Solihull Family’s Worldwide Quest to Find Peppa Pig ‘Pirate Island’ Book for Autistic Son’s Christmas Wish Friday, December 19, 2025 peppapig autism christmas soundbook family solihull charity community search discontinued A family from Solihull is reaching out to the world in a touching quest to fulfill their autistic son’s special Christmas wish: locating a discontinued Peppa Pig sound book called “Pirate Island.” James Murphy, Fian’s father, … Read More
‘Significant Step Forward’ for Ambitious Kingshurst Regeneration Project Thursday, December 18, 2025 kingshurst regeneration solihull council housing community construction development health planning Senior Solihull councillors have given their support to the next phase of the ambitious regeneration of Kingshurst village centre, marking a crucial milestone in the project’s progress. The large-scale revitalisation received … Read More
Closure Order Upheld for Bilston Children's Home Following Council Enforcement Wednesday, December 17, 2025 children care healthcare enforcement planning dudley bilston inspection noise community A Dudley Council enforcement notice ordering a children’s home in Bilston to stop operating has been upheld following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The property, a two-story semi-detached house on Maslin Drive, had … Read More
Family of man killed in Soho Road hit-and-run confronts devastating reality, says Mayor Tuesday, December 16, 2025 hitandrun sohoroad birmingham westmidlands roadaccident police emergency community manhunt victim The family of a man fatally struck in a hit-and-run collision on Birmingham’s Soho Road is grappling with an “unbearable reality,” according to the West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker. The victim, believed to be in his 50s, … Read More
Nine-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Weston-super-Mare; Teenager Arrested on Murder Suspicion Tuesday, December 16, 2025 weston-super-mare murder police investigation child arrest victim family support community A tragic incident has unfolded in Weston-super-Mare, where a nine-year-old girl was found dead inside a home on Lime Close. The discovery was made shortly after 6 pm on Monday, December 15, when paramedics alerted the police. … Read More
1,200 Homes Approved on Shirley Green Belt as Planning Chief Finds It 'Hard to Refuse' Monday, December 15, 2025 housing greenbelt planning solihull shirley development infrastructure community council construction A major housing development proposal to build around 1,200 homes on green belt land in Shirley has been approved by Solihull Council’s planning committee, despite concerns from local residents and councillors. The double … Read More