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Flat in "Dickensian conditions" leaves landlords with massive court bill

16th May 2012 - 12:31pm

Two landlords have been left with a court bill totalling £22,608 after allowing a West Bromwich flat to fall into disrepair.

Celebrate Big Book Fortnight in the Black Country

16th May 2012 - 11:57am

Popular children’s book series Spy Dog and Spy Pups will be brought to life at the launch of the Big Book Fortnight.

Shakespeare at the Manor House

16th May 2012 - 9:36am

West Bromwich's medieval Manor House will be the setting for two Shakespeare plays over the summer months.

Alcohol licences revoked

15th May 2012 - 11:48am

Two Sandwell shops that were caught selling 'potentially dangerous' illegal alcohol after a raid by trading standards, have had their licences revoked by the borough's licensing panel.

'Blind Dave' announced as Olympic torchbearer

14th May 2012 - 1:15pm

Charity marathon hero and Sandwell's newest freeman Blind Dave Heeley is to carry the Olympic Torch.

Old bins to be collected

14th May 2012 - 10:24am

Sandwell residents can have redundant old dustbins collected this month (May).

New music education hub for Sandwell

10th May 2012 - 4:01pm

Sandwell Music and Arts Service has won a bid to lead a new DfE Music Education Hub.

Buy Black Country Products Evening

10th May 2012 - 11:40am

Contemporary craft inspired by Sandwell's archaeology are going on sale to the public.

Chainmakers' monument to be unveiled in Sandwell

10th May 2012 - 11:04am

A stunning 10ft steel monument will be unveiled in Sandwell during celebrations to mark a landmark strike by women chainmakers.

Sandwell gears up for second Public Transport Conference

9th May 2012 - 12:40pm

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