Police are appealing for help in finding a 26-year-old from Oldbury who is wanted on suspicion of harassment Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 West Midlands Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 26-year-old Pardeep Changhas, from Oldbury The 26-year-old is wanted on suspicion of harassment with the force asking anyone with information to contact them on their 999 number 'immediately' Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletter A force spokesperson said: "Have you seen Pardeep Changhas "The 26-year-old from Oldbury is wanted on suspicion of harassment quoting crime reference number 20/215780/25." There are no changes to bin collections - please put your bins out on the usual day Children in Oldbury are urging safe and responsible parking around their school after taking part in a street sign competition run by Sandwell Council with the winning design created by pupil Sarina The competition encouraged pupils at Brandhall Primary School to submit designs for a road safety sign to be displayed around the school entrances Sarina’s design was selected by the council’s Road Safety Education Team as the winner and has been made into a sign for lighting columns at key points around the school to remind parents carers and other motorists about the importance of safe parking Pupils' creativity and Sarina's winning design were celebrated during a special assembly at the school This competition is part of the council’s wider efforts to improve road safety in the borough in line with the West Midlands Regional Road Safety Strategy which sets out ambitious goals to reduce road casualties and ensure safer communities for families and children Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways visited the school to join the assembly and celebrate pupils’ efforts He said: "I would like to thank all the pupils who took part in this competition and I congratulate Sarina on her eye-catching winning design which sends a strong message about not parking on the zig-zag lines The competition also highlights the involvement of young people in creating positive changes in their local environment with Sarina’s design now helping to keep the school community safer and more aware of responsible parking practices.” said: "Louise from Sandwell Road Safety came to school to deliver the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 road safety assemblies the competition was exciting for the children and definitely helped to spread the word The signs designed by our winner look great." Sandwell has halved the number of casualties on its roads including reducing child casualties by 67 per cent This big reduction follows a targeted programme of engineering and education measures and supporting police enforcement action all work which will continue to keep improving road safety Communities are set to come together across the region to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe the day that Nazi Germany surrendered to the allied forces in 1945 being 80 years since the end of the war in Europe communities are being encouraged to mark the occasion with street parties and other events while councils have been putting together their own plans to mark the anniversary residents and organisations have taken advantage of fees being waived by Stafford Council to close roads for street parties marking Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan A VE Day themed children’s workshop is taking place at the Ancient High House in Stafford town centre with the venue also holding an exhibition on the lives of local men telling their stories through medals and historical artefacts Izaak Walton Cottage will be holding a traditional afternoon tea set against the backdrop of wartime music on Sunday and Stafford Castle will be lit up red Victoria Park will be the venue for an afternoon of live music June 21 at St Mary’s Church in the centre of the county town to mark VE and VJ Days and pay tribute to those who gave their lives and made sacrifices in World War 2 said: “We know how much our residents respect and appreciate the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms that we enjoy today “It is great to see communities paying their own tributes - and I’m pleased we were able to help remove some of the costs and administration to enable commemorations with family friends and neighbours to go ahead safely.” the 80th anniversary of VE Day is set to be celebrated with a civic service a Fabulous 40s event and street parties to honour the Second World War generation Sandwell Council has organised events to remember the end of the Second World War in Europe and pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of all those who served The main civic event will take place on VE Day 80 next Thursday  outside Sandwell Council House in Oldbury Civic Square Starting with a live brass band from 10.30am the event will then have a service from 11am to 12pm led by Rev The event is free to attend and everyone is invited with a temporary road closure in place in Freeth Street for this event the annual Fabulous 40s event at Haden Hill House and Park in Cradley Heath will have a special VE Day 80 theme on Bank Holiday Monday The Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE said: “Five years ago we marked VE Day 75 from our homes during the first lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic we have an opportunity to meet again in our streets and communities “We will reflect on the sacrifices made by the Second World War generation to honour them for what they achieved and to celebrate their legacy “We will pay tribute to all those who gave so much to liberate