Solihull news

• Dentists in England can reopen from June 8 with strict guidelines

  28-05-2020 20:12
  
  All routine dental care had been suspended on March 25
  
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• Home coronavirus test kits axed by Superdrug amid wrong result fears

  28-05-2020 19:53
  
  The pharmacy giant had sold out of the £69 packs when it first stocked the tests earlier this month
  
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• The father figures to Katie Price's son Harvey

  28-05-2020 19:48
  
  Harvey turned 18 yesterday and his mum Katie will be cheering him on
  
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• Arrest after early morning raid uncovers massive cannabis farm

  28-05-2020 19:40
  
  Cannabis plants covered the entire house
  
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• Gunshots fired and cyclist hit by car as violence flares in city centre street

  28-05-2020 19:32
  The incident happened at around 5pm on Wednesday, May 27.
  
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• John Lewis to reopen Solihull branch - but not Birmingham Grand Central yet - Birmingham Live

  28-05-2020 19:26 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  John Lewis to reopen Solihull branch - but not Birmingham Grand Central yet  Birmingham Live
  
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• Investigation after 100 fish spotted gasping for air die in pool

  28-05-2020 19:23
  
  The Environment Agency is examining what happened to the fish in Stubbers Green Pool
  
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• BMW driver dies after suffering 'medical incident' behind the wheel

  28-05-2020 19:14
  
  Emergency services were called to the incident on Mereside Way in Olton, at around 10am on Thursday, May 28.
  
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• West Mids mayor wants pubs to open here before rest of country

  28-05-2020 19:03
  
  West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says the West Midlands could 'lead the way' by becoming the first region where hotels, bars and restaurants are allowed to open
  
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• Lockdown eased - What you can do from Monday and then from June 15

  28-05-2020 18:46
  
  Big changes for schools, shops and meeting friends and family from next week and then later in June
  
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• Here are the new lockdown rules announced by Boris Johnson

  28-05-2020 18:23
  
  Here are the new lockdown rules announced by Boris Johnson
  
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• Landmark 110th anniversary for Lichfield family business

  28-05-2020 18:02
  
  "To have been in business for 110 years is a rare accolade and something that we are very honoured and humbled by."
  
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• Police name man after caravan park deaths

  28-05-2020 17:57
  
  Kelvin Hanks, 73, was one of two men found dead in linked tragedies at Knowle Sands on Thursday, May 22.
  
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• Lichfield veteran receives commemorative medal on behalf of Russian government

  28-05-2020 17:24
  
  The medal was awarded to George for his help in defeating Nazi Germany 75 years ago
  
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• Arrests after armed police and helicopter hunt suspected gunmen

  28-05-2020 17:23
  
  West Midlands Police officers were initially called to an address in Alford Close, Longbridge, before a manhunt ended in nearby Frankley
  
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• More than 1,000 Covid-19 deaths in Brum with 46 deaths at home

  28-05-2020 17:12
  
  There have been 171 deaths at care homes across the city, 27 in hospices and 29 elsewhere, up to May 15
  
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• The lockdown changes Boris Johnson is expected to make today

  28-05-2020 16:51
  
  The PM could outline a raft of changes as the lockdown is modified, allowing schools to return from June 1, to coincide with the re-opening of some non-essential stores
  
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• Residents evacuated after unexploded Second World War bomb discovered in garage

  28-05-2020 16:35
  
  Warwickshire Police confirmed officers were called to the scene at 2pm on Thursday, May 28.
  
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• This is where you can buy or hire a hot tub in Worcestershire

  28-05-2020 16:31
  
  Hot tubs are no longer the preserve of the mega rich and famous - it is now cheaper than ever to hire or buy your own hot tub to put in your back garden and pretend you're on holiday.  Here are places in Worcestershire you can get your hands on a jacuzzi
  
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• Community first responder returns to work after coronavirus ordeal

  28-05-2020 16:25
  
  Lee says he is 99.9 per cent back to normal now after his first two shifts back.
  
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• Car overturns after crash with fire engine

  28-05-2020 16:24
  
  Two men had to be cut free from their car after it flipped over following the smash on Illey Road in Halesowen
  
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• When Tamworth Market could re open

  28-05-2020 16:22
  
  LSD Promotions operates a number of markets across the region and has put together a plan for how they can safely reopen.
  
