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Hitting the fundraising trail
Luke Hamer 01/05
A SOLIHULL magistrate has sentenced himself to a gruelling 14 day cycle ride to raise vital cash to help fight Motor Neurone Disease. Rob Turner, ...»
No long faces as Donkey Derby returns to Shirley Park
Jo Sykes 01/05
THE DONKEY Derby is back in full swing for the 39th time in Shirley Park this Saturday (May 3). Organised by The Rotary Club of ...»
Appeal after train assault
Jo Sykes 01/05
THE BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly assaulted on a train travelling from Birmingham to Hall Green station ...»
Catastrophic incident avoided at Birmingham Airport
Emily Cole 01/05
A "CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT" was narrowly avoided after a plane was forced to carry out an emergency landing at Birmingham International Airport (BIA) two years ago. ...»
Specialists called in to remove asbestos at Tudor Grange
Jo Sykes 01/05
SPECIALIST contractors have been hired to remove asbestos found in the roof of the old Tudor Grange Leisure Centre. Council officials have confirmed the presence ...»
Could you be the new face of Touchwood
Emily Cole 01/05
A SEARCH is being launched to discover the new face of Touchwood. The Solihull shopping centre has teamed up with BRMB to find the woman ...»
Hitting the gym trail
Jo Sykes 01/05
SOLIHULL Hospital’s patients and Coronary Rehabilitation Group are enjoying the benefits of a generous donation from a borough charity. The £2,500 cash gift from the ...»
How does your garden grow?
Emily Cole 01/05
A SOLIHULL school went green to celebrate its new gardening and eco club. Hatchford Brook Junior and Infant School's Go Green Day saw students wearing ...»
Best foot forward for charity
Emily Cole 01/05
A SOLIHULL man has raised hundreds of pounds for an Alzheimer's charity after losing his mother-in-law to the destructive disease. Phil Stoakes, a 51-year-old employment ...»
Tree of hope
Luke Hamer 01/05
A GROUP set up to conserve and improve Acocks Green has stepped in to help a pub landlord make his Green pub even greener after ...»
Mortality rate gap widens between north and south
Emily Cole 01/05
RESIDENTS in the north of the borough can expect to live up to ten years less than those in the south - and the gap ...»
Message in a bottle
Jo Sykes 01/05
BOSSES at Solihull NHS Care Trust are taking an unusual approach to an emergency information scheme for borough pensioners. On Monday (April 28) the Care ...»
TRAIN ASSAULT
Jo Sykes 01/05
THE BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly assaulted on a train travelling from Birmingham to Hall Green station ...»
Woman assaulted at Hall Green Station
Jo Sykes 01/05
THE BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly assaulted on a train travelling from Birmingham to Hall Green station ...»
Solihull beauty bids for Miss Universe title
Emily Cole 01/05
A SOLIHULL beauty is calling on local businesses to assist her bid for stardom in this year's Miss Universe contest. Hollie Booth, who is currently ...»
Town legend takes England rugby reigns
Luke Hamer 01/05
SOLIHULL legend and Rugby World Cup winner Martin Johnson is set to become the new England team manger in July. Regarded as one of the ...»
Tory leader visits
Jo Sykes 01/05
LEADER of the Conservative Party David Cameron visited Solihull to launch the Conservative's Green Transport Agenda on Friday (April 17). Mr Cameron visited the borough ...»
Fujitsu staff take action as jobs move abroad
Emily Cole 01/05
SOLIHULL Fujitsu employees have voted in favour of industrial action after being told the company plans to transfer jobs abroad. Fujitsu plans to make 140 ...»
New uniform for McDonald's staff
Emily Cole 01/05
SHIRLEY McDonald's employees are set to receive a makeover this summer when they receive new designer uniforms. Bruce Oldfield, couture designer to the stars, has ...»
Up, up and away.... grandmother takes to the skies
Jo Sykes 01/05
A 61-YEAR-OLD grandmother is taking to the skies after being asked to do a fund-raising wing walk for a special veteran's charity. Jill Bailey, of ...»
School's Out
Emily Cole 01/05
THOUSANDS of students across the borough were preparing for an unexpected day off school today (Thursday) as teachers prepared to walk out of classrooms for ...»
Charity match for former player
Luke Hamer 01/05
A RUGBY club in Shirley is hosting a charity tournament in honour of a former player who died during a game in 2006. Old Edwardians ...»
All change at restaurant for charity day
Emily Cole 01/05
A HALL GREEN restaurant is going topsy turvey for charity next month. Chefs and front of house staff at Liaison will swap roles on Sunday, ...»
Solihull man bailed in Villa fan death case
Luke Hamer 01/05
A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Solihull has been released on bail over the death of an Aston VIlla fan after the Birmingham derby on Sunday (April ...»
Police hunt triple crime suspect trio
Jo Sykes 01/05
POLICE are on the hunt for a trio suspected of committing three robberies and terrorising youths during incidents spanning just seven hours on Thursday, April ...»
Who you gonna call?...... Bug Busters!
Jo Sykes 01/05
IF THERE'S something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?…..Bug Busters. That is the message from Solihull Hospital which has drawn inspiration from the ...»
Anxious wait continues as Inqiury delayed
Jo Sykes 01/05
THE OUTCOME of a public inquiry into a rejected planning application to replace two houses in Marston Green with 71 dwellings will not be decided ...»
Marathon success for Solihull woman
Emily Cole 01/05
A SOLIHULL woman completed the London Marathon in less than five hours this April (Sunday 13) in aid of the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK. Lydia Harrison, ...»
Top award for greyhound rehoming centre
Natalie Field 24/04
A GREYHOUND re-homing centre in Solihull has scooped a top award for its charitable work in finding new homes for the retired racers. Daybreaks Kennels, ...»
Wartime stories go the distance
Jo Sykes 24/04
A FORMER Kings Heath Land Army girl who emigrated to New Zealand after the Second World War has got in touch with the Observer after ...»
Singer hits right note
Emily Cole 24/04
A SOLIHULL singer/songwriter hit the right notes at a prestigious competition last Sunday (April 13). Charlotte Hopley wowed judges at the Live and Unsigned regional ...»
George is a real trooper
Jo Sykes 24/04
A BIG-HEARTED Solihull resident proved his boots were made for walking when he completed a 25 mile trek in aid of Troop Aid. George Rouse ...»
Sick thieves tharget child graves
Emily Cole 24/04
GRIEVING parents are pleading with 'despicable' thieves to stop stealing sentimental tributes from children's graves after a spate of thefts in the last year. David ...»
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