Europe as well as Japan later in 1945 This includes everyone who fought overseas including people from around the Commonwealth everyone who served their country on the home front and all those who sadly never came home “We also wish everyone holding street parties and street meets a wonderful time celebrating with their families Lichfield City Council is hosting a VE Day event on Market Square on May 8 traditional fish and chips and ice cream on offer and people also invited to bring their own picnics and enjoy the entertainment from 1pm to 4pm The day will also feature a craft fayre on Minster Pool Walk from 10am to 4pm, while a photo exhibition with images from the period will be on display at the same time in Lichfield Guildhall There will also be information about the Lichfield Spitfire aircraft which was funded through subscriptions from the city’s residents It served during the Second World War before being shot down over Calais on February 3 1943 there will be a special weekend of celebrations at the National Memorial Arboretum taking inspiration from the street parties of 1945 with other activities include local services a pop-up event at the Staffordshire History Centre and activities in local libraries May 10 can see a flypast of Lancaster B1 PA474 part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is one of the only two remaining airworthy Lancaster Bombers out of the 7,377 that were built and the flypast is due around 1.30pm Libraries and Arts Manager at Staffordshire Council said: “It’s great that our libraries are joining in the celebrations with a whole host of family activities and entertainment A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself near to the M5 motorway The man was detained in Oldbury. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said "We’ve arrested a man on suspicion of indecent exposure following a number of incidents close to the M5 in Sandwell. "We arrested a 46-year-old man yesterday (Wednesday) after being called to Tame Road in Oldbury "It follows a number of reports from the public about a man who was seen naked in grassland and performing a sex act "He has since been given bail with strict conditions while we carry out further enquiries "Witnesses or people with any information should contact us via Live Chat or by ringing 101 quoting crime reference number 20/224593/25." The man accused of murdering Paramjit Kaur in Oldbury in March was unable to enter a plea at his latest court hearing Harminder Mattu, aged 50, is charged with the murder of Paramjit Kaur on Sunday Mattu's plea and trial-preparation hearing was at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday (Friday) Paramjit was found with serious injuries at an address in Swan Crescent around 8.20am on Monday Would-be street racers are being warned that they could face jail if they breach a High Court injunction in place across the Black Country The warning comes after a man from Smethwick admitted being in contempt of court following an incident of street racing, also known as car cruising, in Bearwood in Smethwick in late March Qamar Hussain, of William Road in Smethwick, appeared before the High Court in Birmingham on Thursday April 25 and admitted racing against another vehicle along the Hagley Road between Wolverhampton Road and Bearwood Road led by Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Dudley Council Sandwell Council and Walsall Council and supported by West Midlands Police organising or publicising gatherings; or from participating as a spectator The injunction covers the whole of the boroughs of Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall and anyone found to be breaching it will be in contempt of court and may be imprisoned They may also be ordered to pay the council's legal costs of any hearing Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Digital and Community said: "The existence of the street racing injunction is widely known across the Black Country but we are still seeing occasional incidents such as the one which occurred in Smethwick in March the court will not hesitate to take tough action against anyone who breaches the injunction "We know that street racing activity typically increases with the lighter nights and warmer weather of spring and summer and anyone who is thinking of taking part in this wholly anti-social activity should recognise the severe consequences that they will face." Sandwell Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Community said: “Street racing puts people’s lives at risk and can lead to tragedies on our roads “This is the 10th person we have taken to court for breaching the injunction by racing on Sandwell’s roads and we will continue to work in partnership with the police and other Black Country councils to respond to people’s concerns and protect our communities.” West Midlands Police is inviting members of the public to submit dash cam or mobile phone footage of street racing events or dangerous driving via its Op Snap website A man has pleaded guilty to wounding a man in Oldbury and attacking a police officer who attended the scene Kye Sylver, 35, was in Oldbury town centre on Thursday After the two exchanged words Sylver viciously attacked Mr Trough There were several reports to the police and PC Connor Kirby attended the scene Sylver ended the day in Oldbury Custody Suite Sylver appeared in Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday charged with section 18 GBH with intent Sylver did plead guilty to wound to inflict GBH without intent and common assault of an emergency worker The prosecution accepted the pleas and Sylver will be sentenced on May 12 at Wolverhampton