Solihull news

• Police officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd

  29-05-2020 22:09
  
  The officer was caught on camera pushing his knee down on his neck as Mr Floyd pleaded " I can't breathe"
  
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• Man charged as mum stabbed and seven-month-old baby fights for life

  29-05-2020 22:04
  
  A 37-year-old woman remains in hospital in a stable condition, after she suffered stab wounds
  
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• Heavily pregnant Katy Perry shows off huge baby bump in Instagram post

  29-05-2020 20:41
  
  Katy Perry's fiancé Orlando Bloom's ex Miranda Kerr commented on the pic
  
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• Nine terrifying robberies on children, teens and women in Sutton

  29-05-2020 20:38
  
  Four teenagers, all aged 14 or 15, were robbed after being approached by a group of up to 10 men and one is believed to have had a knife, police said
  
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• MADE Festival postponed: Organisers beg people not to ask for refunds

  29-05-2020 20:35
  
  Due to coronavirus the huge event has been put off for 12 months
  
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• Mourners to be increased from six to 16 at Birmingham funerals

  29-05-2020 20:03
  
  Birmingham City Council has announced the easing of the rules at funerals which will come into force on Monday
  
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• Piers Morgan 'heartbroken' after Kate Garraway's update on husband Derek

  29-05-2020 19:32
  
  Kate Garraway's wrote an emotional Instagram post this week on her husband Derek Draper's condition in hospital as he battles Covid-19
  
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• Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill MP Jess Phillips

  29-05-2020 19:21
  
  Rakeem Malik, a serving prisoner, pleased guilty to sending the letters threatening to kill MP Jess Philips and MP Rosie Cooper when he appeared at Birmingham Crown Court
  
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• Cruel vandals rip down display by children of key workers

  29-05-2020 19:00
  
  The artwork at Hall Green Primary School was left strewn across the pavement
  
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• Love Island’s Demi and Luke M split after three months apart in lockdown

  29-05-2020 18:22
  
  A source claims the lovebirds struggled with maintaining a long distance relationship
  
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• Chancellor Rishi Sunak reveals plans to wind down furlough scheme

  29-05-2020 18:11
  
  Employers will be told to start contributing more to the scheme from August, leading to fears jobs could be lost
  
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• Health and safety of staff and clients is focus for Tamworth estate agents

  29-05-2020 18:09
  
  Ayden Aucote, from Martin & Co, and his team have been working from home but the office will reopen on Monday for pre-booked appointments
  
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• Gun violence in Brum on the rise as gangs emerge from lockdown

  29-05-2020 18:05
  
  City hit by a series of street shootings with at least three incidents in two days
  
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• Is camping allowed in lockdown? These are the rules you need to know

  29-05-2020 18:04
  
  With overseas holidays still looking uncertain and many people on reduced incomes, a cheap and cheerful camping trip might seem like a good idea - here's the official guidance
  
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• Mystery solved after after 100 fish die in pool at beauty spot

  29-05-2020 17:55
  
  Walsall Council have launched a clean up and recovery operation at Stubbers Green Pool
  
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• These are the new rules all KFC customers must follow

  29-05-2020 17:51
  
  "See you on the other side of the perspex screen"
  
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• Tamworth Police’s Chief Inspector leaves for new role

  29-05-2020 17:51
  
  “I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the support you give to us as a team and to me personally. Keep safe and thank you.”
  
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• Everything shoppers are banned from doing when stores reopen

  29-05-2020 17:33
  
  Forget about trying on clothes before buying them...
  
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• Watch as shots are fired in 'targeted attack' after crash

  29-05-2020 17:22
  
  CCTV shows the moment the car and van collide and the chase which ensued before shots are fired
  
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• House which used to be a church is on sale in Worcestershire

  29-05-2020 17:19
  
  The Old Church in the village of Knightwick near Worcester has been converted into a house and is now on the market for £610,000
  
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• Bewdley, Kiddy and Stourport parking charges are being reintroduced

  29-05-2020 16:36
  
  It has been free to use any of the council-owned car parks in Wyre Forest for the last two months - but from June 1 drivers will have to pay a fee again
  
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• Ruth Langsford finds claims she broke lockdown 'annoying'

  29-05-2020 16:35
  
  The This Morning presenter's husband Eamonn defended her over skeptical viewer comments
  
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• Warning over costs of replacing Tyseley incinerator by 2030

  29-05-2020 16:00
  
  Council leader Ian Ward addressed concerns from councillors about the possibility of awarding a contract to keep the incinerator running until at least 2034
  
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• Coronavirus deaths rise to 30,553 in UK hospitals as latest NHS figures revealed

  29-05-2020 15:53
  
  The statistics included 149 deaths in England, of which 44 were in the Midlands - with the region having the most of any region
  
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• Midlands Air ambulance lands on golf course as golfer collapses

  29-05-2020 15:51
  
  Emergency crews received a report a man had collapsed on the golf course at around 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday)
  
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• Man suffers multiple serious injuries after being struck by car

