National Crime Agency search south Birmingham properties after five arrested...
Armed officers arrested five people and seized a gun in Kings Norton after a National Crime Agency (NCA) operation in south west Birmingham. The arrests came after officers from the NCA’s Armed...
View ArticleWIN: Food & drink vouchers for Longbridge Dining Club (22nd May 21)
COMPETITION! WIN 5 FOOD DISHES & 5 DRINKS We are thrilled to be partnering with the fabulous Digbeth Dining Club again & just for you wonderful B31 Voices readers, we have a super prize! One...
View Article[VIDEO] Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone comes into effect
Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone comes into effect tomorrow (Tuesday 1st June 2021). To find out more about the scheme and charges, visit the Brum Breathes website
View ArticleAppeal after puppy with fractured skull found dumped in Northfield stream
An animal welfare charity is appealing for information after a deceased puppy was found dumped in a stream in Northfield. The RSPCA was called after the golden tan coloured puppy — thought to be around...
View ArticleImprovements to green space in Longbridge town centre completed
From St Modwen: Residents, employees and visitors to Longbridge are now able to enjoy new green space in the heart of the town centre after work to create new public space including an extension to...
View ArticleWarning as fraudsters prey on distraught owners of lost pets with heartless scam
An animal charity has issued a warning to owners of lost pets in Birmingham after receiving several reports of fraudsters – claiming to be calling from the RSPCA or vets – asking for money. On...
View ArticleFour week old puppies stolen at knifepoint from Druids Heath home
West Midlands Police are seeking information after a litter of puppies were stolen at knifepoint from a Druids Heath home yesterday morning (Thursday 10th June). The five female Old Tyme Bulldogs were...
View ArticleLongbridge college principal receives MBE in Queen’s birthday honours
The principal of South & City College Birmingham college – which includes the former Bournville College campus in Longbridge – has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in...
View ArticleDriver flees leaving three passengers injured after Mercedes collides with...
West Midlands Police are investigating after a serious collision in the Woodgate area of Bartley Green last night (Sunday 13th June). The driver of a Mercedes reportedly left the scene — leaving three...
View ArticleHAVE YOUR SAY on plans to bring more homes & jobs to MG Longbridge site
St. Modwen has launched initial proposals to transform the MG Longbridge site to create up to 1,000 new jobs and up to 695 homes. The developer is inviting the local community to view the plans and...
View ArticleMurder investigation launched after man killed in Longbridge disorder
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a fight in Longbridge last night (Sunday 13th June). The incident took place in Central Avenue at around 9.50pm when...
View ArticleMan (22) charged after Bartley Green collision leaves one passenger paralysed...
A 22-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving after a Mercedes smashed into a Bartley Green bus stop on Sunday (13th June), leaving three passengers injured — one of them paralysed. West...
View Article#SWBrumSTOLEN Garden furniture from Saxon Court, Turves Green
#SWBrumSTOLEN Garden furniture from Saxon Court, Turves Green, West Heath: Parasols, bases & wicker sofas Items bought by residents to enjoy their outside spaces after being isolated for so long...
View Article#PositiveSWBrum School’s out for wandering peahen after south Birmingham...
An adventurous peahen has been safely secured by a local rescue charity from the grounds of Turves Green Primary School. Strutting her stuff in the grounds of Turves Green Primary The magestic bird...
View ArticleTeenage girl arrested after another stabbed in Kings Norton incident
A 17 year old girl has been arrested after another girl was stabbed in an incident in Kings Norton on Sunday (4th July). The incident happened at a property on Headley Croft at around 3pm. The 16 year...
View ArticleNew sculpture celebrates Birmingham’s creativity, diversity and spirit
A new sculpture by a Black Country artist — celebrating the city’s creativity, diversity and spirit — was unveiled in Birmingham yesterday (Sunday 4th July). Forward Together is the work of Cradley...
View ArticleMotorcyclist sadly killed in Halesowen collision
West Midlands Police have issued an appeal for information after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision in Halesowen yesterday afternoon (17 July). The 38 year old man was sadly pronounced dead at...
View ArticleCannabis farm discovered in Rubery apartment blaze
Firefighters tackling a blaze in a Rubery apartment block last Friday (16th July) discovered a cannabis farm in the building, police have confirmed. Around 300 plants were found at the scene of the...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Royal Mail letterbox deliveries hit by high level of absence
A number of residents across south west Birmingham – particularly in Northfield and surrounding areas – have reported not having received any letterbox deliveries from Royal Mail for up to ten days. A...
View ArticleBring it on Brum: £8m for activities & food provision for city’s...
With the school summer holidays now underway for most across the city, a new summer activities and food provision programme will be supporting children and families. Birmingham City Council secured £8...
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