Second World War veteran celebrates 103rd birthday with …
STARS of the big screen played their part in a Second World War veteran’s 103th birthday celebrations. Action film fan Joyce Ensell marked her special day with a fish and chip supper at Royal Star and Garter with life-size cardboard cut-outs of The Matrix actor Keanu Reeves and Gerard Butler, of 300 fame.
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FOOTBALL - Late Stevens stunner earns Solihull Moors home win …
ANDY Whing praised his side’s reaction after Solihull Moors secured a morale-boosting 2-1 victory against Aldershot Town. A late goal from Jack Stevens brought an end to Solihull’s four-game losing run in all competitions after Conor Wilkinson opened the scoring at Damson Park.
FOOTBALL - Solihull Moors suffer shock FA Trophy exit at home to ...
ANDY Whing questioned the ‘desire’ of his Solihull Moors following a shock FA Trophy third round exit at home to Radcliffe. A howler from Moors goalkeeper Laurie Walker in injury time saw the National League North side claim a shock 2-1 victory at Damson Park.
Balsall Common pupils swim the extra 1,000 miles for Children In …
PUPILS and staff from Balsall Common Primary School Academy have gone the extra mile, well 1,000 extra miles to be precise, to support this year’s Children in Need campaign. Over the course of five weeks, 630 pupils from reception to year six, alongside staff, dove into …
Deadline looming to get energy saving home upgrades
THE DEADLINE for Silhillians to apply for free home upgrades to help save money on energy bills and make their home warmer is looming. Residents have until January 31 to apply to the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2).
Solihull man jailed for his part in drugs gang
A SOLIHULL man was one of 12 people to be handed prison sentences totalling more than 100 years. Mark Seeley, 36, of Nineacres Drive, was sentenced to four years and eight months for his role on the Figo drugs line. This comes after a six-month operation carried out by …
Silhillians urged to sign up and get help during power cuts
VULNERABLE Silhillians are being urged to to sign up to National Grid Electricity Distribution’s Priority Services Register (PSR) for individual support in the event of a power cut. Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, MP for Solihull West and Shirley, has put out the call to those who rely on electricity for ...
Most complained about TV moments of 2024 revealed
Dec 30, 2024 · In third place is Emmerdale, which received 1,471 Ofcom complaints. Belle Dingle’s abusive marriage to Tom King has been a prominent storyline in 2024, which highlights gaslighting and control in a relationship, sensitive to some viewers.
Changes to Solihull bin collections - The Solihull Observer
Councillor Ken Hawkins, cabinet member Environment and Infrastructure, said: “As part of our new environmental contract with Veolia and idverde, we have conducted a full review of our waste and recycling collections.