A SOLIHULL artist has been teaching CPR through her creations in a charity exhibition which has been showcased on both sides of the Atlantic. Charlie Kirkham worked alongside US based Not for Profit HeartCharged to create the inaugural Sudden Cardiac Art Exhibition to end preventable cardiac deaths and gender disparity, held in Gloucestershire, UK during September.

MATT Taylor wants his Solihull Moors to be braver on the ball following a 1-0 home defeat against promotion-chasing Oldham Athletic. Taylor has failed to win any of his first three matches as Moors boss as Billy Waters scored the game’s only goal in first-half injury time at …

NEAR MISSES between drivers and pedestrians are being detected using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of a region wide pilot scheme to improve safety and save lives. VivaCity’s AI-powered vision sensors detect and record near misses, such as when a vehicle passes within ...

Week 44. 1st Nov, 2024

THE CONSERVATIVES say dozens of pubs across Solihull could face paying an extra £12,995 when tax increases come into force in April. Changes to business rare relief for the hospitality and leisure sector and increases to employers’ National Insurance contributions being rolled out by the Government cold hit the sector hard, say the Conservatives.

MATT Taylor wants Solihull Moors to ‘get back to basics’ after starting his reign at Damson Park with a 2-0 home defeat against Halifax Town. However, Taylor made a losing start as Andrew Oluwabori and Owen Bray struck to inflict a third straight defeat on …

As we step into 2025, the high-end property market in Solihull and the surrounding areas (B91 – B95) has started on a buoyant note. Following a steady 2024, January has been particularly busy, with increased activity and growing interest from both buyers and sellers in this sector.

MORE THAN 270 drivers were arrested during West Midlands Police’s crackdown against drink and drug driving over the festive season. The force carried out a number of operations to keep the roads safe during its annual December campaign. Officers were involved in …

SOLIHULL’S lead safeguarding partners have outlined their areas of focus for the coming year. The three main priorities for the Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) in 2025 will be tackling neglect, bolstering connections and impact, and improving effectiveness, while continuing to ensure the voice of the child is heard.

TWITCHERS, nature lovers and families alike are being called on to watch and count the birds next weekend. The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch will take place between January 24 and 26 and will provide a snapshot of how garden birds are faring across the country. Last year more than 16,000 people took ...