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May 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cause of fire revealed which left three gardens and trees across Great Barr neighbourhood partially destroyed

Cause of fire revealed which left three gardens and trees across Great Barr neighbourhood partially destroyed

May 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Great Barr garden shed fire spread to two neighbouring properties - WMFS update

Great Barr garden shed fire spread to two neighbouring properties - WMFS update

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Ferocious' fire spotted in Great Barr as residents warn others to 'stay safe'

'Ferocious' fire spotted in Great Barr as residents warn others to 'stay safe'

Supporting image for story: Car and van collision at busy Great Barr junction causes standstill traffic

Car and van collision at busy Great Barr junction causes standstill traffic

May 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell borough Councillors will vote on own £600 pay increase

Sandwell borough Councillors will vote on own £600 pay increase

May 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: M6 delays: Vehicle catches fire after collision between Junction 6 & 7 between Birmingham and Great Barr

M6 delays: Vehicle catches fire after collision between Junction 6 & 7 between Birmingham and Great Barr

May 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I’ve got loads of money so I lend money' - words of loan shark who took £500k from 'desperate' Black Country victims

'I’ve got loads of money so I lend money' - words of loan shark who took £500k from 'desperate' Black Country victims

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched after girl sexually assaulted on bus in Great Barr

Appeal launched after girl sexually assaulted on bus in Great Barr

May 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man taken to hospital with stab wounds after incident in Great Barr

Man taken to hospital with stab wounds after incident in Great Barr

May 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Armed police spotted outside Great Barr pub amid 'reports of a stabbing' in bus stop

Armed police spotted outside Great Barr pub amid 'reports of a stabbing' in bus stop

Supporting image for story: Four miles of congestion after multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on M6 near Great Barr

Four miles of congestion after multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on M6 near Great Barr

May 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 10-year-ban for 'trusted' kennel owner from Great Barr who let dogs suffer

10-year-ban for 'trusted' kennel owner from Great Barr who let dogs suffer

May 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help in finding missing 13-year-old girl from Great Barr

Police appeal for help in finding missing 13-year-old girl from Great Barr

April 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Delays expected and lines blocked as train breaks down between Walsall and Hamstead

Delays expected and lines blocked as train breaks down between Walsall and Hamstead

April 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Banned: White van man tries to escape chasing police cars despite stinger deflating three tyres in Great Barr

Banned: White van man tries to escape chasing police cars despite stinger deflating three tyres in Great Barr

April 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Buses diverted along Great Barr road due to roadworks

Buses diverted along Great Barr road due to roadworks

Supporting image for story: Former pupils set to descend on Bartons Arms for Great Barr Comprehensive reunion this weekend

Former pupils set to descend on Bartons Arms for Great Barr Comprehensive reunion this weekend

April 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police ask for public's help in finding missing Great Barr man

Police ask for public's help in finding missing Great Barr man

April 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: McDonald’s withdraws appeal to build controversial restaurant in Great Barr

McDonald’s withdraws appeal to build controversial restaurant in Great Barr

April 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We come here every day' - Pheasey Post Office closes today with adjoining Morrisons Daily to shut next week

'We come here every day' - Pheasey Post Office closes today with adjoining Morrisons Daily to shut next week

April 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Controversial Great Barr children’s home plan could still go ahead despite refusal

Controversial Great Barr children’s home plan could still go ahead despite refusal

April 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Roadworks to blame for bin collection delays in Great Barr and West Bromwich

Roadworks to blame for bin collection delays in Great Barr and West Bromwich

April 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Quick work as police arrest a man in Birmingham within a minute of call

Quick work as police arrest a man in Birmingham within a minute of call

March 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a loss to all of us' - Locals' dismay as Great Barr Morrisons set to close

'It's a loss to all of us' - Locals' dismay as Great Barr Morrisons set to close

March 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Morrisons to shut 52 cafes and 17 stores this year - full list of closures in the West Midlands

Morrisons to shut 52 cafes and 17 stores this year - full list of closures in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Morrisons: Full list of 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores set to close

Morrisons: Full list of 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores set to close

March 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'An eyesore': Great Barr cake shop owner speaks out on fears over 5G mast outside her business

'An eyesore': Great Barr cake shop owner speaks out on fears over 5G mast outside her business

March 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Air ambulance was called to Great Barr stabbing which left boy, 15, with 'serious injuries'

Air ambulance was called to Great Barr stabbing which left boy, 15, with 'serious injuries'

Supporting image for story: Call to sign petition for CCTV at Great Barr park where boy, 15, was stabbed

Call to sign petition for CCTV at Great Barr park where boy, 15, was stabbed

March 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Boy, 15, in serious condition in hospital after stabbing in Great Barr

Boy, 15, in serious condition in hospital after stabbing in Great Barr

March 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police take two more guns taken off the streets in Birmingham and Great Barr

Police take two more guns taken off the streets in Birmingham and Great Barr

March 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police searching for 14-year-old boy missing from Great Barr

Police searching for 14-year-old boy missing from Great Barr

February 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall farm shop butchers prosecuted over discovery of mouse droppings

Walsall farm shop butchers prosecuted over discovery of mouse droppings

February 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sex offender jailed for abusing girl in Great Barr in the 1980s and 1990s

Sex offender jailed for abusing girl in Great Barr in the 1980s and 1990s

February 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Company to fight council over refusal of 5G mast in Great Barr

Company to fight council over refusal of 5G mast in Great Barr

February 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: All lanes reopen on M6 near Great Barr after broken down lorry forced earlier closure

All lanes reopen on M6 near Great Barr after broken down lorry forced earlier closure

February 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Boy, 14, assaulted and robbed by group 'carrying knife' in Great Barr park

Boy, 14, assaulted and robbed by group 'carrying knife' in Great Barr park

February 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three men found guilty of violent disorder after brawl sparked by a child squirting water pistol in park

Three men found guilty of violent disorder after brawl sparked by a child squirting water pistol in park

February 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall park disorder defendants deny incident was racially motivated

Walsall park disorder defendants deny incident was racially motivated

February 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Collision on M6 sparked 40-minute delays near Great Barr

Collision on M6 sparked 40-minute delays near Great Barr

Supporting image for story: McDonald’s launches appeal over Buffet Island restaurant refusal

McDonald’s launches appeal over Buffet Island restaurant refusal

January 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Youngster admits water pistol was squirted at group in park before family picnic turned into altercation

Youngster admits water pistol was squirted at group in park before family picnic turned into altercation

January 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Altercation between two groups at Walsall park 'sparked by water pistol incident'

Altercation between two groups at Walsall park 'sparked by water pistol incident'

January 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Decision delayed after row over Great Barr children’s home plans

Decision delayed after row over Great Barr children’s home plans

January 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: New home care provider open in Great Barr

New home care provider open in Great Barr

January 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Appalled and outraged’ – Group’s response to ‘explosive’ Great Barr battery storage facility being approved

‘Appalled and outraged’ – Group’s response to ‘explosive’ Great Barr battery storage facility being approved

Supporting image for story: Battery storage system approved on Great Barr green belt despite string of safety concerns

Battery storage system approved on Great Barr green belt despite string of safety concerns

January 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Are you ready to lose weight change your life in 2025?

Are you ready to lose weight change your life in 2025?

December 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of burglary after attempting to enter properties

Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of burglary after attempting to enter properties

December 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Motorway delays after three-vehicle collision near entrance to M5 causes long queues on M6

Motorway delays after three-vehicle collision near entrance to M5 causes long queues on M6

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