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May 6, 2024

Watch flames leap out of former cinema and bingo hall in dramatic fire that filled town with smoke

Smethwick|May 6

'Don't leave your friend, he might die': Residents recall massive bang of BMW smashing into minibus

Smethwick|May 6

May 5, 2024

Smethwick fire: Blaze at former cinema being tackled by more than 50 firefighters

Smethwick|May 5

Driver 'absconds' after BMW crashes into parked minibus leaving debris strewn across road

Smethwick|May 5

April 29, 2024

Watch: Moment machete-wielding thug was locked in shop by heroic staff after attempted robbery

Smethwick|Apr 29

April 28, 2024

Teenager arrested and machete-style knife found following 'large disorder' in Smethwick

April 24, 2024

New restaurant asks for late-night licence

Smethwick|Apr 24

Jailed: 'Hardened criminal' who stole thousands of pounds worth of goods in crime spree

Smethwick|Apr 24

April 22, 2024

Thousands fill the streets with festive colour for Vaisakhi celebrations in Smethwick

Smethwick|Apr 22

April 21, 2024

A pub I've been visiting for decades got a big renovation - here's what I made of the changes

Food and Drink|Apr 21

April 17, 2024

Gurdwara opening doors to welcome community in celebration for Vaisakhi

Smethwick|Apr 17

April 14, 2024

Isaac Brown: Fundraiser launched to cover funeral costs by 'best friend' and family

April 13, 2024

Smethwick mosque expansion plan given green light

Smethwick|Apr 13

How Whatsapp played a role in the daylight killing of a DPD worker in a residential street

Shropshire|Apr 13

Police reveal how murderers who hacked DPD worker to death were in UK 'illegally'

Shropshire|Apr 13

April 12, 2024

Jailed: Five Black Country men caged for 122 years for DPD driver killing in Shrewsbury

'The investigation is not over' says detective in charge of DPD murder case - as five are jailed for killing

Shropshire|Apr 12

Smethwick bus crash victim dies from his injuries in hospital

Smethwick|Apr 12

Restaurant taking over former tearoom in historic park apply for alcohol licence

Smethwick|Apr 12

April 3, 2024

Troubled driver phoned police to report himself using nitrous oxide whilst at the wheel

West Bromwich|Apr 3

March 30, 2024

Police launch initiative targeting illegal drivers in Smethwick

March 29, 2024

Watch the moment police swooped on armed gang after they murdered DPD worker in street

Questions remain over why DPD worker was murdered while four men on the run still evade justice

March 28, 2024

Revealed: Faces of five men found guilty of killing DPD delivery driver

March 27, 2024

Man, 22, arrested after gun fired at building in Smethwick

March 26, 2024

Two pints and a chip buttie for under £4 at popular reopened pub? See how it's done

Cost of living|Mar 26

March 25, 2024

Plans for taller block of flats near Smethwick Galton Bridge station given green light

Smethwick|Mar 25

March 22, 2024

Man charged with attempted murder after Smethwick stabbing

Jury deliberates on five men accused of Shrewsbury DPD murder

Smethwick|Mar 22

March 21, 2024

'Remember the clothing': DPD murder jury urged to consider lack of blood on 'axeman's' clothes

Blooming lovely florist shop prepares to celebrate 50 years in business

Smethwick|Mar 21

March 18, 2024

Man seriously injured after stabbing in Smethwick street

Smethwick|Mar 18

Police confirm probe into fire that destroyed three cars and left residents 'terrified'

March 17, 2024

'Residents terrified' after double car blaze on neighbourhood road in middle of night

March 15, 2024

Plans to turn empty West Bromwich pub into housing - emulating work at other disused inn

West Bromwich|Mar 15

Murder jury offered alternative charge for five men accused of killing DPD worker

Shropshire|Mar 15

March 14, 2024

Court hears DPD worker knew gang would kill his colleague in revenge attack

March 13, 2024

Planned refurb for Aldi will lead to it becoming 'larger and brighter with new layout'

Business|Mar 13

Three suspects accused of DPD murder in Shrewsbury had worked for the delivery company

Shropshire|Mar 13

March 11, 2024

Smethwick road closed after two men fire shots at property before making escape in car

Smethwick|Mar 11

Road closed in Smethwick following major police incident

Council pushing ahead to buy land around Midland Met hospital for new homes and school

Smethwick|Mar 11

March 10, 2024

Driver arrested after police chase stolen car

Smethwick|Mar 10

March 9, 2024

Police investigation launched after gunshots fired at Smethwick house

Black Country DPD worker was hacked to death in Shrewsbury street in 'no more than 30 seconds'

Shropshire|Mar 9

Man guilty of stabbing friend who 'thought he was going to be killed' in attack

Black Country Aldi store closing for refurbishment next week - won't reopen for several months

March 8, 2024

Man charged after shots fired on Smethwick street leaving house and car damaged

Smethwick|Mar 8

Men accused of murdering DPD worker were at same violence-marred sports tournament

Cyclist rushed to hospital with 'life-changing injuries' after collision with car in Smethwick

Smethwick|Mar 8

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