Adventure goes on for daredevil

THE OLDEST wing-walker in the world - Shirley’s 90-year-old daredevil Tom Lackey - said he has no plans to stop raising money for charity.Read

Son ‘stabbed mum to death’

A TEENAGER stabbed his mum to death at their family home in Castle Bromwich, a court has heard.Read

Residents’ action to save park greenery

PROTESTERS will be descending on Shirley Park this month, speaking out about the trees and hedgerows which would be removed as part of the Parkgate development.Read

Parents pay tribute to drummer son

THE parents of a borough drummer – who died in a recent motorcycle crash – have paid a heartfelt tribute to their son.Read

Call for re-think on new homes plans

CALLS are growing for Solihull Council to rethink plans to build more than 11,000 new homes in the borough.Read

‘She will be sorely missed’

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following the death of top Solihull cyclist Cath Ward who was killed while competing in a time trial near Bidford on Avon last Wednesday evening.Read

Applications logged for two casinos

A LARGE casino could be sited at the NEC or Shirley after Solihull Council received two applications for the grant of a licence.Read

Legion hit by closure costs

OLTON’S Remembrance Day parade is in danger of being scrapped for the first time in 50 years - as the Royal British Legion struggles to meet the costs.Read

Step out and dance at Solihull Arts Complex

YOUNG people aged 14 and over are invited for an afternoon of dance on Thursday August 19 from 1-4pm at Solihull Arts Complex.Read

Solihull thief jailed after trying to steal hotel cash

A REPEAT thief has been locked up for 18 months after trying to snatch a cash drawer from the reception of a Birmingham Airport hotel – just months after stealing equipment from an ambulance.Read

Work on A45 closes Showell Lane in Meriden for six months

Showell Lane will be closed to all traffic from 9:00am on Monday 16 August 2010 to 5:00pm on Friday 25 February 2011, Solihull Council has announced.Read

Fund day for all in Shirley Park

Enjoy a free fun day out in Shirley Park and support the community at the same time at this year’s Shirley Summer Fun Day.Read

Unrest grows over plans to build thousands of new homes in Solihull

CALLS are growing for Solihull Council to rethink plans to build more than 11,000 new homes in the borough.Read

Cream tea marks 100 days of vigil in Meriden

ONE hundred days since the stand-off began and Meriden residents remain rooted to the spot in Eaves Green Lane.Read

Severn Trent urges Solihull rsidents to conserve water

WATER company Severn Trent says it will take more than a few showers to restore reservoirs to healthier levels.Read

Solihull Festival 2010 - what's on

Solihull Festival 2010 - Sept 11-26Read

Two for one offer at Umberslade Farm Park!

To celebrate the summer we’ve teamed up with Umberslade Farm Park in Tanworth in Arden, Warwickshire, to offer every reader two kids tickets for the price of one.Read

Police appeal over car clue to Solihull burglaries

DETECTIVES are asking residents and retailers with CCTV cameras to check footage in the hope of spotting a vehicle they suspect of being involved in at least two burglaries.Read

Woman critical after smash on M42

A WOMAN is in a critical condition this morning (Thursday) following a crash between a car and lorry on the motorway.Read

Stunned as Solihull Cycling Club mourns death of top time triallist Cath

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