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
Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Smethwick Stabbing Incident Thursday, May 28, 2026 smethwick stabbing attemptedmurder westmidlandspolice foundrylane crime investigation bail violence publicsafety A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident that left two men injured during a disorder in Smethwick. West Midlands Police responded to reports of armed violence on Foundry Lane at … Read More
Birmingham Premiere Unveils New Documentary on Charlie Chaplin’s Midland Origins Sunday, May 10, 2026 chaplin documentary midlands birmingham romany heritage cinema premiere smethwick film A compelling new documentary, Chaplin: Spirit of the Tramp, delves into astonishing claims about silent film icon Charlie Chaplin’s origins, challenging the long-held belief that he was born in London. The film made its UK … Read More
High Street Faces Rising Crime and Fly-Tipping as HMO Controversy Looms Monday, March 23, 2026 smethwick crime flytipping hmo regeneration parking antisocial highstreet council townplanning Business owners in Smethwick are struggling with persistent break-ins, parking congestion, and rampant fly-tipping as the town awaits a critical ruling on a proposed house of multiple occupation (HMO) development. The town is … Read More
Midland Father Shocked as Car Is Vandalized by 'Motor Cannibals' After Football Match Saturday, March 14, 2026 vandalism westbromwich football carcrime smethwick police insurance fanexperience toyota clubresponse sport Mike Bird, a devoted West Bromwich Albion supporter from Wythall, experienced a shocking moment after attending a football match with his two teenage sons. Following the 1-1 draw against Charlton at The Hawthorns on February … Read More
125-Year-Old Smethwick Leisure Centre Facing Demolition to Make Way for New Housing Tuesday, March 10, 2026 smethwick sandwell leisure demolition housing harrymitchell recreation development council facilities The Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre in Smethwick, a community fixture for 125 years, is set to be demolished to pave the way for much-needed housing development. Sandwell Council announced its intention to flatten the aging … Read More