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Local reports on current events and news in Solihull, West Midlands. en-gb http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/07/02/birmingham-nec-arena-to-be-renamed-lg-arena-in-28m-revamp-97319-21217093/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/07/02/birmingham-nec-arena-to-be-renamed-lg-arena-in-28m-revamp-97319-21217093/ BIRMINGHAM’S NEC Arena is to be renamed as part of a £28 million revamp. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/07/02/plans-for-new-affordable-homes-in-solihull-97319-21216762/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/07/02/plans-for-new-affordable-homes-in-solihull-97319-21216762/ NEW affordable homes and social housing could be built directly by Solihull Council for the first time since the 1990s. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/07/02/chance-to-be-shipwrecked-with-lib-dem-mp-lorely-burt-97319-21216649/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/07/02/chance-to-be-shipwrecked-with-lib-dem-mp-lorely-burt-97319-21216649/ BUDDING politicians could find themselves in very hot water by speaking up for themselves to clinch a spot on a deserted desert island. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/07/01/widow-grief-at-road-death-97319-21207471/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:10:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/07/01/widow-grief-at-road-death-97319-21207471/ A WIDOW today told of her heartbreak after the death of her Midland motor racing husband who died in a car crash on his way home from a rally. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/30/memorial-for-cop-stabbed-to-death-97319-21203087/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:25:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/30/memorial-for-cop-stabbed-to-death-97319-21203087/ THE bravery of a Birmingham police officer stabbed to death in the line of duty was marked today as a memorial was unveiled at the spot where he died. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/30/heart-care-machines-at-solihull-surgeries-97319-21203064/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:06:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/30/heart-care-machines-at-solihull-surgeries-97319-21203064/ A PIONEER scheme to cut heart attack deaths will see life-saving equipment provided to GP and dental surgeries. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/88-year-old-dare-devil-grandad-receives-top-honour-97319-21164036/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/88-year-old-dare-devil-grandad-receives-top-honour-97319-21164036/ HE may be 88, but dare-devil Tom Lackey is living proof that age doesn’t have to stop you from walking on the wild side. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/dad-signs-up-for-charity-event-in-memory-of-son-97319-21163319/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/dad-signs-up-for-charity-event-in-memory-of-son-97319-21163319/ A DAD will be putting his best foot forward while wearing odd socks for a fund-raising walk in memory of his son. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/top-tories-rally-round-caroline-spelman-over-nannygate-97319-21163167/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/top-tories-rally-round-caroline-spelman-over-nannygate-97319-21163167/ CAROLINE Spelman, the Conservative Chair and Meriden MP, today received staunch backing from Tory colleagues following fresh claims about her Parliamentary expenses. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/jeep-suspended-from-ceiling-at-nec-97319-21161431/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/jeep-suspended-from-ceiling-at-nec-97319-21161431/ A CAR was the torque of the National Exhibition Centre when it was suspended from the roof as part of a team-building exercise. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/tory-leaders-call-for-caroline-spelman-to-be-sacked-97319-21161233/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/27/tory-leaders-call-for-caroline-spelman-to-be-sacked-97319-21161233/ SENIOR Tory leaders were today demanding the sacking of their own party chairman, Meriden MP Caroline Spelman. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/25/solihull-dentist-takes-part-in-charity-flight-97319-21150003/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:47:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/25/solihull-dentist-takes-part-in-charity-flight-97319-21150003/ MOST people approaching their 50th birthday may consider throwing a party to celebrate the milestone. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/24/superfit-betty-checketts-is-in-a-league-of-her-own-97319-21141416/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/24/superfit-betty-checketts-is-in-a-league-of-her-own-97319-21141416/ MANY people join a gym, go a few times, get bored and give up. But not fitness stalwart Betty Checketts, who at 82 has clocked up 65 years at the same club. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/24/carjack-terror-hits-solihull-golf-club-97319-21140400/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:19:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/24/carjack-terror-hits-solihull-golf-club-97319-21140400/ A SOLIHULL man today described his ordeal of being carjacked at his golf club. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/23/tramp-is-star-of-art-exhibition-97319-21136702/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/23/tramp-is-star-of-art-exhibition-97319-21136702/ A TRAMP who died in a makeshift den next to a busy Midlands road and was immortalised on canvas is to be the star of a fund-raising exhibition. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/23/latest-technology-keeps-care-home-bedding-bug-free-97319-21135026/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:22:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/23/latest-technology-keeps-care-home-bedding-bug-free-97319-21135026/ GREASE lightning is being used to zap away MRSA and other killer superbugs at a Midland care home after bosses signed up for the most flashy up-to-date technology. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/18/delays-after-diesel-spill-on-the-m42-97319-21094419/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:28:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/18/delays-after-diesel-spill-on-the-m42-97319-21094419/ THOUSANDS of drivers were caught up in massive queues today after a fuel lorry spilled its load on a Midland motorway. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/18/caroline-spelman-to-face-full-inquiry-97319-21093739/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/18/caroline-spelman-to-face-full-inquiry-97319-21093739/ CONSERVATIVE Party chairman Caroline Spelman, the MP for Meriden, is to face a full sleaze inquiry over her use of MPs’ expenses to pay a nanny. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/13/disabled-footballer-nominated-for-prestigious-award-97319-21070225/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:39:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/13/disabled-footballer-nominated-for-prestigious-award-97319-21070225/ A DISABLED student who plays for the England cerebral palsy football team has proved he is a real hotshot after being nominated for a prestigious award. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/13/arson-attack-at-solihull-home-97319-21069904/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:59:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/solihull-news/2008/06/13/arson-attack-at-solihull-home-97319-21069904/ DETECTIVES are hunting an arsonist who doused the front door of a Midlands house in petrol before setting it alight and running off.