Solihull Archives - The Coventry Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 31^st Oct, 2025

Rail passengers urged to check ahead as works take place this weekend

NEWS 28^th Oct, 2025

Police appeal to find wanted man with connections to Solihull and Coventry

NEWS 23^rd Dec, 2024

FREE bus travel across Coventry and the West Midlands is back - all-day on New Year's Day

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2024

West Midlands businesses urged to give what they can to rough sleepers

NEWS 29^th Nov, 2024

Campaign launched by Marie Curie to get more volunteers in Coventry

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2024

New 12 pitch GRT community site in Coventry

NEWS 20^th Jun, 2024

Cov Uni staff create new football team for mental health

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2024

Balsall Common nature trail officially opens

NEWS 30^th May, 2024

Coventry youngsters take part in cricket tournament

NEWS 26^th May, 2024

Walk for carers will support carers in Coventry

NEWS 9^th May, 2024

Coventry musicians will have a new regional music hub from September

NEWS 8^th May, 2024

Family of Coventry Rugby Club raised quarter of a million after uncurable diagnosis

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2024

Coventry school on journey to improvement following Ofsted visit

NEWS 29^th Mar, 2024

Coventry flooring company celebrates 60th anniversary

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2024

Coventry is the second most affordable area to buy a house in the West Midlands

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2024

Preferred design for HS2 viaduct revealed

NEWS 10^th Mar, 2024

Celebrate Coventry volunteers to mark 50 years of West Midlands Lieutenancy

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2024

20mph speed limits mooted in Balsall Common

NEWS 24^th Feb, 2024

Coventry among worst places in UK for car theft, new research reveals

NEWS 18^th Feb, 2024

Balsall Common solar farm bid thrown out by council chiefs

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2024

Young Coventry musicians could soon have access to new music hub

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2024

Second World War 'hidden treasure' unveiled by Coventry Police

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2023

URGENT - Appeal to find teenager missing from Binley Woods

NEWS 9^th Dec, 2023

Warning about measles following confirmed case in Coventry

NEWS 28^th Nov, 2023

Coventry teenager who was bullied now shining thanks to wheelchair basketball

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2023

Donkeys kicking off as Balsall Common solar farm plans lodged

NEWS 2^nd Oct, 2023

Gang who stole vehicles from Coventry and bragged on TikTok jailed

NEWS UPDATE 11^th Sep, 2023

UPDATE - Missing man with links to Coventry found

NEWS 5^th Sep, 2023

Quick fire crews prevent major damage to Coventry high-rise block

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2023

Apply to be the region's next youth commissioner

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2023

Regional portfolio holders named in combined authority shake-up

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2023

URGENT - Appeal to find teenager Rhianna missing from Balsall Common

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2023

Bishop of Coventry to leave to take up role as Dean of Windsor

NEWS 8^th Jun, 2023

Two Coventry men charged after car stolen in Solihull

NEWS 3^rd Jun, 2023

70 weapons removed from regions streets as part of operation sceptre

NEWS 12^th Apr, 2023

Coventry and Warwickshire among worst in country for unpaid prescriptions

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2023

Six fire crews battled large blaze in Chapelfields

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2023

Region's Ukraine support earns heavyweight response

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2023

Active travel plan earns top rating

NEWS 20^th Mar, 2023

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

NEWS 11^th Feb, 2023

Regional schools are going across the metaverse

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2023

West Midlands' assistant PCC blames violent crime rise on Whitehall cuts

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2023

Fire service tackles severe blaze in Radford flat

NEWS 10^th Oct, 2022

Coventry school to take part in festival of football

NEWS 29^th Sep, 2022

Coventry Gigafactory site in line for fast-track boost

NEWS 22^nd Jul, 2022

Get your youngster behind the wheel of a mini Electric Land Rover

NEWS 10^th Jul, 2022

Baton relay nearing its final destination

NEWS 26^th May, 2022

West Midlands Combined Authority marks 2,500 apprentice starters

NEWS 30^th Apr, 2022

West Midlands charity shop volunteers say giving back helps with mental health

NEWS 18^th Apr, 2022

Meriden's Emma and Kieran to take on running challenges after being inspired by Hannah

31^st Mar, 2022

Coventry University Simulator is helping respondents train for emergencies

NEWS 27^th Mar, 2022

More uniformed officers to patrol West Midlands public transport as part of safety plan

NEWS 19^th Mar, 2022

Coventry and Solihull family to take on Warwick Glow Walk in memory of Baghail and for the Alzheimer's Society

