#PositiveSWBrum Community spirited firefighter receives 25 year service award
A West Midlands Fire Service firefighter – well known for his commitment to community work – has received his 25 year service award. Adrian Lyndon is based at Northfield Fire Station and over the...
View ArticleDriver sought after serious collision in Northfield leaves elderly man in...
West Midlands Police are seeking a driver who left the scene of a serious collision in Northfield yesterday evening (Wednesday 28th March). An elderly pedestrian was left seriously injured and his dog...
View ArticleRubery man speaks frankly about his own experience to raise awareness on...
A brave Rubery man has spoken frankly about his own mental health in an attempt to raise awareness on World Bipolar Day 2018 (Friday 30th March). 28 year old Alex Metcalfe is a volunteer presenter and...
View ArticleGoodbye, Phil! Northfield fire station watch commander retires after 30 years...
A watch commander from Northfield Fire Station has retired today (Saturday 31st March) after 30 years as part of West Midlands Fire Service. Blue Watch Commander Phillip Richards has been based at...
View Article[Video] Two arrested following Kings Heath Dixy Chicken explosion
Two men have been arrested following an explosion at a fast food shop in Kings Heath High Street last night (Friday 31st March). Emergency services – including West Midlands Fire Service, West Midlands...
View ArticleThis weeks BEST #PositiveSWBrum stories!
Goodbye – and THANK YOU – Phil! @Northfieldfire station watch commander retires after 30 years service READ: https://t.co/wy0FKn4rUv @Lee_BakerFRS @WestMidsFire @Bournbrookfire @Woodgatefire...
View ArticleBomb disposal unit safely removes grenade from Northfield home
An unexploded hand grenade – believed to have been from WWII – found in a Northfield home has been safely dealt with by a bomb disposal unit this afternoon (Tuesday 3rd April). West Midlands Police...
View ArticlePolice investigate possible link between stabbing and Rednal vehicle attack
West Midlands Police are investigating a possible link between two incidents in South Birmingham on Sunday evening (8th April). Baseball bats and hammers in Rednal Police were initially called to Toll...
View ArticleM5 closed as police appeal for witnesses to fatal collision
UPDATE 6.25pm 2 lanes currently being reopened by Highways West Midlands – the third lane will remain closed. The northbound carriageway will be completely CLOSED J4-J3 again at 10pm to enable further...
View ArticleFailed ram raid attempt at Northfield high street store
Would-be ram raiders made a failed attempt to access the CEX store in Northfield high street in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 10th March). A West Midlands Police spokeswoman confirmed: “An...
View ArticleLocal Election 2018: Candidates: Allen’s Cross Ward
Candidates for Allen’s Cross Ward ONE candidate to be elected in the local government election 3rd May 2018 If candidates have submitted ‘500 Words’ you can access it by clicking on their name. •...
View ArticleLocal Election 2018: Candidates: Bartley Green Ward
Candidates for Bartley Green Ward TWO candidates to be elected in the local government election 3rd May 2018 If candidates have submitted ‘500 Words’ you can access it by clicking on their name. •...
View ArticleLocal Election 2018: Candidates: Bournbrook and Selly Park Ward
Candidates for Bournbrook and Selly Park Ward TWO candidates to be elected in the local government election 3rd May 2018 If candidates have submitted ‘500 Words’ you can access it by clicking on their...
View ArticlePlanning sought for first units on West Works in hope of bringing more jobs...
A planning application has been submitted for four large business units on the site of the former West Works at Longbridge. The Regional Investment Site on Bristol Road South was formerly used as a car...
View ArticleLocal Election 2018: Candidates: Harborne Ward
Candidates for Harborne Ward TWO candidates to be elected in the local government election 3rd May 2018 If candidates have submitted ‘500 Words’ you can access it by clicking on their name. • Peter...
View ArticleLocal Election 2018: Candidates: Kings Norton North Ward
Candidates for Kings Norton North Ward ONE candidate to be elected in the local government election 3rd May 2018 If candidates have submitted ‘500 Words’ you can access it by clicking on their name. •...
View ArticleLocal Election 2018: Candidates: Kings Norton South Ward
Candidates for Kings Norton South Ward ONE candidate to be elected in the local government election 3rd May 2018 If candidates have submitted ‘500 Words’ you can access it by clicking on their name. •...
View ArticleLocal Election 2018: Candidates: Longbridge & West Heath Ward
Candidates for Longbridge & West Heath Ward TWO candidates to be elected in the local government election 3rd May 2018 If candidates have submitted ‘500 Words’ you can access it by clicking on...
View ArticleLocal Election 2018: Candidates: Northfield Ward
Candidates for Northfield Ward ONE candidate to be elected in the local government election 3rd May 2018 If candidates have submitted ‘500 Words’ you can access it by clicking on their name. • Olly...
View ArticleLocal Election 2018: Candidates: Quinton Ward
Candidates for Quinton Ward TWO candidates to be elected in the local government election 3rd May 2018 If candidates have submitted ‘500 Words’ you can access it by clicking on their name. • James...
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