High Street Faces Rising Crime and Fly-Tipping as HMO Controversy Looms Monday, March 23, 2026 smethwick crime flytipping hmo regeneration parking antisocial highstreet council townplanning Business owners in Smethwick are struggling with persistent break-ins, parking congestion, and rampant fly-tipping as the town awaits a critical ruling on a proposed house of multiple occupation (HMO) development. The town is … Read More
Midland Father Shocked as Car Is Vandalized by 'Motor Cannibals' After Football Match Saturday, March 14, 2026 vandalism westbromwich football carcrime smethwick police insurance fanexperience toyota clubresponse sport Mike Bird, a devoted West Bromwich Albion supporter from Wythall, experienced a shocking moment after attending a football match with his two teenage sons. Following the 1-1 draw against Charlton at The Hawthorns on February … Read More
125-Year-Old Smethwick Leisure Centre Facing Demolition to Make Way for New Housing Tuesday, March 10, 2026 smethwick sandwell leisure demolition housing harrymitchell recreation development council facilities The Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre in Smethwick, a community fixture for 125 years, is set to be demolished to pave the way for much-needed housing development. Sandwell Council announced its intention to flatten the aging … Read More
Sandwell Council Plans 50 New Affordable Flats on Garden Centre and Former Police Station Sites Thursday, March 5, 2026 sandwell housing affordable flats development blackheath council cornerstone smethwick construction Sandwell Council is moving forward with ambitious plans to create 50 new affordable flats by acquiring two key sites in Blackheath town centre. Working alongside affordable housing provider Cornerstone Housing, the council … Read More
Teenager Arrested in Connection with Fatal Stabbing of Zeshan Afzal Outside Smethwick Mosque Tuesday, February 24, 2026 stabbing smethwick murder zeshanafzal ramadan police arrest muslim memory charity A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside a mosque in Smethwick. The tragic event occurred near Jamia Masjid on Oldbury Road at approximately … Read More
Smethwick Food Trailer Car Park Proposal Rejected After Government Inspector's Review Saturday, February 21, 2026 smethwick parking safety foodtrailer planning council appeal pedestrian inspection carpark A proposal to keep a food trailer stationed in a Smethwick car park has been denied following the dismissal of an appeal by a government planning inspector. Sandwell Council had previously rejected a request for temporary … Read More