Northfield six year old to cut off Rapunzel locks for charity
Six year old Gracie from Northfield is cutting off her beautiful, long “Rapunzel” locks for charity, in memory of her late grandad. Gracie’s generosity has prompted a message of support from Cbeebies...
View ArticleFirefighters from across south Birmingham tackle Frankley arson fires
Firefighting resources from across south Birmingham were tied up last night as arsonists went on a spree, setting fire to wheelie bins & rubbish in Frankley. Firefighters dealt with at least 28...
View ArticleExhibition of plans for new Northfield Leisure Centre & Pool
Plans for the new Northfield Leisure Centre will go on display to members of the public at an exhibition next month. Brand new facility The current leisure centre and pool building will be demolished,...
View ArticleFlytippers block picturesque Northfield country lane
A picturesque lane in Northfield was blocked by flytipped rubbish yesterday and Birmingham City Council are appealing for help in finding the culprits. A number of readers informed us of the...
View ArticleWoman sexually assaulted in Walkers Heath Park
West Mercia Police are seeking witnesses after the attempted rape of a woman in Walkers Heath Park, Kings Norton. A woman, in her 30s, was walking her dog close to the Walkers Heath Lane entrance at...
View ArticlePolice seek man following armed robbery at Northfield store
West Midlands Police have confirmed that they were called to reports of an armed robbery at a Northfield store last night (Thursday 31st March). The incident happened between 9.20 and 9.30pm at One...
View ArticleWork begins on Longbridge accommodation for military medics
Work has begun on a new accommodation facility for military medics in Longbridge. The residential facility, on the site of the old Bournville College Construction College, will provide accommodation...
View ArticlePride of Longbridge 10th Anniversary event
This year sees the 10th annual Pride of Longbridge rally in Cofton Park. Originally started a year after the closure of MG Rover to bring together ex-workers, Pride of Longbridge has grown into a great...
View ArticleMacmillan says ‘THANK YOU, South Birmingham!’
Macmillan in South Birmingham have issued a huge THANK YOU to fundraisers throughout the area, after being able to commit a massive £2.5 million to cancer support in the West Midlands region in 2015....
View ArticleCelebz: Popular Longbridge diner closes
It has been confirmed today that Celebz Diner in Longbridge has closed. Mike Murray, development director at St. Modwen, said: “We can confirm reports that Celebz Diner on Longbridge High Street has...
View ArticleElection 2016: Candidates for Longbridge ward
Local council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place on Thursday 5th May 2016 Here are all candidates nominated to stand in the 2016 Birmingham City Council elections for the Longbridge...
View ArticleElection 2016: Candidates for Kings Norton ward
Local council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place on Thursday 5th May 2016 Here are all candidates nominated to stand in the 2016 Birmingham City Council elections for the Kings...
View ArticleElection 2016: Candidates for Northfield ward
Local council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place on Thursday 5th May 2016 Here are all candidates nominated to stand in the 2016 Birmingham City Council elections for the Northfield...
View ArticleElection 2016: Candidates for Weoley ward
Local council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place on Thursday 5th May 2016 Here are all candidates nominated to stand in the 2016 Birmingham City Council elections for the Weoley...
View ArticleElection 2016: City Council candidate lists
Local council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place on Thursday 5th May 2016 Here are all candidates for council elections in the Northfield District (constituency): Kings Norton...
View ArticleMan dies in Weoley Avenue motorcycle accident
A man has sadly died as a result of a motorbike accident in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 12th April). The crash, in Weoley Avenue, Selly Oak, happened at around 1.40am. West Midlands...
View ArticleAppeal as children find dead dog with suspected stab wounds in Walkers Heath...
The RSPCA are appealing to the public for information after a dog was found with suspected stab wounds in a local park at the weekend. We were contacted by a reader on Saturday (9th April) who informed...
View ArticleElection 2016: West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner Candidates
The nominated candidates for the election of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner are: Pete Durnell – UKIP Andy Flynn – Independent David Jamieson – Labour Party Les Jones – Conservative...
View ArticleElection 2016: Voting – deadlines and other info
Elections for Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner take place on May 5th. Here’s some useful information to help you make sure you are prepared to vote. — Register to...
View ArticleLocal dancers perform at Disneyland Paris
Youngsters from a local dance school enjoyed a dream trip to Disneyland Paris where they got to perform. 43 dancers from the Longbridge based Victoria’s School of Dance and Performing Arts spent a week...
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