State of high street leaves Bearwood traders debating future
Imran Khan, owner of Carpet Mill in Bearwood Road, Bearwood Frustrated traders say an influx of 24/7 off-licences,…
Major update after teen attacked with machete at Merry Hill Shopping Centre
West Midlands Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy after a teenager was stabbed at Merry Hill Shopping Centre…
Two men admit shooting man in car in Wolverhampton
Ethan Edwards and Ilir Hoxha have admitted wounding with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to…
New off-licence approved despite neighbour concerns
A decision to open another late-night off-licence in Bearwood has been approved. Sandwell Council’s licensing committee approved a…
City council exploring busking compromise
Birmingham Council is exploring possible compromises after a divisive busking crackdown was introduced in the city centre. The…
75th anniversary tour of The Mousetrap to open at The Alexandra
Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap will embark on a major UK…
School crossing patrols to be scrapped for permanent crossings
A number of school crossing patrols in Sandwell will be replaced with permanent zebra crossings. Sandwell Council plans…
Birmingham Hippodrome announces Origins Festival
Sophia Griffin, Head of New Work and Artist Development at Birmingham Hippodrome. (Credit: Paul Stringer). Birmingham Hippodrome has…
Garden waste collection charges in Sandwell remain frozen for 2026
Sandwell Council has confirmed that the cost for garden waste collections will remain frozen at £40 for 2026.…
Birmingham rapist battered woman with baseball bat in car park
Simon Tang beat his victim with a baseball bat and raped herSimon Tang was convicted at Birmingham Crown…