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Fire crews tackle large blaze at Lickey Hills Country Park as heatwave...
Fire crews from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) – supported by colleagues from West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) – are currently tackling a large blaze at a popular Birmingham beauty...
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Disposable barbecue “probable cause” of devastating Lickey Hills blaze, says...
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) have issued a plea for people to take extra care when enjoying the countryside, after initial investigations concluded that a disposable barbecue...
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Brum’s Raging Bull set to stay
The Raging Bull – which captured the hearts and imaginations of people in Birmingham and beyond following its star appearance at the Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony – is set to remain on display in...
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Man jailed for involvement in Northfield nightclub stabbing
A 33-year-old man has been jailed for his involvement in a double stabbing at a Northfield night club in 2019. Two men were stabbed and a third suffered a serious head injury during a disorder at...
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South Birmingham community gathers at Lickey Hills to honour The Queen
Around a thousand people gathered to pay their respects at a vigil for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday evening (Sunday 18th September). Local residents of all ages gathered at Beacon Hill in...
View ArticleAPPEAL after man sadly killed in Bournville collision
From West Midlands Police : We are appealing for information after a man died in a collision in Bournville last night (2 October). We understand a red Ford Focus hit a tree on Linden Road near to the...
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Appeal after illegal off-road motorcyclists smash down gates to access...
Local West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information after off-road bikers smashed down a number of gates to illegally access areas of Waseleys Country Park on Tuesday (4th October). There...
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Local teen announced as Birmingham’s new Young Poets Laureate
A local teen has been announced as Birmingham’s new Young Poets Laureate (2022 – 2024) at the 2022 Birmingham Literature Festival this month (6th October). Rising poetry star Iona Mandal is an A level...
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Jack the dog finally safe after seven days on the run
Little Jack was picked up by his new family on Halloween, all ready to settle into his new life in his new home. But on arrival at their West Heath home, the small black and tan terrier managed to...
View ArticleArrests after police officer hit by stolen car in Weoley Castle
A West Midlands Police officer remains in hospital today after being hit by a stolen car in Weoley Castle late last night (Friday 18th November). Traffic officers were pursuing a stolen Ford Fiesta,...
View ArticleWoman sadly dies in Northfield incident
A woman has sadly died after falling from a multi-storey car park in Northfield town centre this afternoon (Wednesday 23rd November). Police have confirmed her death is not being treated as suspicious...
View ArticleHAVE YOUR SAY: Consultation on proposed parking charges at Lickey Hills and...
You still have a chance to comment on proposals to introduce parking charges at Lickey Hills and Woodgate Valley Country Parks. The online consultation by Birmingham City Council is open for comments...
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Men’s Mental Health Charity Raises Awareness With Hard-Hitting Short Film
A national men’s mental health support charity has released a new short film to raise awareness and encourage men to seek support. The hard-hitting film uses cinematic techniques to help the viewer...
View ArticleNew £6.6 million STEM centre coming to Kings Norton college
Work has begun on a brand new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) centre at Cadbury Sixth Form College in Kings Norton. The new £6.6million centre will be focussed on delivering a new...
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#PositiveSWBrum: Popular Carols on the Green event raises thousands for local...
Every year, thousands gather on the picturesque Bournville Green for a moving Christmas tradition observed by countless families across south west Birmingham for over 40 years. Image by Stuart Dunn...
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Bournville Festival cut short following disorder
The annual Bournville Village Festival was cut short by organisers concerned for the safety of attendees, following reports of an assault and two people spotted with weapons. Following a successful...
View ArticleWitness Appeal after 76-year-old cyclist found injured in Frankley street
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a 76-year-old cyclist was found injured in a Frankley street yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 30th August). Paramedics found the man lying next to...
View ArticleMotorcyclist sadly killed in Selly Oak collision
A motorcyclist – believed to be in his 20s – has sadly died after colliding with a tree in Selly Oak in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 20th September). The collision happened in Bristol...
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Two hospitalised after car crashes into Longbridge store front
Two people were taken to hospital after a car collided into the Poundland store in Longbridge town centre this morning (Wednesday 4th October). The incident happened just after 11.30am. The male driver...
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Lidl want you to Have Your Say on proposed Northfield store
Discount supermarket chain Lidl are hoping to bring a new store to Northfield as part of their expansion plans in the UK. The chain are preparing to put a planning proposal to Birmingham City Council...
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