Boy, 17, due in court after high street gun discovery

A teenager was due to appear in court after a gun was seized in Smethwick. The 'viable' firearm was recovered by police in ...

Full list of 154 high street store closures as some shops to shut within 24 hours

Britain’s high streets are facing another challenging year, with 154 store closures already confirmed across the UK.
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Smethwick's 100-year-old Conservative club to be turned into children's home

A move to convert the historic Smethwick Conservative Club into a home for vulnerable children has been approved by council planners. The planning application to Sandwell Council asked for permission ...
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Man, 59, arrested after racist graffiti drawn on bus stop

A man has been arrested after a swastika was drawn on a bus stop in Smethwick. Further racist graffiti was also discovered around the area including: High Street, Trinity Street and Coopers Lane.