Morning everyone,
Here’s your quick 3-minute rundown of what’s actually happening locally this weekend.
🚨 Local News & Police Updates
Hamstead Road shop thief jailed: A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to 48 weeks after targeting a local store 16 times over February and March, stealing over £1,500 worth of goods. He also hit shops along Walsall Road in Perry Barr.
Weapon seized in Great Barr: Police stopped a vehicle on Amblecote Avenue and recovered a machete. The driver has been remanded in custody and faces multiple charges including possession of an offensive weapon and driving offences.
Increased patrols: Police have confirmed they’re stepping up visible patrols locally following concerns around youth violence and anti-social behaviour.
🚧 Traffic & Travel
This weekend:
A38(M) Aston Expressway: Overnight closures (9 PM–5 AM) northbound towards Spaghetti Junction
M6/M5 link roads: Overnight closures (9 PM–6 AM), including M6 J7 towards the M5
Next week — plan ahead:
Aldridge Road: Full road closure Monday–Friday (April 20–24) between Queslett Road and Dyas Road
Newton Road: Lane closures (April 21–23, off-peak hours) for Openreach works
Queslett Road: Road closure Wednesday (April 22) for new road markings
Kingstanding Road: Lane closure near the traffic lights for barrier repairs
Aldridge Road junction: Temporary lights midweek at Thornbridge Ave / Greenholm Road
👉 Next week’s going to be busy — worth planning ahead now.
🎉 What’s On This Weekend
Titanic Exhibition (NEC): Opens Sunday — recreated interiors and artefacts
Candlelight Concerts (Birmingham Cathedral): Saturday evening — Adele tribute (6:30 PM) + Ludovico Einaudi (8:30 PM)
The Prodigy (Utilita Arena): Saturday night if you’re after something louder
Bottomless Ska Brunch (Digbeth): Saturday daytime at The Night Owl
That’s your week in B43/B44.
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Great Barr Insider