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Solihull teacher faces jail for faking qualifications for 50 teaching assistants

A TEACHER is facing jail for faking qualifications for 50 trainee teaching assistants to cover up her company’s financial problems.Read

Golfers pose risk to birds on lake at NEC

AN ornamental lake at the country’s largest exhibition centre has become a driving range for golfers sparking fears that wildlife will be disturbed.Read

Mercian Regiment soldier killed in Afghanistan

A British soldier was killed by an explosion in southern Afghanistan today.Read

Van smashes into Solihull home - for a third time

A WOMAN said her family was lucky to be alive today after a van smashed through the wall of her house – for the third time.Read

German market plan for Solihull put on hold

PLANS for a German Christmas Market in Solihull town centre have been put on hold.Read

Solihull play offers hope for cancer sufferers

THE moving stories of five women surviving cancer – including a character based on a Birmingham Mail blogger – are being told by famous actresses at a Midland theatre.Read

Solihull streets to get residents' parking permits

SOLIHULL Council is to pilot a residents’ parking permit scheme in the Hillfield area.Read

The Firm set to descend on Solihull

Mick Foley, who is a friend of the film’s director, Nick Love, is hosting his own special screening on Friday at Cineworld, Mill Lane Arcade.Read

THE cast and director of this year’s football classic The Firm will be descending on Solihull this week for an exclusive premiere.

Mick Foley, who is a friend of the film’s director, Nick Love, is hosting his own special screening on Friday at Cineworld, Mill Lane Arcade.Read

Hundreds of houses near Birmingham Airport re-roofed after freak winds from planes

HUNDREDS of properties near Birmingham Airport have been re-roofed in the last six years due to freak vortex winds produced by landing aircraft.Read

Hospice charity cook-book full of memories and recipes

AN HEIRLOOM cook book has been launched by staff at a Midlands Marie Curie Hospice in a bid to raise more funds for the charity.Read

Brave Sarah Starbuck vows to take to stage despite incurable illness

THE show must go on for brave performer Sarah Starbuck, who despite being diagnosed with an incurable illness last February, will take to the stage next month in a charity show.Read

Solihull hospital maternity unit row: Health boss promises fair debate

SOLIHULL’S health trust boss has assured campaigners that a consultation period to discuss plans to downgrade maternity services at Solihull will be ‘open to debate’.Read

Solihull scoops gold award in England in Bloom

THE borough of Solihull has been awarded gold in the city category of the Heart of England in Bloom 2009 awards.Read

Balsall Common tennis club wins award

BERKSWELL and Balsall Common Tennis Club has received recognition from the LTA for its “excellent standards” with the presentation of Tennis Clubmark.Read

London Midland rail passengers to be hit by industrial action

The rail firm which cancelled most of its services last Sunday because of staff shortages is facing the threat of industrial action in a row over pay, potentially affecting services across the West Midlands, it was confirmed.Read

Swine flu: Solihull health chiefs outline plans

SOLIHULL health officials are readying themselves for an anticipated second wave of swine flu over the next few weeks.Read

Ex-West Bromwich Albion professional's punch broke player's cheekbone

A FORMER West Bromwich Albion footballer has been jailed after breaking another player’s cheekbone with a punch during a friendly game at a Solihull sports club.Read

Solihull NHS Care Trust seeks new chief executive

SOLIHULL NHS Care Trust is seeking a new chief executive after Sally Burton – who held the position for three years – has been appointed chief executive of national charity Shaw Trust.Read

Solihull councillor denies sex attack

A MIDLAND councillor has denied carrying out a sex attack on a teenage girl.Read