A family home on Wilmcote Road in Olton is set to be transformed into a children’s care home, designed to support up to two vulnerable children aged between five and 17. This two-storey, four-bedroom detached house, featuring …
Owners of the Grade II listed Knowle Hall, a distinguished country house in the Solihull village of Knowle, have submitted plans to convert the property into a venue for weddings and events. Dating back to the 1820s, Knowle …
Solihull residents are feeling the impact as TGJones prepares to close its sole store in the town centre, which houses the only Post Office branch. The retailer’s outlet in Mell Square, featuring a Post Office and Toys ‘R’ …
The Farthings, a popular pub in Castle Bromwich owned by the Stonegate Group, has submitted plans to Solihull Council aiming to expand its beer garden. The proposed extension is designed to enhance the outdoor space for …
Plans to build a new housing estate on Solihull’s green belt land have sparked significant opposition, including strong objections from Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti. The proposal by developer Richborough Estates …
A 21-year-old man from Solihull has been fined after being found carrying a knuckleduster during a police search earlier this year. Dylan Connolly, a warehouse operative residing in Fordbridge, was stopped by officers on …
Last week’s local elections in Solihull revealed just how finely balanced many wards truly are, with several races decided by only a few votes. The results dramatically shifted the political landscape—the council is now under …
A proposal has been submitted to Solihull Council to convert a residential property on Radbourne Road, Shirley, into a care home for children. The applicant, Adele Lynch, aims to transform the home to accommodate up to three …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, Keeley …
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 …
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 …
A Solihull couple have shared a cautionary tale following a near-miss with scammers impersonating their bank, TSB. Gillian Carroll recounted how a phone call from someone claiming to be a TSB employee nearly resulted in a …