Armed police descended on Waterson Croft, Chelmsley Wood, just before 11.30am on Wednesday (18th July) after a resident in a block of flats reported a man with a shotgun threatening to blast open his front door. A sawn-off shotgun was recovered at the scene and a 19-year-old man arrested after being pursued into fields near…

Much-needed new homes could be built on sites in Solihull currently used for garage buildings. Solihull Community Housing (SCH) is currently looking at the possible options for creating more affordable units in the borough. Increasing the housing stock is often complicated by the fact that there are a limited number of sites where it would…

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a hit and run in Solihull on Monday (16th July). A 46-year-old pedestrian is believed to have been struck by a VW Golf on Warwick Road in Olton, at just before 5pm. The man – who was walking on the pavement at the time…

A new bank is set to open on Solihull High Street after plans were rubber-stamped by councillors. Metro Bank had made a number of alterations to the proposals previously submitted to the borough council, amid concerns about the impact the development could have on the town centre’s conservation area – the site is a short…

Having autism means socialising can be a challenge for Brodie Smith – but he was so determined to go to his prom after finishing his GCSEs at St Peter’s Catholic School in Solihull, that he set off alone walking to the venue in his new three-piece suit. He soon had all the company a 16-year-old…

Police were called to the Build-A-Bear store in Touchwood today after reports of trouble among the giant queues for ‘Pay Your Age’ day. Shoppers raced to the store for a one-off promotion, offering customers the chance to buy any bear – which can cost upwards of £50 – for the price of their child’s age….

The number of insurance claims made against Solihull Council for pothole damage rose by more than 400 per cent last year, figures have shown. Responding to a question at Tuesday’s council meeting, Councillor Ted Richards revealed that 588 claims were made by motorists over 2017/18, compared with just 139 the year before and 131 the…

Replacing faulty recycling bins in Solihull has so far cost the council more than £85,000, it has been revealed. Responding to a question during a council meeting last night Cllr Tony Dicicco, cabinet member for the Environment and Housing, said that approximately £85,500 has been spent so far replacing around 20,000 bins. And he also…

The NEC has unveiled details of its extensive £4.5 million transformation which will completely change the look and feel of the iconic venue. The first phase of this three-year project – the exterior of Halls 1 and 5 – began in June and is set to be completed in late August. Kathryn James, Managing Director…

The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Flo Nash, officially opened the newly built foundation stage building in Blossomfield Infant School on Tuesday 3rd July. Accompanied by Head Teacher, Mrs Bernadette Farkas, and members of the school council, The Mayor was given a tour of the new building. Whilst meeting The Mayor, children in the school talked…