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Have you seen this man? Police issue photo of man wanted in connection with Oldbury shop theft

Police want to speak to a man following a shop theft in Oldbury.

Supporting image for story: Have you seen this man? Police issue photo of man wanted in connection with Oldbury shop theft

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Moment West Midlands Police finds gun and class A drugs in man’s bag after he led officers on 'reckless' chase

WATCH: Moment West Midlands Police finds gun and class A drugs in man’s bag after he led officers on 'reckless' chase

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich haulier seeks licence update

West Bromwich haulier seeks licence update

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich dessert shop applies for late night opening licence

West Bromwich dessert shop applies for late night opening licence

Supporting image for story: Cosy snugs, traditional drinking pubs and foodie paradises: 27 amazing photos of West Midlands pubs we visited in 2025

Cosy snugs, traditional drinking pubs and foodie paradises: 27 amazing photos of West Midlands pubs we visited in 2025

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton

Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton

Supporting image for story: Smethwick man charged over Christmas Eve knife point robbery in Birmingham

Smethwick man charged over Christmas Eve knife point robbery in Birmingham

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Have you seen this man? Police issue photo of man wanted in connection with Oldbury shop theft

Three changes with key man dropped after Boxing Day: West Brom predicted line-up with Ryan Mason desperate for victory

Tickets available for the 'mother of all Christmas parties' - Motown and soul Rendezvous at Wolverhampton's The Halls

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Supporting image for story: Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward

Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward

Supporting image for story: Smethwick tour ranks as highlight of 2025 for West Midlands cadets

Smethwick tour ranks as highlight of 2025 for West Midlands cadets

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich Gurdwara appeals to identify man who dumped 'raw meat' outside in 'hate' incident

West Bromwich Gurdwara appeals to identify man who dumped 'raw meat' outside in 'hate' incident

Supporting image for story: Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say

Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say

Supporting image for story: Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles

Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles

Supporting image for story: Flats can be built on site of former Great Barr GP surgery that was demolished without permission

Flats can be built on site of former Great Barr GP surgery that was demolished without permission

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Three changes with key man dropped after Boxing Day: West Brom predicted line-up with Ryan Mason desperate for victory

Albion desperately need some festive cheer as they welcome QPR to The Hawthorns on Monday night.

Supporting image for story: Three changes with key man dropped after Boxing Day: West Brom predicted line-up with Ryan Mason desperate for victory

Supporting image for story: Why Ryan Mason only has himself to blame for creating big West Brom headache

Why Ryan Mason only has himself to blame for creating big West Brom headache

Supporting image for story: 'We have to': What Ryan Mason said when asked about Toby Collyer replacement ahead of Manchester United recall

'We have to': What Ryan Mason said when asked about Toby Collyer replacement ahead of Manchester United recall

Supporting image for story: 'Too challenging for him to train' - West Brom forgotten man to see specialist over fitness issues

'Too challenging for him to train' - West Brom forgotten man to see specialist over fitness issues

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Five Midlands football clubs facing five big questions in 2026

Matt Maher: Five Midlands football clubs facing five big questions in 2026

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss fumes at 'probably 10th apology letter of season' as he condemns decisions

West Brom boss fumes at 'probably 10th apology letter of season' as he condemns decisions

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason responds to West Brom board "patience" call after home defeat

Ryan Mason responds to West Brom board "patience" call after home defeat

Sandwell entertainment

Tickets available for the 'mother of all Christmas parties' - Motown and soul Rendezvous at Wolverhampton's The Halls

Motown and soul music lovers are in for the a treat when the "mother of all Christmas parties" arrives at Wolverhampton's The Halls.

Supporting image for story: Tickets available for the 'mother of all Christmas parties' - Motown and soul Rendezvous at Wolverhampton's The Halls

Supporting image for story: Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: Black Country 'book-toker' shares 19 'must reads' for 2026

Black Country 'book-toker' shares 19 'must reads' for 2026

Supporting image for story: Oldbury Christmas light switch-on event cancelled due to weather conditions

Oldbury Christmas light switch-on event cancelled due to weather conditions

Supporting image for story: Free parking for Christmas shoppers in Sandwell's town centre car parks

Free parking for Christmas shoppers in Sandwell's town centre car parks

Supporting image for story: 15 festive photos as Emmerdale star kicks off Christmas season in Wednesbury on night of celebration

15 festive photos as Emmerdale star kicks off Christmas season in Wednesbury on night of celebration

Supporting image for story: Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

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About Sandwell

Sandwell is comparatively young, having only been established in 1974, when it brought together the six towns of West Bromwich, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton and Wednesbury. Its picturesque parkland, Sandwell Valley, is one of its most loved landmarks.