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Coming up soon - seven super shows in summer @ticketsource.com & direct Box office at each venue @solihulllive.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Warning that #Crufts starts Thursday… the m42 will be horrific.
March 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Homer Rd closure
Phase one starting on Monday (image one) and followed by phase two.
They’ll work their way down over the next 3 months.
#Solihull
February 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Upcoming Special Trains in area

22nd February: it’s not steam but 3x Class 20 diesel locomotives via Shirley line to Stratford but not returning back the same way so you’ll only see them on their way out.
Timings
Shirley 1.10pm
Whitlocks End 1.12pm
Wood End 1.21pm
February 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
SOLIHULL HALF MARATHON

Solihull is hosting a half marathon and 10k run this summer. Money raised is being donated to Acorns Children's Hospice

Taking place on August 11th, the event is now open to entries at www.runsolihull.com

Enter now and tag your friends so they can run alongside you.
February 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Abdul Qadar, manager of Vapourmist was fined £9,000 (reduced to £6,000 for an early guilty plea), plus £2,700 costs and £2,400 victim surcharge.
Trading standards had seized 472 oversized vapes, 65 of which contained nicotine despite stating that ‘This product does not contain any nicotine’.
January 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A ghost story for Christmas….

Over the summer, I’d taken my lab to Baddesley Clinton for a walk. We’d park in the NT car park and I planned to walk down, past the church and into Hay Wood. It’s a nice walk and we’ve done it hundreds of times. The sun was shining and her tail was wagging…
December 23, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Hope you’re having a lovely Christmas Eve Eve. Reach out if you’re not.
December 23, 2024 at 6:35 PM
SOLIHULL MEN WALKING BREAK RECORDS

For the last time in 2024, they are welcoming gents who want an outlet to chat, find a new group of friends or simply just a new hobby.

17:45 meet up at the main gates to Malvern Park and afterwards in the Masons if you want
December 22, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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Heads in hands as Conservative Councillors blame children's ADHD on mobile phones, climate change, gender identity and even pornography 🙄
youtu.be/EZ6sr4X76uo #Solihull #ADHD
ADHD - Are mobile phones to blame?
YouTube video by solihull libdems
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December 20, 2024 at 11:28 PM
POLAR EXPRESS: Final Sunday

The regular Christmassy trains are back today in #Solihull

Sunday
Olton 12.52, 1.31, 2.52, 3.31, 4.52, 5.31, 6.48, 7.31
Solihull 12.55, 1.28, 2.55, 3.28, 4.55, 5.28, 6.51, 7.28
Dorridge 1.01-1.23, 3.01-3.23, 5.01-5.23, 6.59-7.23

Credit: Andy Winnett
December 22, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Still missing. Seen on Tuesday.
December 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Arrest over Johnsons Coaches fire

A 29 year old, Chris White, from Redditch, has been charged with arson on Saturday’s fire which destroyed multiple coaches and cars. Chris lists himself as a current employee of the coach firm.
December 4, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Polar Express

The popular steam train is back again. A great sight for the kids… especially when it’s dark!

Saturday 30th
Olton 12.40, 1.25, 2.40, 3.21, 4.38, 5.22
Solihull 12.43, 1.22, 2.43, 3.17, 4.22, 5.18
Dorridge 12.50-1.17, 2.50-3.10, 4.50-5.10
Shirley 6.47, 7.00 (stopping at Whitlocks End)
November 30, 2024 at 8:47 AM
ASSISTED DYING
HOW THEY VOTED

A very emotive issue last night in Parliament with MPs free to vote without party whips controlling.

Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP voted for the bill, with both Liam Byrne and Saqib Bhatti voting against.

The bill now proceeds to committee stage.
November 30, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Tickets now on sale for the biggest beer and cider festival in the area!

buytickets.at/shirleybeerc...
November 26, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Want free bus travel?
November 26, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Steam in #Solihull today

Sunday
Olton 10.44, 11.31, 12.52, 1.31, 2.52, 3.31, 4.52, 5.31, 6.48, 7.31
Solihull 10.47, 11.28, 12.55, 1.28, 2.55, 3.28, 4.55, 5.28, 6.51, 7.28
Dorridge 10.54-11.23, 1.01-1.23, 3.01-3.23, 5.01-5.23, 6.59-7.23
November 24, 2024 at 9:28 AM
It’s our annual post to not send cards to ‘recovering soldiers’
November 23, 2024 at 3:04 PM
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Next performance of #IsThatAWhipInYourHand is at #coretheatresol in Solihull, Saturday Nov 23...TOMORROW!

Come for the comedy, stay for the theatrical inventiveness! 😎
#theatre #touring #Raiders
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November 22, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Polar Express Steam times

The regular Christmassy trains are back

Friday (trial run)
Olton 2.40, 3.21, 4.40, 5.21
Solihull 2.43, 3.17, 4.43 ,5.17
Dorridge 2.50 until 3.10, 4.50 until 5.10
November 22, 2024 at 6:25 AM
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Recognise your rights! Join us for our FREE Carers Rights Information Event.

20th November
4PM - 7PM
Renewal Solihull, B91 2JR

Register on our website or by scanning the QR code: https://buff.ly/3AnhilT

#solihullcarers #solihullcarerstrust #carerstrust #carers #carersupport #CarersRightsDay
November 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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Snow won’t stop a picket line ✊

It’s the second day of strike action at the Farmfoods depot in Solihull

Incredibly proud to see these workers coming together to fight for decent pay and a unionised workplace
November 19, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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📢 Join us for our Carers Rights Day event tomorrow: https://buff.ly/3AnhilT
📅 Wednesday, 20th November
⏱️ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍 The Renewal Centre, Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2JR

Further resources can be found here: https://buff.ly/3Cxa4fL

#carerstrust #ubhealthcare #CarersRightsDay #carers
November 19, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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Next performance of #IsThatAWhipInYourHand is at #coretheatresol in Solihull, Saturday Nov 23...
Come for the comedy, stay for the theatrical inventiveness! 😎
#theatre #touring #Raiders
November 19, 2024 at 4:58 PM