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UPDATE: Jailed for life • [VIDEO] Local man found GUILTY of murder of...
UPDATE Friday 26th March 2021: Sean Sadler has been jailed for life – to serve a minimum of 20 years – at Birmingham Crown Court today. Read the judge’s comments on Birmingham Live. A grieving...
View ArticleNew CCTV images released in Kings Norton murder investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of Kings Norton man Darren Round in February last year have released new CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to. It is hoped the man — seen on several...
View ArticleCitizens Network programme seeks views of disabled people ‘hidden’ during...
A new citizens network programme is seeking the views of disabled people, giving voice to how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their activity. West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Midland...
View ArticleDriver escapes serious injury as passengers steal taxi
A private hire taxi driver escaped serious injury after thieves made off with his car in the early hours of Thursday morning (1st April). Two male passengers stole the car — a white 2014 Toyota Auris —...
View ArticleMan with ‘zombie knife’ hidden in trousers arrested on 63 bus following...
A 31 year old man carrying a large ‘zombie knife’ — hidden down his trousers — has been charged after being arrested by armed police on a number 63 bus on Tuesday evening (30th March). Shortly after...
View ArticlePetition for safety measures following sexual assault in local park
A local woman is petitioning Birmingham City Council to improve safety measures in a local park after a number of recent crimes, culminating with a sexual asssault on a young woman on Wednesday (31st...
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REUNITED: Dog STOLEN from Cotteridge high street
UPDATE 8.45pm Sky is now REUNITED with her owner Thank you to all who shared and all who provided information. West Midlands Police have all information and are investigating the circumstances. Thank...
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Popular street food market returns to Longbridge
Birmingham’s most popular street food market is set to make a return to Longbridge next month. Digbeth Dining Club will return to the town centre on Saturday 8th May, hosting street food vendors from...
View ArticleLongbridge M&S store introduces ‘Sensory Shopping Hour’
M&S Longbridge is the latest store to introduce a ‘Sensory Shopping Hour’, providing a weekly quieter, time to support customers with autism and sensory issues who may find be overwhelmed by busy...
View ArticleURGENT APPEAL to find mother after newborn baby found in Kings Norton
West Midlands Police are urgently trying to find the mother of a newborn baby who was found in a community park known locally as The Mounds off Shannon Road in Kings Norton this afternoon (22 April)....
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[VIDEO] Alison Hammond hikes in the Lickey Hills for ITV This Morning
Lickey Hills ranger Steve Hinton with Alison Hammond | Image: ITV This Morning ITV’s This Morning presenter Alison Hammond made a visit to the beautiful Lickey Hills on yesterday’s popular morning TV...
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APPEAL: Loving home sought for poorly cat rescued from house with over 40 others
A leading animal rescue charity is seeking a dedicated and loving home for a poorly cat rescued from a household where he lived with more than 40 others. The RSPCA say finding 5 year old Jermaine the...
View ArticlePolice release CCTV footage of woman after newborn baby found on Kings Norton...
West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage of a woman who may be able to help in their search to find the mother of a newborn baby found wrapped in a blanket on Kings Norton park land on Thursday...
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COMPETITION: WIN street food & drink vouchers for return of Longbridge Dining...
Birmingham’s most popular street food market is returns to Longbridge this Saturday (8th May 2021). Digbeth Dining Club will return to the town centre on Saturday 8th May, hosting street food vendors...
View ArticleMISSING: Sophie Oakes • 20 • Selly Oak
MISSING Sophie Oakes • 20 Last seen leaving Queen Elizabeth Hospital #Birmingham around 3.30am Weds 5 May *Sophie is in need of medical treatment – please call 999 if seen* Description: • Partially...
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ELECTION 2021: Polls open to choose West Midlands Mayor and Police & Crime...
Polls opened at 7am this morning (Thursday 6th May) to select the next elected Mayor and the next Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands. Postal votes have already been submitted and...
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Police appeal to identify man seriously injured in Harborne
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify a man who suffered serious injuries after coming off his bicycle in Harborne yesterday (Wednesday 5th May). The man – though to be in his 70s –...
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Exciting new Longbridge community space to be run by Digbeth Dining Club
An exciting new community space at the heart of Longbridge town centre is to be run by Digbeth Dining Club, it has been announced. Following the success of the pop up Longbridge Dining Club over recent...
View ArticleAnger as more valued heritage stripped from the heart of Longbridge
The original office of Lord Herbert Austin, the founder of car manufacturing in Longbridge, has been stripped from its home at the former MG UK factory. The much valued local heritage asset – including...
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Police searching for the mother of baby George release e-fit image of woman
Detectives searching for the mother of a newborn baby found on Kings Norton park land last month have released a e-fit image of a woman they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries. Concerned...
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