The additional money, which represents a rise of 35%, could fill 88,000 potholes.

Police and crime commissioner Simon Foster says he has committed funding for four new camera vans.

The number treated across the region was an increase on the previous year.

The scheme is planned by four local authorities in the Black Country to boost walking and cycling.

Sandwell council leader Kerrie Carmichael says she is concerned by knife crime on Lion Farm estate.

Perryfields Academy in Oldbury wants to track down pupils who left their mark on the school in 1997.

Holly Farmer says heating was one item she could not "scrape by" on in her Sandwell home.

Sandwell Council says a grant will reduce significantly unless its performance improves.