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Police called to fire in high-rise flats near Great Barr find cannabis farm

Police responding to a fire in a block of flats in the West Midlands found a cannabis farm with more than a dozen plants in the flat next to the one where the fire was found.

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Supporting image for story: Firefighters battle 'accidental' fire on ninth floor of West Midlands block of flats

Firefighters battle 'accidental' fire on ninth floor of West Midlands block of flats

Supporting image for story: Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after man injured in car crash in Great Barr

Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after man injured in car crash in Great Barr

Supporting image for story: Police stop traffic on busy Great Barr road - ambulance crew called

Police stop traffic on busy Great Barr road - ambulance crew called

Supporting image for story: Delayed decision on whether Great Barr flats can stay after doctor's surgery demolished without permission

Delayed decision on whether Great Barr flats can stay after doctor's surgery demolished without permission

Supporting image for story: Attacker stabbed lifelong friend during confrontation in West Bromwich pub

Attacker stabbed lifelong friend during confrontation in West Bromwich pub

Supporting image for story: 'We can free up our GP partners': Five tips on staying healthy this winter from a Great Barr pharmacist of 30 years

'We can free up our GP partners': Five tips on staying healthy this winter from a Great Barr pharmacist of 30 years

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Police called to fire in high-rise flats near Great Barr find cannabis farm

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About Great Barr

Great Barr borders Sandwell, Walsall and Birmingham and is dominated by its proximity to the M6 motorway. Its history is linked with the fortune of the Scott family, baronets who once owned Great Barr Hall. Descendants also owned Red House, a manor house which stands in Red House Park. Its history is tied with the beauty spot of Barr Beacon and also the village of Hamstead on the Birmingham border.