Black Country news and blogs Saturday 21 July 2018
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Guilty plea over body at West Bromwich police station 
BBC News 23 Apr
A man admits killing Harish Kumar whose body was found in a BMW outside West Bromwich police station=.
Driver caught speeding on M6 the day his ban was lifted
BBC News 22 Apr
The Central Motorway Police Group recorded over 270 driving-related offences in a week-long "blitz".
West Bromwich Albion 2-2 Liverpool
BBC News 21 Apr
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says West Brom produced a "useless comeback" by scoring late earn a point at the Hawthorns.
Safe standing: West Bromwich Albion have proposal rejected by government
BBC News 9 Apr
West Brom have a proposal to introduce safe standing at The Hawthorns rejected by the government.
Watford v West Bromwich Albion
BBC News 2 Mar
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Watford and West Bromwich Albion.
West Bromwich shopkeeper takes on clown mask knifeman
BBC News 1 Mar
CCTV footage shows a tussle in which the store's wares are sent flying.
Alan Pardew: West Bromwich Albion will stick with manager for trip to Watford
BBC News 25 Feb
West Brom will stick with boss Alan Pardew for Saturday's trip to Watford, but there is serious concern about their position.
Killer lorry driver Felix Gillon was watching porn
BBC News 14 Dec
Felix Gillon is jailed for causing the death of another driver while watching porn on the M69.
Alan Pardew: Liverpool draw ‘like gold dust’ for West Bromwich Albion, says boss
BBC News 14 Dec
West Bromwich Albion head coach Alan Pardew admits he was not too ambitious with his tactics in the 0-0 draw at Liverpool.
Liverpool 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
BBC News 13 Dec
Liverpool fail to unpick West Brom's defence during a frustrating stalemate at Anfield that leaves the Reds outside the top four.
Swansea City 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
BBC News 9 Dec
Wilfried Bony fires a late winner as Swansea end their winless run with a hard-fought victory over West Brom at Liberty Stadium.
M54 remains: Murder arrests over Surjit Takhar death
BBC News 5 Dec
Surjit Takhar had been missing for seven years when his remains were found.
West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Crystal Palace
BBC News 2 Dec
Alan Pardew's first game as West Brom boss ends in a goalless draw with Crystal Palace at The Hawthorns.
Sandwell councillor Richard Marshall quits cabinet role
BBC News 6 Nov
Labour's Richard Marshall allegedly made sexually offensive comments about colleagues in a Whatsapp chat.
Huddersfield Town 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
BBC News 4 Nov
David Wagner says his reign as Huddersfield manager has been "something unbelievable" after seeing his 10 men beat West Brom.
Ambulance in crash outside Sandwell hospital
BBC News 14 Sep
An ambulance en route to a 999 call has been involved in a collision with a car outside Sandwell hospital.
West Bromwich ‘fire risk’ flats leaseholders in court
BBC News 17 Aug
Up to 80 residents were moved from Metro Court after Sandwell Council issued a closure notice.
Bus lane camera nets £1m in six months for Sandwell Council
BBC News 13 Jul
The camera in West Bromwich is already among England's most lucrative.
Man jailed for ‘one punch’ killing in Great Barr
BBC News 23 May
The victim "never regained consciousness" and died nearly three years after the attack, police said.
Swansea City v West Bromwich Albion
BBC Sport 19 May
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion.
Craig Gardner: Birmingham sign West Brom midfielder for undisclosed fee
BBC News 11 May
Midfielder Craig Gardner signs a three-year deal at Birmingham City following a loan spell from West Bromwich Albion.
West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea
BBC Sport 11 May
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea.
Good form will attract players – Pulis
BBC Sport 5 Dec
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis hopes their early-season form can help him attract new players in January.
Great Barr School shut by gas leak
Express & Star 5 Dec
Great Barr school was shut today after a gas leak over the weekend left some classrooms without heating.
‘No plans’ for free M6 Toll road, says government
BBC News 4 Dec
The government says it has 'no plans' to spend about £1bn on buying the M6 Toll road in order to make it free for users.
West Bromwich Albion v Watford
BBC Sport 2 Dec
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Watford.
Man jailed for West Bromwich car crash that killed 12-year-old Amar Atwal
BBC News 2 Dec
A man who killed a 12-year-old boy after he crashed into the side of a car at a junction is jailed for six years.
DfE orders review of children’s services at ‘inadequate’ council
Community Care 30 Nov
The government has ordered a review to determine whether Kirklees council should be stripped of its responsibility for services following a highly-critical inspection report.
Great Barr based Perry Beeches Academy slips to inadequate Ofsted rating
Express & Star 28 Nov
Poor leadership, a dysfunctional governing body, pupils vulnerable to online radicalisation, serious financial failings and haphazard identification of students with special needs.
Man Charged Over Kidnap and Death of Birmingham Teen
Free Radio 12 Nov
A Birmingham man has been charged with the kidnap and manslaughter of Tipton teen Kaydel Williams.
More Sandwell news
UK news
- Brexit: Andrea Leadsom 'hated' Theresa May's Chequers plan and warned it betrayed the referendum result
- Tougher powers needed to prevent election 'tampering and manipulation' after Brexit campaign fined, MPs demand
- Charlie Rowley: Amesbury novichok victim's brother 'very surprised' by his recovery
- University accused of 'colluding with Home Office' after PhD student removed from studies over immigration concerns
- Murder inquiry launched after man gunned down near Wolverhampton hospital
- Brexit: EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier takes apart Theresa May's Chequers white paper plan
- UK weather latest: Sun to return for summer holidays following heavy rainfall and thunderstorm warning
- Warning issued over wild swimming after spate of drowning deaths
- Teachers under 'great' pressure from pupils and parents, admits education secretary
- Conservative MP Chris Davies interviewed by police over expense fraud claims
International news
- South Africa's Ramaphosa: From comrade to businessman
- Missouri boat accident kills 17, including nine from one family
- Thousands rally against Australia's refugee detention policy
- Ex-FARC rebels sworn into Colombia's Congress
- Sweltering weather causes problems across Europe
- Gaza protests: All the latest updates
- Hamas: Deal reached with Israel to restore calm in Gaza
- South Sudan's internally displaced create own system of justice
- Hamas: Kushner and Greenblatt spokespeople for Israeli occupation
- Ethiopian parliament approves amnesty for political prisoners
- What's fuelling the latest unrest in Iraq?
- Tourist boat capsizes in Missouri killing 17
- Syria's war: Evacuation of rebels from Quneitra begins
- Why the Muslim Brotherhood was blamed for Egypt's World Cup woes
- Cartoonist Rob Rogers fired after drawings criticising Trump