Teens robbed of mobile phones on Rea Valley Route
West Midlands Police have today confirmed that they have received a report that two teenage boys were victim to a mobile phone robbery in Kings Norton on Tuesday (12th April). The two 15 year olds were...
View ArticleLongbridge childminder runs half marathon to support local community centre
Culmington Hall in Longbridge has been close to Carla Campbell’s heart since birth, as her mum has voluntarily run the hall for 30 years. So, the 30 year old mum of three and childminder from...
View ArticleJohn ‘Tommy’ Dennis: Judge dismisses Longbridge rapist’s conviction appeal
A “highly predatory” rapist, formerly of Longbridge, has had his appeal to overturn his conviction thrown out by judges at the Criminal Appeal Court in London today, the Birmingham Mail reports. We...
View ArticleCANCELLED: 10th Pride of Longbridge
The tenth anniversary Pride of Longbridge rally, scheduled to take place in Cofton Park today (16th April) has been called off by organisers due to poor ground conditions – but may be rescheduled for...
View ArticleUPDATED Northfield Starbucks drive thru application TEMPORARILY withdrawn
UPDATE 20/4/16 The application has been TEMPORARILY withdrawn and new plans will be presented soon. John Liggins, Director of Ziran Land Ltd., comments: “The application has been withdrawn temporarily...
View ArticleLocal firefighter assembles fundraising team for skydive and more!
A local firefighter has assembled a team for a fundraising skydive and hopes to raise over £6000 for research into leukaemia and other blood diseases. Having sadly lost his mother at the age of 9 – and...
View ArticleKings Norton Farmers’ Market celebrate 400 years of historic charter
Kings Norton Farmer’s Market are planning an extra special May market to celebrate 400 years since a historic charter was issued allowing markets to be held on The Green. The charter was issued by King...
View ArticleLocal Election: Weoley | Julie Johnson | Labour #500Words16 #BrumVotes16
As part of our coverage of 2016 local elections, we have invited candidates from Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield and Weoley wards (Birmingham City Council) to send in 500 Words describing...
View ArticleLocal Election: Northfield | Brett O’Reilly | Labour # 500Words16 #BrumVotes16
As part of our coverage of 2015 local and General elections, we have invited candidates from Northfield and Bromsgrove constituencies (general election) and Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield,...
View ArticleLocal Election: Weoley | Eddie Freeman | Conservative #500Words16 #BrumVotes16
As part of our coverage of 2015 local and General elections, we have invited candidates from Northfield and Bromsgrove constituencies (general election) and Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield,...
View ArticleSCHOOL CLOSURE: Gas supply issue closes Rednal school site
A problem with the gas supply in Rednal has meant that all schools on the Colmers site were affected by closure or partial closure today (Tuesday 26th April). And the schools will remain closed to most...
View ArticlePolice seek driver after motorcyclist ‘left for dead’ in Northfield collision
West Midlands Police are seeking a driver who fled the scene after colliding with a motorcyclist in Northfield earlier this month, leaving the 23 year old with life changing injuries. The accident...
View ArticlePolice investigate as body discovered in Wythall country lane
West Mercia Police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered by a member of the public in Wythall this morning. (Thursday 28th April) Police received a report at around 10am that the body had...
View Article#PositiveB31 Female swan and eggs rescued from Shenley Fields pond after...
UPDATE on the Shenley Fields swans from the awesome Animal House Rescue The male swan sadly died after being picked up earlier this month by Animal House with an infected leg injury. There had been...
View Article#BrumVotes16 #500Words16 Longbridge | Clive Walder | TUSC
As part of our coverage of 2015 local and General elections, we have invited candidates from Northfield and Bromsgrove constituencies (general election) and Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield,...
View Article#BrumVotes16 #500Words16 Northfield | Keith Rowe | UKIP
As part of our coverage of 2015 local and General elections, we have invited candidates from Northfield and Bromsgrove constituencies (general election) and Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield,...
View Article#BrumVotes16 #500Words16 Weoley | Steven Brookes | UKIP
As part of our coverage of 2015 local and General elections, we have invited candidates from Northfield and Bromsgrove constituencies (general election) and Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield,...
View Article[Video] Dash cam video of Kings Norton accident highlights pedestrian safety
West Midlands Police have released a dash cam video from an accident that happened in Melchett Road, Kings Norton earlier this week, to raise awareness of road safety. The video shows the moment a...
View ArticleLife sentence for guardian of murdered Weoley Castle toddler
The guardian of a Weoley Castle toddler, who died in September last year following months of horrific abuse, has today (3rd May) been found guilty of her murder by a jury at Birmingham Crown Court....
View ArticleHomage to Northfield Manor in new housing estate proposals
Developers, alongside Birmingham University, have submitted development plans for the site of the former Northfield Manor House to Birmingham City Council for approval. The proposed plans for a new...
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