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Shortlists announced for International Rubery Book Award
The 2018 judges: Paul McDonald, Claire Morrall, Pauline Morgan The International Rubery Book Award judges have deliberated over all this year’s entries from 29 different countries and are another step...
View Article[VIDEO] Dry vegetation ignites after dumped sofa set on fire in Weoley green...
Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service Northfield station dealt with a fire on “The Green Hill” between Jervoise Road and Alwold Road, Weoley Castle this afternoon (Tuesday 10th July). A dumped...
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Weoley Castle schoolchildren raise thousands for charity with 5km walk in...
Children and staff at a Weoley Castle primary school have once again raised thousands of pounds for their chosen charity, this time completing a 5km walk during a heatwave! On Friday (6th July), Our...
View ArticleAmended masterplan for 800 homes on Northfield golf club site now available...
An amended masterplan for a housing development on the site of a former golf course in Northfield is now available to view online, with a final chance to put your views to developers. The...
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[VIDEO] Local man banned from keeping animals for life after cruel Facebook...
A local man has been banned from keeping animals for life after posting videos on social media of himself laughing as he cruelly threw cats. Abed petted the cats before scooping them up and throwing...
View ArticlePolice investigate suspected arson at Frankley home
West Midlands Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a Frankley home. West Midlands Fire Service were called at around 11pm last night (Tuesday 10th July) after a fire at a home in...
View Article[VIDEO] Armed raid on Harborne High Street in broad daylight
Shoppers on Harborne High Street were shocked this morning as armed thieves staged a raid on a jeweller’s shop in broad daylight (Thursday 12th July). The raid happened at around 11am when three men...
View ArticleMan injured in Northfield collision
A man was injured after an accident in Northfield in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called at around 2am after a car reportedly collided with a stationary vehicle in...
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In Pictures: New drone images show extent of fire damage on former Rubery quarry
BEFORE: 3D image satellite image of Rubery Cock Hill Quarry before this summer’s fires | © Google Maps Photographs taken from a drone show the extent of damage done to vegetation on a green space in...
View ArticleMan convicted of historical abuse after more than 40 years
A man has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years after being found guilty of historic sexual abuse of under age victims up to 40 years ago. 57 year old Alan Millward was handed the sentence at...
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In pictures: Sunday strollers tackle Waseleys wildfire
Visitors to the Waseley Hills Country Park in Rubery got more than they bargained for on their Sunday stroll this afternoon (Sunday 15th July). Around 15 walkers came together when they came across a...
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From Your Councillor: Cllr Olly Armstrong – Northfield – July 2018
We will be offering all Councillors across South West Birmingham the opportunity to write a blog on B31 Voices, up to once a month. Here’s the first blog from Cllr Olly Armstrong, the Labour councillor...
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Northfield Beach is back – view the full schedule!
The popular Northfield Beach event is back and this year it kicks off the summer break with a roar! Pet baby dinosaurs any Jurassic Beach | Click to enlarge Organised by Northfield Community...
View ArticlePolice incident in Selly Oak Park
West Midlands Police have confirmed they were called to attend an incident in Selly Oak Park this afternoon (Wednesday 18th July). Officers were called at around 1.30pm to reports of a woman with stab...
View ArticleWitnesses sought after 13 year old lad assaulted in Frankley
West Midlands Police are investigating a reported assault on a 13 year old boy in Frankley yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 18th July). A spokesperson said: “He is believed to have been approached by a...
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Stonehouse Gang bounce into the record books with 80th anniversary fundraiser!
A local youth and community organisation has found its way into the record books with a fundraising bounce-athon! The Stonehouse Gang has been supporting South West Birmingham’s young people for 80...
View ArticlePolice reassurance after woman reports incident in local park
West Midlands Police have offered reassurance after a woman reported a concerning incident in a local park over the weekend. A woman was walking her dog in a bustling Cannon Hill Park in Edgbaston on...
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Workers told to reapply for jobs as Tesco looks set to replace Rubery store...
Workers at a Rubery supermarket have been given less than 4 weeks notice that their store is to close – and told they will have to reapply for jobs in a new brand discount store run by Tesco. The...
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Friends, family and community heroes raise thousands for brave Rubery mum
The friends and family of a brave Rubery mum have inspired the local community to come together to raise thousands of pounds. Mum of three Ellie Gwilliams, 30, was diagnosed with cancer in her womb and...
View ArticleCocks Moors Woods swimming pool CLOSED due to extensive vandalism
A South Birmingham Leisure Centre has had to close its swimming pool today (Friday 27th July) after vandals smashed a number of windows. Anyone with any information is asked to call West Midlands...
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