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Princess Anne opens Sense’s pioneering multi-purpose community centre in...
A pioneering new multi-purpose centre – which brings community and disability services together in one building – was today opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal (Monday 9th July). Princess...
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Shortlists announced for International Rubery Book Award
The 2018 judges: Paul McDonald, Claire Morrall, Pauline Morgan The International Rubery Book Award judges have deliberated over all this year’s entries from 29 different countries and are another step...
View Article[VIDEO] Dry vegetation ignites after dumped sofa set on fire in Weoley green...
Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service Northfield station dealt with a fire on “The Green Hill” between Jervoise Road and Alwold Road, Weoley Castle this afternoon (Tuesday 10th July). A dumped...
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Weoley Castle schoolchildren raise thousands for charity with 5km walk in...
Children and staff at a Weoley Castle primary school have once again raised thousands of pounds for their chosen charity, this time completing a 5km walk during a heatwave! On Friday (6th July), Our...
View ArticleAmended masterplan for 800 homes on Northfield golf club site now available...
An amended masterplan for a housing development on the site of a former golf course in Northfield is now available to view online, with a final chance to put your views to developers. The...
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[VIDEO] Local man banned from keeping animals for life after cruel Facebook...
A local man has been banned from keeping animals for life after posting videos on social media of himself laughing as he cruelly threw cats. Abed petted the cats before scooping them up and throwing...
View ArticlePolice investigate suspected arson at Frankley home
West Midlands Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a Frankley home. West Midlands Fire Service were called at around 11pm last night (Tuesday 10th July) after a fire at a home in...
View Article[VIDEO] Armed raid on Harborne High Street in broad daylight
Shoppers on Harborne High Street were shocked this morning as armed thieves staged a raid on a jeweller’s shop in broad daylight (Thursday 12th July). The raid happened at around 11am when three men...
View ArticleSuspected distraction fraud see’s 80-year-old lose over £1000
West Midlands Police are investigating after an elderly gentleman appears to have been the victim of ‘distraction theft’. It is reported that whilst an 80 year old man was using the cash machine at the...
View ArticleMan injured in Northfield collision
A man was injured after an accident in Northfield in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called at around 2am after a car reportedly collided with a stationary vehicle in...
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In Pictures: New drone images show extent of fire damage on former Rubery quarry
BEFORE: 3D image satellite image of Rubery Cock Hill Quarry before this summer’s fires | © Google Maps Photographs taken from a drone show the extent of damage done to vegetation on a green space in...
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In pictures: Sunday strollers tackle Waseleys wildfire
Visitors to the Waseley Hills Country Park in Rubery got more than they bargained for on their Sunday stroll this afternoon (Sunday 15th July). Around 15 walkers came together when they came across a...
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#PositiveSWBrum – Who is the Postman behind the mask raising all the loot?!
A local ‘Postie’ – who once a year dons a fancy dress costume to deliver his mail on his Spiceland Road estate round in Northfield – has raised more than £6000 over the last ten years. Three year old...
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From Your Councillor: Cllr Olly Armstrong – Northfield – July 2018
We will be offering all Councillors across South West Birmingham the opportunity to write a blog on B31 Voices, up to once a month. Here’s the first blog from Cllr Olly Armstrong, the Labour councillor...
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Northfield Beach is back – view the full schedule!
The popular Northfield Beach event is back and this year it kicks off the summer break with a roar! Pet baby dinosaurs any Jurassic Beach | Click to enlarge Organised by Northfield Community...
View ArticleVolunteers needed as hospice expands vital ‘Support at Home’ service
Birmingham St Mary’s is encouraging sensitive and caring individuals to sign up as ‘Support at Home’ volunteers – and offer a listening ear to local people living with life-limiting illness. The...
View ArticlePolice incident in Selly Oak Park
West Midlands Police have confirmed they were called to attend an incident in Selly Oak Park this afternoon (Wednesday 18th July). Officers were called at around 1.30pm to reports of a woman with stab...
View ArticleWitnesses sought after 13 year old lad assaulted in Frankley
West Midlands Police are investigating a reported assault on a 13 year old boy in Frankley yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 18th July). A spokesperson said: “He is believed to have been approached by a...
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Appeal for information after cats seemingly thrown from tower block
The RSPCA are appealing to trace the person/persons responsible following the discovery of two dead cats at the foot of a high-rise in Druids Heath. The RSPCA were alerted to the incident this morning...
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Stonehouse Gang bounce into the record books with 80th anniversary fundraiser!
A local youth and community organisation has found its way into the record books with a fundraising bounce-athon! The Stonehouse Gang has been supporting South West Birmingham’s young people for 80...
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