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Swine flue case gives strength to 'don't panic' calls
Chris Willmott 02/07
A WOMAN from a village close to Knowle has tested positive for swine flu - The Observer can exclusively reveal. After recognising the sypmtoms the woman, who is in her 50s, visited her doctors. In a bid to stop the continuing spread of the H1N1 strain, she was not allowed into the surgery and had to be tested in the car park by a doctor in full protective clothing. She then spent a further four ...»
Work starts on £11m transport improvement
Chris Willmott 01/07
WORK is set to start today (Thursday) on the eagerly-awaited £11m public transport link improvement scheme between Solihull, Birmingham International Airport and the NEC. The scheme, known as ANITA (Airport NEC Integrated Transport Scheme), will mean better bus services, reduce journey times and will provide improved facilities for passengers. It will also improve public transport links between the north and south of the borough, allowing people to travel easily to access employment. Congestion levels will ...»
Fresh fears over jobs at JLR
Michael Green 01/07
FRESH fears over the future of jobs at Jaguar Land Rover emerged this week with the news Tata Motors has lost a record £280 million since taking over Jaguar Land Rover. The Indian company, which bought JLR ten months ago, has refused to rule out shutdowns at its factories in Solihull, Coventry, Castle Bromwich, and Halewood in the wake of the loss - the first time in eight years Tata has lost cash. Jaguar Land ...»
Green light for medical centre
Chris Willmott 01/07
1. THE ANXIOUS wait over planning permission for the new medical centre in Balsall Common has finally come to an end - with the result almost everyone was waiting for. Planning chiefs at Solihull Council gave the proposal to build a new state-of-the-art centre at Riddings Hill the green light at a meeting last Wednesday night (June 24). And the decision has been met with delight from almost every corner of Balsall Common and the ...»
Jacko superfan devastated
Chris Willmott 01/07
A MICHAEL Jackson superfan who has followed the king of pop for years says she is 'devastated and heartbroken' by his death. Lisa-Marie Lombardi from Knowle has been a huge Jacko fan for as long as she can remember and has travelled far and wide just to try and catch a glimpse of her hero. The 21-year-old, who shares her name, albeit coincidentally, with Michael Jackson's first wife Lisa-Marie Presley, told The Observer she was ...»
Delight as nursery plans thrown out
Chris Willmott 01/07
'DELIGHTED AND RELIEVED' is how residents campaigning against plans to set up a nursery in a residential Solihull road have described their feelings when the application was given the boot by borough planning chiefs. All nine members of the planning committee were unanimous in their rejection of the proposal to build a Montessori School with places for 40 children at 306 Blossomfield Road - a rejection that received applause from campaigners watching from the packed-out ...»
Second marina plan submitted
Chris Willmott 01/07
A SECOND application to build a boating marina in Knowle has been sumbitted to borough planning chiefs. We revealed last week how Somerville Homes had applied to create a marina on land near Stripes Hill to the south of the village. But now Jack Allen Holdings has submitted its own proposal for a marina at Grove Farm, Jacobean Lane, to the north of the village. With a family history of building narrowboats dating back to ...»
Coffe Morning at the Old Hall
Chris Willmott 01/07
ORGANISERS of the Temple Balsall Heritage Weekend are holding a coffee morning to raise funds for the grand event. From 10am until 1pm next Saturday (July 11) the Old Hall will open its doors to offer visitors a variety of light refreshments and various stalls where they can snap up a bargain or two from fashion accessories to books and CDs and cakes. "With its rich history and links to the Knights Templars of the ...»
Maternity cut fight gathers pace
Chris Willmott 01/07
OPPOSITION to plans to cut maternity services at Solihull Hospital is gathering pace with thousands of people already having signed a petition. Campaigners Maggie Throup and Jim Ryan set up a stall in Solihull town centre at the weekend - and were overwhelmed by the response of the public as thousands put pen to paper to say no to the proposed cuts. “Many residents made a special journey to Solihull just to sign the petition ...»
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01/07 News
Traders say business as usual at Forest Court

TRADERS in Dorridge's Forest Court have spoken out ...
01/07 News
Wingwalking to ribbon cutting - Tom Lackey does it all

DAREDEVIL Tom Lackey enjoyed a more grounded experience ...
01/07 News
Hunt on for hit and run driver

THE HUNT is on for a hit and ...
01/07 News
Investigation underway into smuggling

AN HM REVENUE and Customs investigation is underway ...
Sport
Olton defeat leaders
01/07
AN excellent team performance saw Olton claim a six-wicket victory against Birmingham League Division Three leaders Bridgnorth on Saturday. Visiting Bridgnorth were put into bat and Olton's Sunil Vyakaranam quickly found the pitch to his liking and took three of the first four wickets to make it 45-4. Jamie Hawkins and Babar Khan maintained the pressure by taking a wicket each as the score struggled on to 65-6. Thompson found some support from Mumford and ...»
01/07 Sport
More misery for Berkswell

BERKSWELL slumped to a third straight Birmingham League ...
01/07 Sport
Cup draws are announced

HIGHGATE have discovered their opponents in the early ...
01/07 Sport
Municipal grab impressive win

SOLIHULL Municipal maintained their good form in Division ...
01/07 Sport
David has a Ball in victory

A FIVE star show bowling display from David ...
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