Ice Danger Warning After Kids Seen on Frozen Lake
West Midlands Fire Service issues urgent ice safety warning after children were photographed on a frozen Sutton Coldfield lake, urging parents to talk to kids about the lethal risks.
West Midlands Fire Service issues urgent ice safety warning after children were photographed on a frozen Sutton Coldfield lake, urging parents to talk to kids about the lethal risks.
Budget supermarket Aldi unveils plans for a new £10m store on the edge of Devizes, promising around 40 new jobs and a drive-through coffee shop. Have your say in the public consultation.
Rudy's Pizza is expanding in Birmingham with a fourth restaurant set to open on Birmingham Road in Sutton Coldfield early this year. Discover the details.
West Midlands Police report a concerning increase in break-ins and vehicle thefts in Sutton Coldfield. Officers are stepping up patrols and urging residents to secure properties and protect keyless cars.
River Island will shut its Gracechurch Centre branch in Sutton Coldfield on January 18. All stock is now on sale. Discover the new retailers set to move into the area in 2026.
Aldi celebrates its best-ever Christmas with £1.65bn in sales, driven by savvy shoppers prioritising value and quality. Discover how the discounter won the festive season.
A 21-year-old Sutton Coldfield man faces charges after a police stop uncovered a knife and an illegally modified e-bike. He is due in court later this month. Read the full details.
From a £20m neighbourhood fund to a new Aldi and healthcare revamps, discover the 12 key developments poised to reshape Birmingham's Royal Town in the coming year.
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana is expanding in Birmingham, opening a fourth site in Sutton Coldfield. The highly-rated chain is hiring for the new venue on Birmingham Road.
Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's Middle of Lidl schedules are altered due to the January 1 bank holiday. Find out the new release dates and Aldi's £3.50 school uniform bundle.
Police urgently seek Dale, 36, missing from Sutton Coldfield since New Year's Eve. He was last seen near midnight. Call 999 immediately if seen, quoting log 4832.
A look back at the heartbreaking deaths that rocked the Sutton Coldfield community in 2025, from accidents to unsolved mysteries. Our thoughts are with the families.
Aldi announces festive opening hours, shutting all 1,000+ UK supermarkets on January 1st. Plan your shop as times fluctuate. Details on new store openings inside.
Aldi confirms festive opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Plan your shop before stores close at 6pm on December 31st. Check local times now.
A comprehensive look at the major retail and dining openings and closures that reshaped Sutton Coldfield in 2025, plus key developments expected in 2026. Stay informed on the town's evolving high street.
Folklore café at Sutton Coldfield station faced shutdown in 2025 over its rescue cat, Betty. Owner Alex Light found an ingenious solution to keep both his business and the feline resident. Discover this unique community hub.
Bobby Male, a former skateboarding star in China, built a ramp for his 10-year-old son Ernie. He says the sport keeps kids active and out of trouble. Read their inspiring story.
Aldi announces changes to its popular Specialbuy middle aisle schedule due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out the new release dates for January 2026.
A Christmas market trader known as The Curry Man had his van stolen from a council car park in Sutton Coldfield. The theft highlights urgent calls for improved CCTV coverage in the town centre.
Aldi is permanently withdrawing its Click and Collect service from all UK stores by year's end to maintain its low-price promise. Find out what this means for shoppers.
Aldi confirms its next Specialbuys release is scheduled for Sunday, December 28, just three days after Christmas. Find out the new schedule and where to get exclusive previews.
The trial of three men charged over the death of Suzanne Cherry, who was hit by a van on a Sutton Coldfield golf course, will begin in January. Get the latest updates.
A new study reveals Aldi customers spend just 33 minutes on their weekly shop, seven minutes faster than the UK average. Discover the supermarket's efficiency secrets for a stress-free Christmas.
Birmingham City Council approves plans to build 55 flats on the site of the former Rosie's nightclub in Sutton Coldfield, marking the end of an era for local nightlife and a new chapter for Lower Parade.
Discover a savvy shopping strategy across Aldi, Lidl, and Sainsbury's to create a complete festive meal for four, including wine and pudding, for just over £10. Beat the cost-of-living crunch this Christmas.
Aldi and Morrisons have introduced limits on festive vegetables after slashing prices to just 5p, sparking a Christmas price war. Lidl refuses to ration. Discover the full story.
Police are hunting a man seen committing indecent acts twice near a children's soft play area in Sutton Coldfield. Canal boat resident Steve Bates reported the alarming incidents.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a price war with rivals. Shoppers question the true cost, as the supermarket insists farmers are protected. Read the full story.
Aldi and Morrisons introduce customer limits on festive vegetables priced at just 5p, sparking a Christmas price war. Lidl refuses to ration. Discover the full story and NFU concerns.
A new joint Cake Box and Ambala dessert shop has launched on Boldmere Road in Sutton Coldfield, offering free cakes and a visit from The Grinch to celebrate its official opening.