
Replacement announced for Sutton Coldfield bar that's been empty for two years
The old Simpson's bar will reopen this September under new ownership.
Local news from Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding area

The old Simpson's bar will reopen this September under new ownership.

Charlie McKeown, 24, was 'street dealing at quite a high level'

The lad has an 'ultra-rare' condition which has affected his development

A plan has been submitted for an extension at a tower block to create a new restaurant and second retail unit which could rid the town of a trouble spot

The video showing boys vandalising a floral display in the town centre was watched by millions of people - but police say they have now 'made amends'

An increase ot parking charges at a key site will be reversed after just two weeks it has been confirmed

An eyewitness said several fire engines, police cars and ambulances had responded to the incident near Sutton Park
A tree is blocking the line between Four Oaks and Lichfield.

The body of Luis Piovesana, 26, who was born in Sutton Coldfield, was recovered by police divers

The controversial plan to build new apartment blocks up to five storeys high, housing some 75 apartments with 12 retail units at ground level will no longer go ahead, the agents for the new owners hav

Car parking charges are set to more than double and arguably more than quadruple at a city site - and there has been plenty of opposition

Birmingham and the Black Country's affordable areas are outperforming others in terms of price growth

A business which had to leave its town centre site due to what it said were 'rising costs' has found a new site nearby

Work is underway refurbishing a number of retail units on a prominent shopping strip in a town centre
Organisers of a popular charity barbecue in Sutton Coldfield are asking businesses to get involved by donating ‘posh’ prizes for their fundraising tombola and auction.

There will be a closing party on the final day

Some have raised litter and anti-social behaviour concerns, while others welcome the proposed late opening to create jobs and feed night shift workers
An appeal was launched over concerns for the welfare of a child seen at Sutton Coldfield Railway Station

Residents in the north of Birmingham, including Sutton Coldfield, have been left furious after the council introduced fortnightly rubbish collections in the middle of the 18-month bin strike

No more Sutton Coldfield Green Belt land is set to be allocated for homes after a firm recommendation to exclude it from the possibility of fresh development for at least 18 years