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May 14, 2025

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 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Disruption on M6 after vehicle fire between Wednesbury and Walsall

Disruption on M6 after vehicle fire between Wednesbury and Walsall

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

April 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Brazen thief 'risks serious harm' sawing cables at electric vehicle charging station 'worth £15 or less'

Brazen thief 'risks serious harm' sawing cables at electric vehicle charging station 'worth £15 or less'

April 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch:Black Country council's new £150k pothole repair machine in action

Watch:Black Country council's new £150k pothole repair machine in action

March 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 19, charged after taxi driver 'threatened with gun' in West Bromwich

Man, 19, charged after taxi driver 'threatened with gun' in West Bromwich

March 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: New events space and cafe at Wednesbury community centre approved

New events space and cafe at Wednesbury community centre approved

March 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal helps DFS launch 'biggest ever' armchair after Wednesbury visit

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal helps DFS launch 'biggest ever' armchair after Wednesbury visit

March 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'What did I do to deserve this?' 102-year-old bowled over by 2,000 cards and six handbags as birthday wish comes true

'What did I do to deserve this?' 102-year-old bowled over by 2,000 cards and six handbags as birthday wish comes true

March 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Campaign launched to recognise West Bromwich Albion player whose Second World War SAS exploits have come to light

Campaign launched to recognise West Bromwich Albion player whose Second World War SAS exploits have come to light

March 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury pensioner celebrates with hundreds of birthday cards ahead of her big day following appeal

Wednesbury pensioner celebrates with hundreds of birthday cards ahead of her big day following appeal

March 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Warrant issued for man arrested in Wednesbury with machetes and bolt cutters after he fails to attend court hearing

Warrant issued for man arrested in Wednesbury with machetes and bolt cutters after he fails to attend court hearing

Supporting image for story: New research revealed as ultra-rapid charging hub launches in Wednesbury

New research revealed as ultra-rapid charging hub launches in Wednesbury

March 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: IKEA in Wednesbury evacuated after reports of 'suspicious item'

IKEA in Wednesbury evacuated after reports of 'suspicious item'

March 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury care team make residents lifelong wish come true of visiting Dublin to view iconic artwork

Wednesbury care team make residents lifelong wish come true of visiting Dublin to view iconic artwork

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury care home creates dementia-friendly community for residents

Wednesbury care home creates dementia-friendly community for residents

Supporting image for story: New flats and shops proposed for Wednesbury town centre ‘eyesore’ in ‘long overdue’ improvements

New flats and shops proposed for Wednesbury town centre ‘eyesore’ in ‘long overdue’ improvements

Supporting image for story: 'It would mean so much to her': Wednesbury care home appealing for birthday cards for resident who is soon to turn 102

'It would mean so much to her': Wednesbury care home appealing for birthday cards for resident who is soon to turn 102

March 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mayor hits out at red tape at Wednesbury housing site

Mayor hits out at red tape at Wednesbury housing site

March 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular Wednesbury pub set to close for substantial refurbishment

Popular Wednesbury pub set to close for substantial refurbishment

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury petrol station seeking 24-hour opening

Wednesbury petrol station seeking 24-hour opening

March 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury man charged with multiple drug offences following arrest in Burntwood

Wednesbury man charged with multiple drug offences following arrest in Burntwood

Supporting image for story: Volumech expands its sales team with two new recruits

Volumech expands its sales team with two new recruits

Supporting image for story: Police renew appeal for man wanted for his part in Wednesbury shooting

Police renew appeal for man wanted for his part in Wednesbury shooting

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