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January 20, 2025

New home care provider open in Great Barr

Your World|Jan 20

January 16, 2025

‘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

January 2, 2025

Are you ready to lose weight change your life in 2025?

Your World|Jan 2

December 31, 2024

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

Sandwell|Dec 31, 2024

December 27, 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

December 26, 2024

Fire crews battle Christmas Day house fire in Great Barr

News|Dec 26, 2024

November 27, 2024

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

News|Nov 27, 2024

November 20, 2024

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

News|Nov 20, 2024

November 14, 2024

M6 motorway cleared after hours of delays following collision near Birmingham

News|Nov 14, 2024

November 12, 2024

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

News|Nov 12, 2024

November 7, 2024

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

Local Hubs|Nov 7, 2024

October 25, 2024

Birmingham takeaway hailed 'hot stuff' at prestigious national awards

Food and Drink|Oct 25, 2024

October 3, 2024

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

Great Barr|Oct 3, 2024

October 1, 2024

Delays on M6 after vehicle breaks down near Great Barr

Great Barr|Oct 1, 2024

September 22, 2024

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

Birmingham|Sep 22, 2024

September 19, 2024

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

Great Barr|Sep 19, 2024

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

Great Barr|Sep 19, 2024

September 8, 2024

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

Great Barr|Sep 8, 2024

September 5, 2024

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

Great Barr|Sep 5, 2024

September 4, 2024

Delays after car breaks down at busy junction

Great Barr|Sep 4, 2024

August 31, 2024

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

Crime|Aug 31, 2024

August 27, 2024

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

Great Barr|Aug 27, 2024

August 24, 2024

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

Great Barr|Aug 24, 2024

August 9, 2024

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

Crime|Aug 9, 2024

August 4, 2024

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

Property|Aug 4, 2024

July 25, 2024

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

Great Barr|Jul 25, 2024

July 21, 2024

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

Politics|Jul 21, 2024

July 2, 2024

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

Crime|Jul 2, 2024

June 22, 2024

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

Property|Jun 22, 2024

June 21, 2024

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

Business|Jun 21, 2024

June 18, 2024

Flats plan for former doctor’s surgery in Great Barr

Great Barr|Jun 18, 2024

June 14, 2024

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

Walsall|Jun 14, 2024

May 20, 2024

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

Crime|May 20, 2024

May 13, 2024

Road closures for utility repairs in Sandwell

Great Barr|May 13, 2024

May 10, 2024

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

Great Barr|May 10, 2024

May 7, 2024

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

Great Barr|May 7, 2024

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

Great Barr|May 7, 2024

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, 2024

April 20, 2024

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

Great Barr|Apr 20, 2024

April 18, 2024

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

Crime|Apr 18, 2024

April 17, 2024

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

Great Barr|Apr 17, 2024

April 14, 2024

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

Property|Apr 14, 2024

April 4, 2024

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

Great Barr|Apr 4, 2024

March 30, 2024

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

Great Barr|Mar 30, 2024

March 21, 2024

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

Great Barr|Mar 21, 2024

March 20, 2024

Motorists facing delays and buses diverted following crash in Great Barr

Great Barr|Mar 20, 2024

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, 2024

February 22, 2024

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

Great Barr|Feb 22, 2024