NEC Archives - The Solihull Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 23^rd May, 2026

Motorway closures on cards as HS2 viaducts put in place

NEWS 9^th May, 2026

Free outdoor cinema and play area opens at NEC

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

10^th Mar, 2026

Thousands go for walkies at Crufts 2026

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2026

NEC has refresh to mark golden anniversary

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2026

Driverless shuttle bus route expands to Birmingham Business Park

NEWS 30^th Dec, 2025

Upgrades and new look as NEC marks 50th birthday

NEWS 6^th Dec, 2025

Driverless buses projects gets top award

NEWS 1^st Dec, 2025

Shirley baker has sweet success at Cake International

NEWS 24^th Sep, 2025

World's biggest esports festival heading to Solihull

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2025

Cheer on England's Lionesses at Solihull Moors and Resorts World family football day

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2025

Solihull leads the way for climate action across region

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2025

£120m business and tourism boost for West Midlands

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2025

Tram route to Solihull revealed

NEWS 8^th Jun, 2025

A wheel chance to show growing skills

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2025

Bus route welcomes 100,000th passenger

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2025

Road safety measures installed in Catherine De Barnes

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2025

Unwrapping the future of esports in the West Midlands

NEWS 8^th Apr, 2025

Plant operator fined after caught near NEC moving abnormal load without proper notification

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2025

Students get work experience at Solihull's first Esports event

NEWS 20^th Mar, 2025

Driverless shuttle buses goes live in Solihull

14^th Mar, 2025

Uniform success when it comes to showing off all their skills

NEWS 9^th Mar, 2025

Plans for HealthTech Campus at Arden Cross takes next step

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2025

Thousands of dogs and their owners take over the NEC for Crufts 2025

NEWS 18^th Feb, 2025

Pupils give masterclass to create three-course meal

NEWS 18^th Dec, 2024

HS2 motorway works completed to prepare for new M42 ‘twin box’ build

NEWS 2^nd Dec, 2024

Solihull Mayor meets heroes and villains at MCM Comic Con Birmingham

NEWS 24^th Nov, 2024

Solihull called on to showcase Beautiful Borders at Gardener's World Live 2025

NEWS 9^th Nov, 2024

BP Pulse LIVE arena gets a new look

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2024

Bear Grylls Adventure will close doors before Christmas

19^th Oct, 2024

Artwork drives home anti-littering message

NEWS 8^th Oct, 2024

TGI Fridays secures rescue deal but puts jobs on the line

NEWS 2^nd Sep, 2024

Resorts World Arena announces new name

16^th Aug, 2024

Arrests, vehicles seized and stolen ponies reunited with owners in crackdown on dangerous drivers

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2024

Prince Harry congratulates Birmingham on being host city for 2027 Invictus Games

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2024

Salvaged Titanic artefacts on show

19^th May, 2024

Solihull's newest road set to look blooming marvellous thanks to schoolchildren

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2024

NEC Group welcomes new managing director

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2024

Solihull care home residents visited by Crufts 2024 Champion, Viking

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2024

Engineering students find sustainable uses for Birmingham Airport's Air-Rail link

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2024

Solihull dog wins Crufts 2024 Best in Show

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

11^th Mar, 2024

Every dog has their day at Crufts 2024

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2024

West Midlands Police Dogs wow Crufts crowds

Pooches arrive in Solihull for Crufts 2024

NEWS 1^st Mar, 2024

NEC to build UK’s biggest glamping site

12^th Feb, 2024

WATCH: Bridge across M42 near Birmingham Airport demolished

15^th Jan, 2024

Lanes closed on M42 after bridge damaged

NEWS 15^th Oct, 2023

Crowds flock to UK Construction Week

NEWS 9^th Oct, 2023

'Disappointment' felt across Solihull as second leg of HS2 cancelled

NEWS 1^st Oct, 2023

Talks on ways to improve transport links with North Solihull

NEWS 7^th Sep, 2023

Plans to release land for NEC masterplan put on hold after Birmingham City financial crisis

NEWS 1^st Sep, 2023

Castle Bromwich pooch and owner secure spot to compete at Crufts 2024

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2023

Arrests during road safety operation

14^th Jul, 2023

Shirley pupils act to cut school's carbon footprint

NEWS 13^th Jul, 2023

Hunt is on to find HS2 Automated People Mover contractor

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2023

M42 closes for Solihull bridge demolition

15^th Mar, 2023

West Midlands Police dogs show their skills at Crufts

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2023

Driverless buses help get people to work on time

NEWS 2^nd Mar, 2023

Thousands raised for Royal Star and Garter at Birmingham International Tattoo

NEWS 12^th Feb, 2023

Driverless buses added to Solihull's travel network

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2023

Footbridge across A45 in Solihull opens

15^th Sep, 2022

The Queen's memorable visits to Solihull

NEWS 8^th Sep, 2022

Inspectors return verdict on Solihull's Local Development Plan

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2022

Roadworks across Solihull altered to help traffic flow during Birmingham 2022

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2022

Solihull schools create the Commonwealth in a wheelbarrow

NEWS 6^th Jun, 2022

M42 to close at Solihull for works

NEWS 4^th Jun, 2022

Solihull handed top award for driverless vehicle projects

NEWS 18^th May, 2022

New electric vehicle charging hub set to open at NEC

NEWS 6^th May, 2022

Footbridge installed across A45 in Solihull

NEWS 11^th Apr, 2022

Commonwealth Games delegates have tour ahead of Birmingham 2022

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2022

Solihull Council reacts to Local Plan issues raised by planning inspectors

NEWS 30^th Mar, 2022

Crufts raises six-figure sum to support pets and owners in Ukraine

22^nd Mar, 2022

Driverless buses help get Birmingham Airport passengers moving around

NEWS 17^th Mar, 2022

Businessman who campaigned to bring NEC to Solihull dies aged 89

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2022

Solihull top dog Viking shines at Crufts

NEWS 22^nd Feb, 2022

Applications for Birmingham 2022 jobs are open

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2022

Solihull residents called to audition for part in Birmingham 2022 shows

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2022

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

NEWS 29^th Nov, 2021

NEC boss gets CBE at Buckingham Palace

11^th Nov, 2021

NEC reveals urban village masterplan for 5,000 new homes

NEWS 2^nd Feb, 2021

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

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2020

Solihull foster mum handed top award for efforts donating food and clothes during pandemic

Major £9m step towards Birmingham International 'transport exchange'

NEWS 13^th Dec, 2017

Plans for M42 improvement scheme to go on show

23^rd Oct, 2015

LOOK: Grand opening sees NEC's Resorts World open for business

NEWS 8^th Oct, 2015

Win tickets to the Motorhome & Caravan Show at the NEC

NEWS 14^th Sep, 2015

Sports Show comes to the NEC

NEWS 27^th Aug, 2015

Do you know this man?

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2015

Hilton Metropole staff raise thousands for Molly Olly's Wishes