[Petition] Campaign for improved road safety on narrow street at the medieval...
Residents are seeking improved road safety on a narrow street in the medieval heart of Northfield. A petition has been set up asking Birmingham City Council to review and improve road safety on Rectory...
View ArticleDriver resuscitated after suffering ‘medical episode’ before Barnes Hill...
The driver of a car which collided with a tree in Weoley Castle this morning is believed to have suffered a ‘medical episode’ shortly before the crash. Ambulance crews arrived to find a bystander...
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Five jailed for firearms offences as police clamp down on South Birmingham gangs
West Midlands Police have made more significant progress against South Birmingham gangs, with four people linked with South West Birmingham gangs – along with another man from Handsworth – having been...
View ArticlePlanning application submitted for former Longbridge Police Station
For those curious about plans for the former Longbridge Police Station, wonder no more. The building was sold at an auction event at Villa Park last year as West Midlands Police relocated police teams...
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#PositiveSWBrum Rubery teen raises funds and awareness for young carers
A Rubery teen who helps to care for her parents organised a fund and awareness raising event at her school. The inspirational 16 year old held a ‘Dress Down Day’ for sixth form students at Waseley...
View ArticleNorthfield mum shares open letter to her daughter’s bullies
A Northfield mum has written a poignant open letter to her daughter’s bullies, in the hope that it will help others who need support and make those hurting others step back and rethink. Katie wrote...
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Support Steps for Steps fundraiser for Rednal twins
Alex & Dylan Family and friends of 7 year old Rednal twins have been running, jogging, walking and generally attempting to put one foot in front of the other for 1000 miles to raise funds for the...
View ArticleAppeal to identify young girl found in a distressed state in city centre
West Midlands Police have launched an appeal to help identify a young girl who was taken to hospital after being found wandering alone in Birmingham City Centre last week. The girl – believed to be...
View ArticlePolice thank public as girl found wandering in city street identified
From West Midlands Police: ”#GOODNEWS – Last night we appealed to help identify a young girl, she had been found in a distressed state in New Street Station on Wednesday evening (14 February) and was...
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Ex-workers, enthusiasts and community invited to celebrate Pride of Longbridge
The local community are invited to celebrate the heritage of the car industry in Longbridge alongside former factory workers and car enthusiasts, as the Cofton Park Pride of Longbridge gathering...
View Article#B31JustRead Northfield teen died after taking drug in city nightclub
Following an inquest into the death of a 19 year old Birmingham City University student, a Birmingham coroner has ruled that his death was a result of taking drugs while at The Rainbow venue in...
View Article#SWBrumSnowWatch updates – Saturday 3rd March 2018
UPDATES On travel, school closures and all things snowy! Newest updates shown first Click here for Friday’s (2nd March) school closures MAIN UPDATES AS OF 10.00pm Friday 2nd March 2018: • BUSES Lots of...
View ArticleResident warns others to be vigilant following Cofton Hackett incident
A local resident has warned others to be vigilant after a group of individuals were seen acting suspiciously around homes on the site of the former Longbridge car plant in Cofton Hackett yesterday...
View ArticlePolice investigate after teen stabbed in the back in Rubery incident
West Midlands Police are investigating after a teenager was stabbed in the back in an incident in Rubery this morning (Friday 2nd March). Officers were call to New Road in Rubery at around 10.30am...
View ArticleSouth West Birmingham homes left with no water as rapid thaw causes numerous...
UPDATE 9.30pm Mon 5th: Severn Trent say supplies are BACK ON but it may take a while for the system to refill. They say: “It’s possible that during this evening’s peak demand customers may notice some...
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Third application for Waseley Hills Crematorium REFUSED
A third application to add crematorium facilities to a Rubery cemetery has been REFUSED by Bromsgrove District Council this evening (Monday 5th March). Councillors Peter McDonald (Rubery North), Andy...
View Article[UPDATE AVAILABLE] Fire crews attend “smell of burning” at Longbridge tower...
UPDATE: 7.40pm POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED and evacuated residents can now RETURN HOME Well done to all who supported the residents including West Midlands Fire Service, West Midlands Police, Birmingham...
View ArticleFire crews investigating ‘smell of burning’ discover ‘cannabis farm’ in...
West Midlands Police have confirmed that fire crews investigating reports of a “smell of burning” in a Longbridge tower block this afternoon (Tuesday 6th March), discovered a ‘cannabis farm’ in one of...
View ArticleDog found in suitcase in Hawkesley appears to have died of natural causes
A dead dog found in a suitcase by council workers clearing rubbish in a Hawkesley green space is believed to have died of natural causes. The RSPCA were called to parkland off Old Lime Gardens in...
View ArticleWork in progress after massive water leak rips through Northfield park
Extensive damage to a Northfield park after a large water main burst last month is under repair. Severn Trent were investigating an ongoing small leak on a 43 inch wide pipe in Ley Hill Park, close...
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