Commonwealth Games Archives - The Solihull Observer

13^th Jun, 2026

Commonwealth Games72 posts

NEWS 17^th Mar, 2024

Arts and heritage organisations get funding boost

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2024

Cash support on offer for community-led businesses

NEWS 6^th Dec, 2023

Solihull tiny forest some of thousands planted to celebrate Birmingham 2022

NEWS 28^th Nov, 2023

Communities in Solihull urged to apply for Commonwealth Games legacy fund

NEWS 12^th Nov, 2023

£10m funding up for grabs from Commonwealth Games legacy

NEWS 19^th Aug, 2023

Mayor rules out Birmingham hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2023

Solihull groups gifted bike racks used at Birmingham 2022 to boost cycling legacy

NEWS 2^nd Sep, 2022

Chance to study climate change

Solihull vet nurse's pride at Commonwealth Games role

NEWS 21^st Aug, 2022

Sports clubs and school apply to get Commonwealth Games equipment

17^th Aug, 2022

NHS staff take on Sport Relief relay around Solihull

NEWS 17^th Aug, 2022

Public transport saw record numbers during Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

NEWS 17^th Aug, 2022

Ukrainian refugee cricket team soak up Commonwealth Games at Edgbaston

NEWS 10^th Aug, 2022

Commonwealth Games sees bike hires double across region

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2022

Test your Commonwealth knowledge in the Solihull Recycled Flag Trail

NEWS 5^th Aug, 2022

Chelmsley Wood officer speaks about policing Commonwealth Games

Shirley teacher starring role as bull chain maker lady at Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony

NEWS 3^rd Aug, 2022

Region visitors asked to turn Change Into Action this summer

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

27^th Jul, 2022

Queen's Baton Relay tours Solihull

NEWS 30^th Jul, 2022

Police traffic unit handed electric Harley-Davidsons for Birmingham 2022 duty

NEWS 29^th Jul, 2022

Police Birmingham 2022 pups ready for mascot duty

29^th Jul, 2022

Solihull sports lovers set to take on Birmingham 2022 broadcast roles

NEWS 28^th Jul, 2022

Solihull choir ready to light up Birmingham 2022's opening ceremony

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2022

Roadworks across Solihull altered to help traffic flow during Birmingham 2022

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2022

Queen's Baton Relay gets underway in Solihull

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2022

Road closures as Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay comes to Solihull

NEWS 22^nd Jul, 2022

RAIL STRIKE- No WMR services to Solihull on Wednesday or Saturday

NEWS 20^th Jul, 2022

Thousands trained for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games jobs

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2022

Solihull's badminton Commonwealth medalist ready to get involved with Birmingham 2022

NEWS 18^th Jul, 2022

Commonwealth Games flags flies high at Solihull Council

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2022

Ola to the Costa Del Solihull

NEWS 7^th Jul, 2022

Free cycle hire during Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2022

West Midlands Police ready to welcome Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2022

Commonwealth Games baton starts journey across England ahead of Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony

NEWS 1^st Jul, 2022

Rail upgrades improve line ahead of Commonwealth Games - say Network Rail

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2022

West Midlands given a tidy up ahead of Birmingham 2022

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2022

Solihull schools create the Commonwealth in a wheelbarrow

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2022

A45 bus lane works to Birmingham Airport complete

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2022

Solihull Council given funds to create sport inspired mental health programme

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2022

Castle Bromwich handed £20,000 for envirnonmental projects

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2022

Solihull volunteer life saver chosen to carry Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games baton

NEWS 7^th Jun, 2022

Rehearsals begin for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

NEWS 15^th May, 2022

Solihull Council to hold information sessions about Birmingham 2022

NEWS 12^th May, 2022

Solihull ready to welcome Commonwealth baton

NEWS 12^th May, 2022

Trains halted from Solihull station for maintenance

NEWS 10^th May, 2022

Birmingham 2022 athlete medals revealed

NEWS 7^th May, 2022

Solihull schoolgirl chosen to as baton bearer for the Queen’s Baton Relay

NEWS 3^rd May, 2022

Commonwealth baton relay marks its 200th day

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2022

Network Rail on the right track carry fans to the 2022 Games

NEWS 11^th Apr, 2022

Commonwealth Games delegates have tour ahead of Birmingham 2022

NEWS 29^th Mar, 2022

National Lottery boost Birmingham 2022 opportunities for youngsters

27^th Mar, 2022

Perry gets Tidbury Green School into Birmingham 2022 spirit

NEWS 21^st Mar, 2022

Police's Commonwealth pups at the starting line ready for duty

NEWS 13^th Mar, 2022

Queen's Baton Relay on home stretch to Birmingham 2022

NEWS 10^th Mar, 2022

First saplings planted in Solihull as legacy forest begins

NEWS 2^nd Mar, 2022

Volunteer can't wait to bring passion for sport and policing together at Birmingham 2022

NEWS 24^th Feb, 2022

Commemorative stamps and coins to mark Birmingham 2022

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2022

Help plant trees and created Commonweath legacy forest in Solihull

NEWS 22^nd Feb, 2022

Applications for Birmingham 2022 jobs are open

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2022

West Midlands PCC gives £100k to Commonwealth Games legacy project

NEWS 2^nd Feb, 2022

Website launched so residents can plan ahead for Birmingham 2022

NEWS 1^st Feb, 2022

The search is on for new West Midlands Police chief constable

NEWS 26^th Jan, 2022

Olton dancer to step into the spotlight at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

NEWS 21^st Jan, 2022

Severn Trent offer funding to green community projects

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2022

The hunt is on to find 2,022 baton-bearers for Birmingham 2022

NEWS 10^th Sep, 2021

Commonwealth Games tickets now on general sale to the public

NEWS 1^st Jun, 2021

Just ask: Solihull offers to help hopefuls land Games position

NEWS 1^st Jun, 2021

'Commonwealth Collective' launches today to find 13,000 volunteers for the Birmingham 2022 Games

NEWS 2^nd Feb, 2021

Silhillians called on to have say on what they want to see at Commonwealth Games 2022

NEWS 22^nd Oct, 2020

Golden opportunity for women as Commonwealth Games gear up

14^th Oct, 2020

Call to nominate your Solihull sporting heroes for Games 2022

NEWS 25^th Sep, 2020

Mission to London as region looks to build to a brighter future