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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

Supporting image for story: Charity shop calls for donations of unwanted Christmas gifts

Charity shop calls for donations of unwanted Christmas gifts

December 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fire crews battle Christmas Day house fire in Great Barr

Fire crews battle Christmas Day house fire in Great Barr

November 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former HMRC employee spared jail after helping ex-husband launder more than £3m

Former HMRC employee spared jail after helping ex-husband launder more than £3m

November 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Public inquiry into ‘bomb’ battery storage system project in Great Barr draws to a close

Public inquiry into ‘bomb’ battery storage system project in Great Barr draws to a close

November 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: M6 motorway cleared after hours of delays following collision near Birmingham

M6 motorway cleared after hours of delays following collision near Birmingham

November 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Great Barr based smuggler who brought people to UK in 'flimsy dinghies' among three convicted

Great Barr based smuggler who brought people to UK in 'flimsy dinghies' among three convicted

November 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Public inquiry opens over plans for battery storage plant in Walsall countryside

Public inquiry opens over plans for battery storage plant in Walsall countryside

October 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Birmingham takeaway hailed 'hot stuff' at prestigious national awards

Birmingham takeaway hailed 'hot stuff' at prestigious national awards

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fresh plans submitted to demolish dairy farm in Great Barr and build 13 homes

Fresh plans submitted to demolish dairy farm in Great Barr and build 13 homes

October 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Delays on M6 after vehicle breaks down near Great Barr

Delays on M6 after vehicle breaks down near Great Barr

September 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Have say in Great Barr conservation zone review to reduce its size

Have say in Great Barr conservation zone review to reduce its size

September 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former Great Barr GP surgery that ‘vanished into thin air’ set to become flats

Former Great Barr GP surgery that ‘vanished into thin air’ set to become flats

Supporting image for story: Protest held against planned battery storage facility on green belt land in Great Barr

Protest held against planned battery storage facility on green belt land in Great Barr

September 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two men set to face court after warrant on house uncovers firearms

Two men set to face court after warrant on house uncovers firearms

September 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former GP surgery was used as Airbnb without permission, angry neighbours claim

Former GP surgery was used as Airbnb without permission, angry neighbours claim

September 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Delays after car breaks down at busy junction

Delays after car breaks down at busy junction

August 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Drug driver who reversed recovery truck up M6 slip road avoids jail - but gets lengthy ban

Drug driver who reversed recovery truck up M6 slip road avoids jail - but gets lengthy ban

August 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Amazing' Bearwood mum raising money for Dementia UK this September

'Amazing' Bearwood mum raising money for Dementia UK this September

August 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Appeal for witnesses after elderly man struck by car suffers head injury and later dies

Appeal for witnesses after elderly man struck by car suffers head injury and later dies

August 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Fell down the stairs': Dog owner, 19, who lied about his puppy's horrific injuries gets jail

'Fell down the stairs': Dog owner, 19, who lied about his puppy's horrific injuries gets jail

August 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Inappropriate’ plan for 150 homes on green belt thrown out again - see reasons why

'Inappropriate’ plan for 150 homes on green belt thrown out again - see reasons why

July 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council to make decision on controversial Buffet Island McDonald’s in Great Barr

Council to make decision on controversial Buffet Island McDonald’s in Great Barr

July 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I'm worried about the future of the current generation': Children's expert on 'lack of resilience'

'I'm worried about the future of the current generation': Children's expert on 'lack of resilience'

July 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Driver's dangerous '14-second lapse of judgment' that landed him with 12-month road ban

Watch: Driver's dangerous '14-second lapse of judgment' that landed him with 12-month road ban

June 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Mini parade of shops in Great Barr on the market with £345,000 price tag

Mini parade of shops in Great Barr on the market with £345,000 price tag

June 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: McDonald’s plan for empty restaurant deferred by councillors amid objections

McDonald’s plan for empty restaurant deferred by councillors amid objections

June 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flats plan for former doctor’s surgery in Great Barr

Flats plan for former doctor’s surgery in Great Barr

June 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Hotspot for yobs or 'good for jobs'? We asked residents about McDonald's plans for Buffet Island

Hotspot for yobs or 'good for jobs'? We asked residents about McDonald's plans for Buffet Island

May 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Great Barr man who used home of vulnerable woman to supply drugs

Jailed: Great Barr man who used home of vulnerable woman to supply drugs

May 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Road closures for utility repairs in Sandwell

Road closures for utility repairs in Sandwell

May 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Motorists face Friday evening gridlock in Hamstead and Great Barr due to 'major congestion'

Motorists face Friday evening gridlock in Hamstead and Great Barr due to 'major congestion'

May 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Call 999 if you see this Great Barr man wanted on suspicion of stalking and theft

Call 999 if you see this Great Barr man wanted on suspicion of stalking and theft

Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving following early morning crash on M6

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving following early morning crash on M6

April 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: 11 photos as Doctor Who fans travel from as far as America to Great Barr for annual convention

11 photos as Doctor Who fans travel from as far as America to Great Barr for annual convention

April 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Children’s home can remain open after bid to close it down is overruled

Children’s home can remain open after bid to close it down is overruled

April 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two teenagers have been jailed after boy, 16, injured in street machete attack

Two teenagers have been jailed after boy, 16, injured in street machete attack

April 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Services near M6 junction allowed to serve alcohol 24 hours a day after council mix-up

Services near M6 junction allowed to serve alcohol 24 hours a day after council mix-up

April 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Developer bids to overturn rejection of 'harmful' 150-home scheme on green belt land

Developer bids to overturn rejection of 'harmful' 150-home scheme on green belt land

April 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Children's hospice charity shop forced to close after being 'ransacked' by vandals – but nothing was taken

Children's hospice charity shop forced to close after being 'ransacked' by vandals – but nothing was taken

March 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: All roads open in Great Barr after cordon for police investigation is lifted

All roads open in Great Barr after cordon for police investigation is lifted

March 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Great Barr man faces jail after shotgun found stashed in bin bag in his Vauxhall Corsa

Great Barr man faces jail after shotgun found stashed in bin bag in his Vauxhall Corsa

March 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Motorists facing delays and buses diverted following crash in Great Barr

Motorists facing delays and buses diverted following crash in Great Barr

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