Motorcyclist sadly killed in Northfield collision
A motorcyclist has sadly died after a collision in Northfield in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 25th September). The 30 year old man suffered serious injuries after colliding with a road...
View ArticleCommunity advised to be alert as teens and young people targeted in string of...
Local communities are being asked to be vigilant and aware after a string of robberies across south west Birmingham. A number of robberies – believed to be by the same group of offenders – have been...
View ArticleBoy (14) charged after string of robberies across south west Birmingham
A 14 year old boy has been arrested and charged with a number of robberies on young people over the last month. The teen – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was due to appear before Birmingham...
View ArticleMurder investigation launched after man found in south Birmingham street with...
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found with stab wounds in a south Birmingham street last night (Friday 1st October). The man – in his 20s – was found with...
View ArticleFamily pay tribute to ‘pure soul’ as man charged with fatal stabbing of Amin...
A family have paid tribute to ‘pure soul’ Amin Talia and a man (19) has been charged with his murder. The 20 year old sadly died on Saturday (2nd October) after being fatally stabbed in a south...
View ArticleWeoley Castle teen second to be charged with Amin Talea murder
A second man has been charged with the murder of Amin Talea (20) who was fatally stabbed in Cotteridge last Friday (1st October) 19 year old Mohammed Farook from Weoley Castle is set to appear before...
View ArticleKings Norton neighbourhood police scoop Diamond Award as top community team!
A local neighbourhood police team have scooped a prestigious West Midlands Police Diamond Award for their dedicated service to the community. The Kings Norton team, headed by Sgt Sharon Brain, won the...
View ArticleSeven and a half year jail sentence handed to West Heath drug dealer
A West Heath drug dealer has been jailed for 7.5 years in prison at Warwick Crown Court. 36 year old Shaun Jones, of Clee Road, was handed the sentence on Thursday (7 October) for possession with...
View ArticleConcern for missing man last seen in Wast Hills area
West Mercia Police have released an appeal to help locate a missing Worcestershire man amid concerns for his welfare. Andrew Smith (54) was last seen on Redhill Road in Hopwood at around 1pm on...
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Four jailed for Frankley “61” gang gun supply plot
Four men have been jailed after plotting to supply a Frankley gang with a gun after West Midlands Police cracked a pin-locked phone to expose the conspiracy. Frankley men Courtney Farrell (24), Sharif...
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Let the festivities begin! Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market, ice rink...
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham is set to open Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market later this afternoon (Thursday 4th November) – two years since the festive fete last appeared in the city centre. The...
View ArticleNorthfield park closed off as police investigate rape report
A Northfield park was closed off to members of the public today (Friday 5th November) as police investigate a report of rape. Entrances to Victoria Common were taped off following as officers trawl...
View ArticlePop-up street food event announced ahead of Longbridge event venue opening
A pop up street food event has been announced ahead of the full opening of a brand new events venue built by St Modwen in Longbridge town centre. With some finishing touches still to be done, the...
View Article#WeJustRead: Homeless Birmingham boss admitted ‘paying for sex with child’...
UPDATE 17 Nov: New statement from CERT UK: ”PRESS RELEASE WEDNESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2021 – 9AM ”Following our Trustees Meeting we would like to reiterate our position. “Mr Kenneth Lowry has been removed...
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Morrisons & B31 Voices launch 2021 Christmas Toy Appeal supporting local...
B31 Voices has once again partnered with Morrisons Rubery to support local children this Christmas. This year’s Christmas Toy Appeal will support: Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid: supporting...
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Elderly dog abandoned in Harborne last Christmas prepares for festive fun...
An elderly dog found abandoned in Harborne in an emaciated state last Christmas is preparing for a much happier festive season with her new family this year. Molly Moo was in very poor condition when...
View ArticleNew Post Office location for Allens Cross area of Northfield
A Post Office has today reopened — at a new location — serving the Allens Cross area of Northfield. The community has been without a local facility since the former location in Merritts Brook Road...
View ArticleWeoley man jailed for two collisions in which one man was killed and another...
A 22-year-old Weoley Castle man has been jailed for his involvement in two serious collisions, one which left a passenger paralysed and another in which a man died. Fatal collision on country lane...
View ArticleUPDATED: Longbridge Sainsbury’s CLOSED after people report breathing problems
UPDATE: After carrying out extensive checks, West Midlands Fire Service said their detection equipment had highlighted nothing of concern. Sainsbury’s and their own engineers will be carrying out...
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Double Beach fun as event celebrates 10 year anniversary!
Grab your sun cream (fingers crossed!), shorts and flip flops and get ready for double beach fun in south west Birmingham this summer! The much-loved Northfield Beach – and its newer sister event in...
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