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The Core ready to welcome back audiences in the spring
A NEW look Core theatre could see singers, dancers and actors take centre stage once more from April. The main auditorium is set to welcome audiences as remediation works to the roof as well as additional improvements to stage equipment press ahead. A full programme of music, theatre and dance has ...
Deadline looming to get energy saving home upgrades
THE DEADLINE for Silhillians to apply for free home upgrades to help save money on energy bills and make their home warmer is looming. Residents have until January 31 to apply to the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2).
Solihull man jailed for his part in drugs gang
A SOLIHULL man was one of 12 people to be handed prison sentences totalling more than 100 years. Mark Seeley, 36, of Nineacres Drive, was sentenced to four years and eight months for his role on the Figo drugs line.
Solihull Hospital hits 1,000th robotic surgery milestone
SURGEONS at Solihull Hospital reached a key milestone by performing the 1,000th robotic surgery. This landmark procedure for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) was carried out in the hospital’s new state-of-the-art elective hub, using the advanced da Vinci robotic surgical system.
Changes to Solihull bin collections - The Solihull Observer
Councillor Ken Hawkins, cabinet member Environment and Infrastructure, said: “As part of our new environmental contract with Veolia and idverde, we have conducted a full review of our waste and recycling collections.
Solihull residents cutting energy bills and emissions with free …
SILHILLIANS are lowering their fuel bills and helping the environment thanks to a scheme offering free energy efficiency upgrades to their home. More than 50 homes in wards across the borough have now had upgrades through the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) since the summer, including in Blythe ...
Met Office issues weather warning for snow and ice for Solihull
SNOW has been forecast for the West Midlands by the Met Office which has placed weather warning on the whole of England for the next three days. A yellow warning is in place for today before it becomes amber – the more severe – tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, January 5. According to the forecast ...
Solihull Family Hubs officially open - The Solihull Observer
THE FAMILY Hubs programme is now officially open, following a launch event at Elmwood Family Hub. Elmwood, Evergreen and Riverside Family Hubs have all opened in recent weeks, and are already helping children, young people and families across Solihull.
Charges for garden waste collection moves closer
PLANS for Silhillians to pay for garden waste collection are a step closer to becoming a reality. The £49 annual charge is set come into effect from July after the proposal was given the nod to be put forward as part of Solihull Council’s budgeting process following a heated Cabinet meeting.