Black Country news and blogs Sunday 20 April 2014
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Chairman says “No option but to sell” Northfield golf club 
B31 Voices 17 Apr 14
North Worcestershire Golf Club have today confirmed that they have entered into ‘an agreement’ with developer Bloor Homes, stating that they: “have no… more »…
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Age Concern bid to take over running of Hawkesley Community Centre
B31 Voices 17 Apr 14
Age Concern Birmingham have put forward a proposal to take over the running of Hawkesley Community Centre in Kings Norton.
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Balaam’s Wood Easter Egg Hunt Saturday 19th April
B31 Voices 16 Apr 14
Join the Friends of Balaam’s Wood Local Nature Reserve and Frankley Carnival Committee for a free Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday.
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COMPETITION Safari Park trip for 2 with Den Caney Coaches
B31 Voices 14 Apr 14
Den Caney Coaches of Bartley Green are generously offering a pair of tickets to West Midlands Safari Park for one lucky B31 Voices reader… more »…
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Free football and dance sessions for young people
B31 Voices 11 Apr 14
Young people are invited to attend FREE football and street dance sessions at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College.
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Council clarify position on dog breeding in council properties
B31 Voices 11 Apr 14
Birmingham City Council have released a statement clarifying their position on the breeding of dogs in council properties.
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Urban Kids Easter holiday camp at Bournville College
B31 Voices 10 Apr 14
Urban Fitness at Bournville College are running a kids camp for the Easter half term holidays.
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Art Foundation Open Evening at Cadbury College
B31 Voices 10 Apr 14
Tuesday 29th April 2014, 5.30-7.30pm Cadbury College, Downland Close, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8QT Creative individuals will be able to study for a… more »…
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Friends of Cofton Park seek volunteers and committee members
B31 Voices 10 Apr 14
Do you have a few spare hours each month and may be looking for some useful experience to add to your CV? Do… more »…
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Bus services changes from 27th April 2014
B31 Voices 9 Apr 14
Following a full service review, there will be some changes to bus services across South Birmingham from Sunday 27th April 2014.
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Man arrested after robbery at Northfield newsagent
B31 Voices 9 Apr 14
West Midlands Police have today confirmed that a man was arrested following a robbery at a Northfield newsagent’s shop yesterday evening.
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Easter community fun day at Hollymoor
B31 Voices 8 Apr 14
Visit the Hollymoor Centre for their Easter community fun day, organised by Friendship Care and Housing.
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Free anti-theft number plate screw fitting, Longbridge 9th April
B31 Voices 8 Apr 14
Longbridge Neighbourhood Police have teamed up with students from Bournville College to secure residents’ number plates with free tamper proof screws.
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Kings Norton United FC seek U12s players
B31 Voices 8 Apr 14
From Kings Norton United FC: Are you currently in Year 7? Do you fancy playing in a Sunday league? Kings Norton United Under… more »…
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Ark Kings Academy students take part in BBC School Report Day
B31 Voices 8 Apr 14
From Ark Kings Academy, Kings Norton: On Thursday 27th March students from ARK Kings Academy made their own news when they took part in the… more »…
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Young people invited to Northfield District Youth Convention this Saturday
B31 Voices 7 Apr 14
Are you aged 11-19 and live in Northfield, Frankley, Kings Norton, Longbridge, Rednal, Weoley, West Heath? Want to find out more about what’s going… more »…
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Pride of Longbridge 2014 this weekend!
B31 Voices 7 Apr 14
The annual Pride of Longbridge Rally will take place this Saturday in Cofton Park.
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Traffic calming measures for Cock Hill Lane
B31 Voices 7 Apr 14
Birmingham City Council has begun work on new traffic calming measures on Cock Hill Lane, Rubery.
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Young people attend anti knife crime event
B31 Voices 5 Apr 14
Young people from across Birmingham south have been attending an anti knife crime event at The Factory Young People’s Centre in Longbridge today.
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New initiative reminds dogs owners to ‘Clean it up!’
B31 Voices 5 Apr 14
A new initiative has been launched across South Birmingham to remind dog owners to clear up after their pets.
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Goodnight Lenin Live At The Prince of Wales
B31 Voices 4 Apr 14
17th April – Prince of Wales – 17th April – Prince of Wales – 17th April – Prince of Wales B31 Voices favourite… more »…
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Cycle South Brum official launch: Saturday 5th April
B31 Voices 4 Apr 14
From Cycle South Brum: We are really excited to announce the next phase of cycling in Northfield will be launched this Saturday, 5th… more »…
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Northfield Housing Liaison Board seeks New Members
B31 Voices 3 Apr 14
So what is a Housing Liaison Board ? A Housing Liaison Board is a group of tenants, leaseholders, owner occupiers, local residents, Councillors… more »…
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Mayor and Mayoress help to encourage university education
B31 Voices 2 Apr 14
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Mike Leddy and Lady Mayoress, Mrs Pauline Leddy showed their support in a National Roadshow informing students about… more »…
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Public health warning: Air pollution from Sahara dust
B31 Voices 2 Apr 14
Birmingham’s Director of Public Health, Dr Adrian Phillips, has issued a warning to people with lung and heart problems as Birmingham is set… more »…
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Steps2Sport Easter Holiday camps Frankley & Bartley Green
B31 Voices 1 Apr 14
The popular Steps2Sport holiday camps are back for Easter at Balaam Wood Academy, Frankley and St Michaels, Bartley Green.
