Sas Taylor

1 month ago | b31.org.uk | Sas Taylor

Three teenage boys have pleaded guilty to their roles in violence which led to a 15-year-old boy sustaining life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the abdomen November last year. The incident happened just before 1am on 18th November 2024 at the corner of Frankley Beeches Road and Bristol Road South in Northfield. The boy was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries but thankfully survived. He continues to recover from his injuries.

1 month ago | b31.org.uk | Sas Taylor

The proposals for ‘Groveley Garden Village’ are being developed by St Modwen and Bournville Village Trust. The site, currently used for agriculture, is bordered by Groveley Lane / Nuthurst Road, Longbridge Lane / Birmingham Road to the east, Upper Bittell Reservoir to the south (map).

1 month ago | b31.org.uk | Sas Taylor

A ‘dangerous and predatory sex offender’ has been jailed for ten years for sexually assaulting two teenage boys, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation. Damien Gloster, 40, and of no fixed address, was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday (7 May) to seven years in prison, extended by a further three years. Gloster was found guilty by a jury of two counts of sexual assault on a male, at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday 19 February 2025.

1 month ago | b31.org.uk | Sas Taylor

The refurbished suite opening comes as the number of arrests across the West Midlands continues to climb with positive outcomes increasing and overall crime reducing. Before the site reopened officers had to use cells in Perry Barr, Stechford or other areas of the West Midlands. In 2022, just four custody facilities were open but West Midlands Police now have more up to date operational cells than ever before.

1 month ago | b31.org.uk | Sas Taylor

A consultation into proposals for a store at the junction of Pershore Road and Hazelwell Lane opened in November last year and were met with a mixed reaction from local residents. Many felt the development would be a threat to the award winning independent high street of the suburb. A ‘Down with the Clown’ protest was staged and an online petition garnered 1800 signatures. McDonald’s have now confirmed they will not be submitting a planning application for a store in Stirchley.