A recent study has revealed that Stoke-on-Trent, a city in the Midlands, has the highest rate of fuel poverty across England. This troubling statistic highlights the significant number of residents in the Staffordshire city …
A recent study has identified Walsall, a town in the West Midlands, as one of the least friendly places in England. The study analysed data from the Government’s Community Life Survey, which examines residents' interactions …
Teenage girls enjoying their favourite sport are increasingly facing catcalls and inappropriate attention from men, according to Daisey Cotterill, founder of Any Girl Netball, a women’s and girls' club in Sandwell. Ms …
Nestled in the heart of Oldbury town centre, just outside the Sainsbury’s wall, a homeless man sits quietly reading his Bible. Beside him lies a small container where passers-by have dropped coins throughout the day. The man, …
A recent Government study has identified the poorest towns and cities in the Midlands, highlighting communities where residents face significant economic challenges. The report reveals that many individuals in these areas …
Plans to significantly expand Tividale Mosque in Gate Street have met ongoing resistance from Sandwell Council planners due to inadequate parking provisions. The proposal aims to more than triple the mosque’s floorspace to …
The excitement is building for the Sandwell & Birmingham Mela, set to take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Victoria Park in Smethwick. Recognized as Europe’s biggest celebration of South Asian culture, the festival is …
Sandwell & Birmingham Mela 2026 is set to attract more than 50,000 visitors on Sunday, July 26, at Victoria Park in Smethwick. Given the expected crowds, travel and parking will be challenging, so planning your journey ahead …
Get ready for a vibrant day out because Sandwell’s popular Colour Run is back, inviting families and individuals of all ages to take part! This exciting event happens at Sandwell Valley Country Park, where participants start …
A Tipton shop has had its license revoked after a scandal involving a missing £920 lottery prize. Sandwell Council took the decision to withdraw the license from Best One Store in Market Place, Great Bridge, after its owner, …
Sandwell Valley Country Park in West Bromwich is gearing up for an exciting, family-friendly summer festival—completely free to attend! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 1, from 11 am to 5 pm, as the park comes alive …
Ambulances in the Black Country are losing thousands of hours waiting to hand over patients at local hospitals, with delays increasing significantly over recent months. The Birmingham and Solihull and Black Country NHS Joint …
Sandwell Council has officially removed previous opening hour restrictions on a shipping container storage facility in Tividale, permitting it to operate 24 hours a day permanently. Located opposite the Diamond Bus depot on …
The fate of the 24-hour Best One Store in Market Place, Great Bridge, Tipton, remains uncertain as a licensing decision has been postponed due to the absence of a translator. The delay comes amid a police investigation into …
Plans to convert a home on Cheshire Road, Smethwick into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) have been rejected by Sandwell Council twice in recent years due to persistent concerns over parking and noise disturbances—and now …