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March 25, 2025

Smethwick residents have spoken out following an incident where a woman was left in a serious condition after being attacked

'It's horrible to think about' - Residents speak out following attempted murder arrest near Smethwick train station

News|11 hours ago

Smethwick Galton Bridge train station. Photo: Google

Man, 18, arrested after woman in her 50s left in serious condition

News|15 hours ago

The flytipping on Little Edwards Street in Digbeth, Birmingham

Smethwick man handed suspended sentence after dumping bags of rubbish on city street

News|17 hours ago

Smethwick Galton Bridge train station. Photo: Google

One left with 'superficial injuries' following incident which closes Smethwick railway station platform

News|19 hours ago

March 22, 2025

Councillors call for Brierley Hill police base to be saved

March 21, 2025

A man has been charged following a cashpoint robbery in Smethwick

Man charged with robbery after woman has cash stolen at Smethwick cashpoint

'We were just going to scare him' - Murder accused admits to going armed with a hockey stick but denies killing DPD driver

March 20, 2025

A man has been charged after a police officers was assaulted in Pelsall.

Police recover knuckle-duster and drugs in stop-and-search in Smethwick

Staffordshire Police are cracking down on car crime in the Cannock Chase area

Man arrested after woman 'grabbed' and robbed at Smethwick cashpoint

Kabaddi tournament violence was behind fatal DPD worker ambush, court heard

A general view of Wolverhampton Crown Court in Wolverhampton

Smethwick couple admit running international prostitution ring from the Black Country for over five years

March 19, 2025

Jessica Jury's victim was found with stab wounds on South Road, Smethwick

Woman pleads guilty to wounding over Smethwick stabbing after attempted murder charges dropped

'My wife and kids were all vomiting' - Smethwick residents describe sickness as homes remain closed off days after suspected carbon monoxide incident

March 18, 2025

Emergency services responded to an incident on Firs Lane, Smethwick at around 6.30pm on Sunday following reports of residents feeling unwell from 'breathing in fumes'.The fumes are said to have affected the residents of a row of five houses.

Smethwick suspected carbon monoxide leak: Police update after nine people were taken to hospital

Councillor Parbinder Kaur with dancers at Smethwich Hola Mohalla

Thousands descend on Smethwick for Hola Mohalla Sikh festival

'I've never seen anything like this': Shocked Smethwick residents recall 'leak' which left nine people in hospital

Cheshire Road, Smethwick. Pic: Google Maps. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

‘Overcrowded’ Smethwick HMO plan is blocked

Property|Mar 18

March 17, 2025

The fumes are said to have affected the residents of a row of five houses.

Nine people taken to hospital following suspected carbon monoxide leak in Smethwick

Smethwick|Mar 17

March 16, 2025

Fire crews on scene at incident in Smethwick - with warning to residents

Smethwick|Mar 16

March 15, 2025

This is the car that was recovered by Smethwick Police when it was found to be stolen

Smethwick police recover unattended car

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Smethwick mental health service "gave me hope" says former teacher

Your World|Mar 15

March 12, 2025

Men wielding hockey stick and shovel joined eight-man ambush to butcher DPD worker, court told

March 10, 2025

Vehicle seized from Smethwick

Multiple vehicles seized in Smethwick - including one driver reported for drug possession

March 7, 2025

Smethwick's police base saved under new plan to retain part of building

March 6, 2025

Police Stock

Man suffers potentially life-changing injury during Smethwick 'street fight'

March 5, 2025

Miss Ida

Alcohol and substance misuse awareness workshop

Your World|Mar 5

March 4, 2025

Walsall town centre high street GV
Photo taken by LDR Rachel Alexander 25 July 2024 uploaded 6 August 2024
Story: Walsall ranked worst for access to childcare places by ONS
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Five Black Country towns to share in £100 million government boost

March 3, 2025

Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. Photo: LDRS. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

Smethwick community to get new zebra crossing at scene of crashes

March 1, 2025

Seized van

Goods van seized in Smethwick because the driver had no insurance

Birmingham bin strike spills over to the Black Country as street divided by waste collections

February 28, 2025

The cannabis farm was discovered inside a unit at Park Rose Industrial Estate. Photo: Google Street Map

Huge cannabis farm found inside Smethwick industrial site

February 27, 2025

Stephen Turner receives his Lifetime Achievement accolade at the National MyCleaning Awards.

Devoted Black Country NHS ward services officer of 50 years scoops top cleaners award

Your World|Feb 27

The roadworks are affecting traffic on Cape Hill in Smethwick. Photo: Google Street Map

'Issues outside our control': Bus users and drivers face disruption and delay in Smethwick town centre due to roadworks

February 26, 2025

Smethwick charity receives recognition for effective and efficient operational management

February 25, 2025

Officers caught the dangerous driving on bodycam footage

Watch: Dangerous Smethwick driver who hit 100mph at illegal car meet given road ban

February 22, 2025

(from L-R) Vi Tran and Rama Ndiaye, two students who attended the career's event

Students welcomed to first careers event at new hospital

Your World|Feb 22

February 21, 2025

The CCTV footage shows the chilling moment where Saabir Mohamed opens fire with a sawn-off shotgun on Cape Hill Retail Park. Photo: SWNS

Watch: Chilling moment man open fires with a sawn-off shotgun at Smethwick retail park

Rolfe Street will be closed to traffic to make way for essential ground works

Smethwick road closes for essential roadworks

February 20, 2025

Tyjon Cogger (left) and Saabir Mohamed have been jailed for a combined total of more than 38 years after a shooting in Smethwick. Photo: West Midlands Police

Two 'dangerous' men jailed after shotgun fired at man in Smethwick car park

February 14, 2025

Malcolm X visits Marshall Street Smethwick in February 1965. A blue plaque to mark the occasion still exists today

Here's what happened when Malcolm X visited Smethwick in 1965

February 13, 2025

Gospel singer Cece Winans

Extra Black Country date for gospel star CeCe Winans as tickets fly

Entertainment|Feb 13

February 11, 2025

A teenager has been arrested after a number of attacks on cars in Birmingham

Two men arrested after shots fired at house in Smethwick

February 10, 2025

Smethwick cops seize Illegal vehicle in high street swoop

February 6, 2025

Smethwick businessman David John Sheldon and wife Pat

Smethwick businessman leaves lasting legacy in transport industry

Your World|Feb 6

February 5, 2025

The entrance to the Midland Metropolitan Hospital. Pic: LDRS. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

Temporary urgent treatment centre at new Smethwick hospital approved

February 3, 2025

Man who threatened to knife pregnant shop worker and left staff traumatised in 'shoplifting spree' is jailed

February 1, 2025

Performer Pearl Smith as Miss Ida

Free health and wellbeing workshops to take place across the Black Country

Your World|Feb 1

January 31, 2025

Madina-Mann, 16, is missing from Smethwick

Police appeal for information to trace missing 16-year-old from Smethwick

Smethwick|Jan 31

January 29, 2025

A Willenhall man has been jailed after being arrested on Monday afternoon

Man due in court after series of thefts and robberies in Sandwell and Dudley

Smethwick Baths in Thimblemill Road, Smethwick. Sandwell Council is set to sell the abandoned grade II listed building. Pic: Google Maps. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

No planning went into future of Smethwick swimming baths despite agreement it would close seven years ago

Business|Jan 29