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Youngsters' safety the top priority

YOUNG people are being put through their paces and learning about "stranger danger" as part of a drive to keep them safe. Read

Chief Constable: Terrorism is with us for the next 20 years

CHILDREN as young as eight and nine could turn into terroists of the future, West Midlands Police Chief Constable Sir Paul Scott-Lee warned today. Read

Solihull fashion show to help the poor in India

A FASHION show is to be staged at a Solihull hotel in a bid to raise cash for destitute children and Aids orphans in India. Read

Land Rover LRX makes its debut in Geneva

A STRIKING black and silver version of Land Rover's radical LRX cross-coupe concept makes its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show today. Read

Sails off to a flier at 1826 windmill

CAREFUL! A huge crane lifts the top off a historic building near Solihull as part of a major overhaul. Read

Worker 'frittered' away Solihull school money

A FORMER worker at a Midland private school wept in court after avoiding jail for stealing thousands of pounds of money from pupils' parents. Read

MP's anger at ban on Europe vote

A MIDLAND MP today hit out after the Speaker of the House of Commons refused to allow a vote on the Liberal Democrat's calls for a referendum on Europe. Read

Two injured in Birmingham International Airport bus incident

TWO women were taken to hospital after they suffered serious facial injuries on their way to catch a flight at Birmingham International Airport today. Read

Solihull casino given green light

A PROPOSED casino in Solihull has been given the green light after months of delays – but it may be forced to pay a new gambling tax. Read

House raiders 'totally drunk'

TWO young men who broke into an unoccupied house after drinking and caused £1,000-worth of "wanton" damage have been given suspended prison sentences. Read

Car thief who used immobiliser jailed

A SOLIHULL man who tried to use a car immobiliser kit to help him steal vehicles has been jailed for two years. Read

Campaigners protest against plans in Elmdon Lane, Marston Green

Solihull campaigners prepare for 'long battle'

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save plots of garden space in Solihull from development today insisted they remained prepared for a long battle despite the plans being thrown out for a second time. Read

Building for the future

PUPILS swapped their school caps for hard hats as they welcomed the arrival of builders to transform their surroundings. Read

McDonald's open after sewage spill

A SOLIHULL McDonald's is back open for business after being forced to close when a pipe burst pumping raw sewage into the children's play area. Read

Warwick's a lickable best friend

A GUIDE dog from Solihull has been immortalised on a special edition Royal Mail stamp. Read

Camera to target speeding drivers

SPEEDING drivers are set to be hit in the pocket when another controversial roadside camera goes up. Read

Linesman 'groomed' teenager

A CONVICTED sex offender "groomed" a boy of 14 after watching a youth football team in Solihull, a court heard. Read

Warning to on-line conmen after raid

CONMEN peddling fake goods on-line have been warned "we are after you" after a swoop by police and trading standards. Read

Youth jailed for throwing bottle

A "DRUNKEN aggressive youth" who threw a bottle at a teenager as trouble flared in Solihull town centre has been locked up for eight months. Read

£2m car parks still make loss

A TRUST running two Midland hospitals raked in £2.3 million for car parking in nine months, but still managed to end up almost £340,000 in the red. Read