Major Regeneration Plans to Build 100 New Homes Near Midland Metropolitan Hospital Friday, June 5, 2026 sandwell regeneration housing midlandmetropolitan smethwick gknfactory affordablehousing brownfield levellingup development Sandwell Council is set to decide on ambitious plans to construct 100 new homes, including 74 flats and 26 houses, on the site of the former GKN factory on Cranford Street, Smethwick. This development is a significant part of … Read More
New Residential Development Planned for Former Black Country Police Station Sunday, May 24, 2026 oldbury blackcountry policestation flats sandwell redevelopment housing westmidlands conversion regeneration Plans have been approved to convert the former Oldbury Police Station on Stone Street into a housing development comprising six flats. Sandwell Council gave the green light for the project, which is spearheaded by BSSO … Read More
West Bromwich Approves 24/7 Casino and Tanning Salon in Former McDonald’s Saturday, May 23, 2026 casino tanning westbromwich shipleys highstreet refurbishment sandwell nightlife jobs development The empty former McDonald’s restaurant on West Bromwich High Street is set to be transformed into a vibrant 24/7 casino and tanning salon. Shipley’s, a well-known local gambling operator, plans to relocate its West Bromwich … Read More
10 Things You Can No Longer Do in West Bromwich Sunday, May 17, 2026 westbromwich history changes memories towncentre sandwell firkins woolworths nostalgia community West Bromwich has changed dramatically over the years—just a quick visit to the town shows how much it has evolved. While some residents appreciate the improvements, many others fondly recall the “good old days” … Read More
Study Identifies Poorest Area in the Midlands, Beating Black Country and Sandwell Thursday, May 14, 2026 midlands deprivation westmidlands poverty birmingham sandwell blackcountry economic government study A recent official government study has pinpointed the most deprived area in the Midlands, challenging common assumptions about regional poverty. Contrary to popular belief, neither Sandwell nor the Black Country tops the … Read More
Sandwell Care Home to Nearly Double in Size with Major Extension Plans Wednesday, May 13, 2026 sandwell carehome expansion warrenshall seniorcare employment tividale nursing planning community Plans are underway to significantly expand Warrens Hall Nursing Home in Tividale, Oldbury, potentially nearly doubling its capacity. Superior Care Midlands has submitted an application to Sandwell Council requesting … Read More