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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

March 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country group offers easy routes to friendship with two meeting launches

Black Country group offers easy routes to friendship with two meeting launches

February 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Illegal Wednesbury car dealership could stay despite council saying it is bad for neighbours

Illegal Wednesbury car dealership could stay despite council saying it is bad for neighbours

February 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bus stands in Walsall station temporarily relocate due to road works - several diversions across region

Bus stands in Walsall station temporarily relocate due to road works - several diversions across region

February 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plan to demolish an 'eyesore' Black Country pub for new flats and shops approved

Plan to demolish an 'eyesore' Black Country pub for new flats and shops approved

February 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Delays for rush hour commuters after stranded car leaves lanes closed on M6 near Wednesbury

Delays for rush hour commuters after stranded car leaves lanes closed on M6 near Wednesbury

February 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Antonia Bance welcomes £3.3 million fix pothole plague in Dudley and Sandwell

Antonia Bance welcomes £3.3 million fix pothole plague in Dudley and Sandwell

February 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Antonia Bance MP: '2,039 hardworking school support staff in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley are set to finally get the pay and respect they deserve under Labour’s bold new plan to make work pay'

Antonia Bance MP: '2,039 hardworking school support staff in Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley are set to finally get the pay and respect they deserve under Labour’s bold new plan to make work pay'

Supporting image for story: Plans to demolish Wednesbury pub to be decided by councillors after objections

Plans to demolish Wednesbury pub to be decided by councillors after objections

February 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gunman jailed for shooting at a club in Wednesbury as police continue hunt for wanted Walsall man

Gunman jailed for shooting at a club in Wednesbury as police continue hunt for wanted Walsall man

February 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Chloe had so much to give': Mother speaks out at inquest into her daughter's death after a severe asthma attack

'Chloe had so much to give': Mother speaks out at inquest into her daughter's death after a severe asthma attack

February 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man charged after gun, ammunition and drugs seized in Sandwell

Man charged after gun, ammunition and drugs seized in Sandwell

February 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury woman gets 10-year animal ban for leaving elderly dog to suffer in yard filled with rubbish and 'brown sludge'

Wednesbury woman gets 10-year animal ban for leaving elderly dog to suffer in yard filled with rubbish and 'brown sludge'

Supporting image for story: I visited an NHS dentist in Wednesbury that is expanding so it can treat more patients

I visited an NHS dentist in Wednesbury that is expanding so it can treat more patients

February 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police probe ongoing after reports of fighting and gunshots in Black Country street

Police probe ongoing after reports of fighting and gunshots in Black Country street

Supporting image for story: Buses diverted after crash in Wednesbury

Buses diverted after crash in Wednesbury

Supporting image for story: New tram line will boost Dudley's economy, says transport secretary

New tram line will boost Dudley's economy, says transport secretary

February 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Transport Secretary puts ‘spades in the ground’ for West Midlands tram extension

Transport Secretary puts ‘spades in the ground’ for West Midlands tram extension

Supporting image for story: Parents in Walsall can now book medical appointments at council’s Family Hubs

Parents in Walsall can now book medical appointments at council’s Family Hubs

Supporting image for story: Watch: Police on the scene after gunshots heard in Wednesbury

Watch: Police on the scene after gunshots heard in Wednesbury

Supporting image for story: Police incident closes road in Wednesbury after residents 'heard gunshots'

Police incident closes road in Wednesbury after residents 'heard gunshots'

February 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black country secondary school gets a visit from police officers to chat about knife crime

Black country secondary school gets a visit from police officers to chat about knife crime

Supporting image for story: Antonia Bance MP: "Where you’re from shouldn’t determine where you end up. If you work hard, you should be able to get on in life"

Antonia Bance MP: "Where you’re from shouldn’t determine where you end up. If you work hard, you should be able to get on in life"

Supporting image for story: Major plans put forward for two landmark Black Country pubs

Major plans put forward for two landmark Black Country pubs

January 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 49, charged for possession of knife in Sandwell

Man, 49, charged for possession of knife in Sandwell

January 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: New venue and cafe at Wednesbury community centre in £20m levelling up plans

New venue and cafe at Wednesbury community centre in £20m levelling up plans

January 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall teacher 'forced into hiding' over fake racist slur video wins substantial damages

Walsall teacher 'forced into hiding' over fake racist slur video wins substantial damages

January 26, 2025

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

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

January 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five men from Sandwell due in court after being charged with drug offences

Five men from Sandwell due in court after being charged with drug offences

January 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Failing temporary traffic lights in Smethwick and Wednesbury cause rush hour delays

Failing temporary traffic lights in Smethwick and Wednesbury cause rush hour delays

January 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Vedea - a new name in clothing bringing fashion and flair together

Vedea - a new name in clothing bringing fashion and flair together

January 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Temporary crossing installed in Wednesbury to help residents dodge flood-prone underpass

Temporary crossing installed in Wednesbury to help residents dodge flood-prone underpass

Supporting image for story: Antonia Bance MP: "I voted for the biggest piece of child protection legislation in a generation"

Antonia Bance MP: "I voted for the biggest piece of child protection legislation in a generation"

Supporting image for story: Major disruption on M6 following 'multiple vehicle collision' involving HGV and car

Major disruption on M6 following 'multiple vehicle collision' involving HGV and car

January 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Metro passengers face tram disruption as Dudley extension engineering work gets underway

West Midlands Metro passengers face tram disruption as Dudley extension engineering work gets underway

January 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former Black Country security firm boss to stand trial for fraud

Former Black Country security firm boss to stand trial for fraud

Supporting image for story: West Midlands homeowners saw property values rise in 2024, report reveals

West Midlands homeowners saw property values rise in 2024, report reveals

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