Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council17 hrs ago'Heartbreaking' to see wildlife corridor clearedLocals lose their campaign to try to save a wildlife site that has been cleared for new housing. 17 hrs ago30 Aug 2025Man arrested after stabbing in city streetPolice are called to Middlemist Grove in the early hours of Saturday morning.30 Aug 202523 Jul 2025Labour suspends councillors after alleged assaultWest Midlands Labour says it is "extremely concerned" about the alleged assault.23 Jul 202514 Jul 2025Events taking place to mark Black Country DayThe annual occasion celebrates the heritage, history and culture of the Black Country.14 Jul 202523 Jun 2025Couple 'prisoners' in home due to scrapyard fumesOwners of the site say they have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds tacking issues raised.23 Jun 202521 May 2025Major regeneration investment options on offerMayor Richard Park is promoting more than 60 investment sites at a trade show in Leeds21 May 202519 May 2025Backing for £577 pay rise for councillors Pay for the 72 councillors in Sandwell will rise by £600 after they voted to approve the move.19 May 20255 May 2025Parties, concerts and flypasts to mark VE DayCelebrations mark 80 years since the end of war in Europe on 8 May 1945.5 May 20252 May 2025Fears for wildlife as homes plan gets approvalThose living near a much-loved wildlife corridor express disappointment as a council is overruled.2 May 2025...