Smethwick

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 birminghammela victoriapark publictransport sandwell smethwick roadclosures parking metro train bus sport

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 … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham mela southasian culture music food transport smethwick event tickets

The Sandwell & Birmingham Mela returns in 2026, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Recognized as Europe’s largest South Asian cultural festival, it is expected to draw a crowd of around 50,000 people to … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 birminghammela mela2026 roadclosures victoriapark smethwick southasianfestival publictransport parking musicfestival sandwellcouncil sport

Birmingham Mela is set to return on Sunday, July 26, 2026, promising another vibrant celebration of South Asian music and culture. Taking place at Victoria Park in Smethwick from noon to 8pm, the festival is expected to draw … Read More

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 midland smethwick crash accident traumaticbraininjury fatality dangerousdriving prisonsentence roadsafety tragedy

Khushpreet Kaur, a mother from Midland, tragically passed away after months in a coma resulting from a devastating car crash in Smethwick. The horrific accident, which occurred on December 14, 2024, also claimed the life of … Read More

Saturday, June 27, 2026 smethwick hmo sandwell planning parking noise livingconditions objections residential development

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 … Read More

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