Solihull Taxpayers Face Bill After Government Inspector Overturns Millionaire’s Row Boundary Wall Refusal Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull planning appeal boundary wall gate drainage housing inspector council Solihull taxpayers may once again bear the cost following a government inspector’s decision to overturn a local council’s refusal of a boundary wall and gate at a high-value property in Lovelace Avenue, a sought-after street … Read More
Solihull Shopkeeper Pleads Guilty to Sword Possession After Chasing Youth Amid Harassment Monday, May 11, 2026 solihull shopkeeper sword harassment possession youth court magistrates self-defense crime Daminda Heradh, a 49-year-old shopkeeper from Solihull, has pleaded guilty to possessing a sword in an incident where he chased a youth after allegedly facing persistent harassment. The case was heard at Birmingham … Read More
Olton Golf Club Receives Licence to Serve Alcohol to Public for Special Events Sunday, May 10, 2026 olton golf solihull licence alcohol events hospitality neighbours noise licensing sport Olton Golf Club in Solihull has successfully obtained a premises licence that allows it to sell alcohol to the general public during specific events. Previously, the club operated under a ‘Club Premises Certificate’ dating … Read More
Solihull Mums' Mental Health Walk Draws 100 Participants in Park Saturday, May 9, 2026 solihull mentalhealth women community support wellbeing walk outdoors awareness stridesquad Keeley Skelding established the Solihull Women’s Stride Squad to create a supportive community for women experiencing mental health struggles. Motivated by her personal difficulties and the lack of accessible support, … Read More
Fresh Appeal Urges Government to Save Solihull’s Historic Barston Bridge Saturday, May 9, 2026 barston bridge solihull transport safety funding infrastructure mp blythe reconstruction Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti is intensifying calls for government funding to repair Barston Bridge, a crucial crossing over the River Blythe in Solihull. The 1859-built bridge carries over 1,000 vehicles daily and is now at risk … Read More
Man Jailed After Racist Incident Closes M42 Near Solihull Saturday, May 9, 2026 m42 solihull incident arrest racism motorway disruption jail police emergency Geoffrey Brewer, 53, from Brierley Hill, was jailed following a disturbing incident on the M42 near Solihull. Brewer climbed over the railings on a motorway bridge near junction five, causing alarm and forcing a complete … Read More