Quinton man receives award for 35 years of community service
A Quinton man has received a Community Service Award from West Midlands Police for his voluntary work over the last 35 years. As the Chair of Quinton Community Police Consultative Panel – just one of...
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Accessible transport charity goes into administration
A West Midlands transport firm – which runs vital services for people with restricted mobility, including school children – has gone into administration. A registered charity, Accessible Transport...
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GIANT inflatable obstacle course returns to Cofton Park
The Gung-Ho! Seriously Fun 5k is returning to Longbridge in April and runners of all ages (over 4ft tall!) are invited to tale part for fun or for charity! The fun-filled 5k features giant mazes, walls...
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Working together: Community garden develops partnerships in Frankley
A developing community garden in Frankley is connecting participants of all ages by bringing together schools, community groups, families and other community partners. The project is spearheaded by...
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[VIDEO] Peter Andre delivers Pride of Birmingham surprise to West Heath girl...
A West Heath youngster – and her Wychall Primary School mates – had a huge shock yesterday when Peter Andre popped into school! Popular pupil Daisy-May Demetre looked stunned as the TV and music star...
View ArticleCCTV images released following violent carjacking in Edgbaston
From West Midlands Police: Detectives want to trace these men following a violent carjacking in Edgbaston last night (Monday 25 March). The victim was approached by up to seven men who knocked him to...
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URGENT police wanted appeal: Shane Hunt
West Midlands Police are appealing for information to find Shane Hunt, who is wanted after absconding from a mental health unit in Yardley on Monday (25th March). Shane Hunt: click to enlarge Shane...
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JAILED: Kings Norton man who subjected teenage girlfriend to ‘campaign of...
A young woman has been commended for her bravery in coming forward after being subjected to a ‘campaign of terror’ by a Kings Norton man. The woman was just 16 years old when she met Hawkesley man...
View ArticleTeenager arrested for possession of knife outside school
A boy was arrested this afternoon after West Midlands Police were called to reports of a teen outside a Northfield school with a knife (Thursday 28th March). Officers recovered a knife after being...
View ArticleYouths throw knife at teen after attempting to steal mobile phone
Police are investigating a number of robberies in Northfield over the last week – including an attempted robbery where youths threw a knife at a 17 year old lad as he fled. The teenager was approached...
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Fraud alert issued after fake Virgin Media emails reported
Action Fraud, the national fraud & cyber crime reporting centre, have issued a scam alert after receiving reports of fake Virgin Media emails landing in people’s inboxes. The organisation says it...
View ArticleRubery teen jailed after Yardley Wood McDonald’s delivery driver stabbing
A teenager from Rubery has been jailed after he stabbed a delivery driver in a McDonald’s car park earlier this year, after the man challenged a group who had kicked his car. The 17 year old was...
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MISSING: Jacqueline O’Connell – 41 – West Midlands
From West Midlands Police: We’re currently searching for a missing woman named Jacqueline O’Connell. Jacqueline, aged 41, has not been seen or heard from since 2pm yesterday afternoon (30 March). She...
View ArticleDriver suffers multiple stab wounds as taxi stolen
A taxi driver was attacked and his taxi stolen by two passengers yesterday evening (Sunday 31st March). The driver suffered multiple stab wounds as he tried to get away from the pair. West Midlands...
View ArticleMan arrested after West Heath stabbing
West Midlands Police are investigating after reports of a stabbing in West Heath yesterday (Sunday 31st March). Officers believe that a man, in his 50s, was stabbed during a fight between several men...
View ArticleTeen has bike and phone stolen at knifepoint in Rubery
West Midlands Police have confirmed that they are investigating a report that a teenager had his cycle and mobile phone stolen at knifepoint in Rubery yesterday (Sunday 31st March). The 14 year old lad...
View ArticleHAVE YOUR SAY: Council priorities for Longbridge & West Heath ward
At the last Longbridge and West Heath ward meeting in March Councillors Debbie Clancy (Con) and Brett O’Reilly (Lab) asked attending residents about their priorities and ideas for the ward plan. The...
View ArticlePolice watchdog says officers ‘followed policy & procedure’ in Frankley shooting
A report from the police watchdog, the Independent office for Police Conduct (IOPC), has said armed officers involved in the shooting of a man in Frankley in 2017 ‘followed policy and procedure’...
View ArticleM5 closed as woman sadly killed in early morning collision
A woman has sadly died after a serious collision early this morning (Wednesday 3rd April) on the M5 near Bromsgrove. The collision – between a car and a 4×4 – happened at around 5.30am. The road is...
View ArticleUPDATE: Missing teenager Abbie Large has been FOUND
Missing 13 year old Abbie Large has been FOUND. Thanks all for sharing! The post UPDATE: Missing teenager Abbie Large has been FOUND appeared first on B31 Voices.
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