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Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block

The majority of an ageing Oldbury school is set to be demolished and replaced with a new three-storey block as part of major refurbishment plans.

Education|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block
Supporting image for story: Plans submitted to transform Brownhills bungalow into housing
Plans submitted to transform Brownhills bungalow into housing
Brownhills|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Plan for eight apartments near Halesowen rejected on appeal
Plan for eight apartments near Halesowen rejected on appeal
Halesowen|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Birmingham|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: New student flats in Birmingham city centre refused amid concerns over 'incremental impact' of development
New student flats in Birmingham city centre refused amid concerns over 'incremental impact' of development
Birmingham|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections
Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections
Property|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Four Birmingham attractions set to evolve under huge developments over the coming years - here's what's changing
Four Birmingham attractions set to evolve under huge developments over the coming years - here's what's changing
Property|Dec 22

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Supporting image for story: Appeal to turn over decision on Brierley Hill MOT centre rejected
Appeal to turn over decision on Brierley Hill MOT centre rejected
Brierley Hill|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Major plans approved for arson-hit Willenhall building
Major plans approved for arson-hit Willenhall building
Willenhall|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Birmingham church scheme approved despite objections over gravestones being moved
Birmingham church scheme approved despite objections over gravestones being moved
Property|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Huge developments set to transform five 'forgotten' Birmingham neighbourhoods as schemes take huge step forward
Huge developments set to transform five 'forgotten' Birmingham neighbourhoods as schemes take huge step forward
Property|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
Politics|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Plans for safe centre for vulnerable Birmingham children narrowly approved
Plans for safe centre for vulnerable Birmingham children narrowly approved
Property|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation
Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation
Business|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers
New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers
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Business|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Plans for five-bed Smethwick HMO for 14 people redrawn after ‘cramped’ criticism
Plans for five-bed Smethwick HMO for 14 people redrawn after ‘cramped’ criticism
Property|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: 'We will continue to grow this business by staying true to our values' - Midlands housebuilder targets £100 million turnover for 2026
'We will continue to grow this business by staying true to our values' - Midlands housebuilder targets £100 million turnover for 2026
Business|Dec 19

UK News

Supporting image for story: Pair convicted of plotting gun attack on mass gathering of Jews
Pair convicted of plotting gun attack on mass gathering of Jews
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Summons against Reginald D Hunter by Campaign Against Antisemitism is quashed
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Bet365 boss Denise Coates rakes in £280m pay packet despite weaker profits
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‘Factual inaccuracies’ in Andrew’s Epstein accounts, lawyers said in emails
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Ministers raise inheritance tax threshold for farmers in climbdown after protests
Ministers raise inheritance tax threshold for farmers in climbdown after protests
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Greta Thunberg arrested at protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
Greta Thunberg arrested at protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
UK News|2 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
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Supporting image for story: Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least three people
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least three people
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: At least five dead after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
At least five dead after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump warns Maduro as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
Trump warns Maduro as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
World News|20 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
World News|Dec 22
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