magistrates charged with firearms allegations

Wednesbury man arrested at Birmingham Airport appears before magistrates charged with firearms allegations

Supporting image for story: Man arrested at Birmingham Airport charged after gun and ammunition seized in Wednesbury

Man arrested at Birmingham Airport charged after gun and ammunition seized in Wednesbury

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested at Birmingham Airport and firearm recovered in Wednesbury

Man arrested at Birmingham Airport and firearm recovered in Wednesbury

Supporting image for story: Shop theft suspect arrested followed dramatic foot chase through centre of Wednesbury

Shop theft suspect arrested followed dramatic foot chase through centre of Wednesbury

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Special school plans for £1m landmark home in Wednesbury withdrawn

Special school plans for £1m landmark home in Wednesbury withdrawn

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 10 incredible plans and developments in place across West Midlands which will change the views before our eyes

10 incredible plans and developments in place across West Midlands which will change the views before our eyes

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for 34 new homes approved next to ‘urban village’ in Wednesbury

Plans for 34 new homes approved next to ‘urban village’ in Wednesbury

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It was like hitting a car at 90mph' - Couple speaks 10 years on from the Alton Towers 'Smiler' rollercoaster crash

'It was like hitting a car at 90mph' - Couple speaks 10 years on from the Alton Towers 'Smiler' rollercoaster crash

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Changes made to West Bromwich school’s planned expansion after drop in projected numbers

Changes made to West Bromwich school’s planned expansion after drop in projected numbers

May 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man who crashed stolen Range Rover while driving on wrong side of dual carriageway and injured two women jailed

Wolverhampton man who crashed stolen Range Rover while driving on wrong side of dual carriageway and injured two women jailed

May 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury pensioner dies in hospital from 'serious injuries' caused by housefire - sparking murder investigation

Wednesbury pensioner dies in hospital from 'serious injuries' caused by housefire - sparking murder investigation

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury's Coronation Road Post Office re-open in fully refurbished store under new management

Wednesbury's Coronation Road Post Office re-open in fully refurbished store under new management

May 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Travel Disruption Alert: West Midlands commuters face delays on Bank Holiday Monday

Travel Disruption Alert: West Midlands commuters face delays on Bank Holiday Monday

May 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two men jailed in crackdown on shoplifters plaguing Wednesbury businesses

Two men jailed in crackdown on shoplifters plaguing Wednesbury businesses

May 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's delicious!' - Inside the Black Country first Popeyes chicken restaurant as thousands turn up for opening day

'It's delicious!' - Inside the Black Country first Popeyes chicken restaurant as thousands turn up for opening day

May 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested following knifepoint robbery in Sandwell where bike was stolen

Man arrested following knifepoint robbery in Sandwell where bike was stolen

May 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: The top 10 most violent towns & cities in the West Midlands revealed - see rankings

The top 10 most violent towns & cities in the West Midlands revealed - see rankings

May 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popeye's Louisiana-style fried chicken restaurant announces open date for Wednesbury drive-thru - and free chicken sandwiches for a year

Popeye's Louisiana-style fried chicken restaurant announces open date for Wednesbury drive-thru - and free chicken sandwiches for a year

Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Wednesbury house fire that left three people with severe injuries

Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Wednesbury house fire that left three people with severe injuries

Supporting image for story: Woman taken to hospital after crash on M6 near Wednesbury blocks lanes

Woman taken to hospital after crash on M6 near Wednesbury blocks lanes

Supporting image for story: 'Our Black Country town desperately needs a Metro stop' - Councillors share deep concerns about tram extension tor Brierley Hill

'Our Black Country town desperately needs a Metro stop' - Councillors share deep concerns about tram extension tor Brierley Hill

Supporting image for story: Empty offices of historic Wednesbury firm to be demolished for new units

Empty offices of historic Wednesbury firm to be demolished for new units

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 10 fire crews battle battery blaze at Ecobat recycling facility in Darlaston

