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We visited a bustling high street in the heart of the Black Country where residents love to visit the biggest Sikh temple in Europe

Beneath the negative headlines of Smethwick High Street(Rolfe) lies a vibrant, and welcoming community. Its local council recently submitted a bid for UK Town of Culture, and we've headed down to see what makes the area so special.

Supporting image for story: We visited a bustling high street in the heart of the Black Country where residents love to visit the biggest Sikh temple in Europe

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5 reasons why Smethwick could be UK's first Town of Culture

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'Beautiful soul' died from rare abdominal condition after Sandwell Hospital failed to detect cause of suffering

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Should Smethwick become UK's Town of Culture? Sandwell Council makes the case

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'Everything will be 100 times worse' - Smethwick business owners fearful as controversial HMO decision looms

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'Let's hear your views on plans to build 100 homes on derelict factory site in Smethwick'

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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.