Lucky escape as car crashes through West Heath garden
Luckily no-one was hurt and only external damage was caused when this BMW left the road and crashed through the garden of a home in West Heath this evening (Friday 28th July). The residents of the...
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WATCH: Northfield car thief smash through city traffic in stolen Mini
West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage of the moment a Northfield car thief smashed through traffic in the city centre in a stolen car, in an attempt to evade arrest – as the offender is...
View ArticleLongbridge Police want your views on antisocial behaviour in Edgewood Road
Longbridge Police are consulting local residents, businesses and stakeholders in a bid to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour in a Rednal street by inviting them to a community meeting and to take...
View Article#BrumBins: Talks continue as union extends strikes & council attempt to clear...
Union and council bosses are scheduled to continue talks to resolve the ongoing dispute over refuse collection in Birmingham. In the meantime, Unite have announced extended strike action through...
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Historic ‘Cadbury barn’ destroyed by fire
Another devastating blow for local heritage as an historic wooden barn in Manor Farm Park, built by the Cadbury family as a community resource, was totally destroyed by fire in the early hours of this...
View ArticleSelly Oak MP suffers facial injury after lad on motorbike throws brick
MP for Selly Oak, Steve McCabe (Labour) was injured yesterday after being hit in the face with a brick thrown by a lad on a motorbike. The incident happened in Greenford Road in Warstock. Mr McCabe...
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Trio of burglars who terrorised South West Birmingham elderly JAILED
Thieves used children & pretended to be police officers to gain trust of elderly residents A trio of distraction burglars who targeted elderly residents across South West Birmingham last year have...
View Article12 year old cyclist suffers serious head injury in Frankley accident
A 12 year old lad was anaesthetised before being taken to hospital with a serious head injury after he was involved in a collision with a car on his cycle in Frankley yesterday (Sunday 6th August). The...
View ArticlePETITION: for traffic calming measures in Ormond Road, Frankley
Following an accident in which a 12 year old boy suffered a serious head injury yesterday (Sunday 6th August), a local resident has set up a petition to Birmingham City Council, asking them to urgently...
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Waseley Crematorium appeal dismissed by government planning inspector
An appeal to central government to overturn a decision to refuse planning permission for a crematorium in the Waseley Hills has been dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate. Cemetery & chapel...
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Determination to keep Cadbury legacy alive after fire destroys historic barn
Last week the 120 year old barn adjacent to Manor Farm Park – part of the Cadbury family legacy in South West Birmingham – was destroyed by arsonists. Cadbury legacy The ‘Cadbury’ Barn, at the entrance...
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Northfield store supports local school for deaf children
The Sainsbury’s store in Northfield is supporting a local school for deaf children as their Charity of the Year. Sainsbury’s Northfield PR Ambassador Debee Bowyer with pupils & staff from Longwill...
View Article#BrumBins update: no end in sight, when should you put yours out?
With no end in sight to the ongoing dispute between the city’s refuse workers and the city council, industrial action looks set to continue. At the moment, Unite union members are striking for 3...
View Article#BrumBins strike SUSPENDED as council agree to keep threatened posts
Industrial action by Birmingham’s refuse collectors has been SUSPENDED following progress in talks. ACAS, announced this morning that, following talks between Birmingham City Council and union Unite...
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Householder and friend assaulted as 3 men break into family home in Kings Norton
West Midlands Police are investigating after two men were injured when three offenders broke into a Kings Norton home while the family were in. The incident happened at around 9.30pm on Saturday 5th...
View Article#BrumBins UPDATE: who’s getting a collection this week?
Following the announcement last week that strike action has been suspended as talks continue between union and council leaders, Birmingham City Council have announce the wards which will be collected...
View ArticlePolice appeal after teenager victim to daylight sexual assault in Great Park,...
West Midlands Police are investigating after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in broad daylight on a Saturday afternoon in the Great Park area of Rubery last month. The incident happened on a...
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BBC documentary gives real life insight into our ambulance service
A BBC fly-on-the-wall documentary showcasing the day to day work of West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) begins tomorrow night (Thursday 24th August) on BBC One at 9pm. It’s 8.31pm on a Saturday...
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Gun and drugs recovered in Longbridge raid
Two were arrested after police raided a flat in Longbridge yesterday (Tuesday 22nd August), recovering a gun and drugs. West Midlands Police executed a search warrant at Mandeville House in Walnut...
View ArticlePolice confirm Northfield incident was NOT acid attack
Many readers contacted us last night (Friday 25th August) after hearing anecdotally of an alleged ‘acid attack’ close to the Black Horse in Northfield. West Midlands Police have confirmed today that...
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