10 fire crews battle battery blaze at Ecobat recycling facility in Darlaston

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury's greatest writer celebrated in seven-date theatre tour

Wednesbury's greatest writer celebrated in seven-date theatre tour

May 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emergency services called to scene after road traffic collision on M6 junction near Walsall

Emergency services called to scene after road traffic collision on M6 junction near Walsall

Supporting image for story: Update issued on Wednesbury house fire which led to four people being taken to hospital

Update issued on Wednesbury house fire which led to four people being taken to hospital

Supporting image for story: Sandwell borough Councillors will vote on own £600 pay increase

Sandwell borough Councillors will vote on own £600 pay increase

May 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police investigate link between two house fires in Bilston afer a man died - and continue separate blaze probe in Wednesbury

Police investigate link between two house fires in Bilston afer a man died - and continue separate blaze probe in Wednesbury

Supporting image for story: House fire in Wednesbury - three people taken to hospital with potentially life threatening injuries

House fire in Wednesbury - three people taken to hospital with potentially life threatening injuries

May 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I’ve got loads of money so I lend money' - words of loan shark who took £500k from 'desperate' Black Country victims

'I’ve got loads of money so I lend money' - words of loan shark who took £500k from 'desperate' Black Country victims

May 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: CCTV images released after cash stolen from teenager at Wednesbury bus station

CCTV images released after cash stolen from teenager at Wednesbury bus station

May 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ageing Wednesbury pavilion will finally be demolished for new £1m changing rooms

Ageing Wednesbury pavilion will finally be demolished for new £1m changing rooms

May 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Deeply dishonest' prisoner pleads guilty to blackmailing female prison officer

'Deeply dishonest' prisoner pleads guilty to blackmailing female prison officer

April 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country tram station gets makeover under multimillion pound scheme

Black Country tram station gets makeover under multimillion pound scheme

April 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Traffic delays after crash outside Wednesbury Bus Station

Traffic delays after crash outside Wednesbury Bus Station

April 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Worker assaulted and mobile phones stolen in Wednesbury shop raid

Worker assaulted and mobile phones stolen in Wednesbury shop raid

April 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Michael Portillo's Black Country and Shropshire jaunt - Great British Railway Journeys brings him to region on BBC all this week

Michael Portillo's Black Country and Shropshire jaunt - Great British Railway Journeys brings him to region on BBC all this week

April 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Easter Monday opening hours for major shopping centres across the West Midlands - from Wolverhampton's Mander Centre to Telford Centre

Easter Monday opening hours for major shopping centres across the West Midlands - from Wolverhampton's Mander Centre to Telford Centre

April 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell school celebrates £6,000 outdoor learning boost

Sandwell school celebrates £6,000 outdoor learning boost

April 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Commuters warned 'no trams between Wolverhampton and Wednesbury' due to 'essential works'

Commuters warned 'no trams between Wolverhampton and Wednesbury' due to 'essential works'

April 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Nationally, it has cost millions' - Electric vehicle CEO talks about repeat vandalism of charging cables

'Nationally, it has cost millions' - Electric vehicle CEO talks about repeat vandalism of charging cables

April 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: All-smiles at Black Country school as Walsall FC players pay a visit

Watch: All-smiles at Black Country school as Walsall FC players pay a visit

Supporting image for story: Popular fried chicken chain Popeyes to open six new West Midlands locations this year - including one in Sandwell

Popular fried chicken chain Popeyes to open six new West Midlands locations this year - including one in Sandwell

April 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: HMO plans for empty Wednesbury pub approved

HMO plans for empty Wednesbury pub approved

April 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lines damaged at West Midlands Metro depot - trams unable to operate between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich Central

Lines damaged at West Midlands Metro depot - trams unable to operate between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich Central

April 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Political opinion: Labour successfully busting NHS waiting list backlogs in Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals

Political opinion: Labour successfully busting NHS waiting list backlogs in Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals