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"The Mela is a create opportunity for all communities to come together and celebrate South Asian culture in the heart of UK."

A traveller family have been banned from setting up camp in Sandwell after persistently ‘causing misery for residents.’

Award-winning GP Ian Walton said he 'defrauded the NHS out of £150,000 to Improve mental health services' and has now been struck off.

They used it to break down a wooden barrier so they could move their vans and cars on.

The taxi driver was fined £50.

Police have released CCTV footage following a spate of distraction burglaries where the offender has claimed to be a police officer.

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Armed police are currently at the scene of an incident in Tower Road in Tividale.

The road has been closed as a precaution and police negotiators at the scene.

Police have confirmed that it is not terrorism related.

A schoolgirl brought chocolates to police in Sandwell to try and raise their spirits after the Westminster terror attack.

Bernard Thomson went missing from his home at around 10am this morning and officers are concerned for his well-being.

Zak Burke Credit: West Midlands Police

Police are looking for a fifteen-year-old boy who has gone missing from Tividale in Sandwell.

Zak Burke was last seen wearing light blue jeans, navy blue sweatshirt and white and grey Nike Huaraches.