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November 27, 2024

Former HMRC employee spared jail after helping ex-husband launder more than £3m

November 20, 2024

Public inquiry into ‘bomb’ battery storage system project in Great Barr draws to a close

November 14, 2024

M6 motorway cleared after hours of delays following collision near Birmingham

November 12, 2024

Great Barr based smuggler who brought people to UK in 'flimsy dinghies' among three convicted

November 7, 2024

Public inquiry opens over plans for battery storage plant in Walsall countryside

Local Hubs|Nov 7

October 25, 2024

Birmingham takeaway hailed 'hot stuff' at prestigious national awards

Food and Drink|Oct 25

October 3, 2024

Fresh plans submitted to demolish dairy farm in Great Barr and build 13 homes

Great Barr|Oct 3

October 1, 2024

Delays on M6 after vehicle breaks down near Great Barr

Great Barr|Oct 1

September 22, 2024

Have say in Great Barr conservation zone review to reduce its size

Birmingham|Sep 22

September 19, 2024

Former Great Barr GP surgery that ‘vanished into thin air’ set to become flats

Great Barr|Sep 19

Protest held against planned battery storage facility on green belt land in Great Barr

Great Barr|Sep 19

September 8, 2024

Two men set to face court after warrant on house uncovers firearms

Great Barr|Sep 8

September 5, 2024

Former GP surgery was used as Airbnb without permission, angry neighbours claim

Great Barr|Sep 5

September 4, 2024

Delays after car breaks down at busy junction

Great Barr|Sep 4

August 31, 2024

Drug driver who reversed recovery truck up M6 slip road avoids jail - but gets lengthy ban

August 27, 2024

'Amazing' Bearwood mum raising money for Dementia UK this September

Great Barr|Aug 27

August 24, 2024

Appeal for witnesses after elderly man struck by car suffers head injury and later dies

Great Barr|Aug 24

August 9, 2024

'Fell down the stairs': Dog owner, 19, who lied about his puppy's horrific injuries gets jail

August 4, 2024

'Inappropriate’ plan for 150 homes on green belt thrown out again - see reasons why

July 25, 2024

Council to make decision on controversial Buffet Island McDonald’s in Great Barr

Great Barr|Jul 25

July 21, 2024

'I'm worried about the future of the current generation': Children's expert on 'lack of resilience'

Politics|Jul 21

July 2, 2024

Watch: Driver's dangerous '14-second lapse of judgment' that landed him with 12-month road ban

June 22, 2024

Mini parade of shops in Great Barr on the market with £345,000 price tag

Property|Jun 22

June 21, 2024

McDonald’s plan for empty restaurant deferred by councillors amid objections

Business|Jun 21

June 18, 2024

Flats plan for former doctor’s surgery in Great Barr

Great Barr|Jun 18

June 14, 2024

Hotspot for yobs or 'good for jobs'? We asked residents about McDonald's plans for Buffet Island

May 20, 2024

Jailed: Great Barr man who used home of vulnerable woman to supply drugs

May 13, 2024

Road closures for utility repairs in Sandwell

Great Barr|May 13

May 10, 2024

Motorists face Friday evening gridlock in Hamstead and Great Barr due to 'major congestion'

Great Barr|May 10

May 7, 2024

Call 999 if you see this Great Barr man wanted on suspicion of stalking and theft

Great Barr|May 7

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving following early morning crash on M6

Great Barr|May 7

April 29, 2024

11 photos as Doctor Who fans travel from as far as America to Great Barr for annual convention

Great Barr|Apr 29

April 20, 2024

Children’s home can remain open after bid to close it down is overruled

Great Barr|Apr 20

April 18, 2024

Two teenagers have been jailed after boy, 16, injured in street machete attack

April 17, 2024

Services near M6 junction allowed to serve alcohol 24 hours a day after council mix-up

Great Barr|Apr 17

April 14, 2024

Developer bids to overturn rejection of 'harmful' 150-home scheme on green belt land

Property|Apr 14

April 4, 2024

Children's hospice charity shop forced to close after being 'ransacked' by vandals – but nothing was taken

Great Barr|Apr 4

March 30, 2024

All roads open in Great Barr after cordon for police investigation is lifted

Great Barr|Mar 30

March 21, 2024

Great Barr man faces jail after shotgun found stashed in bin bag in his Vauxhall Corsa

Great Barr|Mar 21

March 20, 2024

Motorists facing delays and buses diverted following crash in Great Barr

Great Barr|Mar 20

March 6, 2024

Doctor Who fans from across the world to descend on Great Barr for weekend of sci-fi fun

Sandwell entertainment|Mar 6

February 22, 2024

Watch: Police looking at footage of Great Barr crash as car flies over roundabout

Great Barr|Feb 22

January 26, 2024

Homes plan for farm rejected four years after similar scheme approved

January 18, 2024

Plan for 150 homes on green belt rejected

Great Barr|Jan 18

January 11, 2024

Two Sandwell schools become one as merged site opens

Great Barr|Jan 11

January 3, 2024

FA’s all-weather Great Barr football pitch backed after size concerns

Great Barr|Jan 3

December 27, 2023

Watch: Firefighters tackle massive blaze at plastics factory in Great Barr

Great Barr|Dec 27, 2023

December 22, 2023

Murder victim's family 'too distressed' to tell court of their pain as Black Country drug dealer sentenced to 30 years

Crime|Dec 22, 2023

December 11, 2023

Part of major road closes following crash on route between pub and motorway bridge

Great Barr|Dec 11, 2023

December 6, 2023

'Bullied' drug user who sent texts to 'bossman' about deals avoids prison after being caught on M54

Crime|Dec 6, 2023