Solihull brewer launches own micro brewery

A SHIRLEY ale enthusiast has gone from brewing beer in an airing cupboard at home to launching his own ‘micro brewery.’Read

Fire service to charge £412.80 per hour for non emergency call outs in Solihull

CASH-strapped West Midlands Fire Service has announced it will now start charging for non emergency call outs in a desperate bid to save money.Read

Make the most of leftovers for Jubilee event in Solihull.

PATRIOTIC park-goers are being urged to give their leftovers a royal makeover as part of the Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday June 3.Read

Fine and points for forgetful driver

‘FORGETFULNESS’ led to a chip shop manager being fined and six points added to his licence for driving without insurance.Read

School reunion brings former students from across the globe

OVER fifty former classmates attended the class of ‘88 Tudor Grange reunion last month.Read

Manor houses open for night time tour

EXPLORE the medieval manor house of Baddesley Clinton this Saturday in the Museums at Night event.Read

Celebrity chef shares tips with winners

A SHIRLEY travel agent recently won a cookery class with TV chef James Martin.Read

Solihull town centre will turn green for one day.

SOLIHULL town centre will be transformed into a gardener’s paradise next Saturday (May 26) for a one-off event.Read

Chinese fly in for Knowle Auction Rooms sale

A GROUP of dealers from China travelled to Knowle Auction Rooms for their fourth auction specialising in Asian art.Read

Local firms raise cash for Save the Children at Solihull quiz night

BUSINESSES got their thinking caps on to raise £3,450 for Save the Children at a Lloyds TSB Commercial charity quiz night in Solihull.Read

Knowle Flower Club do the borough proud

BEAUTEOUS blooms, lovingly tended by Knowle Flower Club, featured in a major festival last week.Read

Jobs at risk in Solihull as card shop goes into administration

THIRTY one jobs are at risk at three Clinton Cards stores in Solihull after the firm announced it has entered into administration.Read

Police dog hunts down thief

A THIEF, sniffed out by a persistent police dog, has been jailed.Read

Solihull residents will now be charged for non emergency call outs.

SOLIHULL’S MP Lorely Burt has raised concerns at the fire service’s decision to charge over £400 for non-emergency call-outs.Read

SYNCHRONISED swimmer Beth Smith made a splash in the live final of Britain’s Got Talent last weekend.

The Solihull College student is a member of Aquabatique, a quartet whose underwater displays have wowed viewers of the ITV show.Read

New councillor speaks on HS2

NEWLY-elected councillor Tony Dicicco was due to air his views about high speed rail last night (Thursday).Read

Homeless man exposed genitals in Mell Square

A HOMELESS man has appeared at Solihull Magistrates Court charged with outraging public decency.Read

Middle Earth Weekend returns to Sarehole Mill

DWARVES, orcs and pikestaffs - oh my! Middle Earth Weekend returns to Sarehole Mill this Saturday and Sunday.Read

Grass cutting in Solihull 'may suffer' due to wet weather

SOLIHULL Council is struggling with grass cutting across the borough due to the recent wet weather.Read

Drug addict jailed

A HEROIN addict who stole from supermarkets across Solihull was jailed by town magistrates last Thursday.Read

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