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Solihull pub group warns of tough challenges ahead for landlords

SOLIHULL-based UK pub landlord Enterprise Inns has warned its publicans to be braced for a tough year ahead as costs increase and consumers face further economic uncertainty.Read

Big freeze 2012: Gritting under way in Birmingham as snow expected across West Midlands

GRITTING is under way on Birmingham's roads following forecasts of snow later today in the region.Read

Big freeze in the West Midlands: Follow our live snow blog

Throughout the day we will be monitoring the weather throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands and bringing you the latest updates as and when the white stuff falls.Read

Pictures: Meriden villagers are defeated but unbowed

IT’S the morning after the night before but the resolve is stronger than ever among the band of hardcore protesters who have been ordered off their makeshift camp in the Midland countryside.Read

Residents protesting against an illegal gypsy site at Meriden have been evicted from their temporary shelter by Solihull Council

CAMPAIGNERS who set up camp to protest against a nearby illegal Gypsy site in Meriden have been evicted by councillors.Read

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Solihull gym thief banned from every leisure centre in the West Midlands

A Solihull thief who plundered up to 100 changing room lockers has been banned from every leisure centre and health club in the West Midlands, police have said. Read

Boss of Birmingham speedway offers reward after thieves steal car he bought for his son's 18th birthday

THE co-owner of the Birmingham Brummies speedway team has offered a “substantial reward” after thieves swiped a car which was an 18th birthday present for his son.Read

Legal threat over death of six Red Caps - including Solihull 20-year-old Tom Keys

BIRMINGHAM lawyers are helping the mother of a British military policeman take legal action to force the Ministry of Defence to hold a public inquiry into his death in Iraq.Read

Concerns raised over Stratford Road car parking charges scheme

PLANS to introduce car parking charges in a busy high street have been greeted with horror by businesses who say custom will go elsewhere.Read

West Midlands schools celebrate successful exams year

Teenagers across the region have proved they are a class act within another successful year for GCSE and A-levels.Read

Solihull School maintains debating record

STUDENTS from Solihull School have proved they have a way with words after excelling in two debating championships.Read

M6 traffic chaos: Midland commuters face two hour delays

MOTORISTS are facing rush-hour delays of nearly two hours after an early morning smash on the M6 in Birmingham.Read

UPDATED: Police appeal for help to find missing 86-year-old Solihull dementia patient

POLICE have launched an urgent appeal to trace a missing 86-year-old woman Florence Riley, from Solihull. Read

Meriden protest camp writing deadline expires

RESIDENTS who set up a protest camp after gypsies moved on to greenbelt land have pledged to fight on as long as the travellers remain.Read

Meriden anti-gypsy camp campaigners set out their demands

Meriden campaigners who set up a protest camp after gypsies moved onto greenbelt land have pledged to fight on as long as the travellers remain.Read

Tributes pour in for crash victims Mikey Abdou and Mike Dugmore

FRIENDS have paid poignant tribute to Mikey Abdou and Mike Dugmore who died in a horror smash near Stratford.Read

Former West Midlands motorway policeman in court accused of indecently assaulting a young girl

A FORMER motorway cop is to appear in court, accused of indecently assaulting a young girl.Read

Solihull patient of controversial breast cancer surgeon tells of ordeal

A BREAST cancer victim has spoken of her ordeal as more cases emerge against a controversial Midland surgeon.Read

Stolen van ditched in Hampton in Arden and set alight

THIS was the charred wreck of a van that thieves left behind for Solihull residents.Read

Entries open for the annual Knowle Fun Run

ENTRIES have opened for the annual Knowle Fun Run.Read