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September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Suspect arrested for 'going equipped' following police foot chase in West Bromwich

Suspect arrested for 'going equipped' following police foot chase in West Bromwich

August 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: From award-winning pies to a bizarre glue plot, the rise, fall and rebirth of Firkin's baker in 12 amazing pictures

From award-winning pies to a bizarre glue plot, the rise, fall and rebirth of Firkin's baker in 12 amazing pictures

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: MP hails the ‘life changing’ work of West Bromwich supported accommodation scheme

MP hails the ‘life changing’ work of West Bromwich supported accommodation scheme

Supporting image for story: Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman at Oldbury property

Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman at Oldbury property

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich teenager admits possessing black handgun and threatening to kill woman in Tipton

West Bromwich teenager admits possessing black handgun and threatening to kill woman in Tipton

Supporting image for story: 'I'm looking forward to a pineapple tart': Return of popular West Bromwich-born Firkins bakery sees queues through the doors and fond memories shared

'I'm looking forward to a pineapple tart': Return of popular West Bromwich-born Firkins bakery sees queues through the doors and fond memories shared

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A whole new chapter for West Bromwich' - Queues out of the door as new indoor market opens to the public

'A whole new chapter for West Bromwich' - Queues out of the door as new indoor market opens to the public

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former ‘nuisance’ pub in Wolverhampton to re-open as bar and grill

Former ‘nuisance’ pub in Wolverhampton to re-open as bar and grill

August 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Trial of man accused of attempting to snatch child during West Bromwich church service postponed due to mental fitness concerns

Trial of man accused of attempting to snatch child during West Bromwich church service postponed due to mental fitness concerns

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ribbon cutting marks connection of new £500m West Bromwich waste facility plant to the electricity grid

Ribbon cutting marks connection of new £500m West Bromwich waste facility plant to the electricity grid

August 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: New West Bromwich indoor market opening next week with a familiar name inside

New West Bromwich indoor market opening next week with a familiar name inside

Supporting image for story: Do you know this woman? Police appeal for help in finding relatives

Do you know this woman? Police appeal for help in finding relatives

Supporting image for story: Celebrating student achievements on GCSE results day at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

Celebrating student achievements on GCSE results day at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

Supporting image for story: George Salter Academy celebrates GCSE success

George Salter Academy celebrates GCSE success

August 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Thief who stole mobile phone from wheelchair user in West Bromwich and laughed in his face

Jailed: Thief who stole mobile phone from wheelchair user in West Bromwich and laughed in his face

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched for help finding wanted West Bromwich man

Appeal launched for help finding wanted West Bromwich man

Supporting image for story: Long delays on M5 near West Bromwich after lorry spills offal

Long delays on M5 near West Bromwich after lorry spills offal

Supporting image for story: Popular bus route between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich is diverted again

Popular bus route between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich is diverted again

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Have you seen these three men? Police issue photo of men they want to speak to after West Bromwich robberies

Have you seen these three men? Police issue photo of men they want to speak to after West Bromwich robberies

Supporting image for story: Black Country and Staffordshire hospitality businesses shortlisted for national awards

Black Country and Staffordshire hospitality businesses shortlisted for national awards

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help to find missing Birmingham man, 70, who has links to West Bromwich and Dudley

Police appeal for help to find missing Birmingham man, 70, who has links to West Bromwich and Dudley

Supporting image for story: Stolen vehicle recovered and arrests made by neighbourhood police officers across Sandwell

Stolen vehicle recovered and arrests made by neighbourhood police officers across Sandwell

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich man told he will have to enter guilty or not guilty plea about murder of Shara Miller next month

West Bromwich man told he will have to enter guilty or not guilty plea about murder of Shara Miller next month

Supporting image for story: Bar and restaurant in West Bromwich could lose licence over owners' ‘poor’ reaction to stabbing in toilet

Bar and restaurant in West Bromwich could lose licence over owners' ‘poor’ reaction to stabbing in toilet

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich man appears in court charged with the murder of Shara Miller

West Bromwich man appears in court charged with the murder of Shara Miller

Supporting image for story: Shireland Biomedical UTC marks A Level success with pride

