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Fairfield post office murder trial: Court told of car stolen after meat cleaver threat

A Solihull man whose car was allegedly stolen and used in a raid in which a man was shot dead has told a court that he was threatened with a meat cleaver in his home.Read

Solihull sets up a rival to Birmingham's Christmas Market

A battle of the bratwursts is likely to erupt this Christmas, with Solihull planning to launch a rival to Birmingham’s money-spinning German market.Read

Midlands Territorial Army soldiers told training cancelled to keep costs down

HUNDREDS of Territorial Army soldiers in the Midlands were today told their training has been cancelled to keep Government costs down.Read

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Solihull care trust declared 'high risk' after £2m debt forecast

SOLIHULL care trust has been declared as “high risk” of ending the year in the red after forecasting a £2 million debt.Read

Stuart Hudson

Tributes pour in for talented Solihull footballer Stuart Hudson

HEARTFELT tributes continue to pour in for a talented amateur footballer who collapsed and died during a match at the weekend.Read

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Businessman behind Solihull's first lap-dancing club claims venue will boost economy

A businessman behind Solihull’s first lap-dancing club has claimed the venue could boost the town centre’s economy despite fierce opposition against the scheme.Read

Solihull-based Enterprise Inns could sell off 100 more pubs

Enterprise Inns has managed to stem the tide of business failures at its thousands of pubs, after a torrid year that saw it close 365 of its struggling outlets.Read

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