Express and Star Sandwell https://www.expressandstar.com/news/sandwell/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from Express and Star Sandwell and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:22:40 GMT 2026-11-08T14:22:40Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 <![CDATA[Black Country nursery closed after Ofsted find 'children may be at risk of harm']]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/wednesbury-nursery-closed-ofsted-find-children-may-be-at-risk-of-harm-9337382 Ofsted told the nursery a number of actions must now be put in place.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:23:26 GMT 9337382 Google 2026-11-08T13:23:26+00:00 <![CDATA[Police appeal following robbery in Oldbury store]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/police-appeal-following-robbery-in-sandwell-store-9337445 Items were stolen from the store and a staff member was assaulted.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:59:35 GMT 9337445 West Midlands Police 2026-11-08T12:59:35+00:00 <![CDATA[Watch: West Bromwich Albion fans make giant poppy before kick off]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/watch-west-bromwich-albion-fans-giant-poppy-9337295 A standard bearer and personnel from the armed forces also led the teams out.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:43:58 GMT 9337295 Tim Thursfield 2026-11-08T10:43:58+00:00 <![CDATA[Two men arrested on suspicion of illegally selling fireworks to children in Smethwick]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/two-men-arrested-illegally-selling-fireworks-smethwick-9337224 Police were called to reports of two men selling fireworks from a van in Smethwick.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:11:30 GMT 9337224 West Midlands Police 2026-11-08T09:11:30+00:00 <![CDATA[Where are the best and worst rated Wetherspoon pubs in the West Midlands? We take a look]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/best-worst-google-rated-wetherspoons-9327275 We reveal which Wetherspoons pubs across the West Midlands have been rated as the best and the worst

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:05:47 GMT 9327275 Local Library 2026-11-08T02:05:47+00:00 <![CDATA[Christmas lights 2026: Switch-on dates across the Black Country and Staffordshire]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/christmas-lights-switch-on-west-midlands-9333676 Towns and cities across the region will fill up with people ready to celebrate the start of the festive season.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:01:51 GMT 9333676 Local Library 2026-11-08T02:01:51+00:00 <![CDATA[Report blasts tram bosses for delays to £400 million Wednesbury-Dudley Metro link]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/report-blasts-tram-bosses-for-delays-to-ps400m-wednesbury-dudley-link-9335050 An independent expert is to investigate the tram debacle

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:00:56 GMT 9335050 Mark Andrews/Express & Star 2026-11-08T02:00:56+00:00 <![CDATA[Almost £50,000 has been raised for 'gobsmacked' Wednesbury mum with brain tumour]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/fundraiser-for-wednesbury-mum-with-brain-tumour-9335642 The GoFundMe will help Laura battle cancer for potentially years to come

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:00:36 GMT 9335642 Laura Owen 2026-11-08T02:00:36+00:00 <![CDATA[Remembrance Day: Which roads will be closed across the Black Country and West Midlands for parades? ]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/remembrance-day-road-closures-9336748 A number of roads across town and city centre will be temporarily closed for Remembrance Day parades.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:00:20 GMT 9334239 Local Library 2026-11-08T02:00:20+00:00 <![CDATA[World-leading heart surgeon recalls Sandwell Hospital roots after Pride of Britain honour]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/world-leading-heart-surgeon-sandwell-hospital-roots-pride-of-britain-honour-9333239 Asif Hasan trained in the West Midlands

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:00:09 GMT 9333239 Pride of Britain 2026-11-08T02:00:09+00:00