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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Free swimming for Sandwell children during school holidays
Sandwell’s children can once again make a splash for free at leisure centres during the upcoming school half-term and summer holidays.
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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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Pregnant mothers encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent whooping cough in babies
Cases of whooping cough have seen a national increase, with 1,319 confirmed cases in March alone and five infant deaths in England between January and March 2024.
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Sandwell Council launches Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan
Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to have their say on the draft Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan.
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Sandwell landlords fined for housing tenants in dangerous prohibited building
Two landlords in Sandwell have been fined for housing tenants in a dangerous building with a judge expressing his disapproval following a hearing at Dudley magistrates.
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Sandwell Council shortlisted for two Inside Housing Awards
Sandwell Council has been shortlisted for Team of the Year and a hard-working Sandwell Council tenant has been nominated for the Tenant of the Year award at this year’s Inside Housing awards.
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Road improvement project in Wednesbury set to start
Work is set to begin on a major road improvement scheme to introduce new safety measures in Wednesbury from Sunday (12 May).
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Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman of Sandwell Tony Ward, who has died aged 84
Tributes have been made to Anthony (Tony) Ward who died last week (15 April 2024) after a period of ill health. The Council’s thoughts are with his family and friends.