COLOURFUL costumes were the order of the day at a Shirley supermarket this week to raise money for a very personal cause. Staff at the ...»
A TRIO of hairdressers from the Theo Georgio Hair Group are hoping to be a cut above the rest when they go head to head ...»
RUNNERS are lacing up their training shoes in preparation for the annual Knowle Fun Run which is now less than two months away. This year's ...»
A PEACEMAKER has been left paralysed on one side of his face and deaf in one ear after he was stabbed with a key as ...»
PLANS for a new high speed railway line, capable of cutting travel between Birmingham and London to just 45 minutes, will see the new line ...»
A CONTROVERSIAL new mapping system is set to bring the borough to life in a less than private way. From last Thursday (March 11) almost ...»
A FIVE-year-old Beagle and his Solihull owner proved every dog does have its day by walking away with a top award at DFS Crufts, held ...»
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a Sainsbury's superstore in Dorridge have been booted out by Solihull Council's planning committee. The celebrated decision followed a three-hour debate ...»
THE MOTORWAY proved the unlikely scene of an Easter miracle after a woman gave birth on the hard shoulder. The baby girl was delivered by ...»
PLANS for a big casino in Solihull could be a step closer to realisation after the council announced it will consult the public before granting ...»
SHOP OWNERS say water works which 'unecessarily' divert traffic from their Acocks Green businesses have had a 'devastating' effect on trade. Severn Trent started the ...»
A COUPLE have spoken of the terrifying moment lightning ripped through their Yardley home. Bill Groves was sitting in bed drinking tea when a bolt ...»
STAFF at an Ullenhall care home have a special resident to look after following the arrival of a furry new guest. Mockley Manor Care Home, ...»
STAFF and shoppers at Boots in Solihull have been busy raising money for the Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull - collecting £534.17 for their efforts. ...»
HEROIC Royal Marine Matthew Croucher has spoken of his pride at being awarded the George Cross medal for bravery by her Majesty the Queen. Lance ...»
SOLIHULL Royal British Legion is expecting a record collection for this year's Poppy Appeal after banking £9,000 in the first two days. The Solihull branch ...»
THE FIFTH of November was a date to remember for very different reasons for one local society which celebrated its 25th anniversary on Wednesday. Corks ...»
A WYTHALL businessman is thought to have been killed alongside two others in a horror helicopter crash over the weekend. Three people died instantly when ...»
TERROR struck at a Knowle off-licence when masked raiders burst in at the weekend. The raid unfolded at Wine Rack on Station Road at around ...»
WHAT started as a drunken whim five years ago has turned into a life-changing career move for two Tudor Grange School pupils. Entrepreneurs Andy Dixon ...»
THIS WEEK we're offering you a chance to win tickets to the UK’s favourite music-making event. Music Live returns to The NEC from Friday, November ...»
SOLIHULL Council will not be following in the footsteps of its Swindon counterpart by scrapping speed cameras across the borough - The Observer can reveal. ...»
A FAMILY-RUN hotel celebrated its 40th anniversary this week - but its owners are still having fun with a seniority dispute over £1 which is ...»
AN AMERICAN man who promised his dying wife he would never leave her Shirley graveside is one step closer to keeping that promise after winning ...»
A CHELMSLEY Wood pensioner who battled to save her sight has been dealt dealt yet another blow after doctors discovered a tumour on her kidney. ...»
POPULAR NEC event Crufts has suffered another set-back after principal sponsor Pedigree decided to pull its 44-year-long support of the dog show. The pet food ...»
KNOWLE-based charity Troop Aid has been given a royal stamp of approval from His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales this week. The charity, which ...»
RESIDENTS in Richmond Drive were popping champagne corks this week after telecommunications giant O2 withdrew its plan to put up a mobile phone mast 150 ...»
SOLIHULL Council will no longer give discounted council tax rates to people owning second homes. From 1 April next year the discount on council tax ...»
PRETTY in Pink was the spirit of the day at Berkswell Flower Club's latest coffee morning as members did their bit to raise money for ...»
THE FUTURE OF Solihull Lodge Community Centre is warm and cosy thanks to the combined efforts of residents and a local volunteer group. Disaster struck ...»
FORMER classified Ministry of Defence UFO files unveiled to the public this week include two sightings of mysterious and unexplained objects near Birmingham International Airport ...»
SOLIHULL schoolchildren are going spotty this month in time for the clocks going back this Sunday (October 26). More than 20,000 primary school pupils will ...»
A SHIRLEY farmer is hoping 2008 will be the year he will win the honour of providing Prime Minister Gordon Brown with his Christmas Tree. ...»
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FOLLOWING the critically acclaimed UK tour of Quidam , Cirque ... »
VIOLIN maestro Ralph Allin will be showcasing his talents at ... »
A NIGHT of music and entertainment is being offered at ... »
ROTARY International’s 2009 convention is heading to Birmingham from June ... »
SCANDINAVIAN 80s legends A-HA are making a sensational comeback with ... »
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