River Island Sutton Coldfield Store Closure Date Confirmed
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.
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.
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.
A 46-year-old man, wanted for assault, led police on a dramatic foot chase through gardens in Sheldon after jumping from a window. Read the full story of the New Year's Day arrest.
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.
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a dangerous police pursuit in the Black Country. The police helicopter was deployed to track the vehicle, which was being driven without headlights.
Staffordshire Police have identified a man after a CCTV appeal following the death of a woman in a Stoke-on-Trent doorway. Read the latest on this investigation.
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.
Four men arrested and weapons recovered after a police chase in Birmingham. Masked robbers targeted a shop near Five Ways. Call 101 with info ref 20/485966/25.
Saiful Islam led police on a dangerous 100mph pursuit in Birmingham, driving on the wrong carriageway. He has been jailed for 16 months. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
Peter O'Neil, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a dangerous chase in Walsall where he rammed a police car four times. Read the full details of the shocking incident and police response.
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.
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.
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.
West Midlands Police's proactive team makes multiple arrests in Sutton Coldfield for burglary, robbery, and drug offences ahead of Christmas. Read the latest on the operation.
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property on Ridgway Road, Stoke-on-Trent. The death is being treated as unexplained.
St Michael's Church in Boldmere wins planning permission for a new car park. The scheme, which involves sensitively relocating gravestones, aims to tackle severe local parking problems. Read the full details.
Local mortgage experts reveal the top neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
West Midlands Police deploy new high-visibility patrols in Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, following a sharp rise in vehicle thefts from driveways. Officers urge residents to stay vigilant.
Dennis Lycett, 39, is behind bars for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Tamworth. Police seized drugs and cash after a chase in Amington.
Plans submitted for a new racket sports and fitness club atop Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Centre car park, featuring padel, tennis & pickleball courts. Public consultation open.
Local Conservatives promise to scrap parking charges and establish a trust to restore Birmingham's Sutton Park ahead of the 2026 elections. Read their full plan.
Police confirm a man's death at a Perry Barr HMO is not suspicious. The man in his 40s was found in cardiac arrest on December 3. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
Sutton Coldfield's Victorian Christmas Market returns for 2025 with over 60 traders, festive entertainment, and free parking. Discover the magical two-weekend event.