Pup adventure just the ticket

MOST mutts are not averse to learning a trick or two but one Olton dog has taken it to a new level after learning how to catch a train.Read

Watchdog slams our hospitals

THE health trust in charge of Solihull Hospital is in ‘significant breach’ of standards for failing to hit A&E targets, a health watchdog has warnedRead

She's a real star

A BRAVE eight-year-old, who battled back against cancer, has received an award - recognising her immense courage.Read

Faiths join together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in Solihull

Faiths join together for memorial eventRead

Faiths join together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in Solihull

Faiths join together for memorial eventRead

Calls for pedestrian crossing in Chelmsley Circle

Demolished footbridge leaves residents at riskRead

Pupils rock it out to raise charity money

RAISING the roof at Oliver Bird Hall in Solihull as well as cash for charity, were pupils from Clive’s Easylearn Rock and Pop Music Schools .Read

Students show their run skills

STEPPING out for charity were students from Tudor Grange School who raised £300 for Macmillan cancer research with a sponsored run.Read

Kingswood one big happy family

KINGSWOOD School, which is situated in a quiet, secluded setting in Shirley, is an independent preparatory school catering for children aged between 2 ½ and 11 years.Read

Breastfeed your baby and ‘be a star’ mum

YOUNG mums often opt out of breastfeeding their babies, but Solihull NHS Care Trust is hoping to change all that with a campaign aimed at borough women, encouraging them to breastfeed, and ‘be a star.’Read

Question mark over future of MEP Nikki

MEP Nikki Sinclaire will meet with UKIP officials on Monday to discuss whether she stays with the party.Read

Trouble fears at club unfounded

FEARS that Solihull’s first lap-dancing club would bring trouble to the town centre have not been realised, its owner said this week.Read

Burns Night boost for MS charity

A TRADITIONAL Burns Night attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Solihull raised £1,000 to support Solihull people with MS.Read

Music goes on for George, 95

AT NINETY-five-years old, you might forgive George Newns for taking things easy.Read

Education best way to stop underage drinking

We are all aware of the health and social effects of binge drinking, and particularly the problem of young drinkers. In Solihull 48 per cent of 14 to 15 year olds claim to drink alcohol at least once a week. Although this is below the national average, it is still concerning.Read

Jaguar boss David to step down from role

JAGUAR Land Rover has announced that its chief executive David Smith is stepping down.Read

Dancers step out to raise vital cash for brave twins

TWIN brothers who have been struck by a rare illness are receiving much needed help from a Sheldon dance troupe.Read

Streets all mapped out

A CONTROVERSIAL street mapping website has been extended into Solihull, and parts of Knowle.Read

School blaze arrests

TWO teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at Arden School.Read

Marathon for Fiona

A BALSALL Common policewoman is hoping to raise £10,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer by running the London Marathon.Read

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