Smethwick2 hrs agoFirefighters tackle blaze in derelict buildingThe service says the operation has been scaled back after a fire started early on Sunday.2 hrs agoBirmingham & Black Country7 days agoThousands flock to park for Vaisakhi celebrationsVictoria Park in Smethwick is transformed as the community comes together for the celebration.7 days agoBirmingham & Black Country1 May 2025Three nurseries shut over children's safety alertThe temporary registration suspensions have been imposed by Ofsted on the Black Country nurseries.1 May 2025Birmingham & Black Country14 Apr 2025Man admits dangerous driving over death of toddlerSharjeel Shahzad changes his plea over the hit-and-run involving a Porsche on false plates.14 Apr 2025Birmingham & Black Country12 Apr 2025Identity of body pulled from canal still unknownWest Midlands Police is appealing to the public to try and identify the Asian man.12 Apr 2025Birmingham & Black Country11 Apr 2025Pair jailed for life for DPD driver's murderMehakdeep Singh and Sehajpal Singh are given the life terms for Aurman Singh's murder in 2023.11 Apr 2025England27 Mar 2025End-of-life patient gets married from hospital bedCarol Lee, 75, marries Philip Pettit, 73, in the hospital where she is being treated for cancer.27 Mar 2025Birmingham & Black Country17 Mar 2025Nine ill from suspected carbon monoxide poisoningResidents of Firs Lane in Smethwick reported feeling unwell on Sunday evening.17 Mar 2025Birmingham & Black Country4 Mar 2025West Midlands areas in £120m neighbourhoods boostBedworth, Bilston, Darlaston, Dudley, Smethwick and Sutton Coldfield are all set to benefit.4 Mar 2025England...