Solihull news and opinion from the Solihull News

Villagers are urged to get behind health centre plans

THE CHAIRMAN of Balsall Common Village Residents Association has hit back at campaigners who are opposed to a new health centre being built on a controversial green belt site on the outskirts of the village. Read

Green fingers are going for the gold

THE borough is getting ready for battle and has called on the services of eager youngsters to help it along the way. Read

Patience pays off for campaigners

A FIVE-year campaign to give Smith’s Wood children somewhere safe to play has been successful. Read

Residents celebrate appeal victory

VICTORIOUS residents in Manor Road and Seven Star Road are celebrating after a Government inspector dismissed an appeal by Piper Homes Limited to build a housing development on land close to their homes. Read

Thief is told: ‘You’re banned’

A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been banned from entering Chelmsley Wood and Stratford Road, Shirley after committing 50 theft offences. Read

Skill school is right on the ball

youngsters stumped for something to do should jump to it and book their place on a range of new coaching courses on offer at an Acocks Green school. Read

Ambulance Service in the top three

WEST Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is one of the best trusts in the country according to official figures from the NHS Information Centre . Read

Summer of jams looms for drivers

COMMUTERS are facing a summer of traffic jams and diversions as Severn Trent embarks on a £1 million project to replace ageing water mains along the B4146 Yardley Road. Read

Footballers kitted out for season

FOOTBALLERS at The Sixth Form College, Solihull have received a new football kit courtesy of Britain’s largest sports charity, The Football Foundation. Read

Rewards for crime ideas

YOUNGSTERS who responded to a challenge to come up with ideas to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour have been recognised. Read

Bike plans slammed as waste of money

PLANS to get youngsters on their bikes or walking to and from Arden School as part of a green scheme in Knowle have been slammed as a waste of money by a borough councillor. Read

BASTA drivers return to airport but wait on court

DRIVERS from Birmingham and Solihull Taxi Association (BASTA) may be back on the ranks at Birmingham Airport but there are still concerns about the long-term future. Read

Clergy bowled over

“WE wanted to do something positive - religion gets blamed for so many things and we wanted to do something positive to bring people together and we thought why not a cricket match?” Read

Marina plans mooted for Knowle Locks

BOAT owners have discussed plans to build a marina – with room for 225 canal boats – near to Knowle Locks. Read

Woman fined £700 for signing for bonds

THE ex-husband of a Meriden woman who forged her son’s signature to cash in £10,000 worth of premium bonds has blasted her for putting their son through hell. Read