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Man suffers head injury in Lickey Hills attempted car key robbery
West Mercia Police are appealing for any information after a man suffered a head injury during an attempted robbery in Lickey Hills Country Park at the weekend. The man and his girlfriend had parked...
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Man arrested by armed police in Kings Norton incident
A man has been arrested in Kings Norton after police received reports of a man with a gun. Armed officers attended the incident at a shop in Parsons Hill, which was closed as officers searched for the...
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Starbucks coming to Northfield as controversial drive-thru approved
A controversial planning application for a drive-thru Starbucks coffee shop in Northfield has been approved by Birmingham City Council’s planning committee today (Thursday 21st July). The original...
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Renewed application for Waseley Hills crematorium met with opposition
A new application has been submitted to Bromsgrove District Council to add a crematorium facility to Waseley Hills Cemetery in Rubery. Cemetery and chapel approval Planning permission was granted for a...
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Summer activities at The Factory Young People’s Centre, Longbridge
From The Factory Young People’s Centre, Longbridge: The Factory Young People’s Centre is a modern, state of the art youth facility in the south of Birmingham. The centre offers young people a range of...
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Brain injury survivor opens new Rubery charity shop
A man who sustained a life-changing brain injury 16 years ago has officially opened a new shop run by the charity that helped rebuild his life. Manny Galsinh, age 52 from Shirley in Solihull, was...
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Police hope shocking video will reduce accidents on rail tracks
British Transport Police have released shocking video footage of train track trespass incidents in the hope that it will deter people from putting their lives on the line. The video shows incidents...
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Northfield Beach returns!
Summer really begins next week when, for the 5th year running, the popular Northfield Beach returns! The urban beach will be back in Price’s Square with live music, arts and entertainment for the whole...
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Get back to nature at Northfield Shopping Centre kids clubs
From Northfield Shopping Centre: Children are in for a thrilling adventure this summer, as Northfield shopping centre is set to host a free, nature-themed Go Outdoors kids’ club. On Thursday, 28 July,...
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Two arrested after reports of gunshots fired in Bartley Green
West Midlands Police have issued an appeal for information after receiving reports of gun shots being fired in Bartley Green yesterday (Saturday 30 July). Officers were called to the junction of Field...
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Volunteers needed for Northfield’s community gardens
Northfield Ecocentre are looking for new volunteers at two established community gardens in Northfield. The volunteers are needed for gardening and building work and other odd jobs. Scotty Hassall...
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First look at proposals for improvements to Longbridge Station
Documents giving a first look at proposals for improvements to Longbridge Railway Station have been submitted to Birmingham City Council. The documents give an overview of Network Rail’s plans to...
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Plans to demolish and rebuild Northfield Pool APPROVED
Birmingham City Council have today approved a planning application to demolish and rebuild the pool and leisure centre facility in Northfield. After discussing concerns surrounding the location...
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Arrest after teenager injured in Bartley Green stabbing
A 19 year old man has been injured after being stabbed in Bartley Green yesterday evening (Tuesday 9th August). The incident happened at around 7.45pm in Lye Avenue. According to a police spokeswoman,...
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New local homelessness support begins as council service centralised
Following the centralisation of homelessness services in Birmingham, local people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness will have to travel to Newtown for assistance from Birmingham City Council....
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Local history: Lickey Hills World War I buildings investigated
Hundreds of thousands of people (and hobbits?!) visit Lickey Hills Country Park every year. To those of us lucky enough to live close by, the hills provide an escape, a place to make memories, a...
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Three teens charged with Bartley Green stabbing
Three teenagers have been charged with wounding in connection with a disorder in which a 19 year old man was stabbed in Bartley Green earlier this week. Three 17 year old lads – from Bartley Green and...
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Two teenage girls & one woman arrested in Kings Norton disorder
Two teenage girls and an older woman have been arrested following a violent disorder in Kings Norton this afternoon (Wednesday 24th August). A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said that officers were...
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Vandalised West Heath Park play area closed
The play area at West Heath Park has been closed due to damage caused by apparent vandalism. Photos sent by a reader show that large portions of the playground’s soft safety surfacing appear to have...
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Business owners support Northfield with second term of BID
Over 70% of Northfield town centre businesses backed another 5 year term for Northfield Business Improvement District (BID) in a vote last month. Northfield BID was formed 5 years ago with businesses...
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