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Mark Thomas and Will Self join runway protesters

PROTESTERS opposed to a planned 400-metre extension of Birmingham International Airport’s main runway were joined by comedian Mark Thomas and the novelist Will Self. Read

Back of the net! Cash joy for Solihull football team

The cash windfall helped Ulverley Hawks, in Solihull, purchase a new kit. Read

Liberal Democrat leader in pledge to Midlands

LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg pledged to make the West Midlands a central part of a green revolution in manufacturing during a visit to Land Rover’s plant in Solihull. Read

Widow’s horror at grave like a ‘bog’

A WIDOW said the land surrounding her husband’s grave was more like a “bog” after the ground was churned up for fresh turf six weeks ago. Read

Parents protest over threat to Chelmsley Wood school

DOZENS of pupils and parents from a closure threatened school are taking their fight to the House of Commons. Read

Free IT classes for OAPs at Light Hall school, Solihull

SILVER surfers in Solihull are to benefit from a £10,000 lottery grant awarded to a local school. Read

Snowmen wanted by Acorns children's hospice

FAMILIES are being encouraged to don their walking shoes and dress up as snowmen, reindeer, elves or Christmas trees in a bid to raise money for seriously ill children. Read

Aston Villa star Stuart Taylor reveals baby sons struck with Meningitis

ASTON Villa star Stuart Taylor told today how his twin baby sons were both struck with the potentially fatal meningitis brain bug. Read

Land Rover UK sales tumbling

LAND Rover was today facing more woes after UK sales for October plunged by more than half, just days after a major round of redundancies was announced. Read

Mayor to attend Solihull Sixth Form College open day

SOLIHULL Sixth Form College is to welcome the Mayor of Solihull Coun David Bell on Saturday as prospective students and their families attend the annual open day. Read

TV chef Glynn Purnell gives school dinners thumbs up

TV chef Glynn Purnell swapped the small screen for the canteen when he opened a state of the art kitchen at a school which has risen from the ashes of a devastating fire. Read

Fears for character of Solihull

SOLIHULL residents are being urged to put pen to paper and lodge a formal objection to plans to build up to 26,000 new homes. Read

Protest on homes bid

SOLIHULL residents are being urged to put pen to paper and lodge a formal objection to plans to build up to 26,000 new homes. Read

George Cross for hero Matt Croucher

A ROYAL Marine from Birmingham who threw himself on a grenade to save his comrades said he was “honoured” to receive the George Cross from the Queen. Read

Hero soldier Matt Croucher honoured

A HERO soldier from Solihull was due to be invested with the George Cross by the Queen today for risking his own life when he threw himself on a live grenade to save his pals. Read

Solihull woman Gloria Francis launches respite service for special needs children

A SOLIHULL mum has set up a bespoke respite service for families of children with special needs so they can take a break from caring. Read

Charity fashion show held in Solihull

A GLAMOROUS fashion show featuring models from the agency which manages Kate Moss raised more than £3,000 for charity. Read

Solihull driver killed in Kingshurst crash blaze

A MAN died after the car he was driving crashed and burst into flames in Solihull. Read

Jadis Shadows theatre company performs show in aid of Mobility Advice Line

SOLIHULL-based theatre company Jadis Shadows has brought a tale of betrayal and intrigue to life in aid of charity. Read

West Midlands Police faces up to young generation

A WEBSITE used by millions to help friends stay in touch has become the latest tool for police to boost their image among teenagers. Read