Great Barr News

Fury at Barr Beacon memorial theft

The Barr Beacon war memorial was vandalised and had some of its copper roof stolen last week, requiring temporary repairs to be carried out to protect exposed beams. TS7148-5062GO

Friday, March 12, 2010

THIEVES who stole copper from a Great Barr war memorial are the "lowest form of life" who should be "shipped to the front line", says a council chief.

The vandals struck at the Barr Beacon monument, which honours men from Staffordshire and Warwickshire who gave their...

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Multi-million pound bonus for ring and ride

The Ring and Ride bus service is set to receive £35 million from Centro in the next three years to help pay for a number of improvements. Chairman of Centro, Cllr Gary Clarke and Chief Executive of WMSNT, Peter Maggs celebrated the new funding agreement this week.

Friday, March 12, 2010

A LIFELINE bus service has been boosted by a multi-million pound investment. Centro, the West Midlands integrated transport authority, will contribute...

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Warning over dangerous toys

Dangerous toys which failed to comply with safety regulations were seized from One Stop Shopping Centre stall holder, Mr Sharma Moed Nabi, trading as Zarateshtera Ltd. DangerousToys-002GO

Friday, March 12, 2010

PARENTS have been warned to check that toys they buy comply with European safety standards after a man was fined for selling faulty goods from a stall...

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'Golden opportunity' for Great Barr road

Friday, March 12, 2010

AN UNADOPTED road is set to undergo emergency repairs "in the interests of public safety". Booths Lane in Great Barr, which has seen its road surface...

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Great Barr community centre upgraded

Doris Bellhouse, with dance partner Ian Wares. TS7161-9612GO

Friday, March 12, 2010

A COMMUNITY centre has had a makeover thanks to a grant from an environmental trust. The Collingwood Centre, in Collingwood Drive received more than...

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Offenders who 'clean the slate' under fire

Friday, March 12, 2010

A TEENAGE burglar from Great Barr withdrew his request to have 12 further raids taken into consideration last week when the trial judge slammed...

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Help to tackle post-natal blues

Friday, March 12, 2010

A SUPPORT group for women suffering from pre and post-natal depression is offering help to mums who are struggling to cope this Mother's Day. Acacia...

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Police hotline to twart terrorists

Friday, March 12, 2010

SUSPICIOUS activity spotted by the public in Great Barr, Perry Barr and Kingstanding should be reported to a confidential hotline aimed at thwarting...

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Who were Samaritans?

Fay Mason who was injured in a road traffic accident in Queslett Road, Great Barr last October is appealing for three good Samaritans to come forward so she can thank them. TS7130-4576GO

Monday, March 08, 2010

A PARAMEDIC injured in a serious crash under the M6 in Great Barr is appealing for three good Samaritans to come forward so she can personally thank...

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