CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a Sainsbury's superstore in Dorridge have been booted out by Solihull Council's planning committee. The celebrated decision followed a three-hour debate ...»
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a Sainsbury's superstore in Dorridge have been booted out by Solihull Council's planning committee. The celebrated decision followed a three-hour debate ...»
THE FATE of controversial plans for a Sainsbury's superstore in Dorridge were set to be decided by planning chiefs last night (Wednesday). Sainsbury's has acquired ...»
PRODUCTION of Jaguar's XJ at the JLR plant in Castle Bromwich could have safeguarded 2,000 or more manufacturing jobs in the West Midlands - it ...»
THE JURY in the case of Solihull man Gary Fisher, who is accused of murdering his 17-year-old daughter Chanelle Sasha Jones, has heard how he ...»
AN UNDER-PERFORMING bull has been saved from the slaughterhouse after regaining his moo-jo thanks to a last-minute intervention from his quick-thinking owner. Dave Joyce, from ...»
REBEL Euro MP Nikki Sinclaire has had her UK Independence Party status removed. Ms Sinclaire claims she has been ousted for refusing to sit shoulder ...»
STREAMLINING and efficiency will Solihull Council's main methods of saving £12m in the coming year as it attempts to minimise disruption to services. Also suffering ...»
A NORTH Solihull school has come under fire this week after CCTV cameras were installed in the toilets. The Grace Academy, in Chelmsley Wood, already ...»
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious sexual assault in the early hours of Monday morning (February 1) in Chelmsley Wood. The terrifying attack ...»
CONTROVERSIAL body scanners which make passengers appear naked are to be introduced at Birmingham International Airport by the end of the month - it has ...»
THE SOLIHULL man accused of murdering his 17-year-old daughter in west Wales failed to appear in court last week after refusing to leave his prison ...»
ACOCKS Green shoppers have named an independent hardware shop has their ‘Village Hero’ in the launch of a new campaign to celebrate local shops. Over ...»
'NEIGHBOURS from hell' is how Arden School has been described by angry villagers and Knowle councillor Jeff Potts as a ten-year dispute over temporary classrooms ...»
A DISABLED writer from Solihull is inspiring readers far and wide with his first full length novel, written without the use of his hands. Stuart ...»
VILLAGERS campaigning against plans to build an 18-acre marina in the tiny village of Lowsonford are continuing to gather support. GJP Marina Developments Limited and ...»
COUNCIL tax in the borough looks set to increase by 2.25 per cent from April, lower than earlier feared. Initial budget calculations looked set to ...»
CAMPAIGNERS fighting controversial plans to build 87 homes on The Bees Rugby Club ground on Sharmans Cross Road are refusing to celebrate after the developer ...»
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised across the borough for the ongoing crisis following the earthquake in Haiti. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck at 10pm ...»
THE health trust in charge of under fire Solihull Hospital was threatened with drastic action this week for failing to hit accident and emergency targets. ...»
REG KEYS was one campaigner sure not to miss Tony Blair's day of reckoning as he gave evidence at the Iraq War Inquiry. The former ...»
A BLIGHTED business couple from Shirley are up in arms for the second time in as many months over 'ridiculous and petty' council rules after ...»
A ROAD rage maniac from Earlswood who repeatedly hit a motorist over the head with an iron bar has been jailed - despite a plea ...»
THE MOTORWAY proved the unlikely scene of an Easter miracle after a woman gave birth on the hard shoulder. The baby girl was delivered by ...»
PLANS for a big casino in Solihull could be a step closer to realisation after the council announced it will consult the public before granting ...»
SHOP OWNERS say water works which 'unecessarily' divert traffic from their Acocks Green businesses have had a 'devastating' effect on trade. Severn Trent started the ...»
A COUPLE have spoken of the terrifying moment lightning ripped through their Yardley home. Bill Groves was sitting in bed drinking tea when a bolt ...»
STAFF at an Ullenhall care home have a special resident to look after following the arrival of a furry new guest. Mockley Manor Care Home, ...»
STAFF and shoppers at Boots in Solihull have been busy raising money for the Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull - collecting £534.17 for their efforts. ...»
HEROIC Royal Marine Matthew Croucher has spoken of his pride at being awarded the George Cross medal for bravery by her Majesty the Queen. Lance ...»
SOLIHULL Royal British Legion is expecting a record collection for this year's Poppy Appeal after banking £9,000 in the first two days. The Solihull branch ...»
THE FIFTH of November was a date to remember for very different reasons for one local society which celebrated its 25th anniversary on Wednesday. Corks ...»
A WYTHALL businessman is thought to have been killed alongside two others in a horror helicopter crash over the weekend. Three people died instantly when ...»
TERROR struck at a Knowle off-licence when masked raiders burst in at the weekend. The raid unfolded at Wine Rack on Station Road at around ...»
WHAT started as a drunken whim five years ago has turned into a life-changing career move for two Tudor Grange School pupils. Entrepreneurs Andy Dixon ...»
Year after year Solihull Council is handed the lowest of ...
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