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New project celebrates centenary of historic Austin Village
An exciting new project to mark 100 years of Longbridge’s historic Austin Village has been awarded funding from the National Lottery’s Heritage Lottery Fund. Image © Sas Taylor Built to Last: Austin...
View ArticlePolice seek man in connection with gunpoint robbery at West Heath store
West Midlands Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a West Heath supermarket late last night (Sunday 1st October). A police spokeswoman said that a white man – wearing gloves and mask –...
View Article#BrumBins Weekly bin collections set to return
As refuse collectors continue to work to catch up with a backlog of waste caused by industrial action, Birmingham City Council have announced that weekly refuse collections – and fortnightly recycling...
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[Petition] Campaign underway as Kings Norton Day Centre threatened with closure
Service users and their relatives have launched a campaign to save a much loved Kings Norton Day Centre from closure. Birmingham City Council are planning to close The Fairway Day Centre, which...
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Books: Biography describes childhood in Northfield in the 50s and 60s
Peter Graves has led a full life. He’s been a teacher in inner London, an inspector for English, a headteacher in Shropshire and was Director of Children’s Services in Staffordshire until his...
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Death of former Longbridge Councillor announced
A former Longbridge Councillor has died after a long battle with cancer, it has been announced by the charity organisation which she worked for. Jane Slowey Jane Slowey sadly passed away on Saturday...
View ArticleFemale cyclist sadly killed in Edgbaston collision
West Midlands Police are today appealing for information after a female cyclist was killed when she was involved in a collision with a lorry yesterday in Edgbaston (Monday 9th October). The accident...
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[WATCH] Fire at Rubery’s oldest pub – derelict Cock Inn
West Midlands Fire Service have this evening (Tuesday 10th October) been dealing with a fire in a derelict Rubery pub which has stood in Rubery Lane for over 200 years. Firefighters tackling the...
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Fire at 200 year old Rubery pub confirmed as arson
West Midlands Fire Service have this morning confirmed that a fire which destroyed the roof of The Cock Inn yesterday (Tuesday 10th October) was arson. Firefighters tackling the blaze at The Cock Inn...
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Lorry overturns after collision with bus in Longbridge Lane
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Headteacher reassures parents after school gate incident
The headteacher of Shenley Academy has issued a letter of reassurance to parents following an incident outside the school gates after school yesterday (Thursday 12th October). Click to read Mrs Monk’s...
View ArticleCollege to showcase musical talent at Longbridge ‘MusiColl’ event
From Longbridge Life: Students from across Birmingham will be showcasing their musical talents this Saturday (14 October) for the first ‘MusiColl’ event in Longbridge. This free event, organised in...
View ArticleMan jailed after 60,000 indecent images of children & evidence of child abuse...
A man has been jailed for 5 years after a West Midlands Police investigation revealed that he had abused a young girl and amassed a catalogue of up to 60,000 indecent child images. West Midlands Police...
View ArticleHalloween & bonfire events in South West Birmingham 2017
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Locals flock to aid of rampaging ram!
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Saharan dust brings a warm desert glow to South Birmingham
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Northfield pet store to stay as majority of Just for Pets stores saved by sale
Last month, we heard the news that the Just for Pets chain of stores was to go in to administration – threatening jobs at 25 stores across England, including in Northfield. It has now been announced...
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[Petition] Bus users & businesses unhappy about suspension of Northfield bus...
Bus users and local business have raised objection to the unexpected suspension of bus stops outside Northfield Shopping Centre in Bristol Road South. The bus stops were decommissioned on 1st October...
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Cook along LIVE as Northfield school livestream popular cookery masterclass...
A school in the centre of Northfield is set to livestream their latest cookery masterclass tonight (Thursday 19th October) after limited places were quickly snapped up by eager food lovers. The Edge...
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Ford Focus thieves sought after stealing keys at knifepoint in owners home
Update 8pm – Car Recovered in Halesowen. Please contact police or Crimestoppers with any info. — A trio of thieves are being sought after stealing a distinctive car when they took the owner’s keys at...
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