Shirley Archives - The Solihull Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 24^th May, 2026

Shirley care home celebrates managing director's cook off win

NEWS 14^th May, 2026

Shirley care home welcomes first resident

NEWS 14^th May, 2026

Shirley beer and cider festival returns

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2026

Teens arrested and machetes seized in Shirley

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2026

Solihull pharmacy and Urgent Treatment Centre times for Early May Bank Holiday

27^th Apr, 2026

Charity volunteers handed Kings Award at Solihull school

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2026

Concerns over SEND school cancellation raised in Parliament

NEWS 14^th Apr, 2026

Woman wanted over Shirley distraction theft

31^st Mar, 2026

Appeal launched after 93-year-old injured in 'violent' Shirley robbery

NEWS 30^th Mar, 2026

Appeal to find this man over alleged distraction burglary in Shirley

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2026

Six arrested in Solihull during County Lines Intensification Week

NEWS 30^th Mar, 2026

Shirley Lions handed funds to host event for residents

14^th Mar, 2026

Shirley business permanently closed following fine

NEWS 13^th Mar, 2026

Petition launched to increase powers over 'Phoenix shops'

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2026

Trio of celebrations to mark Second World War hero's 100th birthday

NEWS 9^th Mar, 2026

Trail-blazers celebrated on International Women's Day in Shirley

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2026

Shirley salon nominated for four top awards

NEWS 8^th Mar, 2026

Shirley shop owner fined over illegal vapes

NEWS 7^th Mar, 2026

Online consultation open for Knowle and Shirley housing plans

NEWS 5^th Mar, 2026

Solihull author celebrates International Women's Day at Shirley Library

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2026

Solihull Councillor crosses chamber to join Reform UK

NEWS 27^th Feb, 2026

Solihull mum with rare heart conditioned gets iconic red bench

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2026

Three more teens arrested over attempted murder in Shirley

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2026

Police release image of man wanted over alleged distraction thefts

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2026

Knife seized and man charged in Shirley

NEWS 11^th Feb, 2026

Teenager charged over alleged attack in Shirley

NEWS 9^th Feb, 2026

12-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Shirley

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2026

Concerns raised over suspected illegal tip

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2026

Find out about life at Shirley retirement village

NEWS 29^th Jan, 2026

Shirley Santander to close due to declining customer numbers

NEWS 18^th Jan, 2026

Solihull author joins Shirley Library Reading Group

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2025

Council leader reacts to changes to capital funding for SEND provision

NEWS 14^th Dec, 2025

Shirley retirement village celebrates top award

NEWS 1^st Dec, 2025

Shirley baker has sweet success at Cake International

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2025

All welcome to retirement village's Christmas fayre

NEWS 24^th Nov, 2025

Police launch appeal after man allegedly attacked in Shirley

NEWS 20^th Nov, 2025

Shirley rainbows thank police for work in the community

10^th Nov, 2025

Solihull falls silent on Remembrance Sunday

NEWS 7^th Nov, 2025

Solihull comes together for Remembrance Day

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2025

REVEALED - When Greggs' Festive Bake and menu is available

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2025

Uninsured dangerous provisional driver sentenced

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2025

Shirley Poppy Appeal launches for 2025

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2025

Woman banned from Solihull

16^th Oct, 2025

Celebrations as winners of first Churchill Living Local Hero Awards crowned

NEWS 12^th Oct, 2025

Donate socks and chocs to help homeless this Christmas

NEWS 7^th Oct, 2025

Wave of light services held to remember babies across Solihull

NEWS 3^rd Oct, 2025

Appeal to find man missing from Shirley

NEWS 28^th Sep, 2025

Arrests made over shop thefts in borough

NEWS 30^th Sep, 2025

Raising a cuppa and funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

NEWS 16^th Sep, 2025

Shirley retirement home invites all for Macmillan Coffee Morning

NEWS 13^th Sep, 2025

Solihull Police teams making a difference

NEWS 16^th Sep, 2025

Solihull community groups share £15k to bring environmental projects to life

NEWS 14^th Sep, 2025

Extra lunch places laid out as Shirley care home joins fight to combat loneliness

NEWS 31^st Aug, 2025

Shirley care home boosts funds for Age UK Solihull at summer fair

NEWS 29^th Aug, 2025

Solihull police out working with communities

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2025

Dementia nurse takes on Great North Run

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2025

Volunteers lend a hand and give school new look ready to welcome pupils back

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2025

Homebuilder donates stationary to Shirley primary school

NEWS 19^th Aug, 2025

Shirley care home commemorates Victory in Japan anniversary

NEWS 29^th Jul, 2025

Shirley van rental wins national award

28^th Jul, 2025

Blues claim victory at Arthur Cup clash

NEWS 21^st Jul, 2025

Solihull allotment is first in the borough to win Green Flag Award

NEWS 11^th Jul, 2025

Man arrested after M42 closed

NEWS 10^th Jul, 2025

Long delays as police close M42 near Solihull

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2025

Shirley youngster wins national book cover competition

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2025

Armed Forces Day flag flies over Shirley Park

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2025

Solihull Moors to take on Birmingham City in fourth Arthur's Cup

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2025

Appeal after man left seriously injured in Shirley crash

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2025

Former RAF Aircraft Assistant's dreams come true

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2025

Shirley care home opens doors to lonely older people

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2025

Police appeal following reported thefts from store in Shirley

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2025

Pupils take on mission and find out more about eye care

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2025

Help is at hand to plan ahead for later life

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2025

Care home residents re-live childhood memories at Kingsbury Waterpark

NEWS 3^rd Jun, 2025

Getting into the groove at Fountains' Dementia Disco

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2025

Calls for Shirley to have weapon surrender bin

NEWS 11^th May, 2025

Shirley care home joins forces with We Can CIC

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2025

Arrests made during day of action in Shirley

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2025

Tributes paid to beloved Shirley volunteer

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2025

Thousands raised for Birmingham Children's Hospital by Solihull retirement village

NEWS 25^th Apr, 2025

Shirley care home calls on community to send 100 cards for residents 100th birthday

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2025

Solihull and Shirley pharmacy times for the Easter bank holiday weekend

NEWS 18^th Apr, 2025

Shirley engineer limbers up ahead of Great Manchester Run in memory of 'angel' dad

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2025

Police neighbourhood teams join with community to keep Solihull safe

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2025

Care home staff get running shoes on for charity

NEWS 11^th Apr, 2025

Shirley Golf Club with national award

NEWS 9^th Apr, 2025

Shirley care home gets veteran friendly status

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2025

Solihull police tackle crime and improve road safety

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2025

Shirley care home welcomes Guide Dogs UK

NEWS 21^st Mar, 2025

Solihull's parks set to be filled with delicious street foods

NEWS 17^th Mar, 2025

Former pilot takes to the skies to celebrate 100th birthday

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2025

Solihull police seize suspected stolen cars and a moped

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2025

Technology donation helps African pupils boost skills

NEWS 10^th Mar, 2025

WANTED: CCTV images of men released following alleged Shirley incident

NEWS 5^th Mar, 2025

Shirley care home welcomes new general manager

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2025

Shirley security company in seventh heaven after latest win

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2025

Dancing the afternoon away

13^th Feb, 2025

Police close Chelmsley Wood cannabis farm

NEWS 31^st Jan, 2025

Stolen vehicles and drugs seized in Solihull

NEWS 30^th Jan, 2025

Shirley Golf Club shortlisted for top award