#BrumBins Update: Collections increase to fortnightly as strike remains paused
As the clean up following recent strike action continues, Birmingham City Council will begin a new temporary refuse collection schedule tomorrow (Monday 28th August), aiming to get everyone’s bins...
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Local history: Another chance to see inside Steelhouse Lane Lock-Up
West Midlands Police Museum will be opening the doors on Steelhouse Lane’s 125 year old lock-up once again in September. The historic Grade II listed facility closed last year after being used by the...
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Planning committee to decide on golf course and cinema plans
Birmingham City Council’s planning committee is set to decide on two significant planning applications in Longbridge ward tomorrow (Thursday 31st August). The committee will discuss applications for a...
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Digbeth Dining Club returns to Longbridge!
Following a hugely popular first visit, Digbeth Dining Club is set to return to Longbridge this Saturday (2nd September). Pop down to the town centre between 11am-6pm for award winning street food,...
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Golf course housing development REFUSED | Longbridge cinema & gym complex...
Birmingham City Council planning committee have today refused an application for a 950 bed housing development on the site of the former North Worcestershire Golf Club in Northfield. In the same...
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Brave local PCSO detains man after fire crew threatened with imitation firearm
A local neighbourhood PCSO last night bravely confronted and detained a man after he threatened a fire crew with an imitation firearm as they worked at the scene of a cannabis farm fire in Weoley...
View Article#BrumBins Council to go ahead with refuse collector redundancies
Birmingham City Council has this evening (Thursday 31st August) announced that it will go ahead with plans to change the current Grade 3 Leading Hand refuse collector role to a Grade 2 position, making...
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Murder suspect arrested in Northfield after evading police for 11 months
A man wanted for murder after a stabbing in Brierley Hill has been arrested in Northfield after evading police for 11 months. Niron Parker-Lee Mansoor Mahmood, 24, was found outside Dixi Chicken...
View Article#BrumBins strike back on as redundancy notices issued
Birmingham’s refuse collectors are back on strike today after Birmingham City Council announced yesterday (Thursday 31st August) that it was to go ahead with plans to change the current Grade 3 Leading...
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City Centre flash mob dance celebrates merger of two major colleges
Waheyyy Thanks to @southandcitycol we now have the Friday feeling at New St! #FriYAY ^EK pic.twitter.com/SUr2qqCPG5 — Birmingham NewStreet (@NetworkRailBHM) September 1, 2017 Flash mob in Victoria...
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Travellers access former Northfield golf course days after permission for...
Travellers have moved onto a former golf course in Northfield, just days after developers were refused planning permission for a major housing development. Several caravans have gained access and are...
View ArticleWeoley Hill Post Office to remain after consultation
Following a public consultation, it has been decided that Weoley Hill Post Office will remain in its current location. It had been proposed that the Post Office be moved from its location at the corner...
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Jail for Kings Norton distraction burglar who targeted elderly victims across...
A distraction burglar from Kings Norton – who targeted elderly victims across the Midlands and beyond – has been jailed by Birmingham Crown Court this week. John Casey – ‘cruel and calculated’ John...
View ArticleMan in hospital after being bitten by police dog during incident at...
The police watchdog has been asked to assess the conduct of a dog handler after a video of an incident at a former Northfield golf course on Monday (4th September) was posted on Facebook and viewed...
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[VIDEO] Information appeal as dog abandoned in RSPCA car park
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was abandoned in the car park of their Birmingham Animal Centre in Frankley Green. CCTV images CCTV footage shows a black Mercedes pull into the car...
View ArticleNorthfield apprentice tops regional competition
A Northfield man has come first in a regional competition to recognise the best apprentice carpenters and joiners in the West Midlands. Conna O’Toole, 21, has been an apprentice with Stourbridge-based...
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Frankley Carnival 2017 is here!
This Saturday (9th September) sees the return of Frankley Carnival with fun, games, entertainment and more for all ages. Joe James Thomas | Photo Tony Maslen Hosting will be provided by Jammersley...
View ArticleActive Citizens invited to World Café events: help improve YOUR community
West Midlands Police are inviting individuals and community groups to special local events to help improve communities across South West Birmingham. What is a World Café? Neighbourhood policing teams...
View ArticleDoors opened to new homes in Longbridge
From St Modwen Homes: Award-winning housebuilder, St. Modwen Homes, has launched the second eagerly anticipated phase of its new residential development in Cofton Hackett. More than 900 people have...
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Frankley Street Champions star on BBC show
Dom Littlewood A group of dedicated volunteers who work hard keeping the streets and public spaces of Frankley clean have featured on a BBC One show this morning (Monday 11th September). Frankley...
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