The car parts thief took ‘care to undo the bolts properly and unplug the wiring’ as they carefully stole the front end bonnet, bumper lights and more This grey Golf GTI was stripped of its front end parts by a … Read More
Sutton Coldfield
Youths in ‘balaclavas’ force Sutton Coldfield school into lockdown as police issue statement
Pupils were held back at a Sutton Coldfield school in a ‘lockdown’ after a police incident near the site 18:05, 10 Mar 2025Updated 18:30, 10 Mar 2025 A police van was stationed in Upper Holland Road outside Plantsbrook School after … Read More
Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield Bistrot Pierre closures part of eight to be axed in deal to save chain
Bistrot Pierre in Birmingham and Pierre’s in Mere Green Sutton Coldfield are among eight closures nationwide in a pre-pack deal to save the remaining 10 sites Bistrot Pierre in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, was rebranded as a Pierre’s café bar … Read More
Police issue CCTV image appeal after Sutton Coldfield car thefts
Two cars were stolen in the incident Police have issued a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak to after cars were stolen in Birmingham. Pictured: Image appeal issued on March 6(Image: West Midlands Police) Police have … Read More
Sister’s heartbreaking birthday tribute to brother found dead after night out
Lulu Piovesana sent 27th birthday message to her ‘dear little brother’ Luis after former city barman was found dead Floral tributes have been placed near the River Frome in Eastville, Bristol, in memory of Luis Piovesana. A former Team GB … Read More
Shoplifter jailed after 11-month crime spree targeting Sutton Coldfield shops
Dean Kightley was locked up for stealing hundreds of pounds worth of goods off the shelves Dean Kightley(Image: WMP) A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after he was rumbled over a crime spree across Sutton Coldfield. Dean Kightley targeted shops … Read More
Major proposals for popular Birmingham beauty spot unveiled
Birmingham City Council want to hear residents’ views on the proposed project ahead of construction possibly starting this summer Blossoming bluebells in Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham(Image: Birmingham Live/Nick Wilkinson) Ambitious proposals to transform part of a popular park on … Read More
Parents of schoolboy killed in SnowDome ski slope crash blasts £100k fine as ‘ridiculous’
The parents of Louis Watkiss who died at the SnowDome after a staff member collided with him on the slope during a tobogganing party have spoken out about the level of fine and the justice system The family of a … Read More
West Midlands bus passengers issued warning over changes to these routes
A complete list of affected services with changes according to National Express West Midlands News birminghammail.co.uk 10:33, 23 Feb 2025 A National Express West Midlands bus(Image: CoventryLive) National Express West Midlands bus passengers are being told to check their timetables … Read More
Back-to-back funerals in Sutton Coldfield sees special measures to combat traffic
Birmingham City Council’s bereavement services has introduced special measures at new Hall Cemetery in Sutton Coldfield in a bid to avoid the traffic and parking problems of two weeks ago Concerns over back-to-back funerals at a Sutton Coldfield cemetery site … Read More