http://www.solihullnews.net/ Visit the Solihull and Midlands News, featuring sport, local news, classifieds, jobs, videos, pictures & more. en-gb Solihull News no Visit the Solihull and Midlands News, featuring sport, local news, classifieds, jobs, videos, pictures & more. midlands news, solihull news, news in the midlands http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/mp-calls-for-housing-debate-105074-22293391/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:38:00 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/mp-calls-for-housing-debate-105074-22293391/ LORELY Burt has called for a full parliamentary debate into plans which could see 20,000 new homes built in Solihull. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/solihull-council-to-consider-birmingham-airport-s-runway-extension-105074-22293636/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:55:00 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/solihull-council-to-consider-birmingham-airport-s-runway-extension-105074-22293636/ A DATE has been set for Solihull Council to decide the fate of Birmingham International Airport's controversial plan to extend its main runway. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/win-a-family-ticket-to-jack-and-the-beanstalk-105074-22293842/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:19:00 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/win-a-family-ticket-to-jack-and-the-beanstalk-105074-22293842/ SOLIHULL Arts Complex are getting ready to put on a production of Jack and the Beanstalk - beginning next month. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/thugs-rob-hampton-in-arden-shop-105074-22293745/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:05:00 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/thugs-rob-hampton-in-arden-shop-105074-22293745/ A VILLAGE shopkeeper was left bruised and suffering from shock after being attacked by two teenage thugs during a distraction robbery. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/troopaid-appealing-for-donations-105074-22293981/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:26:00 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/troopaid-appealing-for-donations-105074-22293981/ ALTHOUGH it has only been going for a relatively short time Troopaid is a charity that has that has already made a big splash. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/olton-mum-celebrates-parking-victory-105074-22294217/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:35:00 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/olton-mum-celebrates-parking-victory-105074-22294217/ AN OLTON mum who slammed Solihull Council over a misleading road sign outside her http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/computers-will-be-used-to-speed-up-repairs-105074-22294200/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:31:00 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/solihull-news/2008/11/19/computers-will-be-used-to-speed-up-repairs-105074-22294200/ PROBLEMS that Solihull Council needs to tackle promptly - like potholes in roads or fly-tipping - will now be sorted out a whole lot easier, thanks to a state-of-the art electronic device. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/policeman-on-bnp-list-is-suspended-105074-22307451/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:35:16 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/policeman-on-bnp-list-is-suspended-105074-22307451/ A serving police officer included in a list of British National Party members leaked on an internet blog has been suspended from duty, police said. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/england-no-longer-a-goal-for-wilkinson-105074-22307393/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:15:15 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/england-no-longer-a-goal-for-wilkinson-105074-22307393/ Jonny Wilkinson has admitted he is no longer motivated by a possible return to the England team - and believes Danny Cipriani will prove a worthy long-term successor. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/jobcentre-closures-to-be-reviewed-105074-22307193/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:35:15 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/jobcentre-closures-to-be-reviewed-105074-22307193/ There were calls for the Government to halt its JobCentre closure programme, after a minister said he was reviewing it in the light of the economic crisis. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/pietersen-gutted-after-farcical-finish-105074-22307094/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:15:14 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/pietersen-gutted-after-farcical-finish-105074-22307094/ Kevin Pietersen admitted Thursday's 16-run defeat to India in the third one-day international was a "bitter pill to swallow" after the match ended in farcical circumstances at Green Park. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/tanker-owners-in-talks-with-pirates-105074-22306679/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:05:16 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/tanker-owners-in-talks-with-pirates-105074-22306679/ The Saudi owners of the Sirius Star are reportedly negotiating with pirate hijackers despite pleas from British and Saudi governments not to pay the ransom. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/rbs-bail-out-plan-is-approved-105074-22306657/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:05:15 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/rbs-bail-out-plan-is-approved-105074-22306657/ Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland approved a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/firms-announce-major-job-cuts-105074-22306303/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:35:17 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/firms-announce-major-job-cuts-105074-22306303/ Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/rbs-boss-sorry-over-bail-out-plan-105074-22306399/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:35:17 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/rbs-boss-sorry-over-bail-out-plan-105074-22306399/ The chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland apologised to shareholders ahead of a vote on a £20 billion Government bail-out package. