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New Platinum bus service to come to South Birmingham
A new Platinum bus service is coming to South Birmingham this Sunday (4th December). The new National Express West Midlands X61 service will replace the current 61 bus, and will run from Birmingham...
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Friends & family fundraise for young crash victim’s funeral
The friends & family of a young woman tragically killed in a road accident last week are fundraising for her funeral. Sophie Case, 20, from Frankley was a passenger in a car that crashed in Adams...
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Where can you see Santa on his sleigh in South West Birmingham this year?
A number of charitable organisations run Santa Sleigh’s around the area and children (and adults!) always love to see him! If you know of any more Santa Sleigh tours in the South West Brum area, please...
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Police seek man after Wychall sex attack
West Midlands Police are seeking a man – believed to have a Scottish accent – who subjected a 63 year old woman to a serious sexual assault in the Wychall area of Kings Norton last month. The attack...
View ArticleThree people – including a child – injured in Frankley ‘drink-drive’ collision
Three people – including a 6 year old girl – were injured last night when their car overturned into a ditch following a collision last night. The driver of a second car was unharmed and arrested on...
View ArticleAttempted murder charge for Northfield man following Selly Oak shooting
A 20 year old man from Northfield has been charged in relation to a shooting in Selly Oak in July. The incident happened in Tiverton Road, close to the junction with Bristol Road, at around 11.30pm on...
View ArticleThieves thwarted thanks to alert Rubery residents and swift police response
West Mercia Police were able to arrest three suspected thieves in the Rubery area last week, thanks to the vigilance of residents. Shed burglary On Monday 5th December, officers were called after a...
View ArticleTeenager arrested on kidnap & robbery charges after Bartley Green taxi robberies
A man has been arrested and charged with kidnap and robbery offences, along with possessing a knife, after a string of robberies targeting taxi drivers in Bartley Green. 19 year old Mohammed Abdurahman...
View ArticleDon’t suffer in silence this Christmas: local support
While Christmas is a happy, family time for many, it rarely comes without stress or strain. For those who may already be feeling vulnerable, it can be a very difficult time. If you’re struggling, need...
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Praise for community & safety message following Longbridge bungalow fire
Fire fighters from Northfield Fire Station have issued a powerful fire safety message following a fire in a bungalow in Longbridge this morning. Crews from Northfield Blue Watch and Kings Norton...
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No suspicious circumstances as man’s body found in Balaam’s Wood
From West Midlands Police: “Police were called to woods off Rubery Lane, at just before 9am after the body of a man was found by a member of the public. The death is not being treated as suspicious and...
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Northfield Leisure Centre redevelopment: Update from ISG
December update on the redevelopment of Northfield Leisure Centre – from construction company ISG. Hello, as promised, here is our second newsletter to keep you up-to-date with how we are progressing...
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Man sadly killed in New Years Eve accident
Photo Chris Stephens West Midlands Police are seeking witnesses to an accident last night in which a local man died. The accident happened just before 8pm in Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, close to the...
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Frankley man honoured by the Queen for commitment to community
The community contribution of a Frankley man has been recognised in the Queen’s 2017 New Years Honours List, with Eric Carter receiving a Medal of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for “services to...
View ArticleApology as roadworks overrun into rush hour on busy Northfield route
Contractors carrying out overnight resurfacing work in Northfield have apologised after works unexpectedly over ran this morning, meaning commuters faced diversions and delays. Part of Frankley...
View ArticleRubery man charged with part in burglary of 91 year old woman’s home
A Rubery man is one of a pair who have been charged with burglary of a 91 year old woman’s home in Sutton Coldfield. Jerome Jones, 25, of Oak Close appeared before magistrates yesterday (4th January)...
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Police release CCTV images after teenager stabbed in Northfield
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in relation to an incident where a teenager was stabbed in Northfield on Tuesday evening (10th January). Click to enlarge...
View ArticlePair arrested after Longbridge security foil toy shop ram raid
A pair of would-be thieves were arrested after Longbridge town centre security staff foiled their attempt to steal from Smyths Toys in Longbridge last night. The incident happened at just after...
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Four taken to hospital following Longbridge collision
Bristol Road South in Longbridge was closed between Longbridge Lane and Lickey Road while emergency services attended an accident this evening (Friday 13th January). The accident – involving 3 vehicles...
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Last chance to Have Your Say on budget proposals that could see further cuts...
Time is almost up to have your say on council budget proposals which could see further cuts to services – including support services for vulnerable people including the disabled and homeless, parks and...
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