Solihull News
- Elmdon man spared jail after indecent images find
18 May 12
When a Solihull paper boy found a computer memory stick while he was out on his round in Monastery Drive he took it home and plugged it into his own computer to try to identify the owner. - Pair arrested over Emma Winnall attack are bailed
18 May 12
TWO PEOPLE arrested on suspicion of assaulting pensioner, Emma Winnall, have been released on police bail pending further enquires. - Council pulls education funding for sick children
17 May 12SICK Solihull schoolchildren must wait six times as long as their Birmingham classmates to receive hospital tuition, it has been revealed. - Solihull MEP Nikki Sinclaire finds a ready audience for EU referendum campaign
17 May 12THE Nikki Sinclaire European referendum battle bus was in Mell Square in Solihull last Friday and business was brisk. - Make the most of leftovers for Jubilee event in Solihull.
17 May 12PATRIOTIC park-goers are being urged to give their leftovers a royal makeover as part of the Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday June 3. - Fine and points for forgetful driver
17 May 12‘FORGETFULNESS’ led to a chip shop manager being fined and six points added to his licence for driving without insurance. - School reunion brings former students from across the globe
17 May 12OVER fifty former classmates attended the class of ‘88 Tudor Grange reunion last month. - Solihull brewer launches own micro brewery
17 May 12A SHIRLEY ale enthusiast has gone from brewing beer in an airing cupboard at home to launching his own ‘micro brewery.’ - Manor houses open for night time tour
17 May 12EXPLORE the medieval manor house of Baddesley Clinton this Saturday in the Museums at Night event. - Celebrity chef shares tips with winners
17 May 12A SHIRLEY travel agent recently won a cookery class with TV chef James Martin. - Solihull town centre will turn green for one day.
17 May 12SOLIHULL town centre will be transformed into a gardener’s paradise next Saturday (May 26) for a one-off event. - Chinese fly in for Knowle Auction Rooms sale
17 May 12A GROUP of dealers from China travelled to Knowle Auction Rooms for their fourth auction specialising in Asian art. - Local firms raise cash for Save the Children at Solihull quiz night
17 May 12BUSINESSES got their thinking caps on to raise 3,450 for Save the Children at a Lloyds TSB Commercial charity quiz night in Solihull. - Knowle Flower Club do the borough proud
17 May 12BEAUTEOUS blooms, lovingly tended by Knowle Flower Club, featured in a major festival last week. - Jobs at risk in Solihull as card shop goes into administration
17 May 12THIRTY one jobs are at risk at three Clinton Cards stores in Solihull after the firm announced it has entered into administration. - Police dog hunts down thief
17 May 12A THIEF, sniffed out by a persistent police dog, has been jailed. - Solihull residents will now be charged for non emergency call outs.
17 May 12SOLIHULL’S MP Lorely Burt has raised concerns at the fire service’s decision to charge over 400 for non-emergency call-outs. - SYNCHRONISED swimmer Beth Smith made a splash in the live final of Britain’s Got Talent last weekend.
17 May 12The Solihull College student is a member of Aquabatique, a quartet whose underwater displays have wowed viewers of the ITV show. - New councillor speaks on HS2
17 May 12NEWLY-elected councillor Tony Dicicco was due to air his views about high speed rail last night (Thursday). - The only way is up for Yaz and her Balsall Common musical
17 May 12
Centre Stage Drama Group brings an exciting new musical to the stage, written by the group’s talented young writer, actress and Director Yazmin Zahran. ’Yaz’ drew inspiration for her creation from Glee, Mama Mia and High... - Jubilee fever grips borough - we want your pictures
17 May 12THE BUNTING will soon be going up and and it#039;s almost time to start making the sandwiches as Diamond Jubilee fever comes to town. - Family forced to duck for cover
17 May 12HELEN Marsh was left stunned when a duck fell down her chimney onto a roaring fire - and miraculously, escaped unharmed. - Rain brings an end to region's drought
17 May 12THE wettest April on record has lifted the West Midlands out of drought, it was confirmed today (Friday). - Spot that car to win with Notcutts garden centres
17 May 12Notcutts Garden Centres have teamed up with the Solihull Observer to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a prize package of garden goodies worth over 100. - Vandalism is one of the reasons behind change in parking system in Solihull
16 May 12VANDALISM which left Solihull Council with a bill of over 60,000 has been blamed for the authority’s controversial decision to turn Mell Square’s car park into a pay and display. - Win fabulous tommee tippee baby essentials at The Baby Show
16 May 12THE BABY Show is back - and offering a shopping haven for new parents and parents-to-be at the NEC Birmingham this weekend (May 18 to 20). - Star names set for Grass Roots Football Show
16 May 12THE Grass Roots Football Show returns to the NEC on May 25 to 27. - Balsall Common Queen’s Jubilee celebrations 2012
16 May 12
Balsall Common Queen’s Jubilee Party on Tuesday 5th June 2012. Fun fab and FREE: - Cricket: Premier Division new boys Berkswell claim top spot in fledgling season
15 May 12
Premier Division new boys Berkswell Cricket Club (2011 Div 1 Champions) Trevor Jordan reports on Berkswell Cricket Club’s remarkable start to their first season in the top flight of the Birmingham Cricket League, with a victory on the road... - Fun Run is huge success
15 May 12THE SUN shone down on fun runners in Knowle at the weekend.