Sandwell residents to receive new recycling bags ahead of changes
Sandwell Council is gearing up to deliver brand new blue recycling bags to households across the borough ahead…
Former ‘nuisance’ pub to re-open as bar and grill
A former ‘nuisance’ pub in Wolverhampton will be allowed to open as a new bar and grill. The…
Two brothers launch new home care company ‘to make a difference to people’s lives’
Afzal and Amar Khan have set up SureCare Stourbridge, Hagley and Halesowen. The pair have secured their Care…
Sandwell thief jailed after public help identify him
A thief who took a mobile phone from a wheelchair user in West Bromwich has been jailed after…
Council warns painting roundabouts ‘could be dangerous’
Birmingham Council has warned painting the St George’s Cross on mini-roundabouts across the city could be “dangerous” for…
‘ASB hotspot’ to be demolished in first step towards new housing estate
A move to demolish a former golf clubhouse in Oldbury as part of plans to build a new…
Banned activities as city centre PSPOs come into effect
New crackdowns have come into force in Birmingham city centre amid concerns over an environment of ‘chaos’. Two…
Hearing set for decision on late-night venue expansion
A decision is finally set to be reached over whether a late-night venue in Bearwood can expand its…
VJ Day 80 reflections in Sandwell
Sandwell Council will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day on Friday 15 August. A commemoration…
Campaigners welcome decision on Black Sabbath pub site
Campaigners fighting to restore the birthplace of Black Sabbath have welcomed a decision by council planners to refuse…