Crown Court UK could award contracts to two nuclear reactor technology providers A man died after being found on an Oldbury street with injuries with police called to the scene and the road closed off The man was found on Brennand Road in Oldbury at around 10.30am on Saturday with injuries with police and ambulance crews called to the scene He was treated at the scene by members of West Midlands Ambulance Service West Midlands Police said that the death was not being treated as suspicious while the road remained closed for most of the day A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to reports of a medical emergency on Brennand Road in Oldbury "A man was found in the street with injuries "Despite efforts from ambulance colleagues "His death is not being treated as suspicious." A message on social media from National Express West Midlands said that Brennand Road in the Brandhall area of Oldbury was closed due to an incident with the 49 service being diverted as a result The message read: "Due to an incident on Brennand Road in Brandhall Service 49 is diverting in both directions via Tame Road & Perry Hill Road "Apologies for any disruption to your journey." A sculpture raising awareness of the impact of knife crime arrives in Sandwell this October The Knife Angel sculpture will be located in Oldbury Civic Square near to Sandwell Council House in Oldbury town centre which is a powerful symbol of the impact of knife crime will be marked at an official opening event in the Civic Square on Wednesday 2 October from 4pm to 6pm Standing 27-feet tall and weighing 3.5 tons it is comprised of 100,000 blunted knives received from 43 police forces across the UK It took two years to create and has toured many UK towns and cities since November 2018 Standing as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of knife crime the Knife Angel also symbolises the resilience of communities working together to combat violence and foster lasting change said: “Knife-related crime is a concern across the UK and it is important that we do all we can here in Sandwell to make sure people choose life “Most people do not carry knives; most young people do not carry knives to turn their back on a choice that could cost their or another person’s life “This thought-provoking Knife Angel is a reminder of the real and tragic consequences of knife crime and will hopefully start conversations within families “This campaign seeks to engage every member of the Sandwell community – schools businesses and local organisations – in a collective mission raise awareness of personal safety and take meaningful action to create a safer said: "Knives can ruin lives and we're working with partners to keep our streets safe "We're doing this through both enforcement and education and the Knife Angel sends out a powerful message which should resonate across communities "We're committed to doing all we can to prevent the devastating consequences which can be caused by carrying a weapon Actions in the heat of the moment can lead to the tragic loss of life and someone else ruining their own life too.” The Knife Angel sculpture has been brought to the borough by Sandwell Council and the Safer Sandwell Partnership working together with British Ironwork Centre West Midlands Police and the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) Follow the Knife Angel story in Sandwell on our webpage and on social media with the #KnifeAngelSandwell hashtag with young people and children – to increase awareness and encourage them to reject violent and aggressive behaviour in its many forms Further information about the Knife Angel Knife crime destroys lives and tears communities apart We all have a part to play in tackling this issue teachers and professionals can look out for the signs that a young person may be carrying a knife Let them know that you care and that you want to help before it’s too late – before they either get hurt or do something that they end up regretting You can also contact your local police or a youth support organisation for advice and support Life or Knife is a campaign led by West Midlands Police It follows a number of stabbings in the West Midlands region where young people have lost their lives or been handed a life sentence for carrying a knife The campaign is not about telling young people what is right or wrong but about showcasing the realities of knife crime For more information about the Life or Knife campaign For more information on weapon surrender bins cut all of the electrical cables entering the turbine hall through the cable tunnels at Oldbury power station in Gloucestershire This vital task was necessary to allow the decommissioning of the building to progress safely the entire site was disconnected from the electricity grid to safely allow the bulk cutting of the electrical cables It is estimated that the more traditional method of cutting cables could have taken a year to complete due to the requirement to complete cable-by-cable identification This groundbreaking approach enabled the simultaneous cutting of all cables eliminating the risk of cutting a live wire or encountering the hazard of an unknown and undocumented live cable workers were able to safely cut and cap 350 electrical cables in the turbine hall The team used 1960s-era drawings to identify the cable routes into and out of the hall ONR inspectors maintained close oversight of this work and through our enabling approach were supportive of NRS’ strategy to deliver this decommissioning milestone ONR’s Head of Safety Regulation for decommissioning said: “This novel and innovative approach to decabling at Oldbury was a real success and the