Lightning bolt blows a hole in Fernhill Road home

AN ELDERLY Olton couple had a lucky escape when lightning struck their bungalow in Fernhill Road on Saturday. Read

David Bailey delivers grim warning over Jaguar Land Rover future unless loan cash is delivered

JAGUAR Land Rover could suffer the same fate as MG Rover unless it gets a vital research and development loan quickly. Read

Thousands sign petition to safeguard maternity services at Solihull Hospital

A CAMPAIGN laucnhed to preserve full maternity servies at Solihull Hospital got off to a flying start last weekend when thousands of people signed a petition in just a few hours. Read

Win with Michelin and take the pressure off motoring

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‘Economic disaster’ fears gathering pace

THE government has been warned of “economic disaster” for the region unless the idea of a high-speed train line from Birmingham to London was made a reality. Read

Megan serves perfect ace

A TALENTED youngster has shown her art skills to win a Wimbledon painting competition. Read

A bumper sum for cracking cancer

DEDICATED fund raisers from the Solihull Cancer Research UK are celebrating this week after reaching £2.5million in turnover for the charity. Read

Thoughtful cards from new shop open in Touchwood

A NEW store has opened in Touchwood to give shoppers an extensive choice of exclusive cards. Read

Assembly call on travellers

A CONSULTATION process has begun to determine the number of new sites for travellers that are required across the West Midlands region. Read

Time for a big clear out

A COMMUNITY clean-up day helped put the finishing touches to an area in Shirley previously plagued by anti-social behaviour. Read

Man leaps to safety

A MAN has been hospitalised after a fire in a flat above a pet shop in Castle Bromwich. Read

Smoke alarm alert at blaze

A FIRE at a Chelmsley Wood house, from which three people escaped after they were awoken by a smoke alarm, is being treated as arson with intent to endanger life. Read

Much to do for safe roads

LAST week, there was an announcement from the Department for Transport that had little coverage in the media. It was that the number of people killed on the roads in Great Britain fell by 14 per cent from 2,946 in 2007 to 2,538 in 2008. This is a spectacular and welcome reduction. Read

College bike boost for cops

SOUTH Birmingham College has sponsored a police bike for officers covering the Hall Green Campus as part of a drive to foster good relations between police and students. Read

Brave Dylan is the face of Sense

LITTLE Dylan Harrison is a unique toddler. Read

Police investigate after house fire

POLICE and fire experts were this week probing an early morning blaze at a two-storey mid-terrace house in Sarehole Road, Hall Green. Read

Better driving is key to cost cuts

DRIVERS in the West Midlands could save almost £500 a year by driving more efficiently, according to tests carried out by BP Ultimate in their Great British Fuel Efficiency Challenge. Read

Common sense to stay safe in the sun

PEOPLE are being warned to stay safe and sensible in the sun in response to the Met Office, who have now raised their heatwave alert warning to Level 2. Read

Police thanks for neighbours

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch co-ordinators in Solihull have been recognised by the police for their long-standing commitment and hard work. Read

Pupils go potty to beat yobs

GREEN-fingered pupils spent a day gardening in a Solihull school in a bid to help understand anti-social behaviour. Read

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