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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

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

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