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
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
When Can Cars Stop Inside Yellow Boxes? New Fines at Midlands M5 Junction Sunday, February 22, 2026 yellowbox trafficrules driving enforcement m5 westbromwich sandwell congestion fines motorists Yellow box junctions are among the most misunderstood road markings on UK roads. Many drivers are unsure about when it is legal to stop inside these painted boxes, leading to frequent traffic blockages and, soon, fines. At … Read More
Warning Issued as Fraudsters Target Homes in Black Country with Same Distraction Tactic Thursday, February 19, 2026 fraud burglary blackcountry westbromwich distraction elderly scam police utilities safety Police have issued a serious warning following a spate of distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents in the Black Country. Between February 12 and 18, three fraudsters gained entry to homes in Sandwell, particularly … Read More