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Anna Jeys

Anna Jeys

School down to grass roots

THE finishing touches are being put to a new multimillion pound Solihull school with the laying of a grass roof. Read

Schools ban chips in meals revamp

CHIPS have been banned in three Solihull secondary schools after a decrease in the take-up of meals following Jamie Oliver's damning television programme. Read

Teen raps on fame's door!

TEENAGER Chloe Miller's talent was last on show in front of millions on national TV and now the youngster will be taking centre stage in a Solihull production. Read

Student Portrait set to shine on TV

A SOLIHULL film student shortlisted for a national award will have his first film broadcast on the BBC. Read

Angry MEP is selling up

WEST Midlands MEP Malcolm Harbour is selling up his beloved Solihull cottage after two blocks of apartments were built around his period home. Read

Valuable tips for old folk and their carers

AGE Concern has joined forces with Solihull Council to organise open days for pensioners and their carers. Read

Residents issue mast warning

A GROUP of Solihull residents who successfully fought plans for a mobile phone mast near their homes are warning other families that their street could be targeted next. Read

Speed skate club priced out of rink

A SPEED skating club which has bred world champions could be forced to leave its Solihull venue because of rising costs. Read

Help for Olympic hopefuls

BUDDING Midland athletes are to be given a helping hand in time for the 2012 London Olympics, it was revealed today. Read

Splashing out for sick pal

LITTLE Olivia Jeahan's life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour - but her best friend brought a sparkle to her eye by starting her own fund-raising campaign . Read

Cops appeal to criminals' gentler side

POLICE are resorting to psychological warfare to put the city's violent thugs and muggers in touch with their feminine side. Read

Praise for crimefighting wardens

TWO Birmingham street wardens have been hailed among the best crimefighters in the country after scooping a national award. Read

A corker of a festival!

PROST! Wine lovers across the city can raise a glass at a German wine festival in the heart of Birmingham. Read

High note for Mail after voices plea

MORE than 500 Birmingham singers have come forward to help form Brum's biggest ever choir, after a desperate appeal in the Evening Mail. Read

Bus queue theory in death probe

TRAGIC young mum Tracey Cullum may have been attacked because she told a group of 'hoodies' off for jumping a bus queue, police revealed today. Read

Gang attack mum dies

A TRAGIC young Birmingham mum attacked by a gang of 'hoodies' in front of her terrified son six weeks ago has died. Read

City delight over angel

AN ANGEL is looking over city chiefs for this year's Britain in Bloom entry as Birmingham bids to be become one of the most picturesque cities in the UK. Read

Boy dragged from burning tent

A FIVE-year-old Birmingham boy was fighting for life in hospital today after suffering serious burns when a family camping holiday turned to tragedy. Read

Freddie will bowl you over

SPORTS mad staff at a Birmingham bar have created a new cocktail in honour of cricket hero Freddie Flintoff. Read

End of the road for Pebble Mill

A PIECE of Birmingham's history has disappeared as bulldozers began tearing down the much loved Pebble Mill studios. Read

Author Profile

Anna Jeys is the news and features editor for the Birmingham Mail website. Solihull-born, she joined the Solihull News in 2000 as a reporter and became news editor in 2002. She joined the Mail in 2004, working in Solihull before moving to head office in 2005.

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