Olton Archives - The Solihull Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 25^th May, 2026

Olton school given green light for sixth form

NEWS 20^th Apr, 2026

Double celebrations at Olton Friary

NEWS 29^th Jan, 2026

Man jailed after trying to attack with chainsaw

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2026

Crackdown on illegal vehicles continues across Solihull

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2026

Double delight for Olton Bowling Club

21^st Nov, 2025

Solihull police seize more than 50 cannabis plants in raid

NEWS 2^nd Oct, 2025

Bishop and Mayor to visit Olton Friary's flower festival

NEWS 18^th Sep, 2025

Langley School handed top accolade

10^th Aug, 2025

Police appeal for help following alleged Olton theft

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2025

Garden of delights

Solihull volunteer scoops top King's Trust Award

NEWS 29^th Jun, 2025

Man jailed after shooting at Olton house

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2025

St Bernard's in Bloom ready to welcome visitors

NEWS 23^rd Apr, 2025

Family-run Olton care home sold

NEWS 20^th Apr, 2025

Olton woman speaks out to raise awareness of prostate cancer after husband's shock diagnosis

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2025

Police neighbourhood teams join with community to keep Solihull safe

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2025

Solihull police tackle crime and improve road safety

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2025

Solihull police seize suspected stolen cars and a moped

NEWS 14^th Feb, 2025

Olton shop director prosecuted for selling illegal tobacco and vapes

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2025

Gun seized and arrests made in Olton

NEWS 31^st Jan, 2025

Stolen vehicles and drugs seized in Solihull

NEWS 18^th Jan, 2025

Appeal launched after woman injured in Olton

NEWS 17^th Jan, 2025

Investigation launched after man found with stab injuries in Olton

NEWS 10^th Jan, 2025

Olton shop fined for selling illegal disposable vapes

NEWS 4^th Jan, 2025

Solihull residents cutting energy bills and emissions with free home upgrades

NEWS 29^th Nov, 2024

Olton shop handed Closure Order after selling illegal vapes and tobacco

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2024

Views sought on new A41 safety plans

NEWS 2^nd Oct, 2024

Police release image of man wanted over alleged Olton robbery

NEWS 15^th Sep, 2024

Langley School celebrates golden anniversary

NEWS 29^th Aug, 2024

More Solihull homes offered help to reduce energy bills

NEWS 18^th Jul, 2024

Community funds of over £440,000 now available in Solihull

Thousands raised as record numbers visit St Bernard's in Bloom

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2024

St Bernard's in Bloom ready to welcome visitors

NEWS 4^th Mar, 2024

Olton primary joins academy trust

NEWS 1^st Feb, 2024

Olton care home hosts first Forget Me Not Café

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2024

PICTURE SPECIAL - Solihull Police in crime clampdown during 'Operation Advance' day of action

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2023

Donations needed so Olton Foodbank can continue to help families this Christmas

NEWS 20^th Nov, 2023

Hobs Moat Library to temporarily close for essential works

NEWS 8^th Sep, 2023

Olton care home put into special measures by health watchdog

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2023

St Bernard's in Bloom gardeners ready to open

NEWS 16^th Jun, 2023

Find out how to make homes more energy efficient

NEWS 6^th Jun, 2023

Police warning after burglars 'pretending to be from water board' target Olton home

17^th May, 2023

Ready to take on Three Peaks Challenge in aid of brother

NEWS 18^th Apr, 2023

Man in court over alleged robbery

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2023

Charity-minded franchisee heads to Buckingham Palace to collect MBE

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2023

Marie Curie counsellor completes bike ride to mark hospice's 10th anniversay

NEWS 11^th Jan, 2023

Have your say on transport plans for Solihull

NEWS 24^th Nov, 2022

Runner clocks up 48 miles in 48 hours

NEWS 20^th Nov, 2022

Marie Curie counsellor gets on her bike to mark hospice's 10th anniversary

NEWS 19^th Nov, 2022

Platinum Jubilee trees planted in Solihull

NEWS 13^th Nov, 2022

Solihull foodbanks calls out for donations to help families

NEWS 10^th Nov, 2022

Cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats to help families with dementia

NEWS 6^th Nov, 2022

Sensory stay and play group launches

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2022

Diamond couple mark wedding anniversary with a ride in 60-year-old Bentley

Trip down memory lane to celebrate 100th birthday

NEWS 6^th Apr, 2022

Lady Leshurr helps tidy up Elmdon Park during litter pick

NEWS 27^th Mar, 2022

Olton school pupils have recycling lesson in renovated refuse lorry

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2022

Treats on offer at Olton care home as resident-run shop opens

NEWS 26^th Jan, 2022

WellChild Award winner calls for Solihull nominees for this year's awards

NEWS 26^th Jan, 2022

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

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2022

Man dies in Olton crash

18^th Dec, 2021

Solihull boy who dreamed up memorial garden stars in charity Christmas song

14^th Dec, 2021

Boyfriend jailed for stabbing mum of two 50 times in her Olton home

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2021

Sailing volunteer handed award from Princess Anne

Heroic youngster braves the shave in honour of grandad

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2021

Quad bike driver killed in Olton crash

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2021

Solihull boy who created Olton memorial garden handed Well Child Award by Prince Harry

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2021

Solihull care home staff's six-mile sumo suit walk raises £700 for the residents' entertainment fund

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2021

Man bailed following arrest over Olton murder

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2021

Murder investigation launched after man found dead at Olton house

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2021

Police appeal for help to identify this man after theft in Olton

NEWS 27^th Oct, 2020

Police want to identify these men following incident in Olton shop

NEWS 10^th Sep, 2019

Police want to speak with man over theft in Olton

NEWS 13^th May, 2019

Police hunting gunman after 15-year-old boy and man shot in Olton

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2019

Runner puts best foot forward in honour of Breast Cancer Haven

NEWS 15^th Nov, 2018

Olton Scout group celebrates 100th anniversary

17^th Jul, 2018

Warwick Road closed after Olton man dies in rush-hour hit-and-run crash

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

23^rd May, 2018

Fun in the sun as Solihull celebrates Royal Wedding with street parties

22^nd May, 2018

Woman posed as police officer to steal thousands from the elderly

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2018

Woman seriously injured in Olton collision

NEWS 9^th Aug, 2017

St Bernard’s Road Open Gardens Group raise £6,000 for Stroke Association

NEWS 3^rd May, 2017

Solihull RNLI fundraiser steps down from after 12 years of dedicated service

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2017

Olton and District U3A reaches milestone membership

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

29^th Sep, 2015

LOOK: Solihull residents share their pictures of Saturday's blood supermoon

NEWS 3^rd Feb, 2016

'Check your fob has done its job': Solihull Councillor urges for vigilance against vehicle theft

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2016

Travellers moved on from Solihull borough playing fields

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2016

Two historic Olton buildings granted 'listed' status

11^th Jun, 2015

Illegal tobacco seized from Olton shop