A Meet the Buyer event held for local businesses to learn more about the work packages available through the construction of the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre has been hailed as a success.

A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a two-car collision this afternoon.

A controlling boyfriend who made his partner watch Islamic faith videos to “become a better girlfriend" − but subjected her to regular beatings and sexual assaults − has been jailed for 12 years as West Midlands Police urges other domestic abuse victims to seek support.

To celebrate Local & Community History Month and National Walking Month, staff from Solihull Council’s Heritage team will be running free guided heritage walks of Solihull town centre.

The Short-Term Assessment and Reablement service run by Sandwell Council to support people in their home has achieved a “good” inspection report from the Care Quality Commission.

The £5.2 million restoration of West Smethwick Park will be officially launched at a community event.

A new campaign from Sandwell Council and waste partner Serco aims to shed light on what happens to residents recycling after bin day.

Sandwell museums have reopened to general visitors this week (w/c 1 April), with exciting family activities lined up for the spring, including Easter and the May bank holidays weekends.

An untaxed minibus will be crushed after it was seized for being used in a fly-tipping offence.

Sports clubs and gifted local athletes can once again apply for special grants from Sandwell Council as part of its Cash for Sports Clubs or Gifted and Talented grant schemes.