  29-05-2020 15:42
  
  West Midlands Police closed off Pool Hayes Lane following the smash
  
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• Greece bans Brits when it reopen to tourists

  29-05-2020 15:41
  
  In its latest travel advice Greece has  banned Brits from entering the country due to our poor Covid-19 record
  
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• MP criticised for Dominic Cummings eyesight comments

  29-05-2020 15:38
  
  Gary Sambrook MP said it was "fair and reasonable" for Dominic Cummings to drive to test his eyesight
  
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• Police officer bitten and another cop has wrist bent back in attack

  29-05-2020 15:23
  
  The officers were attacked as they approached two men who they suspected of possession of drugs in Lancaster Circus. Two men- aged 40 and 28- have been arrested
  
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• Vicious swan is prime suspect in Solihull park 'murder mystery' - Birmingham Live

  29-05-2020 15:20 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Vicious swan is prime suspect in Solihull park 'murder mystery'  Birmingham Live
  
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• Vicious swan is prime suspect in Solihull park 'murder mystery'

  29-05-2020 15:20
  
  "Aggressive" male bird is blamed after a body was found in the water at Elmdon beauty spot
  
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• Three hour queues at tip but Solihull Council says there won't be a booking system - Birmingham Live

  29-05-2020 15:19 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Three hour queues at tip but Solihull Council says there won't be a booking system  Birmingham Live
  
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• THREE HOUR queues at tip but council says there won't be booking

  29-05-2020 15:19
  
  Fresh plea for residents to only make essential trips as congestion continues at Bickenhill site
  
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• Search underway for teenager who went missing while snorkelling

  29-05-2020 15:16
  
  Oscar Montgomery,  aged 17, was last seen near Church Ope Cove, Portland, at about 5pm on Wednesday
  
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• Health enthusiast is crowned Sutton Coldfield community champion

  29-05-2020 15:02
  
  "It’s a real honour to have been recognised in this way and by one of my customers"
  
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• This is when Bromsgrove's street market will reopen

  29-05-2020 15:00
  
  From June 1 all outdoor markets can reopen to customers.  Bromsgrove has now given details of when its historic street market will welcome customers again
  
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• The Chase viewers shocked at Dark Destroyer's performance

  29-05-2020 14:54
  
  Viewers were surprised at how badly Chaser Shawn Wallace did on the ITV show
  
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• Pregnant mum left in tears after gender reveal party ruined by clinic

  29-05-2020 14:44
  
  Clinic apologises and refunds cost of scan after 'human error' in spoiling surprise Michelle Hughes had planned to find out at her party
  
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• The Sutton Coldfield artist inspiring people with music from his garden shed

  29-05-2020 14:23
  
  James Whiting is releasing a song called 'White Horse' next month and has penned 200 songs
  
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• Lichfield firm among first to save thousands thanks to free business tool

  29-05-2020 14:19
  
  "We all need local businesses to survive this period, they’re the heartbeat of our communities"
  
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• Bus passengers should follow these other rules for journeys across West Midlands

  29-05-2020 14:00
  
  Transport for West Midlands has issued guidance to passengers on keeping safe while using the bus network
  
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• Tim Hortons announces reopening of Birmingham store - how it will work

  29-05-2020 13:51
  
  Staff will be subject to temperature checks before starting shifts
  
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• Man dies after car crashes into garage in Solihull - Coventry Telegraph

  29-05-2020 13:50 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Man dies after car crashes into garage in Solihull  Coventry Telegraph
  
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• Worcestershire outdoor markets - when will they open?

  29-05-2020 13:24
  
  The Government has said that outdoor markets can start trading again from June 1.  But how many in Worcestershire will be setting out their stalls again from Monday?
  
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• 'Avalanche' of concerns over Knowle High Street closure plan

  29-05-2020 13:24
  
  Proposals to close off village road as part of emergency transport plan had encountered fierce opposition
  
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• Car ploughs into parked vehicle in Handsworth Wood

  29-05-2020 13:16
  
  The car smashed into a parked vehicle at the junction of Cherry Orchard Road and Lloyd Road in Handsworth Wood on Thursday evening. Police are asking for witnesses to come forward
  
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• The chaos behind the new test and trace scheme in West Midlands

  29-05-2020 13:14
  
  There is frustration over the way the Government launched the vital Test and Trace scheme this week, catching out councils and contact tracers
  
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• Parking charges at Tamworth Borough Council's car parks to return

  29-05-2020 13:12
  
  The charges were suspended on March 26, using emergency powers, to help Tamworth’s residents, volunteers and keyworkers during the worst days of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Under-threat £1m football club facilities backed at Willenhall ground

  29-05-2020 13:08
  
  Sporting Khalsa had faced the threat of having to tear down facilities it had not been given permission to erect
  
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• Man dies from Covid-19 after assault by serial burglar who targeted elderly

  29-05-2020 13:08
  
  Drug addict Matthew More carried out a spree of burglaries at the homes of elderly including one victim who died from Covid-19 after he assaulted him
  
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