M5 closed between West Bromwich and Oldbury after 'unexploded device' found

M5 closed between West Bromwich and Oldbury after 'unexploded device' found

The M5 is closed at the Oldbury Viaduct this afternoon after an unexploded device was found nearby.

West Bromwich | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Appeal to find missing Oldbury pensioner

Appeal to find missing Oldbury pensioner

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Stone Cross St George's Day parade saved by council grant

Stone Cross St George's Day parade saved by council grant

West Bromwich | Last updated: Mar 22, 2019

Burglar jailed for seven years after threatening pensioners in West Bromwich

Burglar jailed for seven years after threatening pensioners in West Bromwich

West Bromwich | Last updated: Mar 22, 2019

Extra security for Black Country mosques after Birmingham attacks

Extra security for Black Country mosques after Birmingham attacks

Birmingham | Last updated: Mar 22, 2019

West Bromwich Thomas Cook store set to close

West Bromwich Thomas Cook store set to close

West Bromwich | Last updated: Mar 22, 2019

Delight as rapid bus plan linking Birmingham and Walsall along the A34 is re-drawn

Delight as rapid bus plan linking Birmingham and Walsall along the A34 is re-drawn

Great Barr | Last updated: Mar 21, 2019

Demand for Sandwell councillor to be selected as candidate

Demand for Sandwell councillor to be selected as candidate

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 21, 2019

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Joanne Shaw Taylor, Reckless Heart - album review

Joanne Shaw Taylor, Reckless Heart - album review

The Black Country belle of the blues is back – Joanne Shaw Taylor has released her sixth record, Reckless Heart, to her adoringly loyal fanbase.

West Bromwich's unsigned band WOUNDEDSPiRiT return with single

West Bromwich's unsigned band WOUNDEDSPiRiT return with single

West Bromwich rockers WOUNDEDSPiRiT are back with a new single this spring.

Award celebration for Cradley heath pub

Award celebration for Cradley heath pub

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Sandwell Valley drivers hit by parking fines totalling £60,000

Sandwell Valley drivers hit by parking fines totalling £60,000

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 21, 2019

Security guards hired to protect Sandwell councillors after online threats

Security guards hired to protect Sandwell councillors after online threats

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 21, 2019

New bus service will link Cannock to Birmingham

New bus service will link Cannock to Birmingham

Cannock | Last updated: Mar 20, 2019

Stone Cross St George's Day parade cancelled over 'spiralling' costs

Stone Cross St George's Day parade cancelled over 'spiralling' costs

West Bromwich | Last updated: Mar 20, 2019

Man released amid investigation into five-car West Bromwich crash

Man released amid investigation into five-car West Bromwich crash

West Bromwich | Last updated: Mar 20, 2019

Suspect tracked down by police dog after allegedly breaking woman's arm

Suspect tracked down by police dog after allegedly breaking woman's arm

Walsall | Last updated: Mar 19, 2019

Tributes paid as motorcyclist killed in Rowley Regis crash named

Rowley Regis | Last updated: Mar 19, 2019

Appeal ruled out over police officer's indecent image sentence

West Bromwich | Last updated: Mar 19, 2019

Man arrested after five-car crash on Newton Road leaves three injured

West Bromwich | Last updated: Mar 18, 2019

Black Country comedian Frank Skinner brings latest tour to Dudley Town Hall

Dudley | Last updated: Mar 18, 2019

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Great Barr | Last updated: Mar 18, 2019

Land exchange deal to preserve Blackheath library

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 18, 2019

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Kieran Gibbs and Tosin Adarabioyo return to full training for West Brom

Kieran Gibbs and Tosin Adarabioyo return to full training for West Brom

West Bromwich Albion | Last updated: Mar 22, 2019

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M5 closed between West Bromwich and Oldbury after 'unexploded device' found

M5 closed between West Bromwich and Oldbury after 'unexploded device' found

West Bromwich | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Stone Cross St George's Day parade saved by council grant

West Bromwich | Last updated: Mar 22, 2019

Burglar jailed for seven years after threatening pensioners in West Bromwich

West Bromwich | Last updated: Mar 22, 2019

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Lorry crash in Tipton causes traffic delays

Lorry crash in Tipton causes traffic delays

Tipton | Last updated: Mar 16, 2019

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Tipton | Last updated: Mar 16, 2019

Man arrested after stabbing outside Tipton pub

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M5 closed between West Bromwich and Oldbury after 'unexploded device' found

M5 closed between West Bromwich and Oldbury after 'unexploded device' found

West Bromwich | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Appeal to find missing Oldbury pensioner

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Suspect tracked down by police dog after allegedly breaking woman's arm

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Wednesbury

New special school to rise from ashes of Manor High fire

New special school to rise from ashes of Manor High fire

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Alert after man follows boy home from Wednesbury school

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