Neighbourhood alert: Shed break ins • Bournville • Selly Oak
Shed Breaks Over the last couple of weeks we have seen an increase in shed breaks across the Constituency. Please have a look at your sheds and garages to see if they are secure, you can purchase a...
View ArticleSTOLEN CAR: Volkswagen T-Roc • Reg: BJ19 DWM • Hawkesley
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View ArticleSupport for ex-workers as more of Longbridge factory demolished
Local community groups have organised some support for any ex-workers who may need it as some of the last remnants of the former car manufacturing factory are demolished. Pride of Longbridge and God’s...
View ArticleDonation from Kingswinford business supports local domestic abuse charity
A generous donation from an international company based in the West Midlands will benefit women being supported by a local charity. WE:ARE (Women’s Empowerment and Recovery Educators) is based in south...
View Article[VIDEO] New footage released as Kings Norton murder investigation continues
West Midlands Police yesterday renewed an appeal for witnesses to come forward and released new CCTV footage as they continue to investigate the murder of a man found sadly dead in a Kings Norton...
View ArticleWoman threatens another with needle in attempted robbery at Longbridge station
British Transport Police have released CCTV images after a woman was threatened with a needle by another woman during an attempted robbery at Longbridge station last month. The incident happened...
View ArticleNorthfield con woman who fled to Turkey now behind bars
A convicted con woman from Northfield who ran online scams to fund her lifestyle is now behind bars after spending more than two years on the run in Turkey. Leah Farley is now behind bars after...
View Article[Crime] Positive roadside drugs test for ‘drug support worker’ #Rubery
A minibus driver who was stopped by police officers on the A38 in Rubery last night tested positive in a roadside drugs test – despite giving his occupation as a ‘drug support worker’. OR41 – D Shift –...
View ArticleFirefighters tackle blaze in loft of Selly Oak home
West Midlands Fire Service crews fought a fire at a home in Selly Oak this afternoon (Friday 28th February). Luckily no-one was reported to be in the building. Four fire crews and a hydraulic platform...
View ArticlePlanning: Innovative large office building approved for Longbridge
Birmingham City Council planners approved an application for a large modern and innovative office building at the heart of Longbridge town centre yesterday (Thursday 27th February). Overlooking Austin...
View ArticleNorthfield Argos to move off the high street & in to Sainsbury’s store
The Argos store on Northfield high street is set to be closed, with provision being moved in to the nearby Sainsbury’s store. Sainsbury’s bought Argos’ parent Home Retail Group in 2016 in a £1.4...
View ArticleCity’s health chief reassures residents as first case of COVID-19 confirmed...
Birmingham’s health chief has issued a statement to reassure residents after the city’s first case of coronavirus COVID-19 was confirmed today (Thursday 5th March). Official figures released by the...
View ArticleMan seriously injured in West Heath attack
A 41 year old man remains in a serious condition in hospital this morning after being suffering multiple stab wounds in an attack in West Heath yesterday evening (Saturday 7th March). Shots were fired...
View ArticleNeighbourhood alert: Theft from Lickey building site
From West Mercia Police: OIS: 0097S 060320 BURGLARY MONUMENT LANE, LICKEY Overnight 06/03/2020 A new build site was broken into and equipment was stolen including a Hitachi ZX19 excavator, Stihl...
View ArticleMan arrested after several reports of indecent exposure in Selly Oak
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure after reports of several incidents of a man exposing himself in Selly Oak over the last month. The latest incidents are reported to have taken...
View ArticleIMPORTANT NOTICE for patients of Woodland Road Surgery, Northfield
From Woodland Road Surgery: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PATIENTS With effect from Monday 16th March 2020 we are STOPPING all Open Surgery and walk in blood test clinics. This is in response to Covid-19...
View ArticleSecond confirmed case of coronavirus in Birmingham
A second person in Birmingham has tested positive for coronavirus, Birmingham City Council have confirmed today (11th March 2020). Having recently returned from Italy, the retired individual is...
View ArticleAppeal as Northfield man suffers life-changing injuries in hit and run
THE family of a 66 year old Northfield man who was left with life changing injuries following a hit-and-run last month have issued an emotional appeal for information. In their heartfelt plea, Robert...
View ArticleBirmingham’s St Patrick’s Festival Parade POSTPONED
A statement from organisers of Birmingham’s St Patricks Festival: Following on from community feedback in response to the covid 19 virus, organisers of St Patrick’s Festival Birmingham have announced...
View ArticleThree new confirmed coronavirus cases in Birmingham
As more sporting and cultural events are postponed – both locally and around the UK – there have been three new confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Birmingham. There have been three further...
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