Homes scheme by conservation area An intensive housing development is being planned for a prime town centre site next to the High Street Conservation Area. more
Massage relief for centre Staff at a Personal Training and Sports Therapy Centre in Sutton Coldfield are celebrating after the frustrating delays to the renewal of their massage license were removed. more
Harrowing story in new biography Benjamin Franklin will sign copies of his harrowing autobiography Believing The Unbelievable on Saturday May 17 at Waterstone's in The Parade, Sutton Coldfield, between 12 noon and 2pm. more
Church all set for annual spring plant sale St Columba's Church at Banners Gate holds its annual spring plant sale tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am until 2pm in the church car park at the junction of Banners Gate Road and Chester Road North. more
Euro MP to fight Dunwoody seat The UK Independence Party's Sutton-based Euro MP for the West Midlands is to contest the Crewe and Nantwich constituency byelection. more
Guided walk on eco day June 5 is World Environment Day -an opportunity for locals to take a little time to focus on what they can do to minimise their impact on the world around them. more
Adventure for student An intrepid student at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has been chosen to represent the UK Girl Guiding Association during a unique trip to Iceland this year. more
Asbo request hope to kick crime habit A woman banned from streets in Erdington after asking for her own ASBO has told how she hopes it will help her kick crime. more
Victorious Pompey parade cup Portsmouth's players are to take part in a victory parade after lifting the FA Cup for the first time in nearly 70 years and ending the trophy dreams of Cardiff City. more
