[VIDEO] West Midlands seeks £3.2 billion central government investment to aid...
West Midlands political, business and trade union leaders have come together to devise a £3.2 billion investment plan for post-lockdown recovery in the region. The blueprint aims to kickstart the local...
View ArticlePolice investigate after teenage boy stabbed in Frankley
Police are investigating after a teenage boy was stabbed in Frankley this morning (Tuesday 3rd November). A West Midlands Police spokeswoman confirmed that a 15-year-old boy suffered a stab wound to...
View ArticleFamily heartbroken after pet dog fatally injured in Weoley house burglary
A family have been left heartbroken after their pet dog was severely injured by callous thieves who broke into their Weoley Castle home. Thieves broke in to the home in Alwold Road between 6pm and...
View ArticleMonth of enhanced ‘lockdown’ restrictions begins as extremely vulnerable...
England has entered a month long period of enhanced ‘lockdown’ restrictions after MPs agreed the measures could go ahead in Parliament yesterday (Wednesday 4th November). The lockdown period begins...
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Last chance to comment on King George V pub apartment plans
Today is the last opportunity to submit comments on plans to turn an historic Northfield pub into apartments (Thursday 5th November). The plans would involve the demolition of a small rear extension –...
View ArticleQueen Elizabeth Hospital cancels all non-urgent procedures
University Hospitals Birmingham Trust has today (Friday 7th November) announced that it has taken the “extremely difficult decision” to cancel all non-urgent procedures, citing the reason as “the...
View Article[WATCH] REUNITED: Couple married for over 70 years separated by COVID...
Staff at a Birmingham care home have shared the heartwarming moment a couple in their 90s were reunited after being separated by coronavirus restrictions. Kenneth and Betty Meredith, formerly of...
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Restoration worker sadly killed in fall from Kings Norton church
A Kings Norton church yard was cordoned off by police this morning (Friday 13th November) after a restoration worker was sadly killed following a fall. The 64 year old man was working on St Nicolas’...
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B31 Voices & Morrisons Rubery: Christmas Toy Appeal 2020
This year we are honoured to once again partner with Morrisons in Rubery to collect Christmas toys and gifts for children and teens in need across south west Birmingham. In previous years, the...
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Birmingham to face Tier 3 restrictions: what you can and can’t do & Prime...
Birmingham and the West Midlands is to be placed under Tier 3 restrictions from 2nd December when the current national lockdown expires, the government has today announced (Thursday 26th November)....
View ArticleLocal funeral director to host annual Tree of Light remembrance service online
Locals are invited to have memorial stars for lost loved ones added to popular Tree of Light ahead of a virtual remembrance service this Sunday (6th December) The annual event gives the local community...
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#PositiveSWBrum Community brings Christmas spirit to Cotteridge
Community stakeholders have worked together this year to bring Christmas spirit to Cotteridge this year. After having no festive illuminations last year, Cotteridge’s businesses, faith and community...
View ArticleWitness appeal after man (60) seriously injured in Northfield collision
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a 60 year old pedestrian was left with serious injuries on Wednesday evening (9th December). It is understood the man was struck by a Ford Focus...
View ArticleWest Heath GP practice first in Birmingham to administer COVID-19 vaccine
A local GP surgery today became the first in Birmingham to administer a COVID-19 vaccine (Monday 14th December). West Heath grandfather Brian Webber, 86, received his first dose of the much anticipated...
View ArticleStatement from St Heliers Medical Practice re COVID vaccine wait times
St Heliers Medical Practice in Northfield have responded after patients and relatives reported patients in their 80s and 90s having to queue outside for around 30 minutes to receive their first...
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Have Your Say: Application for 20 metre high mobile phone mast in Northfield...
Birmingham City Council planners have received an application to construct a mobile phone mast in a Northfield park. Applicants say that the site in Hill Top park – a council owned public park which...
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THANK YOU: Community gives generously to toy appeal
Despite many families suffering hardship due to the current financial climate, the local community has donated as generously as ever to the B31 Voices and Morrisons Christmas Toy Appeal. A total of...
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[In pictures] 🎶 We’re dreaming of a white (just after) Christmas….! 🎶
We’ve enjoyed a white (just after) Christmas in south west Birmingham this year. With a Met Office yellow weather warning for further snow in place between 6pm Wednesday 30th December and 2pm Thursday...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Birmingham to move to Tier 4 & secondary school return...
Health Minister Matt Hancock has announced that Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton will be moving to Coronavirus Tier 4 from Thursday 31st December. Neighbouring areas in...
View Article[COVID-19] Council backs schools who choose not to fully re-open as unions...
In a letter to the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, Birmingham City Council leaders have pledged to support local primary schools who choose to go against government advice to reopen this week....
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