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Police reassure community as three remain under investigation over Oldbury rape

The attack sparked protests and vigils in the area

25 August 2026
Birmingham World

Move to open club in empty Oldbury building after Windrush museum plan rejected

A new private members’ club could be built in an empty Oldbury building after plans to open a museum dedicated to the Windrush generation were blocked.

25 August 2026
Birmingham Mail

The West Midlands town ranked happier than Birmingham

ONS figures show happiness levels in Oldbury are above the national average - but for those sleeping rough on its streets, life tells a very different story

24 August 2026
Birmingham Mail

Dark shadow of fear remains as police admit 'no breakthrough' in Oldbury rape, a year on

A racially aggravated attack on a young Sikh woman in Oldbury caused fear and anger. Nearly 12 months on, police appear no closer to bringing charges, with two dangerous men on the loose. How have tho

23 August 2026
Birmingham World

Official fire service update after Oldbury golf course blaze

Fire crews rushed to Brandhall Golf Course in Oldbury in the morning of Friday (August 14).

18 August 2026
Birmingham World

Oldbury man jailed after Birmingham hit and run that left man suffering with serious leg injuries

The 26-year-old man was handed a 16-month jail sentence.

18 August 2026
Birmingham Mail

Praise for 'proud' Oldbury neighbourhood as homes destroyed during golf course fire

'We had neighbours that don’t talk to each other who were out helping and making sure that everybody was out and everybody was safe'

14 August 2026
Birmingham Mail

Oldbury driver mounted pavement and sent pedestrian flying, then said: 'I'm sorry, I didn't see you'

Sheikh Manneh briefly spoke to the victim before leaving him screaming in pain in the road

13 August 2026
Birmingham Mail

Oldbury Co-op worker stole £72k with 'void transaction' cash scam

The 34-year-old's deceit 'made the till seem balanced', and 'only presented as a stock loss'

20 July 2026
Birmingham Mail

Oldbury pensioner with 'over 100 sex offences on record' caught watching porn in library

Indecent images of children were found on serial sex offender Robert Hicks' laptop

13 July 2026
Birmingham Mail

Oldbury nursery 'unsafe' with children 'at risk of choking', Ofsted report finds

Ofsted inspectors were left alarmed after witnessing practices they considered unsafe during an inspection of Minee Monkeys nursery in Oldbury, with the report concluding children were at risk of chok

9 July 2026
Birmingham World

Three remanded to custody charged with attempted murder following Oldbury stabbing

One man and two boys have been remanded to custody.

7 July 2026
Birmingham Mail

Children at 'unsafe' Oldbury nursery 'left at risk of choking'

Managers have been told they must make urgent improvements to ensure children are safe

3 July 2026
Birmingham Mail

Teen fighting for life after Oldbury stabbing as cordon placed outside Wetherspoon pub - updates

The road is closed and buses are currently being diverted

2 July 2026
Birmingham Mail

Councillor 'tried to stop bleeding' as he was first to help teen stabbed in Oldbury

Reform councillor Tuli Zefi stayed with the 19-year-old after he was stabbed in a disorder

2 July 2026
Birmingham Mail

Oldbury school handed new 'exceptional' Ofsted grade for attendance and behaviour

Inspectors were impressed by what they saw during visit to school

29 June 2026
Birmingham Mail

Child checked over by medics after two-car Oldbury crash

Medics were called tot he scene just before 8.30am

8 June 2026
Birmingham Mail

Man was beaten to death in Oldbury street in 'motiveless' murder - his killer was never found

Detectives were left frustrated in their attempts to find Paul Normansell's killer

28 May 2026
Birmingham Mail

Meet Oldbury mum-of-two providing vital skills for next generation

Camilla Nevin, 39, is working hard to support the next generation of little ones - in the battle against food insecurity

25 May 2026
Birmingham World

Oldbury fire aftermath: Factory destroyed in blaze, residents must still avoid area one day on

Oldbury fire update: majority of Total Plastics factory destroyed, residents advised to avoid area but can open windows.

24 May 2026

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