Amber alert for strong winds as Storm Doris set to hit the Midlands
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds across the Midlands tomorrow as Storm Doris hits the UK. Gale force winds, snow and heavy rain are set to batter the UK on Thursday (23rd...
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Rubery businesses devastated by burglary – months after fire
Two small businesses in Rubery have been devastated by burglary, as they struggle to recover from a fire which tore through the building they are housed a few months ago. Fire destroyed stalls at...
View ArticleAnnouncement re partial closure of Shenley Academy | Sunday 26th February
Shenley Academy have announced a partial closure of the academy tomorrow (Monday 27th February) as travellers have failed to move off the site despite a 24 hour notice to leave served yesterday....
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Shenley Academy set to fully reopen after travellers move off car park
Shenley Academy in Weoley Castle is set to fully reopen tomorrow (Tuesday 28th February) as travellers have been moved off a school car park this morning. Families in around 20 caravans and mobile...
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We Just Read: ‘Pony Tale Ending’| The Sun
A horse abandoned at Shenley Academy in Weoley Castle by travellers is now safe in a secure sanctuary, thanks to The Sun newspaper. Stevie was left tied to a fence at Shenley Academy The travellers...
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NEW PICTURES: The rescue of ‘Stevie’– the Shenley Academy pony
Earlier we shared an update on ‘Stevie’, the pony abandoned by travellers at Shenley Academy. In a rescue arranged and funded by The Sun newspaper, Stevie was collected and taken to a safe and secure...
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Have Your Say: Tackling issues with off-road & anti-social motorbike riding
A drop in session is planned for next week, where residents and community stakeholders can meet with community partners to discuss tackling issues with off-road and anti-social motorbike riding in...
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Developers to consult after withdrawing application for golf course development
Developers are to hold further public consultation after withdrawing a seemingly doomed planning application to build homes on the site of a former Northfield golf club. Application for 1000 homes...
View ArticleAppeal as woman dragged from car by thieves in Kings Heath
From West Midlands Police: Police are investigating a robbery after a 44-year-old woman had her Silver Ford Focus stolen on Featherstone Road in [Kings Heath] on Thursday 2 March at around 2pm. The...
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Do you know this man? Indecent exposure & assault in Northfield
Click to enlarge West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify a man from CCTV images, following an incident in Northfield in January. A woman, 27, was walking down Station Road at around...
View ArticlePetition: Councillor urges residents to oppose golf club housing development
Cllr Andy Cartwright is petitioning against the development of North Worcestershire Golf Club in Northfield for housing. If you agree, you can sign the petition below. Bloor Homes withdrew a planning...
View ArticleTravellers set up next to Stirchley council offices
A group of travellers is setting up on vacant land in Stirchley – behind a Birmingham City Council office building. Travellers have gained access to land awaiting development which sits behind Lifford...
View ArticleFire crews tackle fire in derelict building at former MG Rover factory
Fire crews were called to tackle a fire in a derelict factory building in Longbridge this afternoon (Thursday 9th March). The fire broke out in the roof of a building – part of the former MG Rover...
View ArticleMasked man sought after raid on Northfield Post Office
West Midlands Police are searching for a man who stole money in a raid on Northfield Post Office yesterday afternoon (Saturday 11th March). The masked man entered the high street Post Office branch, in...
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Kings Norton heroes perform daring cat rescue!
Click to enlarge Two Kings Norton men went above and beyond in a dramatic rescue of a cat from a tree yesterday (Saturday 11th March). 8 days missing The cat, Smokey, had been reported missing to us...
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Driver badly beaten with metal bar by Kings Norton car thieves [Graphic images]
*This post contains images of injuries West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted by thieves who made off with his car in Kings Norton last week. The incident happened...
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Masked thieves force young woman from car in Shenley
A young woman was forced from her car by thieves yesterday evening (Sunday 12th March) in the Shenley area. The woman’s silver Fiat 500 was surrounded and blocked by three men wearing balaclavas as she...
View ArticleArmed robbery suspects arrested in Northfield
Three armed robbery suspects were arrested in Northfield in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 14th March). Earlier in previous evening, men armed with an axe had attempted to raid two stores in...
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[VIDEO] Northfield bank staff praised as armed man holds staff member hostage
A police inspector has praised the staff of a Northfield bank for their calm and measured actions during an incident where a 60 year old local man held a female member of staff hostage at gunpoint....
View ArticleTeenage boy injured in attempted robbery in Northfield
West Midlands Police are investigating reports that a teenage boy was injured when two men tried to steal his mobile phone and cash in Northfield on Wednesday (15th March). The 14 year old was chased...
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