West Midlands Archives - The Solihull Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 2^nd Feb, 2026

Solihull self defence business hits the small screen on Dragons' Den

NEWS 27^th Oct, 2025

Triple award win for Touchwood

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2025

From Sewer Soup to Hydration Heroes - over half a million children to learn about the wonderful world of water

NEWS 3^rd Mar, 2025

Solihull has higher life expectancy compared to rest of region - says WMCA data

NEWS 22^nd Jan, 2025

Stolen vehicles and off-road bikes seized in Solihull week of action

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2024

Opinions sought on franchising West Midlands bus network

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2024

Hundreds receive specialist training to reduce male violence against women and girls in the West Midlands

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2024

Solihull Council seeks views on Knowle to Solihull Active Travel Scheme

NEWS 14^th Aug, 2024

Region's pregnant women urged to get RSV vaccine

NEWS 8^th Aug, 2024

Animal charity fears for cats as weapon attacks soar

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2024

Cockshut Hill School musicians perform in show-stopping concert

NEWS 8^th Jun, 2024

Marking 35 years of charity cycling with epic 225-mile fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2024

Free support event for Solihull businesses and entrepreneurs

NEWS 14^th Apr, 2024

Nominations for local volunteering heroes closes next week

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2024

Planning approval granted for final West Midlands structures bringing HS2 into Birmingham

Solihull school donate money to retired police dogs

NEWS 31^st Mar, 2024

Local group performing at Mayor’s Charity Ball in April

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2024

Solihull named as least affordable borough for property buyers

NEWS 30^th Mar, 2024

Solihull’s tree planting project scoops another award

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2024

Solihull restaurant celebrates 20th year in business

NEWS 4^th Mar, 2024

NSPCC calls on adults to Listen up, Speak up over child abuse with new campaign

NEWS 15^th Feb, 2024

Tudor Grange awarded prestigious conservation award for restoration

NEWS 12^th Feb, 2024

St Basils woof run returns to Solihull's Brueton Park

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2024

Citizen is awarded a further £343,000 to improve more homes in Solihull

NEWS 3^rd Feb, 2024

NSPCC offering helping hand to parents worrying about family's mental health

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2024

Three dedicated HS2 Recruitment Hubs now open in Birmingham and Solihull

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2024

Bereavement charity braces for demand in West Midlands

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2024

National Express West Midlands welcome arrest of Solihull arsonist

NEWS 29^th Dec, 2023

Caremark Solihull triumph at the Great British Care Awards

NEWS 1^st Jan, 2024

Teenager who was bullied now shining thanks to Solihull wheelchair basketball club

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2023

Solihull Council launches start-up support programme for aspiring entrepreneurs

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2023

One year on the Babbs Mill boys are remembered

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2023

Nominate Solihull charity for Christmas cash boost

NEWS 19^th Nov, 2023

Roadpeace West Midlands receives King’s Award

NEWS 29^th Oct, 2023

Solihull Council to host free business support event

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2023

Solihull care home named top provider in region

NEWS 16^th Oct, 2023

More than 45,000 West Midland retail jobs lost since 2010

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2023

Regional rent now averaging over £900 per month, data shows

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2023

Car insurance price reaches record-breaking levels

NEWS 25^th Sep, 2023

Young Solihull construction talent recognised as awards finalists are revealed

NEWS 12^th Sep, 2023

Solihull leading the charge on electric vehicles infrastructure

NEWS 8^th Sep, 2023

Drivers advised to allow extra time for overnight journeys on the M42 near Birmingham

22^nd Aug, 2023

RSPCA says around 100 dogs reported with ear cropping in West Midlands

NEWS 21^st Aug, 2023

Solihull hidden gem to be conserved thanks to Community Green Grant

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2023

Nominate a deserving police officer for an award

NEWS 13^th May, 2023

West Midlands charges ahead with EV charging point infrastructure

NEWS 14^th Apr, 2023

Solihull students get crafting for colourful Coronation

NEWS 20^th Mar, 2023

BUS STRIKES - Solihull users to be impacted as NXWM drivers' 'indefinite' action gets under way

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2022

Asian Business Chamber of Commerce awards hosts announced

NEWS 10^th Nov, 2022

Solihull volunteers celebrate receiving Royal honour

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2022

Counselling used to tackle violence in Solihull

NEWS 22^nd Oct, 2022

NHS calling for Silhillians over 50 to get boosted

NEWS 11^th Aug, 2022

Warwick road closed after crash

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2022

Online grooming doubles in four years - says NSPCC

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2022

Rise in child cruelty and neglect across West Midlands say NSPCC

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2022

West Midlands believe smacking child is unacceptable according say NSPCC

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2022

£84m worth of cannabis seized from West Midlands last year

NEWS 21^st Jan, 2022

Deadline looms for mental health West Midlands Star Awards

NEWS 14^th Oct, 2021

Around 900 Solihull residents get Covid every week says health bosses

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2021

More than 6,700 referrals made from NSPCC helpline in Solihull and West Midlands during pandemic

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2021

Labour's West Midlands Mayor candidate Liam Byrne unveils his 'people's plan for our future' manifesto

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2021

'More green jobs, gigafactories and cutting red tape for the Kickstart scheme' - Labour's WM Mayor candidate and Shadow Chancellor

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2018

RSPCA investigated more than 6,000 complaints in West Midlands last year