Smethwick8 days agoBid for Smethwick to be UK Town of CultureA council says it is compiling a bid for the town that would showcase the "Black Country spirit".8 days ago6 Mar 2026Sixth murder charge over death of stabbed teenZeshan Afzal was discovered with serious injuries on Oldbury Road in Smethwick on 20 February.6 Mar 20265 Mar 2026More arrests over mosque stabbing deathTwo boys aged 16 and 17 are detained on suspicion of murdering 18-year-old Zeeshan Afzal.5 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Two more teens arrested over mosque stabbing deathZeeshan Afzal, 18, died after being attacked outside a mosque on Oldbury Road in Smethwick.3 Mar 20261 Mar 2026Thousands gather for funeral of murdered teenA large gathering of mourners are expected in Smethwick for the funeral of Zeeshan Afzal.1 Mar 202628 Feb 2026Two boys charged with murder over mosque stabbingZeeshan Afzal, 18, was discovered with serious injuries on Oldbury Road in Smethwick.28 Feb 202628 Feb 2026IT system issues at hospital trust resolvedA technical issue affected Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust for several hours on Friday.28 Feb 202627 Feb 2026IT issues affect hospital's patient record systemTeams are working to restore full system access, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust says.27 Feb 202627 Feb 2026Two more arrests over stabbing outside mosqueThe suspects, boys aged 16 and 17, remain in custody following the death of Zeeshan Afzal, 18.27 Feb 2026...
