No evidence of gunfire found after officers search area of parkland
Officers cordoned off an area of parkland on Long Nuke Road to conduct a search after reports of gunfire. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Police were called to Long Nuke Road,...
View Article[UPDATED] ARRESTS MADE as police investigate serious assault on teenage girl...
UPDATE 10.40pm: West Midlands Police have arrested three teenagers this evening in relation to a serious assault on a 15 year old girl in Weoley Castle last night [see full report below]. One boy and...
View ArticleThree teens in court after Weoley Castle assault
Three teenagers – the youngest just 13 years old – were set to appear in front of Birmingham Magistrates this morning after being charged in relation to a serious assault on a 15 year old girl. The...
View ArticleUPDATE – FOUND safe & well: Martin Cullinane – 51 – Weoley Castle
Missing man Martin from Weoley Castle has been found safe and well. Thanks to everyone who shared. — From Birmingham Police | West Midlands Police : Have you seen Martin Cullinane who has gone missing...
View Article12 year old boy is fourth to be arrested in relation to Weoley assault
West Midlands Police have confirmed that a fourth arrest – of a boy just 12 years old – was made at the weekend in relation to the assault of a teenage girl in Weoley Castle last week. The violent...
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Weoley Castle to host Armed Forces Day parade
The community of Weoley Castle is rallying together to host an Armed Forces Parade next month after Birmingham City Council and the military decided not to have one in the city centre this year. Local...
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Police investigate Shenley collisions
West Midlands Police are investigating after two collisions in the Shenley area early this morning (Sunday 3rd June) left three men injured, one seriously. The first collision happened at around 3.15am...
View Article[UPDATE] Now Found | Missing teens
Thanks all who shared the appeal from the families of two local teens, who have now been located safe and well. Their details have now been removed.
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Let the fun in the sun commence as the South Brum summer festival season...
The summer festival season kicks off across south west Birmingham this weekend with three amazing community family events on offer – and its going to be a scorcher with the hot, sunny weather set to...
View ArticleMan arrested on suspicion of assault after stand off on Weoley Castle roof
Emergency services flooded a Weoley Castle street after a man – wanted in relation to an earlier call – was found on the roof of a house late last night (Sunday 1st July). West Midlands Police were...
View ArticleTrust secures injunction in bid to resolve illegal encampments
An historic Trust has secured a special injunction to tackle illegal encampments and associated anti-social behaviour at two parks in Bournville following a spate of incidents. Bournville Village...
View Article[VIDEO] Dry vegetation ignites after dumped sofa set on fire in Weoley green...
Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service Northfield station dealt with a fire on “The Green Hill” between Jervoise Road and Alwold Road, Weoley Castle this afternoon (Tuesday 10th July). A dumped...
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Weoley Castle schoolchildren raise thousands for charity with 5km walk in...
Children and staff at a Weoley Castle primary school have once again raised thousands of pounds for their chosen charity, this time completing a 5km walk during a heatwave! On Friday (6th July), Our...
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Stonehouse Gang bounce into the record books with 80th anniversary fundraiser!
A local youth and community organisation has found its way into the record books with a fundraising bounce-athon! The Stonehouse Gang has been supporting South West Birmingham’s young people for 80...
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Baby rescued from hot car in local supermarket car park on hottest day of the...
Shoppers and staff were forced to act when a baby was left in a hot car in a supermarket car park on Thursday (26th July) – the hottest day of the year, with highs of up to 32ºC in Birmingham. With...
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Owners devastated after cat ‘mauled’ by dog in Weoley Castle street
The devastated owners of a cat which was killed after being attacked by a dog in a Weoley Castle street are hoping someone will identify the dog and owner to the RSPCA. Rika Rika, 16, was fatally...
View ArticleMan arrested after staff threatened with machete in store robbery
A man was arrested yesterday after threatening supermarket staff with a machete during a robbery on Sunday (19th August). West Midlands Police confirmed they were called to Asda in Barnes Hill at...
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Weoley man (plus one!) to crawl up Mount Snowdon for third year running!
A Weoley Castle man will be crawling up Mount Snowdon for the third year running to raise funds for a Selly Park hospice – but this year he will have some company! Many stopped to offer their support...
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Knifeman sought after Shenley Lane attack
West Midlands Police are seeking a man who made off in a car after attacking another with a knife in Shenley Lane this afternoon (Wednesday August 29th). The incident – which would appear to have been...
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JAILED: Prolific thief threatened supermarket staff with machete &‘HIV...
A prolific shoplifter who threatened local supermarket staff with a machete and a needle during a week long crime spree has been jailed for over four years by Birmingham Crown Court. 37 year old Daniel...
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