site smoothly reconnected to the grid following the completion of the work “The method deployed had significant safety benefits to workers including reducing potential exposure to asbestos and removing the risk of cutting into live cables It also demonstrated an approach that delivers accelerated decommissioning while minimising risks to workers and the public we are open to holding discussions with licensees and dutyholders about novel and innovative approaches providing they are safe and do not compromise worker or public safety.” During the four days while the site was disconnected from the grid a portable generator was used to power essential welfare facilities on site and to recharge battery powered tools used to conduct the work Oldbury’s twin reactors began operating in 1967 safely generating electricity until operations ended in 2012 For more information about the Office for Nuclear Regulation, please visit here. A move to build 60 homes on green space next to the M5 can now go ahead despite a council turning it down over fears that toxic pollution could cause cancer for future residents Sandwell Council’s planning committee rejected an application to build a mix of flats and homes on a much-loved ‘wildlife corridor’ off Titord Road next to the Asda supermarket and M5 in Oldbury But a government inspector has now overruled the Black Country local authority following an appeal by developer Countryside The government inspector approved the plan saying that pollution levels would be ‘well within limits' Sandwell councillors rejected the plan in February 2024 over fears that future residents would be subject to toxic pollution from not only the M5 but Wolverhampton Road and Titford Road – with the predicted level of poisonous fumes from the busy roads breaching illegal levels for families by the time they moved onto the new estate The ‘fine’ pollution particles – otherwise known as particulate matter or PM2.5 because of their less than 2.5-micrometre diameter – contain microscopic solids and liquids that can get deep into lungs The Environment Act 2021 sets future targets to reduce the level of PM2.5 to 10 μg/m³ by December 2040 with an ‘interim’ target of 12 μg/m³ by January 2028 Exposure to the public needs to be cut by at least 35 per cent by 2040 and 22 per cent by 2028 The inspector said the council’s public health department had said the new homes “would not by [themselves] make existing pollution concentrations significantly worse” and an air quality assessment said impact would be “negligible.” The predicted PM2.5 levels of 7.41μg/m³ would be “well within the limit” according to the inspector The proposed pollution levels on the land next to the M5 in 2028 ‘would be within the interim target’ to cut levels by 2040 The move to reduce exposure – to what has been called the ‘most damaging pollutant to human health’ – by more than a fifth by 2028 was a “national” not individual target for housing developments Despite anxiety from colleagues at Sandwell Council’s environmental health department about the dangerous and harmful levels of pollution the authority’s planners recommended ahead of the meeting in February last year that the application should be given the green light The committee’s rejection decision was met with applause from residents who had opposed the move said he was “deeply uncomfortable with asking people to move into a place that is toxic or unsafe and will likely remain that way in the future" Langley ward councillor Bill Gavan said traffic in the area was a “nightmare” and the air quality was “disgusting" the rejection and the deemed unsuitability of the land from councillors comes after the council already earmarked the space as a potential site for new homes in the not-yet-approved Sandwell Local Plan – a housing blueprint drawn up in recent years by the council following the collapse of the Black Country Plan in 2022 Sandwell Council’s planners had said the new homes would be “an appropriate reuse of brownfield land which would deliver a much-needed mix of affordable housing" The council said the land failed to meet the criteria for it to be classed as a site of ‘local importance for nature conservation’ and its ecological value was “limited" No public access to the green space meant its benefits were “restricted” according to the council Planners said they had concluded that the land was “highly unlikely to warrant any specific protection" Campaigners had won what was described as a ‘David and Goliath’ battle with London-based developer Canmoor in 2019 for two industrial units A petition boasting more than 20,000 signatures was handed to Sandwell Council’s planning committee The land behind the Asda supermarket off Wolverhampton Road is home to badgers foxes and birds and acts as an important barrier to protect homes from M5 pollution but campaigners were faced with a fresh battle when development plans were put back on the table by housing developer Countryside in 2024 There is disruption on the buses in Oldbury this afternoon The disruption is at Cemetery Road which is blocked,  with the 49 service between West Bromwich and Bearwood diverted in both directions via Rood End Road and Oldbury Road They are apologising for any disruption to passengers' journeys An Oldbury couple celebrated 70 years of wedded bliss at the weekend and there will be another happy occasion today (Monday) Tom and Joyce Campbell enjoyed a family meal to celebrate their platinum occasion and Joyce's birthday is today The couple were married at St Patrick's Church Birmingham on April 2 1955 and honeymooned in London After living in Bearwood for a number of years they moved to Oldbury where