Express and Star Smethwick https://www.expressandstar.com/news/sandwell/smethwick/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from Express and Star Smethwick and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:01:37 GMT 2026-11-03T15:01:37Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 <![CDATA[Plans to replace 'ageing' Smethwick primary school approved - here's when it's set to be built]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/plans-to-replace-ageing-smethwick-primary-school-approved-9325556 The new school is expected to be built by April next year.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:00:58 GMT 9325556 Department for Education 2026-11-03T02:00:58+00:00 <![CDATA[Machete-wielding robbers target cash delivery driver in Smethwick]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/machete-wielding-robbers-target-cash-delivery-driver-in-smethwick-9325299 The robbery took place at Windmills Shopping Park in Cape Hill

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:50:38 GMT 9325299 West Midlands Police 2026-11-02T19:50:38+00:00 <![CDATA[Black Country drug dealer locked up for 15 years after 'accidental' shooting]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/news/black-country-drug-dealer-locked-up-for-15-years-after-accidental-shooting-9324133 Adam Liaqat was involved in the S drugs line, Wolverhampton Crown Court heard.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:14:40 GMT 9324133 Photo: West Midlands Police 2026-11-02T15:14:40+00:00