Fury over bike theft

A BERKSWELL nurse who has raised £22,000 for charity has slammed thieves who have stolen the Specialized bike that she was using to train for her next challenge.Read

Baby heart break

A HEARTBROKEN family has launched a complaint against Heartlands Hospital after surgeons failed to treat a young mum-to-be’s ectopic pregnancy, despite a correct diagnosis offered by a hospital doctor.Read

Solihull flies the flag for its outstanding parks

Solihull received its seventh Green Flag Award this year and in celebration held special flag raisings across the borough.Read

Judge slams youths who threw snowballs and shouted racial abuse at Solihull woman

An elderly Asian lady was shocked and distressed when she was subjected to racial abuse by yobs who hurled snowballs at her Solihull home and her family.Read

Heartlands Hospital links with China to combat Aids and HIV

Health ministers from China visited Birmingham Heartlands Hospital last week in an internationally significant step in the battle against HIV and AIDS.Read

Step out on Solihull's triple treat of bat walks

Three night-time bat walks are taking place this summer in Solihull parks.Read

Meriden MP calls for more government guidance after travellers are finally moved on

A PARADE of caravans that descended on Monkspath, before moving onto Knowle, have finally left the borough.Read

Silhillians urged to take part in butterfly count

Britain’s best known naturalist Sir David Attenborough is urging residents of Solihull to get involved in Save our Butterflies Week from July 24 to August 1.Read

Residents get speed guns to tackle Solihull law breakers

RESIDENTS fighting a long-running battle to slow down drivers in Ashleigh Road are to be given speed-guns to help tackle the problem.Read

Solihull mum fined after son skips school

A mother has been prosecuted for not ensuring her child attended school.Read

Anti social behaviour order made against Solihull tenant

A Solihull resident has been given a two year injunction for anti social behaviour and ordered to pay over £3500.Read

Auto industry mourns death of Range Rover visionary

AN AUTOMOTIVE visionary who dreamed-up the original Range Rover has died at the age of 85, from injuries he sustained in a cycling accident.Read

Too much horse power for riders

CHAMPION Solihull cyclist David Rutherford was lucky to escape serious injury after loose horses created carnage with riders taking part at the British Masters Road Race Championships in rural Essex last Sunday.Read

Fears grow over safety at island

SHIRLEY residents fear that a roundabout could cause a serious accident unless measures are put in place to slow down drivers.Read

Police hunting a thieving couple

SOLIHULL police are keen to finger the collar of a well dressed couple who have fleeced local stores out of thousands of pounds worth of designer leisurewear.Read

Teens pay up for windows repair

TEENAGERS who smashed a pensioner’s windows have been made to say sorry and pay for the damage they caused.Read

Dreams of a colourful Christmas!

IT may still be July and sunny (ish) but the Shirley Town Centre Partnership already has its eyes set on Christmas.Read

Sian reaches for sky in contest

STUNNING student Sian Hanna is reaching for the sky in a bid to be crowned Teen Queen 2010 in a national beauty pageant, by taking a death-defying leap for charity.Read

Trouble on the buses targeted

A BUS company has teamed up with police to clamp down on troublesome passengers on one of Solihull’s busiest routes.Read

Go ahead on late licence

A LICENCE to sell alcohol until 11pm at a supermarket to be built in Balsall Common has been granted by Solihull Council.Read

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