they have remained ever since The loving couple received a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark their milestone and had a family meal to celebrate on Sunday Their daughter Kathryn said: "It is quite an achievement to be married for 70 years and they deserve a special occasion They were also thrilled to receive the card from Buckingham Palace and the family were all delighted for them." A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at an address in Oldbury West Midlands Police officers discovered a woman with serious injuries at an address in Swan Crescent at around 8.20am yesterday (Monday) we were deeply saddened by the heart breaking news of Paramjit Kaur (Soni)’s passing but her memory will forever live in our hearts.” Harminder Mattu has been charged with murder The 50-year-old has been remanded in custody to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court tomorrow (Wednesday) Officers will be carrying out additional patrols in the area to reassure and support the local community over the coming days and police urge anyone with concerns or information to contact them Do this via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or call 101 A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Oldbury West Midlands Police said it discovered a woman with serious injuries at an address in Swan Crescent at around 8.20am on Monday (March 31) who the force said is understood to be known to the woman has been arrested and remains in police custody for questioning a West Midlands Police spokesperson added: "A scene remains in place while we carry out enquiries in the area to help us establish the full circumstances "Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101 West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed it was called to an incident at a private address on Swan Crescent at 8.23am a paramedic officer and a Medical Emergency Response Intervention Team trauma doctor attended the scene it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene." Police are investigating after human remains were found lineside near the border of Oldbury Cemetery and the railway lines An investigation has been launched after human remains were discovered next to Oldbury Cemetery, in St Paul's Road, Sandwell.  Officers from the British Transport Police were called to the line near Langley Green railway station at around 12pm on Wednesday, January 15, following reports of 'human remains' being uncovered. Enquiries into the remains are still ongoing as of Tuesday, with officers remaining at the scene as well as the nearby Oldbury cemetery.  A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to the line near Langley Green railway station at around 12pm on Wednesday (15 January) following the report of human remains being uncovered during the work of ecologists in a cemetery adjacent to the location.  "Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing." Masseys cafe made a post on X promising to give out the sandwiches ahead of their next match on Saturday if they signed Southampton striker Adam Armstrong This has now come true as the club revealed they are signing the striker earlier this week The cafe will be offering the free sandwiches between 8-11am before the West Bromwich game against Sheffield Wednesday The cafe's owner Ritchie Massey told ITV News Central how the idea came about: "I was watching transfer deadline day and they announced we had a chance of signing Adam Armstrong but never in a million years did I think we would." Armstrong will join the club on loan until the end of the season but this wasn't something the cafe owner thought would happen "When it came apparent that Albion were going to make a last ditch attempt to sign I decided we would give out free sausage sandwiches if they did - and that's what we are going to do." "We just thought of the idea off the cuff as a fun joke." "I go to the home and away games every week and I am a big fan." Armstrong will join the club on loan until the end of the season 'My phone has not stopped since the announcement' He said his tweet has gained a lot of traction the club tweeted back to our tweet to announce the signing saying 'Get the fryer on' and the tweet has had millions of views since" "My phone has not stopped since the announcement – it’s been absolutely unbelievable." The cafe said it has been busy making sure everything is ready to go They are expecting to shift around 250 sausage sandwiches He added that 15kg of sausages has been ordered just for the day 'We are hoping that the cafe will be the place to go for home games' As the cafe expect their offer to be popular Ritchie said: "We have put extra staff on and we are hoping that the cafe will be the place to go for home games which is run by Ritchie and his partner is independently owned and run entirely by family members He owns the cafe, which is located between Sandwell and Dudley railway station and started it in October last year Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… An appeal has been launched and an image released of a man West Midlands Police said it wants to speak to after an attempted break-in The incident took place in the early hours of November 29 on Saladin Avenue in Oldbury with an image from the scene showing a man wearing a black hood and mask and a light blue jacket West Midlands Police have asked for anyone with any information to get in touch as soon as possible through Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101 A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We want to speak to this man following an attempted break-in in Oldbury "It happened in Saladin Avenue at just after 