Local News

Homes scheme by conservation area May 9 2008 An intensive housing development is being planned for a prime town centre site next to the High Street Conservation Area. more

Massage relief for centre May 9 2008 Staff at a Personal Training and Sports Therapy Centre in Sutton Coldfield are celebrating after the frustrating delays to the renewal of their massage license were removed. more

Harrowing story in new biography May 9 2008 Benjamin Franklin will sign copies of his harrowing autobiography Believing The Unbelievable on Saturday May 17 at Waterstone's in The Parade, Sutton Coldfield, between 12 noon and 2pm. more

Church all set for annual spring plant sale May 9 2008 St Columba's Church at Banners Gate holds its annual spring plant sale tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am until 2pm in the church car park at the junction of Banners Gate Road and Chester Road North. more

Blaze breaks out at community centre as people wait to vote May 9 2008 Falcon Lodge Community Centre was badly damaged by fire last Thursday as locals queued up to vote. more

Estate transformed by anti-crime work May 9 2008 A resident-led initiative has transformed an Erdington estate once plagued with crime and anti-social behaviour. more

Community prepares for family fun day May 9 2008 Kingstanding residents are getting ready for their 'Fun Day' on Saturday May 17. more

Euro MP to fight Dunwoody seat May 9 2008 The UK Independence Party's Sutton-based Euro MP for the West Midlands is to contest the Crewe and Nantwich constituency byelection. more

Guided walk on eco day May 9 2008 June 5 is World Environment Day -an opportunity for locals to take a little time to focus on what they can do to minimise their impact on the world around them. more

Adventure for student May 16 2008 An intrepid student at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has been chosen to represent the UK Girl Guiding Association during a unique trip to Iceland this year. more

Asbo request hope to kick crime habit May 16 2008 A woman banned from streets in Erdington after asking for her own ASBO has told how she hopes it will help her kick crime. more

Bid to build care home thrown out May 16 2008 A controversial plan to build a large care home in Sutton Coldfield has been quashed by the city council after plan-ners said it was 'out of character' with the area. more

Buildings face axe in hospital revamp May 16 2008 Several wards and a rehabilitation unit at Good Hope Hospital will be bulldozed as part of a £190 million redevelopment plan by the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust. more

Campaign for Castle Vale railway station is backed by shadow minister May 16 2008 Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Transport Norman Baker MP has backed Tyburn Councillor Ann Holtom and local residents in their campaign for a new railway station on Castle Vale. more

Choral concert for church centenary May 16 2008 After 'beating the bounds of the parish' earlier this month, members of Four Oaks' All Saints Church are continuing their celebrations of the church's centenary by hosting a choral concert on May 23. more

Church founder's daughter dies May 16 2008 An active member of an Erdington church that her dad founded has died aged 82. Taking over from much of the work of her parents, Mabel Lucy Trenchard was actively involved with the Birches Green Evangelical Free Church. more

Church quiz cash for our hospice May 16 2008 Members of the Community Nursing Team of John Taylor Hospice briefed representatives of an Erdington church on their work, before receiving the proceeds of a successful quiz night organised by church members. more

Claimants face a lie detector test May 16 2008 Benefit claimants from in and around Sutton Coldfield could soon be facing a telephone lie detector test after the council decided to extend the initiative. more

Councillor fails to win deputy job May 16 2008 Kingstanding councillor Cath Grundy has failed in her attempt to become deputy leader of Birmingham City Council's opposition Labour group. more

Curtain up on children's charity fundraiser May 16 2008 A children's charity event at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church tomorrow (Saturday May 17) will be opened by Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield and Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. more

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