Northfield church death ‘not suspicious’
West Midlands Police have confirmed that a death at a Northfield church this afternoon is not being treated as suspicious (Monday 28th January). A spokesperson said that they were called, alongside...
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First ❄️ #SWBrumSnowWatch ❄️ of 2019 begins
With a Met Office Yellow Warning for snow and ice in place from midday today (Tues 29 Jan) until 11am tomorrow (Weds 30th), we begin our first #SWBrumSnowWatch of the year. Please let us know of any...
View ArticleLocal man named after tragic church death
A man who sadly died at a Northfield church yesterday has been named by the church rector. Well known local man Andy Carr – bellringer, former firefighter and Community First Responder – tragically...
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Local couple fundraise for Children’s Hospital in baby Woody’s memory
A local couple are fundraising for Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH) after they were supported, along with their baby Woody, during his short life last year. Baby Woody was born on 23rd September...
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Quinton man jailed for grooming Canadian girls online
A 45 year old man from Quinton has been jailed for grooming girls online. Mark Shortt mistakenly thought that he could remain undetected by targeting children across the Atlantic. However, his...
View ArticleHave Your Say: Council seeks views on city’s buses from those who use them,...
Birmingham City Council is asking residents and people who travel in Birmingham to take part in a survey, aimed at finding out what people think of the city’s buses – whether they use the services for...
View ArticleLongbridge Park & Ride CLOSED this Sunday
The Longridge Park & Ride Car Park on Devon Way, off Longbridge Lane, will be CLOSED this Sunday (3rd February). As part of plans to build a multi-storey car park on the site, weather permitting,...
View ArticleLocal community groups benefit from funding workshops
Established community groups – along with new and developing groups and individuals – have today begun a series of workshops aimed at helping them gain funding for their projects. Representatives of...
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Local councillor & West Midlands Mayor launch first Frankley Skills Show
Local residents braved the cold and hail on Sunday (27th January) to visit the launch of the first ever dedicated Skills Show, right in the heart of Frankley. Aptly named The Frankley Skills Show, the...
View ArticleLickey Hills death ‘not suspicious’
West Midlands Police have confirmed that the discovery of a body in the Lickey Hills area today is NOT being treated as suspicious (Friday 1st February). Locals reported a significant police presence...
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Appeal to find owner of stolen First World War medals recovered in Northfield
West Mercia Police are appealing for help to find the rightful owner of three stolen medals from the First World War that they have recovered. The stolen items were recovered yesterday (Thursday 31st...
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[VIDEO] BRIT nominated singer launches college’s collaboration with record...
A double BRIT Award nominated singer-songwriter gave an exclusive performance to launch an innovative collaboration between South & City College Birmingham (SCCB) and Sony Music’s Relentless...
View ArticlePuppy sadly dies after getting stuck under ice in Halesowen park
A puppy was tragically killed after it became stuck under ice in a lake at Leasowes Park in Halesowen this morning (Friday 1st February). Despite best efforts, ‘Rogue’, an 8 month old Thai Ridgeback,...
View Article*URGENT APPEAL*: Missing: Keith Miles – 48 – Weoley Castle
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a man who has been missing since being discharged from hospital yesterday afternoon (Friday 1st February). 48 year old Keith Miles from...
View ArticleMan arrested in Bartley Green after breaching gang injunction
A man was arrested in Bartley Green yesterday morning on suspicion of drug offences and breaching a gang injunction (Friday 1st February). The 23 year old was arrested following a pre-planned...
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[VIDEO] Cock Hill Lane, Rubery closed as armed police raid flats
Cock Hill Lane in Rubery was closed for a number of hours this evening as armed officers raided a flat in a tower block. Photo: Ashley Augustine The incident began at around 4pm this afternoon...
View Article#BrumBins: Bin workers to begin strike action after dispute negotiations fail
300 bin workers – members of the Unite union – have voted to begin strike action as part of an ongoing industrial dispute. The workers will strike two days a week from Tuesday 19th February, in...
View ArticlePlans for drive-thru KFC at historic Northfield pub WITHDRAWN
Developers have withdrawn plans to turn an historic Northfield pub into a fried chicken drive-thru. Splendid Restaurants Colonel, a subsidiary of the Splendid Hospitality Group, owns 18 KFC stores and...
View ArticleBirmingham prison staff caught smuggling contraband in joint police & NCA...
West Midlands Police, alongside the National Crime Agency (NCA), descended on HMP Birmingham this morning (Tuesday 5th February) in a bid to target the supply of contraband at the prison in Winson...
View ArticlePolice appeal on 10th anniversary of murder of former Stirchley man David...
From West Mercia Police: West Mercia Police have today issued an appeal for information ten years after the murder of David Currier in Bromsgrove. David was also more commonly known amongst friends by...
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