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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
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
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
Phase one starting on Monday (image one) and followed by phase two.
They’ll work their way down over the next 3 months.
#Solihull
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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’.
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
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’.
Trading standards had seized 472 oversized vapes, 65 of which contained nicotine despite stating that ‘This product does not contain any nicotine’.
Just watching now and crying with laughter. But it was clearly too much for someone in the audience.
January 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Just watching now and crying with laughter. But it was clearly too much for someone in the audience.
But. That’s when it all changes. As we got within eyesight of the church through the trees, her demeanour changed dramatically. She planted her feet and emitted a deep menacing growl - staring down the path.
December 23, 2024 at 7:58 PM
But. That’s when it all changes. As we got within eyesight of the church through the trees, her demeanour changed dramatically. She planted her feet and emitted a deep menacing growl - staring down the path.
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…
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
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…
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…
Hope you’re having a lovely Christmas Eve Eve. Reach out if you’re not.
December 23, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Hope you’re having a lovely Christmas Eve Eve. Reach out if you’re not.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Still missing. Seen on Tuesday.
December 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Still missing. Seen on Tuesday.
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.
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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
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.
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.
Tickets now on sale for the biggest beer and cider festival in the area!
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November 26, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Tickets now on sale for the biggest beer and cider festival in the area!
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Want free bus travel?
November 26, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Want free bus travel?
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
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
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
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
It’s our annual post to not send cards to ‘recovering soldiers’
November 23, 2024 at 3:04 PM
It’s our annual post to not send cards to ‘recovering soldiers’
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
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
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
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
Right… need to ensure we take time to post here. Must step away from the Christmas Lego for a little while!
November 19, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Right… need to ensure we take time to post here. Must step away from the Christmas Lego for a little while!
November 19, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Our weekly reminder. It’s good to talk (and walk!)
November 18, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Our weekly reminder. It’s good to talk (and walk!)
Wait… could Birmingham Live actually be right with their snow prediction??? Surely not.
November 18, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Wait… could Birmingham Live actually be right with their snow prediction??? Surely not.
A lovely Sunday ahead.. Rag‘n’Bone man later at the o2 and a quick stop of German market beforehand. What you up to?
Image: Terry Groves
Image: Terry Groves
November 17, 2024 at 10:13 AM
A lovely Sunday ahead.. Rag‘n’Bone man later at the o2 and a quick stop of German market beforehand. What you up to?
Image: Terry Groves
Image: Terry Groves