1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (518+ words) The Solihull Observer Gardening - autumn is the best time for planting THE SMELL of autumn is in the air so it’s time to sit down in a quiet corner of your garden, patio or outside space and reflect on…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (559+ words) That’s according to a new survey for the RSPCA, which found that many parents and carers feel unprepared for the questions and emotions that follow the death of a beloved family pet. Now, as part of its Not Just a…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (173+ words) Caroline Creba Fine Jewellery has been selected as one of just 100 businesses across the UK to be named one of the Nation’s Favourite Businesses 2026. This is a national campaign from Small Business Saturday celebrating inspiring independent businesses from across the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (424+ words) Samantha Linfield will be making her way to The Big Half in London on September 6 and less than a month later she will be heading to Wales to take part in the Cardiff Half Marathon in aid of the British…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago   (435+ words) The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, has warned the so called ‘ghost plates’ are undermining the police’s ability to prevent criminal activity, get justice for victims and keep road users safe. In a direct letter to…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (226+ words) Wilson Cotton marked his special day with a small party at the Royal Star and Garter attended by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren Wilson said: “I enjoyed my birthday party and spending it with my family.” His son, also…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (290+ words) The Bikeability Trust said delivery of its scheme to school pupils across the borough held steady at 86 per cent, well above the national average. This earned the authority the number two spot nationally for delivery of the scheme. The national…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (390+ words) The RSPCA’s Walk to Remember will see individuals, families and communities walk five-miles on National Pet Memorial Day – September 13. The Walk to Remember offers a meaningful, accessible way to celebrate the profound impact our pets have on our lives, while…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (205+ words) Ben Corr was handed the Stagecoach Midlands’ prestigious Star of the Month accolade after stopping his bus to talk to a man who was trying to take his own life. The Solihull bus operator said Ben talked calmly to the…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (190+ words) Nigel Cooke, head chef at Eastcote Park, part of Cinnamon Care Collection, has reached the final of the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) 2026, Care Chef of the Year competition. The competition recognises excellence in nutrition, creativity, presentation and the…...