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April 3, 2025

£250k grant will create community spaces at new hospital

Your World|Apr 3

March 31, 2025

Sandwell physiotherapist struck off for giving prescription-only jabs without prescription

March 30, 2025

Police appeal for info after games console and cash taken in Smethwick house burglary

March 27, 2025

Man arrested on attempted murder after woman found injured in Smethwick

March 25, 2025

'It's horrible to think about' - Residents speak out following attempted murder arrest near Smethwick train station

Man, 18, arrested after woman in her 50s left in serious condition

Smethwick man handed suspended sentence after dumping bags of rubbish on city street

One left with 'superficial injuries' following incident which closes Smethwick railway station platform

March 22, 2025

Councillors call for Brierley Hill police base to be saved

March 21, 2025

Man charged with robbery after woman has cash stolen at Smethwick cashpoint

'We were just going to scare him' - Murder accused admits to going armed with a hockey stick but denies killing DPD driver

March 20, 2025

Police recover knuckle-duster and drugs in stop-and-search in Smethwick

Man arrested after woman 'grabbed' and robbed at Smethwick cashpoint

Kabaddi tournament violence was behind fatal DPD worker ambush, court heard

Smethwick couple admit running international prostitution ring from the Black Country for over five years

March 19, 2025

Woman pleads guilty to wounding over Smethwick stabbing after attempted murder charges dropped

'My wife and kids were all vomiting' - Smethwick residents describe sickness as homes remain closed off days after suspected carbon monoxide incident

March 18, 2025

Smethwick suspected carbon monoxide leak: Police update after nine people were taken to hospital

Thousands descend on Smethwick for Hola Mohalla Sikh festival

'I've never seen anything like this': Shocked Smethwick residents recall 'leak' which left nine people in hospital

‘Overcrowded’ Smethwick HMO plan is blocked

Property|Mar 18

March 17, 2025

Nine people taken to hospital following suspected carbon monoxide leak in Smethwick

Smethwick|Mar 17

March 16, 2025

Fire crews on scene at incident in Smethwick - with warning to residents

Smethwick|Mar 16

March 15, 2025

Smethwick police recover unattended car

Smethwick mental health service "gave me hope" says former teacher

Your World|Mar 15

March 12, 2025

Men wielding hockey stick and shovel joined eight-man ambush to butcher DPD worker, court told

March 10, 2025

Multiple vehicles seized in Smethwick - including one driver reported for drug possession

March 7, 2025

Smethwick's police base saved under new plan to retain part of building

March 6, 2025

Man suffers potentially life-changing injury during Smethwick 'street fight'

March 5, 2025

Alcohol and substance misuse awareness workshop

Your World|Mar 5

March 4, 2025

Five Black Country towns to share in £100 million government boost

March 3, 2025

Smethwick community to get new zebra crossing at scene of crashes

March 1, 2025

Goods van seized in Smethwick because the driver had no insurance

Birmingham bin strike spills over to the Black Country as street divided by waste collections

February 28, 2025

Huge cannabis farm found inside Smethwick industrial site

February 27, 2025

Devoted Black Country NHS ward services officer of 50 years scoops top cleaners award

Your World|Feb 27

'Issues outside our control': Bus users and drivers face disruption and delay in Smethwick town centre due to roadworks

February 26, 2025

Smethwick charity receives recognition for effective and efficient operational management

February 25, 2025

Watch: Dangerous Smethwick driver who hit 100mph at illegal car meet given road ban

February 22, 2025

Students welcomed to first careers event at new hospital

Your World|Feb 22

February 21, 2025

Watch: Chilling moment man open fires with a sawn-off shotgun at Smethwick retail park

Smethwick road closes for essential roadworks

February 20, 2025

Two 'dangerous' men jailed after shotgun fired at man in Smethwick car park

February 14, 2025

Here's what happened when Malcolm X visited Smethwick in 1965

February 13, 2025

Extra Black Country date for gospel star CeCe Winans as tickets fly

Entertainment|Feb 13

February 11, 2025

Two men arrested after shots fired at house in Smethwick

February 10, 2025

Smethwick cops seize Illegal vehicle in high street swoop

February 6, 2025

Smethwick businessman leaves lasting legacy in transport industry

Your World|Feb 6

February 5, 2025

Temporary urgent treatment centre at new Smethwick hospital approved

February 3, 2025

Man who threatened to knife pregnant shop worker and left staff traumatised in 'shoplifting spree' is jailed