Compassionate young people at four Sandwell schools will be celebrating their achievements in raising funds and awareness for the British Red Cross at The Hawthorns later this month.

Tipton Litter Watch has been shortlisted for a prestigious Keep Britain Tidy, Cleaner Greener Safer Network Award for their inspirational work with Sandwell schoolchildren.

Trading Standards chiefs in Sandwell are urging residents to fight back against the scammers and dump dodgy letters where they belong - in the bin.

One of Sandwell's largest employers has been awarded a top environmental award for reducing its carbon footprint.

Construction work on the A4031 All Saints Way/A4041 Newton Road Route Improvement Scheme will get under way this week.