Two Sandwell councillors, Daniel Millard and Claire Mayo, will not face trial until July 2029 for alleged assault and affray charges from an incident in Cradley Heath last July, with delays blamed on court backlogs.
A man was seriously assaulted outside a shop in Blackheath, Sandwell, leaving him hospitalised for 10 days. Police have charged a 54-year-old with grievous bodily harm and are appealing for witnesses and mobile phone footage.
Sandwell Council will bid for £1.3m from the Brownfield Land Release Fund to demolish the former Cradley Heath Community Centre, making way for around 13 new homes, after closing the facility last year due to high running costs.
Sandwell Council plans to use £1.5 million in government funding to create 25 new SEND places at Ocker Hill Academy and Wood Green Academy, both also part of a major rebuilding programme.
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Sandwell Council is set to purchase a garden centre and a former police station to build approximately 50 affordable flats, with construction expected to start in late 2026 and completion by spring 2028.
West Midlands Police have launched an urgent public appeal to find schoolboy Mccallum, missing from Sandwell since Monday morning. Authorities urge anyone who spots him to call 999 immediately.
An AI-powered app assessed road quality in Sandwell, West Midlands, after the borough received a top government rating. The technology detected multiple defects including potholes and cracking.
A four-year-old boy at Holyhead Primary Academy was left upset after watching classmates with perfect attendance enjoy an ice-cream party he couldn't join, sparking debate about reward systems.
A new study reveals Sandwell residents face significantly lower healthy life expectancy, with poverty and deprivation cited as key factors driving health inequalities.
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Councillor David Wilkes has left the Labour Party to join right-wing group Advance UK, marking his third political affiliation change since being elected as a Conservative in 2022.
Sandwell ranks second nationally for first-time buyer purchases, with over two-thirds of homes sold to newcomers. Average prices of £185,235 offer affordable entry to the housing market near Birmingham.
Sandwell Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, raising the average Band D bill by £111. The budget includes investments in roads, parks, CCTV, and recycling centers, alongside £8m in cuts and savings.
Two Sandwell councillors, Daniel Millard and Claire Mayo, have entered not guilty pleas to charges of affray and assault following an alleged incident in Cradley Heath last year. They will appear in court next month.
A new study exposes Sandwell as having among the lowest healthy life expectancy rates in England, with women living in good health only to 51.3 years. The IPPR analysis highlights stark north/south health divides.
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Sandwell Council has refused plans for a three-storey extension at Complete Dental in Bearwood, citing visual impact and privacy concerns, despite the practice reporting significant patient demand and long waiting lists.
Police are appealing for help to find Eleanor, a woman from Sandwell who went missing in the early hours of Friday, February 13. She was last seen wearing specific clothing.
Asa McGahan from Sandwell pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm after attacking a woman twice within 24 hours in October 2024, then fleeing arrest.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl reported being harassed multiple times on buses in Sandwell over a four-month period.
A former Sandwell Hospital theatre practitioner has been removed from the register after a tribunal found he sent a colleague pornographic messages and gifts. Read the full details of the misconduct case.
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A look at the fate of Sandwell's historic pubs in 2025, from closures and demolition to surprising plans for revival and redevelopment across the borough.
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a dangerous police pursuit in the Black Country. The police helicopter was deployed to track the vehicle, which was being driven without headlights.
Sandwell Council greenlights a former club's conversion, pub demolition, and a new EV charging station. Discover the key planning decisions shaping the borough.
A man in his 20s was stabbed at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. Three men are in custody as police continue their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
From a controversial 24/7 casino approval to a rejected 'battery farm' HMO and a UK-first robotic pharmacy. Get the full update on Sandwell Council's major decisions this week.
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Sean Wilson, 38, is behind bars after handing himself in to police, who were 'inundated with calls' following a social media appeal. Read the full story.
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
Discover the full schedule for Sandwell's 2025 Christmas lights switch-ons. Free family events start in Friar Park this week with live entertainment and festive fun across the borough.
Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was threatened, abused and spat at in Great Bridge. Incident occurred on September 13. Contact Sandwell Police with information.
Sandwell Council plans to install permanent zebra crossings at five schools to solve long-term lollipop patrol vacancies and improve road safety. Find out how this change will benefit the community.
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Sandwell residents face council tax increases and garden waste collection fee hikes as the council addresses a £17m budget shortfall. Learn how these changes affect you.
