Man (72) arrested after steward injured in Velo ‘road rage’ incident in Rubery
West Midlands Police have confirmed that a 72 year old man has been arrested after a Velo steward was injured in a suspected road rage attack in Rubery this morning (Sunday 12th May). The steward – a...
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Quick thinking officer praised after pair jailed for machete attack on teen...
Two teenagers jailed earlier this week for a machete attack on another teen in Longbridge 18 months ago have been named by West Midlands Police. And a West Midlands Police officer has been commended...
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Weoley woman who starved pet dog to death handed lifetime animal ban
**Contains images some may find distressing A Weoley Castle woman has been banned from keeping animals for life after her pet chihuahua was found starved to death on Christmas Eve. After concerns were...
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Work begins on Longbridge Park & Ride multistorey
Train passengers are being reminded that work begins on the new multistorey Park and Ride facility next to Longbridge Station this weekend, with the car park set to be closed for around 12 months. As...
View Article250 year old oak tree at Cannon Hill Park destroyed by fire
A 250 year old oak tree will have to be felled after a fire in its trunk on Sunday (19th May). Firefighters from Ladywood were called to Cannon Hill Park to the tree fire, which was some distance from...
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[VIDEO] Community preserve memories in Cofton Village Hall time capsule
Following an appeal for contributions, locals have come together to fill a time capsule which was buried at the site of the new Cofton Village Hall last Thursday (16th May). Contributions to the...
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Runners of all ages invited to Acorns frothy fun run at Cofton Park
Runners of all ages are invited to participate – and raise funds for Acorns Hospice – as the world’s foamiest family fun run comes to Birmingham for the first time this summer. Previously held at other...
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Historic Grade II listed former pub in Northfield put up for sale
A landmark Grade II listed former pub in Northfield has been put up for sale. For sale sign at the former King George V pub | Photo Rob Meese Interested parties will have to stump up £1.25 million to...
View ArticleFamily tributes for man killed in Frankley Lane collision
The family of a man killed in a collision in Frankley Lane in the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday 22nd May) have paid tribute to a ‘dearly loved son, brother, uncle and grandson’. 23 year...
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[UPDATED] Firefighters save endangered spider monkeys from enclosure fire
Firefighters saved a pair of endangered spider monkeys from a fire in their enclosure at a Birmingham conservation park late last night (Thursday 23rd May). West Midlands Fire Service crews from...
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Police investigate suspected arson after top deck of bus destroyed by fire in...
West Midlands Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a bus in Kings Norton last night (Thursday 23rd May). The National Express West Midlands number 49 bus suffered severe damage to the...
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Fundraiser for new home for spider monkeys after conservation park arson attack
A fundraiser has been launched to raise money towards a new home for a pair of endangered spider monkeys after their enclosure was destroyed in an arson attack late on Thursday (23rd May) night. West...
View ArticleAppeal for information following Rubery ‘sword’ assault
Officers from West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a disturbance in which a teen may have been injured with a ‘sword’ yesterday evening (Tuesday 28th May). Officers from the Hagley...
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Actor revisits former Northfield psychiatric hospital for documentary...
A renowned actor from Birmingham revisits a former Northfield psychiatric hospital as he examines his own mental health history for a BBC documentary. Almost 30 years ago, as a young actor in London,...
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[Petition] Conservation status of historic Austin Village under threat
An historic Longbridge workers’ village is under threat as Birmingham City Council look to remove its conservation status. History The Austin Village is a unique collection of red cedarwood...
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Family of the late Amy Shimell raise funds for the hospital she loved
The family of a nursery nurse tragically taken too soon are holding a charity ball to raise funds for the hospital she loved. Amy Shimell Amy Shimell (Barnes) was a neonatal nursery nurse at...
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Jordan Moazami: Family, friends & community stand against city knife violence...
Jordan’s family, friends and supporters from across the city came together at the vigil at the Knife Angel on Tuesday | Photo courtesy Worth Unlimited EBNS In a show of community strength and...
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[UPDATE] Boy arrested | Teen suffers stab injury in Frankley incident
Holly Hill Road at Brightstone Road | Google Maps Police are investigating after a 15 year old boy suffered a stab injury during an incident in Frankley yesterday evening (Saturday 1st June). The...
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Man JAILED for horrific spree of rape and sexual assaults in Rubery and Redditch
A Smethwick man has today received a 30 year jail sentence after carrying out a string of rapes and sexual assaults in one day last October. JAILED: Shawn Bennett 29 year old Shawn Bennett was accused...
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Local ‘knocker knitter’ awarded by Queen for breast cancer support
Some of the comfort aids Midlands Crafters 4 Breast Cancer provide free of charge A local woman has been awarded as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List this year. Joanna on BBC Breakfast talking...
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