Solihull news, West Midlands

Birmingham hotter than Corfu - and today set to be hotter May 23 2010

BIRMINGHAM was hotter than Corfu yesterday – and also left the Algarve, Majorca and Athens in the shade.Read

Injunction granted on travellers site in Meriden May 22 2010

MERIDEN residents jumped with delight as an injunction was made to prevent travellers from building on a section of green belt land near their homes.Read

Illegal quad biker caught as police launch operation May 22 2010

A TEENAGE boy caught riding his quad bike illegally in Solihull had a lucky escape when he found himself face-to-face with local police.Read

Pupils swap Solihull for St Tropez with French Day May 21 2010

ZUT alors! Pupils at a Solihull school are enjoying a taste of all things French this week as part of a special ‘French Day’.Read

Public feedback sought on design for Alcester Primary Care Centre May 21 2010

MEMBERS of the public will be able to comment on designs for a new Primary Care Centre in Alcester, Warwickshire.Read

Police warn against phone fraudsters in Solihull May 20 2010

PHONE tricksters have been using a digital switchover scam to con Solihull residents into handing over bank details.Read

Solihull Council applies for injunction to stop building by Meriden travellers May 20 2010

SOLIHULL Council has applied for an injunction to prevent travellers building on a section of green belt land in Meriden until their planning application has been considered.Read

Gypsy campaigners start watch group May 19 2010

HOMEOWNERS attempting to defend a section of green belt land from being built on by travellers in Meriden have set up a Neighbourhood Watch as part of their campaign.Read

Solihull Marines climb mountain for charity May 18 2010

EX-SOLDIERS will remember their brothers in arms by climbing the highest mountain in north Africa.Read

Child health report sparks fears over Solihull maternity downgrade May 17 2010

A DAMNING report into two Midland hospitals’ ability to provide a safe level of care for children has reignited fears over plans for maternity services in Solihull.Read

Solihull football team organise fund-raising memorial event in honour of former player May 17 2010

FRIENDS of a young Midland man who was killed on a building site in Redditch are organising a fund-raising event in his memory.Read

Thousands turn out for Knowle Fun Run May 17 2010

THOUSANDS of friends, families and schoolchildren, many in colourful fancy dress, turned out for the Knowle Fun Run.Read

Letters of support arrive for residents fighting travellers' camp on Meriden green belt May 17 2010

A RESIDENTS’ group making a stand against travellers threatening to build on green belt land in Meriden has started receiving ‘fan mail’ from around the country.Read

Teenage girl falls from horse May 17 2010

It happened when the unnamed girl, believed to be a member of a riding club, fell in Four Ashes Road, Dorridge.Read

'Friend' who tipped off burglars given 12 months detention May 17 2010

A MAN who tipped off burglars when a family took their daughter on holiday to help her recover from serious illness has been given 12 months detention.Read

Yardley charity champion dies while tending flowers in garden May 16 2010

AN elderly charity supporter who raised thousands of pounds by opening his garden to the public has died after a fall while tending his flowers.Read

Caroline Spelman speaks of joy at role in Cabinet May 14 2010

MIDLAND minister Caroline Spelman said she was delighted to be part of a coalition with the Liberal Democrats, as David Cameron’s Cabinet met for the first time.Read

Police target illegal off-road bike users in Chelmsley Wood operation May 14 2010

OFF-ROAD bikers accused of making a Midland nature reserve a “no-go zone” for walkers are to be targeted in a police operation.Read

Delays on M42 after two crashes May 12 2010

MORNING commuters faced rush-hour delays today following two crashes on the M42.Read

Rugby prop cleared of assault during Solihull match May 10 2010

A RUGBY player has been cleared of assaulting an opposing Midland player during a match.Read

Hoax officers prey on elderly residents in distraction burglaries in Solihull May 10 2010

CALLOUS conmen have been targeting vulnerable pensioners in Solihull during a spate of distraction burglaries.Read

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Birmingham hotter than Corfu - and today set to be hotter May 23 2010

Injunction granted on travellers site in Meriden May 22 2010

Illegal quad biker caught as police launch operation May 22 2010

Pupils swap Solihull for St Tropez with French Day May 21 2010

Public feedback sought on design for Alcester Primary Care Centre May 21 2010

Police warn against phone fraudsters in Solihull May 20 2010

Solihull Council applies for injunction to stop building by Meriden travellers May 20 2010

Gypsy campaigners start watch group May 19 2010

Solihull Marines climb mountain for charity May 18 2010

Child health report sparks fears over Solihull maternity downgrade May 17 2010

Solihull football team organise fund-raising memorial event in honour of former player May 17 2010

Thousands turn out for Knowle Fun Run May 17 2010

Letters of support arrive for residents fighting travellers' camp on Meriden green belt May 17 2010

Teenage girl falls from horse May 17 2010

'Friend' who tipped off burglars given 12 months detention May 17 2010

Yardley charity champion dies while tending flowers in garden May 16 2010

Caroline Spelman speaks of joy at role in Cabinet May 14 2010

Police target illegal off-road bike users in Chelmsley Wood operation May 14 2010

Delays on M42 after two crashes May 12 2010

Rugby prop cleared of assault during Solihull match May 10 2010

Hoax officers prey on elderly residents in distraction burglaries in Solihull May 10 2010

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