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Partridge Homes Reaches Three UK Small Business Award Finals
Shirley estate agent Partridge Homes is a finalist in three UK Small Business Awards categories, including one for its MD, months before its 20th birthday.
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Crime
Solihull Shoplifting: Addiction Scheme Arrives as Reports Rise
Offending 2 Recovery, which moves prolific shoplifters into addiction treatment, now runs in Solihull. Town centre reports hit 217 from April to July, up 37%.
Schools
Ruckleigh School Company in Liquidation After Closure
The company behind Ruckleigh School, which closed in July after 117 years, went into creditors' liquidation on 22 September. Who to call if you are owed money.
Jobs
JLR 4,000 Job Cuts: Solihull Support and Your Rights
JLR plans to cut about 4,000 non-production roles over two years. What ministers told MPs, the £500,000 WMCA jobs offer and the redundancy rules that apply.
Business
Knowle Jeweller and Elmdon Firm Among Nation's Favourites
Caroline Creba Fine Jewellery in Knowle and migraine eyewear brand Aura Clarity in Elmdon are on Small Business Saturday's 2026 list of favourite UK businesses.
Food and drink
Solihull Food Hygiene: 3 Zero Ratings, 79% Rated Five
Three Solihull premises hold a zero hygiene rating, the newest an Olton shop inspected 2 July. Two have held theirs over a year; 79% of the borough scores five.
Jobs
Solihull Jobs Guarantee: 275 Places, Referrals End October
Solihull has 730 claimants aged 18 to 21, up 40% in two years. A government scheme guarantees them a funded six-month job, but referrals stop in October.
Jobs
Solihull unemployment: under-25 claims up 30% in 2 years
Claims by 18 to 24 year olds in Solihull are up 30% in two years to 1,125, the steepest rise of the seven West Midlands metropolitan boroughs. Older age groups fell.