Shireland Biomedical UTC marks A Level success with pride

Supporting image for story: Post-16 results showcase academic strength at George Salter Academy

Post-16 results showcase academic strength at George Salter Academy

Supporting image for story: Man charged with the murder of Shara Miller found dead on Smethwick industrial estate

Man charged with the murder of Shara Miller found dead on Smethwick industrial estate

Supporting image for story: Dreaming of buying a luxury home on an average salary? Here's where in the Black Country it's most affordable

Dreaming of buying a luxury home on an average salary? Here's where in the Black Country it's most affordable

Supporting image for story: Watch as work continues on new £500 million waste facility factory near West Bromwich

Watch as work continues on new £500 million waste facility factory near West Bromwich

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crash on M5 near West Bromwich causes traffic delays - two lanes closed

Crash on M5 near West Bromwich causes traffic delays - two lanes closed

Supporting image for story: New affordable housing development in the heart of West Bromwich

New affordable housing development in the heart of West Bromwich

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich garage recognised at prestigious UK automotive awards

West Bromwich garage recognised at prestigious UK automotive awards

Supporting image for story: 'I was 13 and my world came crashing down': Telford teen to cycle 56 miles in memory of his father for charity

'I was 13 and my world came crashing down': Telford teen to cycle 56 miles in memory of his father for charity

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Decaying’ working men’s club in West Bromwich could be demolished for flats amid safety concerns for the building

‘Decaying’ working men’s club in West Bromwich could be demolished for flats amid safety concerns for the building

August 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former West Bromwich NHS offices set to become 128 new apartments after building sells for £2.5m

Former West Bromwich NHS offices set to become 128 new apartments after building sells for £2.5m

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich GP removed from special measures following 'good' rating from CQC

West Bromwich GP removed from special measures following 'good' rating from CQC

Supporting image for story: Bromwich Hall to maintain Grade I status after £200,000 heritage grant welcomed by Sandwell Council

Bromwich Hall to maintain Grade I status after £200,000 heritage grant welcomed by Sandwell Council

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight's hit TV drama filmed in Wednesbury and Wolverhampton 'dropped after one series'

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight's hit TV drama filmed in Wednesbury and Wolverhampton 'dropped after one series'

Supporting image for story: Restaurants and takeaway properties on the market across the West Midlands for less than £50,000

Restaurants and takeaway properties on the market across the West Midlands for less than £50,000

$Supporting image for story: West Bromwich yob jailed for leaving taxi driver with fractured skull, smashed eye-socket and broken nose$

West Bromwich yob jailed for leaving taxi driver with fractured skull, smashed eye-socket and broken nose

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to refurbish landmark Greggs opposite West Bromwich Albion's ground - here's how it will look

Plans to refurbish landmark Greggs opposite West Bromwich Albion's ground - here's how it will look

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Suspected thieves appear in court over shop thefts in Dudley and Sandwell

Suspected thieves appear in court over shop thefts in Dudley and Sandwell

Supporting image for story: Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing at West Bromwich pub

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing at West Bromwich pub

Supporting image for story: Edinburgh to West Brom: 20 cyclists complete 350-mile journey to raise funds for Sikh Helpline foundation

Edinburgh to West Brom: 20 cyclists complete 350-mile journey to raise funds for Sikh Helpline foundation

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Gun' and 300 cannabis plants recovered in police raid on derelict building in Smethwick

'Gun' and 300 cannabis plants recovered in police raid on derelict building in Smethwick

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police target off-road bikers in Sandwell

Police target off-road bikers in Sandwell

Supporting image for story: 'It hurts me every time' - Lead knife crime officer speaks out as teens sentenced over Isaac Brown's death

'It hurts me every time' - Lead knife crime officer speaks out as teens sentenced over Isaac Brown's death

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'No amount of justice will bring Isaac Brown back': Senior homicide officer speaks as teen's killers locked up

'No amount of justice will bring Isaac Brown back': Senior homicide officer speaks as teen's killers locked up

Supporting image for story: Teenagers locked up for fatal stabbing of Isaac Brown in West Bromwich

Teenagers locked up for fatal stabbing of Isaac Brown in West Bromwich

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