Latest news
Warning over fake Olympic goods
Published on 22nd May 2012
With the London 2012 Olympic Games just weeks away, Sandwell Council trading standards officers are warning people to make sure they are not "ripped off" on the run-in to the big event.
New swimming centre for Wednesbury
Published on 21st May 2012
Council chiefs are drawing up urgent plans for a new swimming pool complex in Wednesbury to replace the current ageing centre.
Sandwell marks Noise Action Week
Published on 21st May 2012
Sandwell residents are being urged to think of their neighbours by keeping down excessive noise.
Annual scrutiny event cancelled
Published on 18th May 2012
The annual scrutiny stakeholder event in Sandwell planned for Thursday 24 May has been cancelled.
Olympic competition for Sandwell schools
Published on 18th May 2012
The finishing line is in sight for Sandwell students looking to take part in an Olympic competition.
Rowley forum meeting
Published on 18th May 2012
Residents in Rowley Regis are being offered the chance to have their say on any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at a neighbourhood forum meeting.
West Bromwich resurfacing work
Published on 18th May 2012
Drivers are being warned they could face delays over the weekend when resurfacing work is scheduled to take place in part of West Bromwich town centre.
Foster couple urge people to follow in their footsteps
Published on 18th May 2012
A couple have told of their pride as the first two children they fostered almost 10 years ago make successful lives for themselves.
Forum meeting for Great Bridge
Published on 18th May 2012
People in the Great Bridge area of Sandwell can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at a forthcoming neighbourhood forum meeting.
Sandwell museums set for jubilee fun
Published on 17th May 2012
Sandwell museums are organising a host of activities to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Lightwoods Park Festival set for June 10
Published on 16th May 2012
The Lightwoods Park Festival, which was rained off earlier this month, has been rescheduled for Sunday 10 June.
Flat in "Dickensian conditions" leaves landlords with massive court bill
Published on 16th May 2012
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
Published on 16th May 2012
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
Published on 16th May 2012
West Bromwich's medieval Manor House will be the setting for two Shakespeare plays over the summer months.
Alcohol licences revoked
Published on 15th May 2012
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
Published on 14th May 2012
Charity marathon hero and Sandwell's newest freeman Blind Dave Heeley is to carry the Olympic Torch.
Old bins to be collected
Published on 14th May 2012
Sandwell residents can have redundant old dustbins collected this month (May).
New music education hub for Sandwell
Published on 10th May 2012
Sandwell Music and Arts Service has won a bid to lead a new DfE Music Education Hub.
Buy Black Country Products Evening
Published on 10th May 2012
Contemporary craft inspired by Sandwell's archaeology are going on sale to the public.
Chainmakers' monument to be unveiled in Sandwell
Published on 10th May 2012
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
Published on 9th May 2012
Want to make a comment or suggestion on the buses, rail services or the Metro?
When the Queen came to Oak House
Published on 9th May 2012
Visitors to West Bromwich's Oak House Museum are being invited to take a trip down memory lane as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
People's views sought on Lightwoods Park
Published on 9th May 2012
The public are being invited to a meeting today to discuss future plans for the development of Lightwoods Park and House in Smethwick.
Sandwell businesses 'meet the neighbours'
Published on 8th May 2012
A business centre in Sandwell has marked its six month anniversary by holding a special ‘Meet the Neighbours’ lunch for its occupiers.
Tasty new lettings for West Bromwich scheme
Published on 8th May 2012
West Bromwich’s New Square development is gearing up to welcome two more high street names to its malls when the scheme opens in 2013.
Waterlogged ground forces Historic Vehicle Show to be re-scheduled
Published on 8th May 2012
The recent spell of heavy rain has caused the cancellation of the Sandwell Historic Vehicle Show planned for the weekend.
Libraries enjoy record number of visits
Published on 8th May 2012
A record 1.7 million visitors used Sandwell libraries in the past year, latest figures show.
May Day fun event cancelled because of weather
Published on 4th May 2012
A May Day 'party-in-the-park' fun event planned for Monday has been cancelled because of the weather.
Bank holiday bin collections
Published on 3rd May 2012
Bin collections will take place as normal on the May Bank Holiday (Monday May 7) in Sandwell.
The People's Orchestra is looking for string musicians
Published on 3rd May 2012
Sandwell string musicians are being invited to join a newly-formed orchestra - The People's Orchestra.