New Flats Plan After Surgery Demolished Without Permission
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
Category : Search result: police chase Sandwell
Sandwell Council's busy year of licence reviews and revocations
Sandwell Council's licensing committee had a tumultuous year, revoking licences for pubs and shops over stabbings, illegal workers, fake vapes, and knives sold to children. Discover the full story.
Affordable flats planned for former Rowley Regis day centre
A new planning application seeks to build eight affordable flats on the site of a former day centre and library in Rowley Regis, addressing a critical shortage of family-sized homes in Sandwell.
New flats planned for Tipton amid 'critical' housing shortage
Sandwell Council reveals plans for 12 affordable flats opposite the new Horseley Road metro stop, aiming to ease a severe shortage of family homes where waits can stretch to nine years.
Machetes seized after police chase armed robbers in Edgbaston
Four men arrested and weapons recovered after a police chase in Birmingham. Masked robbers targeted a shop near Five Ways. Call 101 with info ref 20/485966/25.
£40k Stolen Tools Found in Wednesbury Property
West Midlands Police discover a £40,000 stash of stolen power tools in Wednesbury. A man is charged. Were you a victim of tool theft in Sandwell or Walsall? Contact police.
Banned driver jailed for 100mph wrong-way police chase
Saiful Islam led police on a dangerous 100mph pursuit in Birmingham, driving on the wrong carriageway. He has been jailed for 16 months. Read the full story.
New M5 cameras to fine for yellow box offences
New enforcement cameras at a busy M5 junction will issue fines to drivers who stop in a yellow box. Many motorists are unaware of the rule, risking penalties.
Dangerous driver jailed for 70mph police chase
A disqualified driver who led police on a terrifying 70mph chase through residential streets and rammed a police car has been jailed. Read the full story and sentencing details.
First Awake Breast Cancer Surgery in West Midlands
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust pioneers awake oncoplastic breast surgery, allowing patients to avoid general anaesthetic and go home the same day. Discover this medical breakthrough.
Perryfields Academy in Oldbury set for major rebuild
Most of Perryfields Academy's ageing buildings will be demolished, replaced by a new three-storey block and sports facilities by 2029, improving safety and learning.
Man, 19, arrested over Oldbury woman's death
A 19-year-old man remains in custody after a woman was found dead at a property in Oldbury's Barncroft Road. Police are conducting a fast-moving investigation.
West Midlands Police faces £40m funding cut
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
Dangerous driver jailed after ramming police car in chase
Peter O'Neil, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a dangerous chase in Walsall where he rammed a police car four times. Read the full details of the shocking incident and police response.
Murder probe after woman found dead in Oldbury
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead at a property on Barncroft Road, Oldbury. A 19-year-old man is in custody.
Teen arrested after woman found dead in Oldbury
A 19-year-old man is in custody after a woman was found dead on Barncroft Road, Oldbury. Police are investigating and appealing for information.
Controversial HMO plan resubmitted in Smethwick
A developer has resubmitted plans for an 8-bed HMO in Smethwick, ignoring nearly 100 objections and a council rejection over parking and overcrowding fears. Read the full story.
11 rules for public near West Midlands police horses
West Midlands Police has issued 11 crucial rules for public safety around their new mounted unit. Learn how to interact safely with police horses in Birmingham.
Black-Eyed Ghost Child Caught on Camera in UK Forest
Chilling new drone footage and eyewitness reports fuel the mystery of the black-eyed ghost child haunting Staffordshire's Cannock Chase. Discover the terrifying encounters.
Tributes to 'fearless' police dog Stark after short illness
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
New HMO bid for Hagley Road shop after cramped plans rejected
Fresh plans submitted to convert a Smethwick shop into a five-bed HMO after Sandwell Council slammed previous 'inadequate' proposals for 14 people. Read the latest.
Two jailed after police chase recovers gun and drugs
Two men sentenced after a dangerous police pursuit in West Bromwich ends with the recovery of a revolver, ammunition, and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the reckless chase.
Drug dealer jailed after fleeing police in Tamworth
Dennis Lycett, 39, is behind bars for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Tamworth. Police seized drugs and cash after a chase in Amington.
Two jailed after gun and drugs seized in Sandwell police chase
Two men are behind bars after a police pursuit in Sandwell ended with the recovery of a firearm and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the court sentencing.
Off-duty officer sacked for offensive language
A Nottinghamshire Police officer was dismissed after using discriminatory language while reporting a concern for a woman's safety. Read the full details of the misconduct hearing.
Man charged after police chase at Birmingham City FC
A 23-year-old man faces driving charges after a police pursuit near St. Andrew's. The incident occurred during a match as part of a targeted vehicle crime operation.
New KFC drive-thru planned opposite The Hawthorns
A new 24-hour KFC drive-thru could be built opposite West Bromwich Albion's stadium, replacing earlier Tim Hortons plans. The proposal includes 30 jobs and EV charging points.
Unauthorised Wednesbury car dealership loses planning appeal
The owner of West Midlands Cars in Wednesbury has lost a planning appeal after inspectors agreed the unauthorised dealership caused parking chaos and safety issues for residents. Read the full story.
Claim £450 from your bank: Nationwide, Lloyds, NatWest
Savers with major UK banks can earn up to £450 extra by switching to top easy-access accounts. Discover the best rates from Chase, Cahoot & Monument Bank.
Best Easy-Access Savings Accounts Pay Up To 4.51%
UK savers with Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest can earn up to £450. Discover the top easy-access accounts from Chase, Monument Bank and Cahoot for 2025.
Page 1 of 4