Sandwell Local Election results 2026
The results of the 2026 Local Elections will be shared here as they are declared on Friday 8 May.
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Service in Sandwell to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day
On Thursday 6 June, Sandwell will commemorate the heroes of D-Day on the 80th anniversary of the historic Normandy landings.
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Off-road motorbikes and other off-road vehicles could be crushed if used illegally this summer
As the weather gets warmer, police and council teams in Sandwell have warned that off-road vehicles, including motorbikes, could be seized and crushed if they are used illegally.
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Construction starts on new changing rooms at Britannia Park
Sandwell Council has announced it has started work on the construction of new changing rooms at Britannia Park in Rowley Regis.
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Sandwell Leisure Trust wins at RoSPA awards 2024
Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) is celebrating having won two separate awards at The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) awards.
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Full injunction banning street racing in force in Black Country
The High Court has granted a full and final injunction banning 'street racing', also known as 'car cruising', in the Black Country.
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Another street racer receives suspended prison sentence for racing in Kenrick Way, West Bromwich
A driver who raced another vehicle and drove at a speed of around 80mph along Kenrick Way in West Bromwich has received a suspended prison sentence.
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Street racers warned that insurers will be told of offences
Drivers who breach a Black Country-wide High Court injunction banning street racing will be hit in the pocket – with police vowing to inform insurance companies of any convictions.
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Sandwell young people ‘take over’ police meeting to give their views
Sandwell young people ‘took over’ a top-level board meeting to give their views and opinions on a range of issues to West Midlands Police.
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Smethwick lad making a splash in swimming with epic medal haul
We're so proud of Smethwick resident, Kaiden Hitchins who is making waves in the swimming world.
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Tributes paid to Honorary Alderman and former Mayor of Sandwell
Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman and former Mayor of Sandwell Martin Prestidge who has died at the age of 81.