Six charged in County Lines drug probe
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
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 children's football coach has been permanently removed after posting an apparent drugs menu in a coaches' WhatsApp group. Discover how the club is responding.
Money saving expert Martin Lewis shares seven practical strategies to increase your chances of complimentary flight upgrades. Learn how to potentially fly business class for less.
Five people convicted for the murder of Matthew Adams, a devoted father, following a vicious assault at a West Bromwich pub family disco. Read the full story.
Ali Hussain transported 20 kilos of heroin from Birmingham to Leeds. Police are now hunting two more men in connection with the drug dealing operation.
A stark report warns a quarter of children could be clinically obese by 2035 without urgent action on physical activity. Discover the findings and the call for investment.
Martin Lewis's MSE reveals a £3bn class action against EE, O2, Vodafone, and Three for overcharging. You could be owed up to £1,800. Find out if you're eligible.
House prices in Greets Green, West Bromwich, show dramatic split with western properties soaring 38% while eastern homes fall 18% in same period. Discover why this small suburb faces such extreme market differences.
Daanish Bhatti jailed for 6+ years after police found a hidden car key leading to a £30,000 drugs haul. He exploited vulnerable people across Derby. Report suspicious activity.
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.
Sue Harley from Kings Heath defies incurable blood cancer through innovative drug talquetamab after years of misdiagnosis. Discover how this NHS-approved treatment is transforming lives.
Two Birmingham men are on the run after a £20m heroin shipment, concealed in pomegranate juice, was seized. Shamut Khan and Matiullah Zamankhel are wanted by the NCA. Contact authorities with information.
Singer Peter Andre opens up about his 'big fear' as a parent following the suspected drug-related death of 11-year-old Olivia Curley. Read his heartfelt warning.
A father and son avoided jail after smuggling £20m of heroin into Birmingham hidden in pomegranate juice. Two other suspects remain at large in this major NCA bust.
Plans to convert the landmark Round House in Wednesbury into a children's home go before Sandwell Council's planning committee on November 26. The unique property features a windmill, tennis court and pool.
West Midlands Police uncovered a shotgun, imitation firearms, Class A drugs and illegal alcohol during coordinated raids in Digbeth. Four arrests made in city-wide crackdown.
Robert Hacking, 36, has been sentenced to six years for running a county lines operation supplying heroin, crack cocaine and monkey dust in Telford. Read the full court details.
Sandwell Council approves 24-hour casino operation on Bearwood Road despite police warnings of increased crime and public health concerns about significant harm to community.
West Midlands Police discovered a cannabis farm with over 50 plants in Solihull. The operation involved bypassed electricity. Call 101 with information.
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.
West Midlands Police and environmental health object to Liam's Lounge in Oldbury extending hours to 2.30am, citing noise concerns for residents. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police arrested a man in his 30s after discovering Class A drugs and a machete during a stop of a suspected stolen vehicle on Sutton Road. Read the full update.
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
Frustrated Bearwood residents claim DPD vans are taking over their street overnight, leaving permit holders without parking spaces. Sandwell Council responds.
Two members of a Midlands drug line have been sentenced after police seized £11,000. Joshua Johnson and Owen Hargreaves, both 22, were caught after a sock was thrown from a window. Read the full story.
Residents on Imran Way in Oldbury report feeling unsafe due to persistent anti-social behaviour including drug use and fireworks. Read more on the community's plea for action.
Sandwell Council and police seized seven untaxed vehicles and issued 18 fines in a major operation targeting abandoned cars causing disruption in Smethwick streets.
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.