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/speeding-plan-too-little-and-late-105074-22306241/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:35:16 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/speeding-plan-too-little-and-late-105074-22306241/ The family of two boys killed by ex-Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick in a crash on the M6 said measures to crack down on speeding motorists and drink-and-drug drivers were too little, too late. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/hedman-claims-city-approach-105074-22306077/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:16 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/hedman-claims-city-approach-105074-22306077/ Former Sweden goalkeeper Magnus Hedman claims he has turned down the chance to join Manchester City on loan as cover for the injured Joe Hart. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/firms-announce-hundreds-of-job-cuts-105074-22305990/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:05:19 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/firms-announce-hundreds-of-job-cuts-105074-22305990/ Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/gallas-reveals-arsenal-rifts-105074-22305500/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:15:15 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/gallas-reveals-arsenal-rifts-105074-22305500/ Arsenal skipper William Gallas has revealed rifts in the dressing room undermining the club's current campaign and has suggested his team-mates have been unsettled by one member of the squad. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/sheridan-ruled-out-105074-22305438/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:15:14 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/sheridan-ruled-out-105074-22305438/ England prop Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of Saturday's international against South Africa after failing to recover from a neck injury. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/accused-took-girl-on-park-trips-105074-22304948/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:35:16 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/accused-took-girl-on-park-trips-105074-22304948/ The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he took the schoolgirl on trips to the park, a court heard. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/helguson-makes-loan-move-105074-22304293/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:17 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/helguson-makes-loan-move-105074-22304293/ New QPR boss Paulo Sousa has made Bolton striker Heidar Helguson his first signing. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/ireland-make-three-changes-105074-22304519/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:17 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/ireland-make-three-changes-105074-22304519/ Ireland have recalled Geordan Murphy and Jerry Flannery for Saturday's showdown with Argentina at Croke Park. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/hughes-on-keeper-hunt-105074-22303999/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:16 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/hughes-on-keeper-hunt-105074-22303999/ Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is scouring the transfer market for a goalkeeper after being given permission by the Premier League to recruit a temporary replacement for the injured Joe Hart. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/routledge-in-bluebirds-loan-switch-105074-22304057/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:16 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/routledge-in-bluebirds-loan-switch-105074-22304057/ Aston Villa winger Wayne Routledge has joined Championship side Cardiff on an initial two-month loan deal. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/rovers-trial-for-egypt-international-105074-22304233/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:16 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/rovers-trial-for-egypt-international-105074-22304233/ Egypt midfielder Ahmed Al-Muhammadi is set to undergo a trial with Barclays Premier League club Blackburn. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/compensation-available-for-gunners-105074-22303884/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:15 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/compensation-available-for-gunners-105074-22303884/ Arsenal could be eligible for up to £1.5million in compensation for Theo Walcott's injury while on England duty, the Football Association have confirmed. http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/keane-denies-fa-charge-105074-22303940/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:15 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/solihull-sport/uk-sports/2008/11/20/keane-denies-fa-charge-105074-22303940/ Sunderland manager Roy Keane has denied a Football Association charge of improper conduct. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/shannon-jury-shown-tether-strap-105074-22303789/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:05:18 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/shannon-jury-shown-tether-strap-105074-22303789/ A police scenes of crime officer has shown a Leeds Crown Court jury an elasticated strap with a loop on the end which was taken from the flat where schoolgirl Shannon Matthews was eventually found. http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/palace-worker-denies-being-in-bnp-105074-22303654/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:05:17 GMT http://www.solihullnews.net/news/uk-news/2008/11/20/palace-worker-denies-being-in-bnp-105074-22303654/ A worker in the Queen's household whose name appears on a list of British National Party members has denied being involved in the far-right party, Buckingham Palace said.