Updated 1:47am 26 May 2012

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Anna Jeys

Anna Jeys

Man fined for unauthorised balcony

A SOLIHULL homeowner has been hauled through the courts after he extended his home without planning permission. Read

Housing waiting list on the rise

HOUSING chiefs in Solihull are having to cope with a spiralling number of families waiting for council homes. Read

Teen project's upbeat future

A SOLIHULL project which aims to provide better opportunities for disadvantaged young people is on the way to helping nearly 1,000 teenagers. Read

Karen among sporting elite

FOOTBALL's golden girl Karen Carney has notched up another award nomination for her efforts in the England Ladies team. Read

Rogue traders squat in shop

TRADING standards officers raided a Solihull shop after rogue traders squatted in an empty store and started selling unsafe goods. Read

Free parking for festive shoppers

CHRISTMAS shoppers in Solihull have been given a huge boost after council bosses ordered free parking in the town centre over the festive period. Read

Hospital rap on MRSA fear

COUNCILLORS have criticised staff at Solihull Hospital over measures to stop the spread of MRSA. Read

Guard patrols to beat yobs

UNIFORMED guards are to patrol council tower blocks in Chelmsley Wood in a bid to stamp out antisocial behaviour. Read

Ozzy fans call for Brum Walk of Fame

A GROUP of Ozzy Osbourne fanatics want to turn Broad Street into the Midland version of Hollywood Boulevard to honour famous Brummies in a Walk of Fame.Read

Hunt is on for lost memorial

A LONG lost memorial to the war dead of Moseley is being hunted in time for Remembrance Day on Friday after it went mysteriously missing from a school. Read

MP attacks Lottery plan

SOLIHULL MP Lorely Burt has launched a scathing attack on the Government over plans for a Big Lottery Fund. Read

Ladykillers to hit States

IT TAKES most bands years to break the US, but an unsigned Great Barr rock group is to air on America's biggest television network after being together a matter of months.Read

Abbie on slippery slope to success

SOLIHULL schoolgirl Abbie Macey picked her up skis for the first time just over 12 months ago and now she's a national champion.Read

Councillor kicked out by colleagues

A SHIRLEY councillor has been ousted from the Liberal Democrat group in Solihull because he has "drifted apart" from them.Read

MP attacks runway plans

SOLIHULL MP Lorely Burt has blasted the Government for claiming a second runway was needed at Birmingham International Airport by 2016.Read

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

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

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

Author Profile

Anna Jeys is the head of web for the Birmingham Mail and BPM (Midlands) websites. 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.