Smethwick2 hrs ago'Stupid' man drove car 'full of drugs' to police HQ Dilshad Ahmed drove from Smethwick to Cheshire Police HQ in Winsford with cannabis in his car.2 hrs agoBirmingham & Black Country11 Nov 2024Final patients moved out of historic city hospitalEmergency and acute care at the 130-year-old building ended on Sunday as a new hospital is now open.11 Nov 20248 Nov 2024Men guilty of distributing terror materialAmir El-Harith is jailed for six and a half years, and friend Shaan Farooq will be sentenced later.8 Nov 20248 Nov 2024Man jailed over gang’s armed attack on businessAzeem Hussain, 26, from Walsall, is jailed for eight years after admitting firearms offences.8 Nov 2024Birmingham & Black Country8 Nov 2024One-woman play explores black healthThe character hopes to address health worries with a comedic twist.8 Nov 2024England5 Nov 2024Listed bridge to be canvas for Diwali light showThe Canal & River Trust is hosting the free annual event with volunteers from Sikh community groups.5 Nov 2024Birmingham & Black Country31 Oct 2024'Diwaleen': How to do Diwali and Halloween togetherFor the first time this century, thousands of people will enjoy Diwali and Halloween on the same day.31 Oct 2024Birmingham & Black Country11 Oct 2024'Navratri festival brings my life's best memories'The nine-night festival has seen Hindu people celebrating in Birmingham as they have across the globe.11 Oct 2024Birmingham & Black Country9 Oct 2024Shoplifting: Are the legal consequences enough?Surinder Josan says police are not doing enough to investigate after reporting a string of incidents.9 Oct 2024Birmingham & Black Country