A third alleged victim of a GP who killed himself after being told of a police investigation has said: “People still need to speak out.” Dr Philip Schuppler, 58, took his own life on 1st November, hours after being told of abuse complaints by former patients. Officers found him dead at his Solihull flat. He…

Langley Hall Park Local Nature Reserve (LNR), run by Solihull Council, is set to see a number of improvements in the upcoming months, thanks to a public vote at local Tesco stores resulting in a £2,000 grant. Tesco runs a funding scheme which sees monthly grants of up to £5,000, raised from the 5p bag…

Two men have been jailed over break-ins at family homes as West Midlands Police’s push to drive down burglary rates gathers speed. Paul Gloster (24) and 18-year-old Jack Simper were handed prison sentences for separate raids on properties in Castle Bromwich and Dorridge, respectively. Simper (pic left) is believed to be one of a group…

Five car-jacking suspects – including a 13-year-old boy – have been arrested after West Midlands Police traced a stolen car to a Birmingham back-street. Police call handlers were alerted to a robbery in Burford Close, Solihull, at 7.50pm on Tuesday (21st March) and reports that a group of teenagers had driven off in the victim’s…

Solihull Council recently hosted an awards event to celebrate the dedication of its foster carers, for providing the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care within the borough. The event took place at the Civic Suite on Friday 17th March, with awards presented by the Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Mike Robinson. Over…

A local GP killed himself with a heroin overdose hours after discovering he was under police investigation for sexually assaulting two patients. Philip Schuppler, 58, was found dead at his Solihull flat on 1st November after police forced entry. Officers were alerted after the doctor’s son received a suicidal text message from his father, a…

Solihull residents have been getting stuck in to help clean their local area throughout March as part of the Great British Spring Clean. Events took place in support of the National Keep Britain Tidy campaign in Balsall Common, Berkswell, Olton, Jubilee Park, Elmdon Park, Hobs Meadow Woods, Langley Hall Park, Hillfield Park and Dicken’s Heath…

This week the Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Mike Robinson, met with residents of Solihull who received honours from the Queen this New Year. In recognition of their achievements, the recipients and their guests were greeted by the Mayor and Mayoress on the 13th and 14th March and enjoyed afternoon tea in the Mayor’s Parlour. Councillor…

Key development opportunities within Solihull Town Centre have been showcased at international property conference MIPIM, within the Midlands UK Pavilion. The new masterplan outlines the potential for up to 1,400 new homes, over 70,000 sq m of new office space and 11,000 sq m of commercial and leisure space in the town centre. A spokesperson…

A landmark growth plan which will create more than 77,000 jobs and add over £4 billion to the region’s economy has been set out today (15th March). Business and public sector leaders have outlined a 20-year vision for the UK Central site in Solihull – which will include new homes, commercial space and transport infrastructure…