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September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Racially aggravated Oldbury rape: 'This type of violence and hatred has no place in our society' says MP

Racially aggravated Oldbury rape: 'This type of violence and hatred has no place in our society' says MP

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: We went along to the official opening of West Bromwich's new indoor market which has left shoppers amazed and delighted

We went along to the official opening of West Bromwich's new indoor market which has left shoppers amazed and delighted

September 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich High Street cleared after collision between car and bus outside popular pub

West Bromwich High Street cleared after collision between car and bus outside popular pub

Supporting image for story: Police given another week to question four held on suspicion of terrorism plot - including man from West Bromwich

Police given another week to question four held on suspicion of terrorism plot - including man from West Bromwich

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: M5 Lane closure and 'minor disruption' following crash involving lorry and car

M5 Lane closure and 'minor disruption' following crash involving lorry and car

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police given more time to question four held on suspicion of plotting terrorism - including West Bromwich man

Police given more time to question four held on suspicion of plotting terrorism - including West Bromwich man

Supporting image for story: West Midlands bus depots to be bought in 'major overhaul'

West Midlands bus depots to be bought in 'major overhaul'

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Men charged as police tackle Sandwell shop thefts

Men charged as police tackle Sandwell shop thefts

Supporting image for story: Arrest made in West Bromwich on suspicion of plotting terrorism in raids across UK

Arrest made in West Bromwich on suspicion of plotting terrorism in raids across UK

Supporting image for story: Bodycare: Black Country stores 'close immediately' as firm crashes into administration with 450 jobs lost

Bodycare: Black Country stores 'close immediately' as firm crashes into administration with 450 jobs lost

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich man among four arrested on suspicion of plotting terrorism

West Bromwich man among four arrested on suspicion of plotting terrorism

Supporting image for story: Eyesore former West Bromwich club to be turned into flats and cafe

Eyesore former West Bromwich club to be turned into flats and cafe

Supporting image for story: 29-year-old man pleads not guilty to causing injuries to passengers in Wednesbury crash

29-year-old man pleads not guilty to causing injuries to passengers in Wednesbury crash

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Olympic gymnast Alice Kinsella shares images of new baby boy

Olympic gymnast Alice Kinsella shares images of new baby boy

Supporting image for story: Watch: Minister challenged to visit West Bromwich and try a Firkins iced-lemon bun during Commons debate

Watch: Minister challenged to visit West Bromwich and try a Firkins iced-lemon bun during Commons debate

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police hunt for man who abused woman in West Bromwich

Police hunt for man who abused woman in West Bromwich

Supporting image for story: Pub customers from across West Midlands and Shropshire invited to nominate unsung community heroes for special award

Pub customers from across West Midlands and Shropshire invited to nominate unsung community heroes for special award

Supporting image for story: The Phoenix Collegiate becomes first standalone secondary school to achieve prestigious ERS Gold Award

The Phoenix Collegiate becomes first standalone secondary school to achieve prestigious ERS Gold Award

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne Birmingham theft case dropped after court told man permitted to take flowers

Ozzy Osbourne Birmingham theft case dropped after court told man permitted to take flowers

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after security guard assaulted at Birmingham supermarket

Police appeal after security guard assaulted at Birmingham supermarket

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firkins' owner blown away by 'unbelievable' love and support following much-loved bakery's return to the Black Country

Firkins' owner blown away by 'unbelievable' love and support following much-loved bakery's return to the Black Country

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fears for West Midlands stores as health and beauty chain Bodycare 'facing collapse'

Fears for West Midlands stores as health and beauty chain Bodycare 'facing collapse'

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

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