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All lanes reopen on M6 near Great Barr after broken down lorry forced earlier closure

Three of four lanes were closed on the M6 near Great Barr due to a broken down lorry.

Great Barr|Feb 18

Boy, 14, assaulted and robbed by group 'carrying knife' in Great Barr park

Three men found guilty of violent disorder after brawl sparked by a child squirting water pistol in park

Great Barr|Feb 11

Walsall park disorder defendants deny incident was racially motivated

Collision on M6 sparked 40-minute delays near Great Barr

Great Barr|Feb 3

McDonald’s launches appeal over Buffet Island restaurant refusal

Youngster admits water pistol was squirted at group in park before family picnic turned into altercation

More Great Barr stories

Altercation between two groups at Walsall park 'sparked by water pistol incident'

Decision delayed after row over Great Barr children’s home plans

Property|Jan 23

New home care provider open in Great Barr

Your World|Jan 20

‘Appalled and outraged’ – Group’s response to ‘explosive’ Great Barr battery storage facility being approved

Battery storage system approved on Great Barr green belt despite string of safety concerns

Property|Jan 16

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Your World|Jan 2

Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of burglary after attempting to enter properties

Sandwell|Dec 31, 2024

Motorway delays after three-vehicle collision near entrance to M5 causes long queues on M6

News|Dec 27, 2024

Charity shop calls for donations of unwanted Christmas gifts

News|Dec 27, 2024

Fire crews battle Christmas Day house fire in Great Barr

News|Dec 26, 2024

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About Great Barr

Great Barr borders Sandwell, Walsall and Birmingham and is dominated by its proximity to the M6 motorway. Its history is linked with the fortune of the Scott family, baronets who once owned Great Barr Hall. Descendants also owned Red House, a manor house which stands in Red House Park. Its history is tied with the beauty spot of Barr Beacon and also the village of Hamstead on the Birmingham border.