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
BMW Driver Jailed After Claiming Peer Pressure Led to 70mph Police Chase in West Bromwich Tuesday, May 19, 2026 bmw chase dangerousdriving westbromwich peerpressure sentencing policepursuit speeding recklessdriving conviction A 22-year-old BMW driver, Riyaad Rahman, has been sentenced to 14 months in jail after engaging in a dangerous 10-minute police chase through West Bromwich, during which he reached speeds of up to 70mph in 30mph zones. Rahman … 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
Inside the Sandwell Hall Gatehouse: A Hidden Landmark on the M5 Monday, May 11, 2026 sandwell gatehouse m5 westbromwich georgian history landmark westmidlands architecture heritage Every day, tens of thousands of drivers speed past Sandwell Hall Gatehouse, making it a distinctive, if overlooked, West Midlands landmark. Its isolated position—right in the heart of a bustling motorway interchange—means few … Read More
24-Hour Gym in Former West Bromwich Steelworks Site Faces Appeal After Council Rejection Thursday, March 26, 2026 westbromwich sandwell development employment planning appeal gym steelworks localplan landuse A proposal to open a 24-hour gym in the former Trident Steelworks in Albion Road, West Bromwich, faces an appeal after being rejected by Sandwell Council. The council dismissed D1 Gyms’ plan, citing a conflict with its vision … Read More
Newest Additions to West Midlands' Most Wanted List Urge Public to Report Immediately Sunday, March 15, 2026 westmidlands police mostwanted suspects crime publicappeal westbromwich dudley birmingham law enforcement West Midlands Police have recently updated their most wanted list, adding several individuals sought in connection with serious offences. Detectives are appealing directly to the public for help in locating these suspects to … Read More