Driver left unconscious as gang steal van later used in ram raid
A newspaper delivery driver was left unconscious this morning (Sunday 7th July) after being dragged from his van by a gang who later used his vehicle to steak off-road bikes in a ram raid. Carjacking...
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Two local schools to take part in ‘Car Free School Streets’ pilot
Two local schools will be part of a group of six schools across the city to take part in a pilot of Birmingham City Council’s pioneering Car Free School Streets scheme from September. Cofton Primary...
View ArticlePolice appeal to identify man after attempted distraction burglary in Frankley
West Midlands Police are appealing to identify a man after an attempted distraction burglary in Frankley last month. The incident happened at around 2.40pm on Wednesday 12th June in Regina Close. It is...
View ArticleShenley Academy teachers strike against academy trust’s management practices
Shenley Academy was closed to some pupils today (Thursday 11th July) as members of the NASUWT Teachers Union took strike action. More than 30 staff took part meaning the school – an E-Act academy – had...
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Michelin Star chef to feature at latest Longbridge Dining Club event – Plus...
Longbridge Dining Club returns to the town centre this Saturday (13th July) with a special guest! Birmingham’s first Michelin Star chef and TV personality Glynn Purnell will be sharing one of his...
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Local school children take place in Kings Norton RFC ‘Rugby World Cup’!
School children from across the city have taken part in a very special Rugby World Cup tournament … in Hopwood! Twenty tag rugby teams made up of boys and girls from eleven primary schools were given...
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MISSING: Joseph Barnacle – 32 – Northfield
West Midlands Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of a Northfield man who has not been seen since leaving for work on Monday (8th July). Joseph Barnacle is 32 years old, around 6ft 2 ins...
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Northfield Beach is BACK!
Northfield Beach is BACK for 2019! Northfield Community Partnership has organised another amazing 5 days of FREE fun! The high street beach has been a hit with young and old over the years, providing...
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Longbridge station transformation complete
The £1.7 million refurbishment of Longbridge station is now complete, with the upgrade providing an improved experience for rail passengers locally. As well as a new entrance, glazed roof and cladding...
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Investigation after firefighters battle blaze at Weoley petrol station
Fire investigators are examining the scene after emergency services were called to a fire at a petrol station in Weoley Castle in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 16th July). Barnes Hill was...
View ArticleFOUND: Missing Sophie Oaks (18) has been found safe and well
FOUND: Missing Sophie Oaks (18) has been found safe and well The post FOUND: Missing Sophie Oaks (18) has been found safe and well appeared first on B31 Voices.
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Quinton man jailed for repeated sexual abuse of young girl
A Quinton man has been jailed after a police investigation exposed six months of sexual abuse of a young girl. Convicted: Tyrone Kirnon 25 year old Tyrone Kirnon carried out a series of sex attacks...
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Bournville College fraud investigation report finally released – concerns...
A damning report on an investigation into claims of historic fraudulent activity at Bournville College between 2011 and 2015 has been released today. The report concerns issues at the college BEFORE...
View ArticleMISSING: Lee Ostermeyer – 46 – Rubery
West Midlands Police are appealing for information regarding a man missing from Rubery. Lee Ostermeyer, 46, has not been heard from since yesterday (Thursday 18th July) and there is concern for his...
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Bartley man jailed for membership of banned right wing extremist group
A Bartley Green man has been jailed after admitting membership of banned right wing extremist group, National Action. Formed in 2013, the secretive neo-Nazi group was banned in 2016 under the Terrorism...
View ArticleTesco confirm Rubery Jack’s branch closure rumours are false
Following a comment on our Facebook page yesterday (Thursday 18 July), we asked Tesco if rumours that their Jack’s discount store in Rubery was to close was true. A spokeswoman told us: “I can confirm...
View ArticleNational Express subsidiary to take over home-to-school transport after...
A National Express subsidiary company is to take over the majority of home-to-school transport services after the collapse of transport charity ATG earlier this year, Birmingham City Council announced...
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HAVE YOUR SAY: on parking charges at Northfield park
As part of a policy to introduce parking charges at selected parks across the city, Birmingham City Council is launching a consultation into introducing charging at a park in the centre of Northfield....
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Staff and pupils ‘excited’ as Frankley school prepares to join King Edward VI...
It has to be said, it’s an exciting time for all school staff and children, with summer upon us and time to take a much-needed break. But this summer is extra-exciting for the community of one school...
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Waseley Hills Cemetery land up for sale – with suggestion of future housing...
Following a lengthy battle for planning permission for a crematorium at the foot of the Waseley Hills in Rubery, developers have now put the land up for sale. And while the site is being sold freehold...
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