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February 18, 2025

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

Great Barr|Feb 18

February 13, 2025

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

February 11, 2025

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

Great Barr|Feb 11

February 4, 2025

Walsall park disorder defendants deny incident was racially motivated

February 3, 2025

Collision on M6 sparked 40-minute delays near Great Barr

Great Barr|Feb 3

McDonald’s launches appeal over Buffet Island restaurant refusal

January 25, 2025

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

January 24, 2025

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

January 23, 2025

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

Property|Jan 23

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