Local MP Julian Knight has been re-selected to stand as the Conservative candidate for Solihull at the next general election. He has represented the town in Parliament since 2015, and secured a substantially-increased majority at the 2017 general election. A spokesperson said: “A former personal finance and consumer rights journalist at the BBC and the…

Severe flooding is set to become more common in the future, a report on last year’s devastation in Solihull has acknowledged. While many residents had told the council that the torrent on 27 May was the worst they had seen in their lifetime, others were concerned that such extreme conditions were happening more frequently. Around…

MPs have issued an order to Theresa May to prevent a no-deal Brexit as they passed an amendment which rejects the UK leaving the EU without a Withdrawal Agreement. The cross-party plan, headed by Tory Dame Caroline Spelman and Labour’s Jack Dromey, won by 318 votes to 310, majority 8. It “rejects the United Kingdom…

A man has been found dead near the Aldi supermarket in Shirley. Police were called to the scene, off Stratford Road, on Monday afternoon. Witnesses said West Midlands Ambulance Service crews also attended. The spot was also close to Shirley Park. West Midlands Police said the body of a 47-year-old man was discovered in Shirley. They…

Something hot and tasty is coming to Touchwood in Solihull at the beginning of March, the UK’s first gourmet Jamaican jerk chicken restaurant – Jamaya. Bringing proper charcoal grilled jerk and gourmet Jamaican fried chicken, with base sauces varying from mild to hot, Jamaya will be launching their debut restaurant at the shopping centre. It…

Pupils from Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy have won an impressive £1,000 after being crowned champions of the Touchwood School Choir competition 2018. Throughout December, 21 Solihull schools took to the stage in the centre’s annual event in a bid to win the sought-after title. Amongst strong competition, the singing sensations from Streetsbrook Infant…

A new retail park featuring an M&S Foodhall, B&M and The Gym is set to open in June 2019 on Coventry Road in Sheldon. Sheldon Retail Park was granted planning permission last year and will see the retailers and gym open alongside Morrisons supermarket which is already trading on the site. It’s the second phase…

Visitors to Tudor Grange Park may have noticed the recent appearance of a 10 metre drilling rig. The temporary installation is part of the first stage in Solihull Council’s plans to bring low-carbon heat to town centre buildings. A test borehole is being drilled to see what groundwater flows may be available from the water-bearing…

Solihull’s dining scene is about to get an extra touch of spice as the award-winning Asha’s is set to arrive at Touchwood this spring. The eagerly anticipated venue will offer guests the unique Asha’s experience, with a menu which includes a delicious array of modern Indian cuisine an exciting, innovative cocktail list and carefully selected…

A teenager has been arrested over a violent burglary in which a woman was dragged out of her bed at gunpoint by an intruder who broke into her home. The arrest came after police were called to Sheldon Heath Road, near Birmingham Airport, at 4.45pm yesterday (23 January) following reports of an airborne drone. Officers…