A cruel puppy farmer who made huge profits on dogs she kept in cramped and “disgusting” conditions has been spared jail. Louise Poulton was prosecuted after RSPCA inspectors found almost 40 dogs living in squalid conditions – with some locked in dark rooms or sheds with no ventilation. They raided the 43-year-old’s premises at Coventry…

Solihull played host to its first ever half marathon yesterday (Sunday 2nd April) with more than a thousand people taking part. One of the oldest was 83-year-old Margaret Smith, who ran to raise money for cancer charities after losing her partner to the disease earlier this year. If you would like to donate, go to…

A Solihull man suspected of heading up an international drug and money laundering gang got a rude awakening when armed police stormed his Lithuanian hideout – and arrested him in his pants. James Mulvey was detained under a European Arrest Warrant in connection with a huge drugs haul uncovered in Belgium 10 years ago. The…

The deadly dog disease Alabama Rot has spread to the outskirts of the West Midlands. The case was reported near Warwick on Wednesday (29th March). And veterinary experts are now calling on pet owners across the West Midlands to take precautions. The case is the 11th spotted across the country in the past few weeks….

A callous cycle thief, who stole a teenager’s bike while he visited his sister in hospital, has been jailed for 16 weeks. Ross Jones, 23, took Jacob Insull’s bike from Dorridge railway station on 5th July after the 14-year-old caught a train to Birmingham to see his younger sister, who was being treated in the…

The remodelled Plume of Feathers, located on Stratford Road in Shirley, opened to guests on Friday 24th March after a three-week closure. Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery are delivering an exciting new look and dining experience for all who visit. Following a significant investment in the restaurant, 15 new jobs have been created for the local…

Mums and dads are being urged to watch out for signs of “slapped cheek” syndrome. The condition, which has spread across swathes of the country, has seen children struck down and take time out of schools. The contagious disease is especially worrying given its symptoms. The signs and symptoms of the disease include children feeling…

A Jaguar Land Rover worker died after being crushed by a 40ft truck as he lost control of his motorbike, a jury has decided. Kieren Rowe, a 23-year-old father of one, died after he collided with the back of a tractor which was hooked to a trailer at the JLR base in Damson Lane, Solihull,…

The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Mike Robinson, recently welcomed French students from Solihull’s twin town Cholet. The students were given the opportunity to speak to the Mayor and received a personal tour of the Council’s Civic Suite, where they learnt about the town’s history, Mayoral duties and the workings of local authorities. During their stay…

A prolific Midlands fundraiser has been honoured by The Greville Arms Sizzling Pub & Grill when invited to cut the ribbon and officially reopen the new look pub on Thursday 23rd March. Danny Ryan MBE, who has successfully raised thousands of pounds for various charities across the Midlands, was chosen to be the pub’s guest…