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February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Two Great Barr beauty businesses transformed into spa and coffee shop - see inside

Two Great Barr beauty businesses transformed into spa and coffee shop - see inside

February 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Walsall special school teacher struck off after exchanging private messages with former pupil

Walsall special school teacher struck off after exchanging private messages with former pupil

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Six collisions on stretch where boy, 4, was struck by bus on dimly lit Tipton road

Six collisions on stretch where boy, 4, was struck by bus on dimly lit Tipton road

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police on scene after crash in Great Barr near M6

Police on scene after crash in Great Barr near M6

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Three lanes closed on M6 southbound after collision between three lorries causes long delays

Three lanes closed on M6 southbound after collision between three lorries causes long delays

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Crash on M6 near Great Barr causes delays as car and lorry collide leaving one injured

Crash on M6 near Great Barr causes delays as car and lorry collide leaving one injured

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Man, 39, charged with 14 shop thefts across Sandwell and Birmingham

Man, 39, charged with 14 shop thefts across Sandwell and Birmingham

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched following armed robbery at Great Barr petrol station

Appeal launched following armed robbery at Great Barr petrol station

Supporting image for story: Man confirmed dead following early morning M6 crash between Great Barr and Birmingham junctions

Man confirmed dead following early morning M6 crash between Great Barr and Birmingham junctions

Supporting image for story: Police update as M6 slip road between Birmingham and Great Barr closed after crash prompts 'emergency repairs'

Police update as M6 slip road between Birmingham and Great Barr closed after crash prompts 'emergency repairs'

Supporting image for story: What is 'The Pink'? New signage pops up on former Great Barr Sandwich shop - here's what you need to know

What is 'The Pink'? New signage pops up on former Great Barr Sandwich shop - here's what you need to know

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Surprising £60,000 price contrast bewteen neighbouring Great Barr houses heading to auction - here's the reason

Surprising £60,000 price contrast bewteen neighbouring Great Barr houses heading to auction - here's the reason

January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Overheated hair straighteners to blame for fire in block of flats near Birmingham, emergency services confirm

Overheated hair straighteners to blame for fire in block of flats near Birmingham, emergency services confirm

Supporting image for story: Two lanes closed on M6 southbound near Spaghetti Junction in Birmigham following collision

Two lanes closed on M6 southbound near Spaghetti Junction in Birmigham following collision

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police called to fire in high-rise flats near Great Barr find cannabis farm

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

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

January 11, 2026

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

January 10, 2026

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

January 4, 2026

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

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flats can be built on site of former Great Barr GP surgery that was demolished without permission

Flats can be built on site of former Great Barr GP surgery that was demolished without permission

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two women arrested in Sandwell as part of County Lines investigation

Two women arrested in Sandwell as part of County Lines investigation

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall

Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall

Supporting image for story: Bishop offers to mediate between parties to bring Birmingham bin dispute to an end

Bishop offers to mediate between parties to bring Birmingham bin dispute to an end

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Motorists left facing delays on M6 as lanes closed due to 'defect'

Motorists left facing delays on M6 as lanes closed due to 'defect'

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall criminal to spend Christmas in prison after defending himself and forgetting to fill out his own bail application

Walsall criminal to spend Christmas in prison after defending himself and forgetting to fill out his own bail application

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after stolen vehicle recovered by Walsall officers

Man arrested after stolen vehicle recovered by Walsall officers

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to slash historic Great Barr conservation area by 630 hectares thrown out

Plans to slash historic Great Barr conservation area by 630 hectares thrown out

Supporting image for story: Sainsbury's submits second bid to open new supermarket next to Farmer John's pub in Streetly

Sainsbury's submits second bid to open new supermarket next to Farmer John's pub in Streetly

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Great Barr residents warned of disruption to water supply due to maintenance works

Great Barr residents warned of disruption to water supply due to maintenance works

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kind residents and groups in Walsall give backing to Jamaica Hurricane Relief

Kind residents and groups in Walsall give backing to Jamaica Hurricane Relief

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Carriageway reopens with delays after two men taken to hospital after M6 crash involving lorry, van and cars

Carriageway reopens with delays after two men taken to hospital after M6 crash involving lorry, van and cars

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Avoid the area' - Fire crews respond to blaze near Great Barr

'Avoid the area' - Fire crews respond to blaze near Great Barr

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans revealed for 850-home ‘neighbourhood’ on Walsall’s green belt

Plans revealed for 850-home ‘neighbourhood’ on Walsall’s green belt

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton organisers hosting dance and collection in aid of Hurricane Melissa victims

Wolverhampton organisers hosting dance and collection in aid of Hurricane Melissa victims

November 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenager is stabbed near Great Barr prompting police investigation and appeal for witnesses

Teenager is stabbed near Great Barr prompting police investigation and appeal for witnesses

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Six former churches across the West Midlands given new leases of life as figures show a third of churches face 'uncertain future'

Six former churches across the West Midlands given new leases of life as figures show a third of churches face 'uncertain future'

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Developer asks to build new flats after demolishing Great Barr GP surgery without permission

Developer asks to build new flats after demolishing Great Barr GP surgery without permission

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thousands of homes to come to Walsall as council asks for residents’ input

Thousands of homes to come to Walsall as council asks for residents’ input

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 60-minute delays as lorry 'stranded' on southbound M6 near Great Barr

60-minute delays as lorry 'stranded' on southbound M6 near Great Barr

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Mindless desecration of the Barr Beacon War Memorial is a shining example of broken Britain' - former councillor

'Mindless desecration of the Barr Beacon War Memorial is a shining example of broken Britain' - former councillor

October 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 11 circular bus route serving Birmingham diverted for weekend roadworks

11 circular bus route serving Birmingham diverted for weekend roadworks

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shock and anger as centrepiece of Barr Beacon War Memorial burnt by mindless yobs

Shock and anger as centrepiece of Barr Beacon War Memorial burnt by mindless yobs

Supporting image for story: Community group claims ‘justice denied’ as court approves ‘explosive’ battery storage development in Great Barr

Community group claims ‘justice denied’ as court approves ‘explosive’ battery storage development in Great Barr

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Screening caught my lung cancer early enough - everyone should go to their appointments'

'Screening caught my lung cancer early enough - everyone should go to their appointments'

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major disruption on M6 due to stranded vehicle near Great Barr

Major disruption on M6 due to stranded vehicle near Great Barr

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Controversial Great Barr children's home plan gets go-ahead as government inspector overturns Sandwell Council

Controversial Great Barr children's home plan gets go-ahead as government inspector overturns Sandwell Council

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Delays on M6 after lorry crash

Delays on M6 after lorry crash

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Great Barr man arrested in counter-terrorism police operation

Great Barr man arrested in counter-terrorism police operation