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• Man charged with murering toddler found fatally injured

  28-05-2020 16:22
  
  Sean Sadler was due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court this afternoon - May 28 - in connection with the death of 21-month-old girl in 2017
  
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• Driver stopped by cops with £75k in back seat tells them he's 'never seen it'

  28-05-2020 16:14
  
  South Yorkshire Police’s Operational Support United shared the audacious claim on social media late last night (May 27) in a roundup of their day’s work
  
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• Police swoop to disperse gathering of 100 people in lockdown

  28-05-2020 16:10
  
  Nearly 20 police officers from West Midlands Police attended the scene in eight police cars
  
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• 'Limited' reopening for Solihull cemetery as visitors urged to 'continue social distancing' - Birmingham Live

  28-05-2020 16:09 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  'Limited' reopening for Solihull cemetery as visitors urged to 'continue social distancing'  Birmingham Live
  
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• Mereside Way in Olton, Solihull, where a car crashed into a garage - Coventry Live

  28-05-2020 16:06 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Mereside Way in Olton, Solihull, where a car crashed into a garage  Coventry Live
  
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• Live updates as police warn 'avoid town centre' amid fears of unexploded bomb

  28-05-2020 15:53
  
  Central Atherstone has been sealed off after a device was reportedly discovered at lunchtime today - Thursday, May 28.
  
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• Gogglebox favourites Jenny and Lee share throwback photo

  28-05-2020 15:44
  
  Funnyman Lee posted the picture showing the pair on a cruise in 2004
  
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• Birmingham man arrested as 170kg of heroin found in fruit and nuts at Heathrow

  28-05-2020 15:42
  
  The seizure, which had a potential street value of around £8.5 million, happened on Thursday (21 May)
  
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• Arrest after man spotted in X-rated act in park

  28-05-2020 15:39
  
  Suspect detained on suspicion of outraging public decency
  
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• Next emergency 'pavement widening' location revealed in Birmingham

  28-05-2020 15:38
  
  Measures already brought in at Kings Heath and Erdington will be extended to Ladypool Road next week
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll rises by 213 in 24 hours

  28-05-2020 15:27
  
  Coronavirus has infected almost 5.6 million people across the world and killed more than 350,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University
  
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• Perry Barr flyover campaigners lose legal battle - and must pay £4k

  28-05-2020 15:19
  
  The A34 Safety Action Group's application for a judicial review of the A34 Perry Barr highway improvement scheme was rejected
  
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• Suspected drink-driver tears through streets and takes Audi off-road

  28-05-2020 15:11
  
  Spencer Bassett, 22, hit speeds of up to 80mph in the Boxing Day pursuit
  
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• Burglars jailed after posing as police to trick their way into homes

  28-05-2020 15:01
  
  Daniel Bowen, Daniel Kelly and Louis Ahearne even fixed a blue flashing light to their car to trick their way into a gated community
  
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• Fire breaks out at school in Long Eaton as crews swoop to tackle blaze

  28-05-2020 14:51
  
  The fire has broken out on the roof of Harrington Junior School in Derby Road, in Long Eaton
  
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• Help raise £1 million to open midwifery led unit at Good Hope Hospital

  28-05-2020 14:46
  
  The MLU for short, will be a beautiful and private space, offering mums a ‘home from home’ feeling in the safe environment of Good Hope Hospital.
  
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• Bitter response to sweet dessert cafe plan for Walsall shop

  28-05-2020 14:30
  
  Fears over impact of proposed dessert shop and cafe on neighbours scuppers plans by developer
  
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• Watchdog launches NINE probes into claims of excessive force on black men

  28-05-2020 14:29
  
  Six separate incidents were reported to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in less than three months
  
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• Boris Johnson issues statement as cops confirm Cummings broke lockdown

  28-05-2020 14:26
  
  Mr Cummings drove from London to Durham to isolate with his family during the lockdown
  
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• Police confirm Dominic Cummings did break lockdown rules

  28-05-2020 14:24
  
  Durham Police issued a statement to say Dominic Cummings will not face further action
  
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• Couple hit out at police after visit over Michael Jackson scarecrow

  28-05-2020 14:21
  
  It was part of a ‘scarecrow walk’ on their estate where neighbours made funny figures to entertain the community during lockdown
  
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• Woman stabbed and seven-month-old baby 'seriously hurt'

  28-05-2020 14:17
  
  A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
  
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• 'Limited' reopening for cemetery as visitors urged 'continue social distancing'

  28-05-2020 14:06
  
  The council are also looking at gradually increasing the number of mourners at funerals over the summer
  
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• Man arrested after woman's body found in sheltered accommodation

  28-05-2020 14:03
  
  The 63-year-old woman was found inside the property in Middlepark Road
  
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• Hairdressers told they won't reopen on June 15 by Matt Hancock

  28-05-2020 14:03
  
  The government minister appeared on ITV1's This Morning today, where he appeared via video link
  
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• Fears Brummies triggered 'explosion' of coronavirus in Weston-super-Mare

  28-05-2020 13:58
  
  The seaside resort's hospital has now shut itself off to new patients following an outbreak in the town, which is hugely popular with Brummies
  
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• Good news for walkers as cafe in popular Worcestershire park reopens soon

  28-05-2020 13:45
  
  The Orchard Cafe in Worcester Woods Country Park will reopen on June 1 and will be serving takeaway food and drinks to visitors.  It has been closed for two months
  
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• Struggling small firms in Wyre Forest could be given grants

  28-05-2020 13:42
  
  Small and medium sized businesses in the Wyre Forest area are being offered grants by the council to help them stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic
  
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