Most of the residents of Sandwell don’t want travellers in the borough. This view is informed by experience; residents have seen playing fields, verges and parks occupied, been intimidated and suffered mini crime waves and been confronted by piles of rubbish and filth left behind by travellers.

The extraordinary meeting of Sandwell council’s audit committee was itself extraordinary.

Donald Trump’s promise to clear the Washington swamp had credibility with the US electorate because Donald was new to the game of politics.

AUDIT COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS

Along with the dismal German (sorry mini continental) market in West Brom, Sandwell’s leading socialists decided to stage a pantomime.

GOVERNMENT CASH FOR SANDWELL POTHOLE REPAIRS

ACHTUNG; SUR LE CONTINENT IN WEST BROM

The staff of Sandwell’s Childrens Department are threatening to strike.

A SUMMONS AND A SHAMBLES

Following our pieces earlier this week, we have had scores of complaints from families forced to queue for ages to get into the Dartmouth Park Firework event.

SANDWELL COUNCILLOR TAKEN TO COURT

Private Eye has been looking for councillors who are more than a bit reluctant to pay their council tax.

It found some among the Labour elite on Sandwell council.

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