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24th Jul, 2026

Solihull's News

NEWS   0 2 hours ago

Force handed top marks from police watchdog

Each force has been assigned a performance level by inspectors with the scores ranging from one (the highest) to four (in need of special measures).

NEWS   0 5 hours ago

Final touches of plans for homes near Berkswell Windmill set to be approved in rare Friday meeting

NEWS   0 6 hours ago

Pair arrested and knife seized as police stop suspect car in Bordesley Green

NEWS   0 11 hours ago

Burnham to Chair First Cabinet Meeting at New Manchester Government Hub - NATIONAL NEWS
NEWS 12 hours ago

MP urges Education Secretary to scrap VAT on private school fees - NATIONAL NEWS
NEWS 12 hours ago

Burnham halts prisoner early release scheme - NATIONAL NEWS
NEWS 15 hours ago

Best friends take next step into art world together
NEWS 23rd Jul, 2026

M42 closure this weekend in Solihull as HS2 work gets under way
NEWS 23rd Jul, 2026

Hospital radio ready to take over Mell Square
NEWS 23rd Jul, 2026

Appeal launched after attempted robbery in Knowle
NEWS 23rd Jul, 2026

Lineker leads 120 millionaires urging Burnham to raise wealth taxes — critics say "just write the cheque" - NATIONAL NEWS
NEWS 23rd Jul, 2026

Burnham unveils pub tax break, but questions remain over how it will be paid for - NATIONAL NEWS
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Solihull's Sport

SPORT MATCH REPORT   0 22nd Jul, 2026

FOOTBALL - Knowle end pre-season with home win against Droitwich Spa

Parsons struck one minute from time at Hampton Road to put the Robins ahead after George Seeley opened the scoring.

SPORT   0 22nd Jul, 2026

MOTORSPORT - Solihull driver Harrison Morrow continues title charge in Formula Ford at Donington Park

SPORT   0 22nd Jul, 2026

FOOTBALL - Solihull Moors see Christmas trip to Forest Green Rovers rearranged

SPORT   0 21st Jul, 2026

FOOTBALL - Knowle to begin first-ever season at Step Five with FC Stratford at home as 2026/27 fixtures released
SPORT MATCH REPORT 20th Jul, 2026

CRICKET - Dorridge post 300-plus score in winning draw against Kenilworth Wardens
SPORT MATCH REPORT 20th Jul, 2026

CRICKET - Knowle and Dorridge hold on to draw against Ombersley
SPORT MATCH REPORT 20th Jul, 2026

FOOTBALL - Solihull Moors claim first pre-season win at Hednesford Town
SPORT
17th Jul, 2026

MOTORSPORT - Solihull driver Harrison Morrow plagued by engine issues on international Formula Ford debut
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Solihull's Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE   0 23rd Jul, 2026

Some unexpected notes among the cherry harvest

Review - The Cherry Orchard, Swan Theatre, Stratford

LIFESTYLE   0 21st Jul, 2026

Burnham's cabinet: who's in, who's out - NATIONAL NEWS

LIFESTYLE   0 19th Jul, 2026

COMMENT: England Bring It Home With Style, And Show The World How Football Should Be Played

LIFESTYLE   0 18th Jul, 2026

Border Force Warns Young Holidaymakers Over Drug Smuggling Gangs
LIFESTYLE 23rd Jul, 2026

DOG and Just for Pets Partner to Champion British Makers.
LIFESTYLE 22nd Jul, 2026

How Solihull's leisure habits are changing, in town and at home
LIFESTYLE 18th Jul, 2026

Hot cars, hot luggage: why where you store your medicines matters this summer
LIFESTYLE 16th Jul, 2026

Staying Safe with Your Money Online: A Guide to Digital Wallets and Secure Payments
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