Police Release CCTV Images Following Multiple Shop Thefts in Coseley and Tipton Monday, June 29, 2026 coseley tipton theft cctv westmidlandspolice shoplifting crimeinvestigation blackcountry stolengoods publicappeal West Midlands Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man in connection with a series of shop thefts across the Black Country on Thursday, June 4. Three stores—two in Coseley and one in Tipton—were targeted, … Read More
Oldbury School Awarded New 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating for Attendance and Behaviour Monday, June 29, 2026 ofsted education attendance behaviour primaryschool inspection schoolleadership pupils excellence blackcountry Moat Farm Junior, a primary school in the Black Country, has been recognized as one of the region’s best for attendance and behaviour, earning the highest possible praise from Ofsted. Following a recent inspection, the school … Read More
Heartbroken family of woman found dead in Black Country canal left with emptiness Sunday, June 28, 2026 grief memorial fundraiser blackcountry family community remembrance tribute loss chereissbailey The family of Chereiss Bailey, the woman tragically found dead in a canal in the Black Country, are grappling with profound grief and an overwhelming sense of emptiness. To honor her memory, they have organized a family fun … Read More
The Black Country Outshines Birmingham with More Nominations in Great British Pub Awards Friday, June 26, 2026 blackcountry birmingham pubs awards westmidlands greatbritishpubawards community hospitality nominees craftbeer This year’s Great British Pub Awards shortlist highlights a striking trend: the Black Country has secured more nominations than Birmingham. Out of the 16 award categories, only one Birmingham pub made the cut, while the … Read More
Birmingham and Black Country Schools Close Early Amid Extreme Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 birmingham blackcountry schoolclosures extremeheat metoffice remotelearning heatwave safety education councils A number of schools across Birmingham and the Black Country have announced early closures or complete shutdowns due to a rare red heat warning issued by the Met Office. Parents have been notified throughout Tuesday as … Read More
Black Country Pub Faces Possible Demolition for New Shop Despite Council Rejection Sunday, June 21, 2026 blackcountry sandwell pub demolition retail planning appeal housing development council An empty pub in Old Hill, Black Country, could be demolished to make way for a new shop despite Sandwell Council’s earlier rejection of the plans. Sham Singh, the applicant, initially proposed to replace the former … Read More