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Fun introduction to football for youngsters
B31 Voices 1 Apr 14
Youngsters aged 5,6 & 7 (and their parents!) are invited to take part in a programme introducing them to playing football.
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Kings Norton HLB Estate Assessment
B31 Voices 31 Mar 14
Again members of the Kings Norton Housing Liaison Board, along with the District Neighbourhood Caretaker (DNC) carried out another assessment.
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Longbridge Photo Walk Saturday 29th March
B31 Voices 28 Mar 14
From LPAP: Photographic artist and recent winner of the Some Cities bursary Stephen Burke will be leading a photographic walk around Longbridge as… more »…
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Young illustrator launches design studio
B31 Voices 28 Mar 14
A young illustrator from Kings Norton in Birmingham is taking her first steps into the business world after launching her own illustration design… more »…
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Northfield teen found guilty of Joshua Ribera murder
B31 Voices 27 Mar 14
An 18 year old man from Northfield has today been found guilty of the murder of upcoming grime music star Depzman.
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16 year old arrested following Rubery assault
B31 Voices 25 Mar 14
A 16 year old local lad was arrested last night following an assault in the Cock Hill area of Rubery.
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Witnesses sought to armed robbery at West Heath Co-op
B31 Voices 24 Mar 14
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an armed robbery at a West Heath supermarket yesterday.
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Pop Up Talent Shop youth employment event 31st March
B31 Voices 24 Mar 14
Pop Up Talent is inviting 16-25s to check out Northfield’s Pop Up Talent Shop, a one-off youth employment event taking place: Monday 31st… more »…
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New Northfield support service for serving and ex-Armed Forces
B31 Voices 24 Mar 14
From 7th April, The Royal British Legion will be offering a support service in Northfield for Armed Forces (past and present), their families and… more »…
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Kings Norton Ward Police tasking Meeting 20th March 2014
B31 Voices 24 Mar 14
There were two Guest speakers at this months Tasking Meeting.
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Teen killed in tragic Kings Norton bus stop accident
B31 Voices 19 Mar 14
West Midlands Police have today named the teen who sadly died following a freak accident at a Kings Norton bus stop on Monday… more »…
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Friends fundraise following tragic death of friend in Kings Norton
B31 Voices 18 Mar 14
Friends of an 18 year old man have launched an online fundraising page after he died following a tragic incident in Kings Norton… more »…
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Northfield drama school offer stage combat training this Sunday
B31 Voices 18 Mar 14
Stages Drama are hosting a Stage Combat Workshop (both hand to hand & swords) led by RADA trained, qualified fight instructors.
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Longbridge public art event this weekend
B31 Voices 18 Mar 14
The Longbridge Public Art Project (LPAP) space in Longbridge Town Centre is now open to the public and a series of events over… more »…
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Work starts on new Bournville College Construction Centre
B31 Voices 18 Mar 14
Work has started on a brand new specialist Construction Centre for Bournville College in Longbridge.
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Man with Northfield links wanted on recall to prison
B31 Voices 13 Mar 14
West Midlands Police have asked for public help in locating a convicted burglar who is wanted on recall to prison.
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Teenager suffers minor injuries after collision with car in Longbridge Lane
B31 Voices 10 Mar 14
A teenage lad was in collision with a car close to Albert Bradbeer School in Longbridge Lane this afternoon.
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Witnesses to Rubery vehicle crimes sought
B31 Voices 10 Mar 14
From West Mercia Police: Police are appealing for information about an incident in which a van was broken into and rolled down the… more »…
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Join us for free Social Media Surgeries: 11th & 26th March
B31 Voices 9 Mar 14
B31 Voices, Podnosh and Birmingham City University are running two Social Media Surgeries at The Factory in Longbridge in March.
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Kings Norton Police Update
B31 Voices 7 Mar 14
Travellers Wansbeck Grove Hawkesley Approximately 10 Caravans set up camp at Wansbeck Grove, Hawkesley over a 2 week period.
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Follow a Day in the Life of a neighbourhood police team LIVE!
B31 Voices 3 Mar 14
On Tuesday 4th March, Birmingham South Police Partnerships team will be following a local neighbourhood police team.
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New dog control orders come into force this weekend
B31 Voices 28 Feb 14
Image by Christopher Read | Click for original New Dog Control Orders passed by Birmingham City Council will come into force this weekend.
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Kings Norton Ward Committee 6th February Oddingley Hall
B31 Voices 28 Feb 14
Present – Councillor Valerie Seabright in the Chair Councilors Steve Bedser and Peter Griffiths Also Present :- Richard Davies, Head of Northfield District… more »…
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Kings Norton HLB Meeting 28th February
B31 Voices 28 Feb 14
All of our Housing Liaison Board Meetings are open to the Public and all are welcome.