Hour-long M5 delays after crash closes lanes near M6
Severe delays on M5 northbound after HGV and car collision near West Bromwich. Lanes closed, recovery ongoing. Get live traffic updates.
Severe delays on M5 northbound after HGV and car collision near West Bromwich. Lanes closed, recovery ongoing. Get live traffic updates.
Police in West Bromwich have arrested five people and seized over 100 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine in a raid on Trinity Street. One man was detained in the garden. Follow for more crime updates.
Birmingham City Council apologises for long waits at Castle Bromwich tip and advises using alternative sites. Residents also report missed bin collections.
Three people were injured, one seriously, in a two-car crash at a West Bromwich junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Sunday evening. Read the latest updates.
Sandwell Council's licensing committee had a tumultuous year, revoking licences for pubs and shops over stabbings, illegal workers, fake vapes, and knives sold to children. Discover the full story.
Former England and West Brom striker Andy Carroll, 36, is due in court accused of breaching a non-molestation order. Get the latest details on the case.
West Midlands Police seek public help to trace Patricia Hale, 35, suspected of outraging public decency in West Bromwich on September 6. Call 101 with info.
Jason Revill, 28, was caught with drugs worth £50,000 in Norwich. He asked officers for 'one last line' before being detained. Read the full court report.
West Midlands Police are investigating a hate crime after a man dumped raw meat outside the Guru Narak Gurdwara in West Bromwich. The incident, caught on camera, occurred on December 22. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
A Birmingham father sleeping rough in the city centre opens up about his battle with addiction and his desperate longing to see his daughter again. Read his story and the latest homelessness data.
West Midlands Police are investigating after a man was filmed dumping raw meat outside a Sikh Gurdwara in West Bromwich. The incident is being treated as a religiously aggravated hate crime.
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
West Midlands Police arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing after a raid in Aldridge uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, vapes, and cash. Read the full details.
A 23-year-old man arrested after police find a machete, BB gun and over £7,000 in a Tamworth home. Investigation into cocaine supply continues.
Three members of the same Birmingham family are behind bars after police seized a loaded shotgun and drugs worth over £12,000. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
A Staffordshire terrier puppy had to be put down after suffering horrific injuries inflicted by its owner in West Bromwich. Read the full court report.
Freestyle footballer Jay Rosa entertained young West Bromwich Albion fans at the Junior Baggies Christmas party, blending incredible skills with a vital mental health message. Read about the festive fun.
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.
Staffordshire Police uncover £20,000 of cocaine and nitrous oxide after stopping a car in Tamworth. Two men arrested for drug and driving offences. Read the full story.
Two men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis grow in Dudley. Officers used dogs and drones in the raid on Littleworth Avenue. Read the full details.
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police found cocaine and heroin worth £20,000 during a raid on Prospect Road North. Report crime anonymously.
Two men sentenced after a dangerous police pursuit in West Bromwich ends with the recovery of a revolver, ammunition, and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the reckless chase.
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
Ashish Patel, owner of Milus Supermarket in West Bromwich, scooped a £2,000 reward from Allwyn after selling a winning Set For Life ticket. Discover how the 'Share the Win' initiative rewards retailers.
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
A new 24-hour KFC drive-thru could be built opposite West Bromwich Albion's stadium, replacing earlier Tim Hortons plans. The proposal includes 30 jobs and EV charging points.
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has torn into his players after a dismal second-half display at West Brom, promising a tough week of training ahead of Birmingham City's visit. Can the Blades respond?
Xhevahir Ademaj will spend Christmas behind bars after a police operation uncovered a drug supply network in Birmingham. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
The Prince of Wales in West Bromwich could be permanently shut down after door staff used 'excessive force' and a weapon in a violent incident. Read the full story and the upcoming council decision.