5.50am on November 29 "Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website A move to open a residential home for vulnerable children will now be allowed to go ahead after the council was overruled by a government inspector The plan to convert the former foster home in Pool Lane, Oldbury, into a residential care home for up to three vulnerable children was turned down by Sandwell Council’s planning committee last year over a lack of parking However, a government inspector has now given the green light to the work saying it would not cause any parking issues Sandwell Council had rejected an initial move to convert the house into a children’s care home in 2023 before allowing plans to convert the home into a six-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) An appeal was then made by applicants Abbey Residential Care in a bid to get the children’s home decision overturned A petition with more than 130 signatures was handed to the council before it rejected the application last year Overruling the council and allowing the move the government’s planning inspector said: “Inconvenience arising from the lack of parking provision is further alleged by the council “Local residents also raise concerns that the cul-de-sac is narrow and that parking could obstruct the highway I have found that there would be ample off-street parking to meet the needs of the development “It therefore follows that the development would be unlikely to cause undue harm to highway safety from displaced parking encroachment or as an obstacle to emergency vehicle access.” spoke out against the plan on behalf of concerned residents when the application was discussed twice last year Cllr Gavan said he did not oppose children’s homes but was against one opening in Pool Lane – which he called a “cash cow in Sandwell’s smallest cul-de-sac.” Cllr Gavan had earlier criticised the move saying the type of home was being run for profit and “without love and care.” director of Surrey-based Abbey Residential Care said the former foster home which had belonged to her parents had been “built to look after children” and the change of use would play a “small but impactful role” in helping provide a safe environment for vulnerable children in Sandwell She said her family home had been brought in 1991 and her parents had cared for more than 100 children from Sandwell in a 25-year stint as foster carers A teenager has appeared in court to deny attempted murder after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in Oldbury The 15-year old, who can't be named for legal reasons, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Tuesday to deny two charges, one of attempted murder and the other possessing a bladed article in a public place The charges relate to an incident in Brunel Road, Oldbury on January 4 this year which involved an E-Bike and two other youngsters A woman aged in her 80s was robbed of her handbag in Oldbury The incident took place on Halesowen Street shortly before 9.30pm on Sunday (March 23) The occupants of a car reached out of the window and stole her handbag before driving off, a West Midlands Police spokesperson said Police carried out CCTV enquiries and arrested two men The pair remained in custody for questioning on Tuesday afternoon As part of Neighbourhood Services ongoing strategy Wallace and Harry Price Houses has now been completed on the Lion Farm Estate in Oldbury The objective of this project has been to reduce fuel poverty improve health and wellbeing of the tenants provide a very low maintenance scheme giving the blocks an additional at least 30 years life and to provide support and encouragement to the area and community as a whole including small and large businesses supplying labour and goods and helping charitable groups A new budget supermarket set to open in Oldbury has applied for a licence to sell alcohol Aldi is set to move into a unit on the Oldbury Green Retail Park in Oldbury town centre having been given the green light by Sandwell Council in 2023 The budget chain has now applied for a licence to sell alcohol from its newest Oldbury supermarket ahead of its opening Aldi will be opening the new supermarket in the old Argos and Shoezone units – which have been combined and extended under the application approved by Sandwell Council’s planners The unit formerly occupied by Argos has been empty since 2020 after moving to the nearby Sainsbury’s and Shoezone relocated to a different unit on the retail park in 2024 but the store has been threatened with closure after the firm said it had experienced “very challenging trading conditions” in the last 12 months The new store at the Oldbury Green retail Park, off Oldbury Ringway, would become the second in the town after its Wolverhampton Road supermarket opened in 2015 A statement included with the application approved in 2023 said: “Aldi’s occupation of the unit will be in addition to their existing store at Wolverhampton Road to the south of Oldbury “Aldi are not currently represented in the town centre and the introduction of a discount retailer will enhance the choice of food shopping within the town centre which is largely dominated by the existing Sainsbury’s store the proposal will provide new circa 30 new employment opportunities for local people and will represent a significant investment in the town centre in the context of the ongoing challenging economic conditions “The introduction of a discount retailer into the town centre will provide a discount convenience shopping option in the town centre at a time when the cost of living crisis is necessitating more people to take advantage of lower cost convenience shopping options.”