Solihull Chinese Restaurant Loses Alcohol Licence Following Immigration Raid Wednesday, February 25, 2026 solihull jadewok immigration illegalworkers licensing alcohollicence crime enforcement dishonesty prosecution A prominent Chinese restaurant in Solihull, Jade Wok, has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after being found to employ illegal workers. The decision, deemed a rare and severe penalty, was made by Solihull Council’s … Read More
Solihull Man Charged After Drugs and Weapon Seized in Birmingham Raid Monday, February 23, 2026 solihull birmingham drugs weapon police raid classa charges court crime A 28-year-old man from Solihull has been charged after West Midlands Police seized a significant quantity of Class-A drugs and an offensive weapon during a raid in Birmingham. Officers conducted the search at an address on … Read More
Sharp Decline in House Prices Hits Exclusive Midlands Areas Saturday, February 21, 2026 houseprices westmidlands olton knowle edgbaston wolverhampton propertyvalues realestate solihull markettrends Homeowners in some of the West Midlands’ most affluent areas have experienced alarming declines in property values over the past year. While most of the region saw house prices rise, several high-end postcodes bucked the … Read More
House Extension Plans Rejected Again as Planners Call Design 'Awful' Friday, February 20, 2026 planning extension castlebromwich solihull architecture neighbourhood development rejection housing appeal Solihull planners have once again rejected a house extension proposal in Castle Bromwich following strong opposition from neighbours who believe the design is out of character with the area. The saga has stretched over a … Read More
Green Belt Housing Development in Midlands Village Wins Over Locals Tuesday, February 17, 2026 housing greenbelt development affordable solihull planning community councillors support midlands In a decisive 10-minute session, Solihull Council’s planning committee unanimously approved a new housing development in Hampton In Arden, reflecting overwhelming local endorsement. The proposal, submitted by BDW Trading Ltd … Read More
West Midlands Planners Approve Hotel Conversion for Vacant Solihull Office Building Saturday, February 14, 2026 solihull warwickroad hotel planning development conversion offices accessibility urban accommodation A long-empty office building at the heart of Solihull town centre is set to be revitalized as a new hotel, following planning approval granted by Solihull Council. The Landsdowne Group’s John Kelly submitted an application in … Read More