West Midlands Police and Ambulance Service respond to disorder on Bearwood Road in Smethwick. Three men hospitalized with one suffering potentially serious injuries. Three arrests made as investigation continues.
Plans submitted to Sandwell Council propose demolishing Desi 2 pub in Smethwick for a 22-flat development, citing post-pandemic struggles and changing consumer habits.
Sandwell Council's licensing committee will decide on Kotoburaba restaurant's future after West Midlands Police raised crime and safety concerns about its proposed midnight closing time.
Residents on Cranford Street in Smethwick describe a daily struggle with obstructive pavement parking linked to the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, prompting council plans for restrictions.
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking the rightful owners of a large quantity of power tools recovered from a Smethwick address, with a man arrested and bailed in connection.
A man in his 20s was punched and robbed at knifepoint in Norman Road, Smethwick. West Midlands Police arrested two teenagers aged 14 and 17 within 20 minutes of the incident.
West Midlands Police are appealing for public assistance to identify two individuals captured on CCTV following a distraction burglary in Smethwick where jewellery was stolen from a vulnerable woman.
A controversial 11-bed HMO in Smethwick, previously rejected by Sandwell Council, could still be approved through a government appeal, raising concerns about waste and vermin issues.
West Midlands Police have detained two men and recovered a stolen vehicle following a theft in Smethwick during the early hours of January 28.
Sandwell Council has rejected a second application to convert a Cheshire Road home into an eight-bed HMO, citing parking problems, poor living conditions, and neighbour disturbance.
Firearms officers rushed to Bearwood Road in Smethwick after reports of a man with a knife in a shop, but CCTV investigation revealed no weapon was involved.
A Smethwick man was stunned to find power tools worth up to £100,000 for sale online were actually his own property, stolen just days earlier. Police arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of handling stolen goods following the incident.
Two women made a horrifying discovery in Victoria Park, Smethwick, finding cats and kittens zipped in a bag. The animals are now safe with Raven's Rescue. Read the full story and learn how to help.
Beverley Patterson, 67, developed 'uncontrollable' diarrhoea and infectious IBS from salmonella in shop-bought chicken. She secured a £38,000 settlement. Read her story.
A Staffordshire bull terrier cross was found sheltering in freezing snow under fly-tipped rubbish in Smethwick. Now named Nellie, she's thriving in a loving Redditch home after RSPCA treatment.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after police recovered a 'viable' firearm and ammunition on a busy Smethwick high street. He is due to appear in court.
Plans to convert a former West Midlands Police training centre in Smethwick into a 76-bed HMO for healthcare workers and professionals are under consideration. Read the full details.
A former West Midlands Police training centre in Smethwick could be converted into a 76-bed HMO to support key workers. Read the full plans and local regeneration details.
A developer has resubmitted plans for an 8-bed HMO in Smethwick, ignoring nearly 100 objections and a council rejection over parking and overcrowding fears. Read the full story.
Fresh plans submitted to convert a Smethwick shop into a five-bed HMO after Sandwell Council slammed previous 'inadequate' proposals for 14 people. Read the latest.
A 22-year-old man appears in court charged over a shooting in Smethwick that left a man seriously injured. Read the latest on the police investigation and charges.
A century-old former working men's club in Smethwick, which fell into administration, will be transformed into townhouses and flats. Council planners approved the scheme despite parking concerns.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a shop on Hales Lane, Smethwick. Two men, one armed with a knife, stole items before fleeing. Call 101 with info.
Sandwell Council approves plans to convert the historic Corks Social Club into homes, despite highways officers calling the lack of parking 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
A Smethwick couple has been sentenced for trafficking women and forcing them into prostitution, earning over £700k. One victim was malnourished to the point her bones were visible.
Sandwell Council rejects 11-bed HMO in Smethwick High Street amid resident fears it would worsen existing rat infestations and fly-tipping problems. Read the full story.
Sandwell Council approves new Continental Market off-licence on Bearwood Road despite residents' concerns about antisocial behaviour and public safety risks in the area.
A Tipton man faces theft charges after a police probe into stolen Christmas parcels in Smethwick. Discover how to protect your deliveries this festive season.
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after a man in his 70s was assaulted on Smethwick High Street. Call 101 with information. #CommunitySafety
The future of Sunrise Bakery, a family-run craft business founded in 1966, has been secured, protecting all 23 jobs. Discover how the acquisition saved this Smethwick institution.