Government
“We are heading for a winter of discontent” warns local MP as unemployment in the Selly Oak constituency grows by 61%
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday (13/10) reveal that the number of people who are unemployed in the Selly Oak constituency is now at 5670, a 61% increase since March before lockdown began.
Unemployment in the constituency is now at 7.7%...
Severn Trent Water
Severn Trent sees highest demand for water in history as the region sees the driest May for a century
New figures for the Severn Trent region produced by weather forecasting and analysis company Weatherquest have shown some areas in the Midlands received just 1mm of rain in May – that’s about a third the thickness of a pound coin.
On average, the central and...
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Birmingham
Aston Villa and #BrumTogether join forces to provide clothing support for vulnerable people
The Aston Villa Foundation, Active Wellbeing Society and wider #BrumTogether network have teamed up...
Government
MP delivers petition from hundreds of parents supporting Allens Croft & Highters Heath Nurseries
Today local MP Steve McCabe delivered a petition to Parliament, signed by hundreds of...
Yardley Wood
Man stabbed outside McDonalds in Yardley Wood
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in Yardley...
Kings Heath
40 jobs to be created after council approves discount supermarket plans
Birmingham City Council has approved plans for a new discount supermarket to be built...
Charity
Win £1,000 and support a local charity with the ‘Spring Raffle’
Birmingham St Mary’s ‘Spring Raffle’ is back and this year, players can win up...
Yardley Wood
Burst water pipe causes hundreds to be left without water
Updated, here's the latest statement from Severn Trent Water: "We're happy to say that...
Yardley Wood
Images: Police appeal following armed robbery last year
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at the Co-op in Yardley...
Yardley Wood
Hit and run leaves cyclist seriously injured
A cyclist is seriously ill in hospital after being hit by a car.
The 19-year-old...
Yardley Wood
Police investigate armed robbery in Yardley Wood
Police are investigating an armed robbery at Co-operative Food on Yardley Wood Road in...
National Express West Midlands
New consultation asks for bus passenger views in South Birmingham
National Express West Midlands is again asking Brummies to help improve bus services in...
West Midlands Police
Police launch an investigation after 18 cars stolen from a car showroom
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after 18 cars were stolen from a...
West Midlands Police
19 year old motorcyclist in a critical condition after early morning crash
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital after a collision on Daisy...
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Three arrested and firearm seized after a series of carjackings
West Midlands Police have arrested two men and a woman, recovered a firearm and...
Kings Norton
Kings Norton Station set for upgrades as £123 million funding launches Midlands Rail Hub project
In a major boost for Birmingham and the wider Midlands region, the eagerly anticipated...
Travel
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Sun enthusiasts eagerly planning their summer getaways are being cautioned against falling victim to...
Hollywood & Wythall
Becketts Farm mourns the loss of chairman Alan M. Beckett
Becketts Farm has sadly announced the passing of its esteemed Chairman, Alan M. Beckett...