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26 arrests in Smethwick as part of Government crackdown on migrants working illegally in gig economy

A total of 26 people have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences in Smethwick following a police crackdown on illegal working practices.

Supporting image for story: 26 arrests in Smethwick as part of Government crackdown on migrants working illegally in gig economy

Supporting image for story: 'Nothing I say will soften the hurt and the anguish' - Judge condemns West Midlands driver who killed two-year-old then fled

'Nothing I say will soften the hurt and the anguish' - Judge condemns West Midlands driver who killed two-year-old then fled

Supporting image for story: 'We see in their eyes the real pain dangerous drivers cause': Top cop's powerful words after West Midlands killer driver is jailed

'We see in their eyes the real pain dangerous drivers cause': Top cop's powerful words after West Midlands killer driver is jailed

Supporting image for story: Shock footage shows the fatal moment a speeding driver in Smethwick fatally crashes into a car killing a two year-old boy

Shock footage shows the fatal moment a speeding driver in Smethwick fatally crashes into a car killing a two year-old boy

Supporting image for story: ‘Cowardly’ speeding driver who fled after killing toddler in crash is jailed

‘Cowardly’ speeding driver who fled after killing toddler in crash is jailed

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Danger driver who caused death of two-year-old boy in Smethwick crash then fled the scene

Jailed: Danger driver who caused death of two-year-old boy in Smethwick crash then fled the scene

Supporting image for story: Man in a baseball cap sought by police following a burglary in Smethwick

Man in a baseball cap sought by police following a burglary in Smethwick

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26 arrests in Smethwick as part of Government crackdown on migrants working illegally in gig economy

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Supporting image for story: Ornaments stolen from memorial garden for Smethwick teenager are returned

Ornaments stolen from memorial garden for Smethwick teenager are returned

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Appeal launched to ask for help finding missing Smethwick woman

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Two men caught on dash cam footage from car stolen near Smethwick - police appeal to trace them

Supporting image for story: Residents in Smethwick getting new pedestrian and cycle crossing to improve road safety

Residents in Smethwick getting new pedestrian and cycle crossing to improve road safety

Supporting image for story: Plan to turn Smethwick house into tailor's shop

Plan to turn Smethwick house into tailor's shop

Supporting image for story: 'Minor disruption' reported following crash near Smethwick

'Minor disruption' reported following crash near Smethwick

Supporting image for story: 66ft mast to be built next to Sandwell bus station, despite concerns about impact on 18th century mansion and park

66ft mast to be built next to Sandwell bus station, despite concerns about impact on 18th century mansion and park

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About Smethwick

Smethwick bridges the Black Country with Birmingham but retains its own unique place in history as the original home of the world’s oldest engine made by engineers Matthew Boulton and James Watt. Its heritage was cemented with firms such as GKN and Chance Brothers glassworks employing many people. As of 2017, the Midland Metropolitan Hospital is being built here.