Speculation ends as changes to south Birmingham bus services announced
Update Tues 26 Jun 10pm: During writing this article, NXWM removed the information published on their website. We have been unable to find out why at this stage. Although the information in this...
View Article[VIDEO] Fire crews tackle huge fire at Rubery quarry
Firefighters tackled a huge fire on public land at the former Rubery Quarry site in Rubery this afternoon (Tuesday 26th June). West Midlands Fire Service received several 999 calls from around 1.45pm...
View ArticleMotorcyclist seriously injured in collision close to QE Hospital
A motorcyclist was injured when he was involved in a collision with a car in Harborne this morning (Wednesday 27th June). The man, in his 60s, suffered a serious leg injury in the accident which...
View ArticleMISSING – Clint Rogers – 37 – Selly Oak
From West Midlands Police: Have you seen 37-year-old Clint Rogers from Selly Oak anywhere? We are concerned for his welfare after he disappeared this morning (Thursday 28 June) from his home in...
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Cyclist suffers head injury in Quinton hit-and-run collision
Images © snappersk West Midlands Police are investigating after a cyclist was injured serious hit-and-run collision in Quinton yesterday evening (Thursday 28th June). The collision – between an...
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Let the fun in the sun commence as the South Brum summer festival season...
The summer festival season kicks off across south west Birmingham this weekend with three amazing community family events on offer – and its going to be a scorcher with the hot, sunny weather set to...
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[In Pictures] A busy day for local firefighters: Rubery quarry, tower block,...
After a hot and sunny week, local firefighters had a busy day yesterday as temperatures topped over 26ºC (Friday 29th June). Cock Hill quarry fire Crews were called to a large fire on the disused...
View ArticlePolice investigate after bone spotted in Kings Norton canal
Several readers have enquired about a police presence by the canal in Kings Norton yesterday afternoon (Saturday 30th June). West Midlands Police were called by a member of the public with good intent,...
View ArticleMan arrested on suspicion of assault after stand off on Weoley Castle roof
Emergency services flooded a Weoley Castle street after a man – wanted in relation to an earlier call – was found on the roof of a house late last night (Sunday 1st July). West Midlands Police were...
View ArticleMan threatened with knife as motorbike stolen in Kings Norton
West Midlands Police are investigating after a man had his motorbike stolen at knifepoint in Kings Norton yesterday (Monday 2nd July). The man was pushing his off-road bike (pictured above) along...
View ArticlePolice investigate armed robbery at Alvechurch store
From West Mercia Police: West Mercia Police is appealing for information following an armed robbery in a supermarket on The Square, Alvechurch on Sunday (1 July). At around 10.45pm, it is reported...
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Cyclist seriously injured in West Heath collision
A cyclist has been seriously injured in a collision with a car in West Heath this morning. The accident happened just after 10am near shops in Fairfax Road, close to the junction with Clunbury Road and...
View ArticleCouncil endorse developer’s revised masterplan for Northfield golf course...
Council planners have today endorsed revisions to a developer’s masterplan for a housing development on a Northfield golf club site (Thursday 5th July). Still opposed However, this does not mean that...
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Plea from firefighters after two more fires at Rubery quarry – one almost...
Local firefighters have appealed to members of the public to report those responsible after battling two more fires on a disused quarry in Rubery yesterday (Wednesday 4th July) – one almost reaching...
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Another weekend of sizzling summer events – with added football!
There’s more fun in the sun in and around south west Brum this weekend, with three carnivals and festivals to choose from! There’s music, entertainment, arts, crafts, stalls, dog show, opera, circus,...
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[VIDEO] Firefighters attend fire in Lickey woods as heatwave shows no sign of...
As the hot and dry weather continues, firefighters were called to a fire in woodland in the Lickey Hills Country Park yesterday evening (Saturday 7th July). Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue...
View ArticleSchool issues stranger danger reminder after pupil approached
The headteacher of a Rednal secondary school has issued a ‘stranger danger’ reminder to parents and carers following an incident involving a pupil this morning. Colmers School and Sixth Form Centre...
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[Video] Arrests made as armed police swoop on Long Nuke Road
We are aware of police activity in Long Nuke Road, Northfield / Bartley Green this afternoon (Monday 9th July). It appears several arrests were made by armed officers, with support from a National...
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Princess Anne opens Sense’s pioneering multi-purpose community centre in...
A pioneering new multi-purpose centre – which brings community and disability services together in one building – was today opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal (Monday 9th July). Princess...
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