Explore over 40 locally listed heritage assets across Solihull, from 17th-century cottages to Art Deco landmarks. Discover how these buildings shape the borough's unique character and enjoy local protection.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Oliver Bonas reveals a wave of new store openings and relocations across England and Scotland before year-end, with 20 more planned for 2025. Discover the full list of locations.
Birmingham's iconic Villa Park, Edgbaston Stadium, Botanical Gardens and Jewellery Quarter are all set for major redevelopment, securing their future and boosting the local economy. Discover the plans.
County Durham wellness brand Glow is creating 50 new jobs with five new stores planned for 2026, starting with a Newcastle city centre opening. Discover the multimillion-pound investment plans.
The Honey Club on Solihull High Street has had its sexual entertainment venue licence renewed after no complaints were raised. Read the full details of the decision.
A look back at the key planning appeals in Solihull for 2025, where residents challenged council refusals. Discover which decisions were overturned by the government inspector.
Admiral Taverns has invested £100 million, acquiring 21 pubs from RedCat. The expansion includes a site in Birmingham as the chain eyes 2,000 pubs. Read the full list.
London stockbroker First Equity launches a Liverpool office, marking its first move into the North West. Neil Blankstone will lead the expansion, citing the city's resilience.
Paula Burnham, owner of Luxe Hair Design in Solihull, stood in front of contractors after roadworks appeared without warning, severely impacting her crucial festive trade. Read the full story.
Solihull Council's cabinet approves £340,000 to finalise designs for the transformative Kingshurst village centre regeneration, including a new community, health, and retail hub. Read the latest.
Asda announces a major expansion with 20 new Express mini-supermarkets, targeting urban areas and transport hubs. Full list of locations revealed.
Welsh scaffolding business Spartan Scaffolding has secured a one-acre site at Newport Docks to boost storage and logistics, supporting growth across south Wales and England. Read more.
Asda launches 20 new Express stores across the UK this December, bringing its value range and convenience services to more communities. Discover locations and services.
Asda continues its rapid expansion with 20 new Express stores opening this year, bringing low prices and convenience to local communities nationwide. Discover the full list of new locations.
Solihull Council has refused plans for 80 new homes on green belt land in Hockley Heath, citing unresolved flood risks. Read the full story on the local planning clash.
Birmingham's Digbeth is undergoing a huge transformation with a major venue expansion, a 17,500 sq ft food hall, and a historic pub revival. Discover all the new openings shaping the Creative Quarter.
Birmingham's Digbeth is set for a major boost with a giant food hall, a revived pub, and a doubling of a key music venue's capacity. Discover all the new developments.
Greggs has launched its second compact 'Bitesize' store at Dartford train station, with more planned. The trial aims to serve customers on the go with a curated menu of best-sellers.
British fashion brand Crew Clothing is launching four new stores in key UK shopping centres before Christmas, marking a milestone in its retail expansion strategy. Discover the locations.
Solihull Council grants listed building consent for a major refurbishment of the Grade II listed Mason Arms pub, a High Street landmark with origins in the 1700s. Read the full details.
Birmingham's nightlife receives a major boost as Forum Digbeth redevelops The Annexe warehouse, doubling its capacity to 4,000. The new multi-room space aims to host major live music and club events. Read more.
Millions more electric vehicle drivers can save £3,750 as Labour adds four new models to the Electric Car Grant scheme, backed by £1.3bn in Autumn Budget funding. See the full list.
Solihull Council plans a new crackdown on fly-tipping after reporting over 3,000 incidents last year. Discover the new strategy and how residents can help.
easyJet announces a major new route from Liverpool to Naples for summer 2026, offering affordable travel to Italy's cultural heart. Book now for a direct link to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
Road deaths in Solihull show a downward trend, but new data reveals the borough is unlikely to meet its 2030 road safety target. Discover the latest figures and accident hotspots.
Artisan bakery chain Gail's announces major UK expansion with 40 new stores planned by February 2026, following a year of strong revenue growth and significant job creation. Discover the details.
Popular artisan bakery chain Gail's announces major expansion of 40 new UK sites following a year of strong sales growth, now eyeing Birmingham and beyond. Discover the full story.
Solihull railway station was forced to close early on 1st December 2025 due to a lack of available staff. Get the latest updates on the disruption and reopening here.
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands is expanding from 75 to 100 stores, creating up to 500 new jobs by 2027. Discover the latest retail growth in Cannock.