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#GE2017 RESULTS: No change for Northfield, Bromsgrove, Edgbaston & Selly Oak
As Birmingham took to the polls for yesterday’s General Election, the Labour Party held on to all their seats, including two key marginal seats in the south west corner of the city. And in North...
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Shock for Rubery family as stolen Bentley crashes into cars and home
A Rubery family had a shocking awakening in the early hours of this morning (Friday 9th June) when a prestige car crashed into their own two cars, causing damage to their home. West Mercia Police...
View ArticleCharles House SAVED: Respite services for disabled children to stay
Parents, carers and supporters – who have campaigned to keep provision of a respite service for disabled children in South West Birmingham – are celebrating after being told that proposed changes will...
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GE2017 | 500 Words: Caroline Squire – Conservative – Edgbaston
500 Words As part of our 2017 General Election coverage, we have contacted each candidate standing in Northfield, Bromsgrove, Edgbaston and Selly Oak constituencies asking them to contribute to this...
View ArticleBoy, 16, ‘stable’ after Frankley stabbing
West Midlands Police are investigating after a teenage lad was stabbed in Frankley yesterday evening (Wednesday 14th June). Officers attended to reports of a stabbing in Ringwood Drive, Frankley just...
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All clear as armed police respond to report of man with gun in Coriander Close
No arrests were made and no firearms found after armed police were called to reports of a man being seen with a gun in Coriander Close yesterday evening (Wednesday 14th June). Residents were shocked...
View ArticleTeen arrested after Frogmill Road disorder
A teenage lad was arrested after a man was injured in a disturbance in Frankley last night. Officers were called to the incident centred around Wareham Road and Frogmill Road at around 7.30pm on...
View Article[UPDATED] Refuse collectors vote for strike action as council to cut...
City refuse workers have voted in favour of strike action as Birmingham City Council announce 122 jobs are to go in the next fortnight – around 20% of the current workforce. The workers, members of...
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New RSPCA centre to teach importance of animal welfare
RSPCA Birmingham Newbrook Farm An exciting new education centre is soon to open at the RSPCA’s Newbrook Farm Animal Centre. The centre in Frankley – which opens in August this year – will promote the...
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Tiny, terrified kitten rescued from wall space in Northfield shop
A tiny kitten was rescued by the fire service and RSPCA after a customer heard its distressed cries when it became trapped in a tight wall space at a Northfield DIY shop last week. The customer of the...
View ArticleWard community groups invited to work together for a sustainable Longbridge
Longbridge’s 3 ward councillors are inviting local community groups to work together toward innovative ways to provide sustainable support for the local community. Councillors Andy Cartwright, Ian...
View ArticleRefuse collectors set to strike next week
Refuse workers at Birmingham City Council are to strike next week, says the Unite union. Last week, Unite members voted by 90 per cent for strike action over proposed job cuts to the city’s waste and...
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Kings Norton school children enjoy visit to police firing range
A group of school children from Kings Norton had a great time when they were invited to visit firearms police at a state of the art training facility in Perry Barr. The excited Year 3 pupils from Kings...
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Brave police officer stepped in front of speeding train to save distressed woman
A British Transport Police officer has been awarded for his heroic actions, after he stepped in front of a speeding train at Kings Norton station to try and save a distressed woman’s life last year....
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Teen stabbed in Rednal incident
West Midlands Police are investigating after a teenage lad received stab wounds to his legs during an incident in Rednal on Monday night (26th June). Officers attended Edgewood Road at around 11pm...
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Crossbow and drugs seized as organised crime clampdown continues
West Midlands Police seized Class A drugs and a crossbow in an early morning raid on an address in Northfield today (Friday 30th June). In a pre-planned operation, officers executed a warrant at an...
View ArticleConsultation: Changes to dog control legislation
From Birmingham City Council Environmental Health – Animal Health and Welfare: On 1 March 2014, Birmingham City Council introduced 5 Dog Control Orders to tackle issues caused by irresponsible dog...
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Residents warned to be vigilant with home & vehicle security during warmer...
Residents in South West Birmingham are being warned to be vigilant with their home and vehicle security during the summer months. Sgt Fleur Tedstill said: “I have noticed recently that a large number...
View ArticleTeen arrested as murder investigation launched into Bartley Green stabbing
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in the chest in Bartley Green last night (Monday 3rd July). Two ambulances from West Midlands Ambulance Service...
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Longbridge developers seek permission for cinema & leisure complex
Longbridge developers St Modwen are seeking planning permission for a new leisure complex at the heart of the new ‘town centre’. Developers hope that Phase 3 of the regeneration of the former car...
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