Solihull Updates

A racist shouting 'make Britain great again' and demanding a full English breakfast caused part of the #M42 in #Solihull to close for more than 5 hours. He climbed over the railings on a bridge near Junction 5, prompting other motorists to raise the alarm. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

#Solihull Central Library and Theatre - 1987

A fundraiser to install a statue in memory of a former rugby player who died from Motor Neurone Disease has been set up. Ex-#Coventry, #Solihull and #Birmingham player Matt Gallagher died on 8 March, more than two years after was diagnosed with MND. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A couple who used a meet & greet parking service at #BirminghamAirport in #Solihull received a £100 penalty charge after returning home for parking in a hotel car park. At the time, they didn’t realise the parking service was not an official #BHX provider. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

#UK food prices are on track to be 50% higher by November compared to levels at the start of the cost-of-living crisis in mid-2021, according to research. itv.com/news/2026-05-0…

Doing any #DIY today? 🛠️😆 #Solihull

“His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news.”

HRH Princess Eugenie & Mr Jack Brooksbank have announced they are expecting their third child together, due this summer. A post on the Buckingham Palace social media pages says: “August (aged 5) and Ernest (aged 2) are also very excited to have another sibling join the family...

Halloumi in blankets with ‘dippy eggs’🧀🥓🥚 Yes 👍 or No 👎 #Brunch #Solihull

The #Solihull mums changing lives after 'suggesting a walk in the park and 100 women turned up'. They set up Solihull Women's Stride Squad to help boost women's health one step at a time. #Echobox=1777870633" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/famil…

#MayThe4thBeWithYou! Happy #StarWarsDay! #Solihull (Image: @No1GhostDog).

Good Morning #Solihull, Happy #BankHoliday #Monday! There will be a mostly cloudy start with a few spots of drizzle. Gradually brightening up with some sunny spells this afternoon. Light winds. Highs of 15°C & Lows of 9°C (Image: #Earlswood Lakes - Vickie Mellor).

😆 🎶 #SundayFunday #Solihull

A Government inspector has again overruled #Solihull Council on a planning decision and said the authority acted ‘unreasonably’. The taxpayer will have to pick up another bill after the saga over an extension at a home in Station Road, #Knowle. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

The Drawbridge in #Shirley Any guesses what year it was? #Solihull

The Conservative leader of #Solihull Council says voters should stick with them or “risk chaos with others”. In the run up to the #LocalElections on 7 May, the LDRS put key questions to each of the leaders of parties on the authority. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

Good Luck to everyone taking part in today’s #GreatBirminghamRun! 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃‍♀️ If you’re running today, show us your pics 📸 #Solihull

Good Morning #Solihull, enjoy your #Sunday! There will be a cloudy start with rain and drizzle. Brightening up this afternoon with sunny spells and showers. Light winds. Highs of 17°C & Lows of 9°C (Image: @No1GhostDog).

What are your #Saturday night plans? 🥂 #BankHolidayWeekend #Solihull

#MISSING: Have you seen Olaf? 2-year-old male white #cat. Missing since Thursday (30 April) from #RumbushLane in #DickensHeath #B90 Microchipped. No collar. If there are ANY sightings of him, let #SU know. Please REPOST this appeal so as many people see it as possible.