NEWS 21^st Mar, 2022

Scheme to help Coventry and Solihull youth groups reach out to more young people

NEWS 13^th Mar, 2022

£2.86million to give Coventry and Solihull homes a boost to combat rising energy bills

NEWS 1^st Feb, 2022

Help on offer to West Midland businesses wanting to become net zero

NEWS 30^th Jan, 2022

Lily Mae Foundation handed funds to help bereaved families

NEWS 16^th Jan, 2022

Charity launches appeal for canine blood donors in Coventry

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2021

Coventry and Solihull shoppers asked to donated Christmas decorations to spread festive joy

NEWS 4^th Dec, 2021

Plans to build a Lidl supermarket in Balsall Common unveiled

NEWS 1^st Dec, 2021

£624,624 to help get more Coventry people active as part of 2022 Commonwealth Games legacy

NEWS 13^th Nov, 2021

West Midlands PCC to roll out antidote to drug users in a bid to save lives and cash

NEWS 14^th Oct, 2021

Coventry and Nuneaton set to get new supermarkets as Aldi unveils areas for another 100 stores

NEWS 9^th Oct, 2021

Wave of light services being held to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week

NEWS 8^th Oct, 2021

Motorists quiz highways bosses over M42 junction 6 works

NEWS 19^th Aug, 2021

Police dog Captain praised after helping catch criminals in Coventry and Solihull

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2021

Time running out to book a free stall at this year's Balsall Common Fun Run

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2021

Balsall Common care home smelling of roses after floristry masterclass

NEWS 27^th May, 2021

Housing issues dominate this week's bumper Coventry Observer letters page

NEWS 24^th May, 2021

Countdown is on to the Balsall Common fun run

NEWS 8^th May, 2021

Conservative Andy Street returned as West Midlands Mayor for a second term

NEWS 8^th May, 2021

Adoptive families for siblings in Coventry being sought by agency

VIDEO - We put '7 Questions' to West Midlands Mayor candidates - Conservative Andy Street and Labour's Liam Byrne

NEWS 22^nd Apr, 2021

Fire ripped through derelict Coventry pub

NEWS 3^rd Apr, 2021

Labour's West Midlands Mayoral candidate Liam Byrne outlines his seven pledges to improve the region

28^th Mar, 2021

Welcome Back Monday - Balsall Common care home residents ready to receive their visitors

NEWS 27^th Mar, 2021

Petition as locals rally to halt HS2 lorry routes in Balsall Common

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2021

Triumph revs up to help WMG's Coventry and Solihull students have a brighter future

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2021

Coventry residents warned 'don't drop your guard' in fight against Coronavirus

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2020

Former Midlands Air Ambulance Charity chairman awarded OBE in The Queen's New Year's Honours List

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2021

West Midlands Housing First Project helps more than 300 rough sleepers off the streets

NEWS 29^th Dec, 2020

Love Your River Cole plan will see trees planted at nature site

NEWS 27^th Dec, 2020

West Midlands colleges to help get 5,000 people back into work

NEWS 18^th Dec, 2020

Blood Bikers to deliver presents for children at Coventry hospital

NEWS 19^th Dec, 2020

New bike hire scheme launching in Coventry to improve active travel options

NEWS 17^th Dec, 2020

Find out the Balsall Common streets Father Christmas is heading to, thanks to the Lions Club

NEWS 15^th Dec, 2020

Bones uncovered near JLR base found to be up to 208 years old

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2020

United effort to help rough sleepers across the West Midlands this festive season

NEWS 12^th Dec, 2020

Tom’s on his bike to help others learn too

VIDEO - TV's Stephen Fry backs Wildlife Trusts' 30 by 30 drive to raise £30million by 2030

NEWS 2^nd Dec, 2020

In for an ice time! Coventry Glides rink set to go ahead at the Cathedral Ruins

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2020

Tier 3 plans being made for the West Midlands, says Mayor but 'no decision has been made'

UPDATE - 'World War II bomb' at Berkswell Windmill is actually a gas cannister say disposal experts

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2020

Detectives given more time to question Solihull murder suspect as victim is named

NEWS 13^th Jul, 2020

Murder suspect arrested after woman's body found in Solihull flat

NEWS 2^nd Dec, 2019

Manhunt underway following fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Jack Donoghue in Solihull

NEWS 24^th Sep, 2019

Solihull mum fears pregnant women could go without vital treatments if ‘no deal’ Brexit causes medicine delays

18^th Sep, 2019

Decision still on hold over m42 services stations six months after first planning meeting tabled

NEWS 13^th Jul, 2015

Two men charged after caught on CCTV hiding in bushes