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Man rescued after car swept downstream in River Rea ford
A man had to be rescued by crews from West Midlands Fire Service after his car was swept 30 metres downstream from a flooded river ford in Northfield this morning (Friday 20th October). Three fire...
View ArticleIrish cinema group buys Rubery cinema as part of £22.5m venture into Britain
Ireland based Omniplex Cinema Group has purchased the cinema on Great Park Rubery as part of a £22.5 million deal to secure the future of the five remaining Empire Cinema venues. The future of the last...
View ArticlePolice investigating after two injured in Bartley Green disorder
West Midlands Police are investigating after a disorder in the early hours of today (Saturday 17th February) in Bartley Green. The disorder took place just after midnight in Jiggins Lane. Video...
View ArticleArrests as firearms seized in Northfield & Bartley Green raids
West Midlands Police have recovered three suspected firearms and made five arrests in unconnected warrants and searches across the city this weekend, including two at south Birmingham addresses. A...
View ArticlePedestrian in ‘critical condition’ after Northfield collision
A man is in a critical condition in hospital this morning following a collision in Northfield last night (Sunday 3rd March). The collision – between a car and a pedestrian – happened in Egghill Lane,...
View ArticleMan in ‘serious condition’ after being found with stab wounds in Northfield...
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being found with stab wounds in a Northfield street this evening (Thursday 11th April). The man, believed to be in his twenties, was found injured in...
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History of Lickey Hills trams in Rednal highlighted
A new information board depicting the history of trams to the Lickey Hills has been unveiled in Rednal this afternoon (Saturday 27th April). Researched by members of the Lickey Hills Society, the...
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#PositiveSWBrum: Further accolade for popular Northfield restaurant
A local restaurant has received yet another accolade, just months after winning a top national award. The Omar Khayam Indian Restaurant in Bristol Road South has been serving customers in Northfield...
View ArticleProlific burglar who stole historic church artefacts jailed for 10 years
A prolific burglar – who committed multiple burglaries across Birmingham over ten months – has been jailed for 10 years after pleading guilty at Birmingham Crown Court. 42-year-old Craig Tombs, of no...
View ArticleARREST: Daytona Brecknall arrested and charged in connection with serious...
Following an appeal from West Midlands Police, a man has been arrested, charged and remanded in custody in connection with a serious assault. An appeal to find Daytona Brecknall was issued on 6th...
View ArticleCommuters advised to avoid Cotteridge after serious collision
Commuters are asked to avoid Cotteridge centre after a serious collision this evening. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed they were called to a collision between a car and a...
View ArticleUPDATE: Man sadly dies in Cotteridge lorry collision
A pedestrian sadly died after being involved in a collision with a lorry in Cotteridge yesterday(Thursday 19th September). West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic incident in...
View ArticleBrummie comedian spearheads first international celebration of Birminghams...
The inaugural International Day of Birmingham (IDOB) will take place today (Tuesday 24th September), spearheaded by renowned comedian and proud Brummie, Joe Lycett. You can join Joe, the Lord Mayor of...
View ArticleChild treated for ‘serious injuries’ after collision with car in Rednal
Paramedics treated a child for ‘serious injuries’ after he was involved in a collision with a car in Rednal yesterday (Thursday 3rd October). The collision happened on Cliff Rock Road at around 4.15...
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Animal welfare campaigners praise actions of Austin Social Club and Council...
Animal welfare campaigners have commended the Austin Sports and Social Club in Longbridge – as well as Birmingham City Council – for preventing an ‘illegal snake market’ from taking place on Saturday...
View ArticleReaction as closure of local day centres recommended at Council Cabinet meeting
The closure of four Birmingham City Council run day centres – including Fairway Day Centre in Kings Norton and Harborne Day Centre – was recommended in a report to a Council Cabinet meeting on (Tuesday...
View ArticlePolice appeal after man found injured in Northfield street
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a man was found injured in a Northfield street yesterday afternoon (Monday 28th October). The man was found just after 4pm close to shops in...
View Article[UPDATE] Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Kings Norton
Update from West Midlands Ambulance Service: “We were called to a stabbing on Medway Grove, Kings Norton at 10.08am. We sent two ambulances, three paramedic officers and the WMAS Critical Care Car to...
View ArticleBrum Bins: Unite union ballots refuse workers on possible strike action
Around 400 Birmingham refuse workers – members of the Unite union – are being balloted from today (Friday 22nd November) on possible strike action over Birmingham City Council plans to downgrade around...
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#PositiveSWBrum When you meet a local hero in Sainsbury’s Selly Oak…..
Emma Victoria Stokes shared a wonderful story on Instagram this week, after bumping into a real life local hero in Sainsbury’s Selly Oak. Emma, a lifestyle blogger from South Birmingham, was shopping...
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